Two females charged in alleged organized retail theft of nearly $4,000 in merchandise from Cohasset pharmacy chain

Kevin Perry News, Press Releases

COHASSET — Cohasset Police detectives allege in a complaint filed with the Quincy District Court that two females stole $3,999.65 in retail merchandise from a Cohasset pharmacy on October 17, 2023, around 12:30 pm.

Cohasset detectives identified and charged the following suspects with one count each of Organized Retail Theft, a felony, in violation of Massachusetts General Laws:

  1. Niculina LAZAR – 23 years of age
    Anaheim, CA

 

  1. Aurora MICLESLU – 30 years of age

Baltimore, MD

This case is part of a larger investigation and alleged criminal conspiracy being investigated by Quincy, Cohasset, Hingham, and Weymouth police detectives, wherein more than $40,000 in merchandise was allegedly stolen from pharmacies on the South Shore.  Items recovered include face creams, oils, beauty products, and allergy medications.

Cohasset Police Chief William Quigley praised the work of vigilant store employees and police detectives.  A court date has not been set.

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Cohasset Police investigate rollover crash near Beechwood Street and Hillside Drive Wednesday

Kevin Perry News, Press Releases, Traffic Alerts

COHASSET — On Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at about 3:40 p.m., Cohasset Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Beechwood Street and Hillside Drive for a report of a rollover crash with injuries. First arriving officers reported that the driver, a 70-year-old man from Quincy, self-extricated and was outside of his 2009 Toyota sedan with extensive facial injuries.

Investigation on the scene, which included eyewitness accounts, showed that the man was traveling west on Beechwood Street, operating at or about the speed limit, left the travel lane, and hit a tree, causing the car to roll at least once. The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance, and the vehicle was towed.  Beechwood Street was closed for nearly 1-hour.  The driver was issued a citation for failing to stay within marked lanes.

Cohasset Police Officer Greg Lowrance investigates a rollover crash at the intersection of Beechwood Street and Hillside Drive
Cohasset Police Officer Greg Lowrance investigates a rollover crash at the intersection of Beechwood Street and Hillside Drive

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CPD, CFD respond to three overdoses in two days

Kevin Perry Community Alerts, News, Press Releases
COHASSET — This week, the Cohasset Police and Fire Departments responded to three overdoses in the last two days. Throughout the greater Boston area, law enforcement agencies are seeing a rise in fake prescription pills being sold, containing lethal doses of fentanyl, meth and xylazine.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) also issued a Public Safety Alert and began their “One Pill Can Kill” public awareness campaign because of an increase they have seen. The DEA says “the U.S. overdose crisis has reached a devastating new height with more than 107,000 people dying over the last year from drug overdoses.”
The Cohasset Police Department continues to work with Safe Harbor Cohasset Coalition, Cohasset Public Schools, and other community partners to help educate, promote awareness, and implement resources to help make an impact on substance misuse in our community.
While our Officers and Fire Department personnel carry Naloxone (Narcan) with them, it starts with you. Please share this message and if you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the resources below or call us. We are here to help. We are all in this together. We are #oneCohasset.
Safe Harbor Cohasset Coalition will also be holding their 6th Annual Candlelight Vigil on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:45 p.m. on the Cohasset Common. The vigil will feature words of hope, remembrance, and expressions of community strength for all those who have been affected by an overdose. All are welcome to attend.
Resources:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline: Call the Helpline at 800.327.5050 to get information and referrals tailored to you and your loved one. Helpline specialists are available 24/7.
Police or Fire/Medical Emergency: 911
Police Non-emergency: 781-383-1212
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Update: Tree falls on Cohasset Police Department cruiser during storm

Kevin Perry News, Press Releases

COHASSET — At about 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2023, a Cohasset police officer responded to South Main Street and River Road for a report of low-hanging wires. While the officer was outside of his cruiser, a 2018 Ford Police Interceptor, he heard a loud snap and saw that a giant tree was falling towards him and his cruiser. The officer quickly ran down South Main Street, and the tree crushed the roof of his police car and part of the passenger cabin. The officer was uninjured, and the cruiser was wrecked beyond repair.

Cohasset Police Chief William Quigley said, “We dodged a tragedy today, and I’m so thankful that the officer is okay. This incident is an excellent example of why we always encourage people to stay indoors during these storm events.”

Photos can also be viewed on the Cohasset Police Department’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/cohassetpolice.

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