In a week marred by scams, assaults, and disturbances, the Shrewsbury Police Department has had their hands full, handling everything from a notorious “kidnapping” scam to a driver incapacitated by her “liquid courage” caught after fleeing a vehicle crash. A detailed crime report recently published recalls the events between August 18 and August 24, painting a portrait of an active week in law enforcement within the community.
As reported by the Shrewsbury Police Department, the series of incidents began on August 18 when a “kidnapping” scam persuaded an older woman to send thousands to a scammer through various retailers, a ruse that continues to prey on the unsuspecting. Police are urging the public to spread awareness to prevent such scams, which typically lead to unrecoverable losses. And an unfortunate altercation between two juvenile employees at a Shrewsbury business on August 19th, is also of a concern, with the case to be reviewed by juvenile courts.
Traffic infractions also made up a portion of the police activity, with a stop on August 20 resulting in the arrest of a driver for multiple violations: expired license plates, absence of a driver license, lack of vehicle insurance, and active warrants. The situation escalated to include a passenger with her own set of active warrants, found in possession of drug paraphernalia and what appeared to be methamphetamine…