Crime & Safety

Teens Allegedly Held at Knifepoint at Stoughton's Skate Park

Two 17-year-olds allegedly held two other teens at knifepoint and stole their bikes at Stoughton's Skate Park on April 13.

Two 17-year olds allegedly threatened two other teens at knife point at Stoughton's skate park last Friday, according to the Stoughton Police Department's Facebook page

responded to the skate park, located behind the stands of the Stoughton High football field and across from the O'Donnell Middle School, at 5:04 p.m. on April 13 for a report of stolen bikes.

Officer Lydstone found that two teen victims were allegedly threatened at knifepoint for the two bikes by the two 17-year-old perpetrators, according to the SPD Facebook page. 

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Officer Faria radioed the last known location of the two perpetrators - the nearby Presidential Courts apartments - and after a short search by Sergeant McNulty, the two 17-year-olds were arrested, according to the SPD Facebook page.

Thaddeus Clark, of Canton St. in Stoughton, and Gildo Cardoso of Rainville St. in Brockton were both charged with armed robbery; assault to rob; and receiving stolen property. 

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