Region Roundup: Two Arrested in Home Invasion; Penalties for Athlete Drug Abuse (And More...)

Norton Police arrested a South Easton resident for breaking into a Norton home on North Washington St. the afternoon of May 22.

The homeowner told Norton police that a blue Land Rover was parked in his driveway with a male operator inside. The operator stated he was looking for someone and drove off when the homeowner informed him he had the wrong address. As the homeowner then walked up to the front door, he could hear noises inside the residence.

As police arrived, a male subject, Louis Breton, age 49, of South Easton, was exiting the residence and was placed under arrest.

The driver of the Land Rover, Ryan Ventura, 23, of Taunton, was later stopped in Mansfield, and also placed under arrest.

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The Mansfield School Committee approved a measure that would increase penalties for underage drinking and illegal drug use among Mansfield High athletes.

Current MIAA policy in the Chemical Health Rule states that a student found taking illicit drugs; controlled substances, steroids or drinking alcohol would be in violation of the rule. Violation of the rule includes penalties such as decreased eligibility and complete nonparticipation in MIAA activities, depending on incident occurance.

In an effort to stop illegal underage drinking, the new MHS policy would now include any student who voluntarily stays at a place where steroids, marijuana and alcohol is being illegally consumed, bought, sold or given away, as evidenced by a police report.

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The All-Pro Patriots Celebrity Basketball Team earned a 79-46 victory over the Stoughton Police All-Stars Friday night, May 18, before a capacity crowd at the Stoughton High School gymnasium. The game benefited the Stoughton Police Relief Association.

Backup Quarterback Ryan Mallett was the star of the evening dunking the ball on a number of occasions.

Current Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski, safety Patrick Chung, linebacker Dane Fletcher, free agent running back Kevin Faulk, and former players Steve DeOssie, Jermaine Wiggins and Patrick Pass also suited up for the Patriots celebrity squad.

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"Destiny doesn’t just happen; instead, it is created by a lifetime of choices, and it is yours to design," said Janet L. Robinson, retired CEO of the New York Times Company, to the Class of 2012 during Wheaton College’s 177th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 19.

“It is important to remember that life is not just about chance, it is about choice. Chance is what the world brings to you. But choice is what you bring to the world,” the keynote speaker told the 404 graduating seniors.

“Do not leave your journey to chance. Choose to do whatever it is that you love, and do it enthusiastically, relentlessly and unapologetically.”

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