Multiple Arrests Made by Blackstone Police in Texting Scam and Break-Ins

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By MyFM’s Claire Beverly – Several people are facing charges following a busy weekend for the Blackstone Police Department. On Friday police arrested a man for allegedly defrauding an elderly couple out of $21,000 in a texting scam while claiming to be a computer technician; it is an ongoing investigation so no names are being released yet but the couple did get their money back. Meanwhile on Saturday two teenagers were arrested for breaking into several cars and businesses on Michelle Lane, Ascension Street and Main Street.