Crime & Safety
Man Allegedly Threatens Neighbor, Runs, Throws Toy Gun
This man is facing assault charges after allegedly threatening a neighbor, running from police, and disposing of a toy gun.

WEST BOYLSTON, MA—A 20-year-old man is facing assault charges after allegedly threatening a neighbor, fleeing the scene when police arrived, and throwing a toy gun on top of a convenience store in Worcester.
On Tuesday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m., West Boylston police were called to Church Street near the center where there was reportedly a dispute between neighbors. When police got there, Damien Collins had fled the scene in a car. Police found out that Collins left with a firearm and had threatened the neighbor.
Police found the vehicle on Maple Street, and Collins, 20, Sterling Street, West Boylston, was taken into custody. Investigators found that the firearm had been thrown onto the Honey Farms at the Summit in Worcester.
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Worcester Police and Worcester Fire did recover the firearm from the roof. It was determined at that time that the firearm was a toy.
Collins was arraigned Wednesday morning in Clinton District Court.
Photo via West Boylston police
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