Police in Dorchester and Concord report various arrests and crimes

Law enforcement agencies in Dorchester and Concord have reported a series of criminal activities and arrests over recent periods.

In Dorchester, police focused on road safety enforcement, resulting in the arrest of a driver suspected of being unfit to drive due to alcohol or drugs. Officers also seized three vehicles, including two in Puddletown related to documentation offences. Additionally, police identified a juvenile in connection with knife-carrying concerns and gathered evidence against an individual accused of repeatedly disrupting town centre businesses.

In Concord, police reported multiple arrests between October 14 and October 20. Notable incidents included the arrest of a 45-year-old man for possession of a stolen vehicle and felony petty theft, and a 52-year-old man for vehicle theft and obtaining money by false pretenses. Violent crime reports included an arrest for assault with a deadly weapon and another for felony domestic violence. The department also noted several drunk driving arrests, felony stalking, and three separate shoplifting incidents.