By Clarissa Garza
The following crime reports were taken from the Boston Police Department crime logs from Oct. 19–21.
Online pet purchase scam
A party sent $450 over MoneyGram Friday night to purchase a puppy online to be picked up at Boston Logan Airport. The puppy had not arrived at the airport Saturday at the agreed time of 11:45 a.m. When the suspect was contacted, they requested additional funds to deliver the puppy. When the would-be buyer asked for a refund, they were told the $450 was already spent.
Undercover District 14 drug bust
The District 14 Drug Control Unit conducted a probable cause buy Sunday with the assistance of a confidential informant. Drugs were purchased, logged and secured in the unit’s drug safe within 24 hours.
Juvenile fist fight in Brighton
Two juveniles were involved in a fist fight at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Fidelis Way at 4:09 p.m. Friday. The suspect reportedly told the victim, “You didn’t grow up here. You’re not from here. You don’t belong,” before pushing the victim and inciting a fist fight. The initiator then grabbed a knife and reportedly said, “I’ll see you later tonight,” upon hearing police sirens.
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