Crime & Safety
Police Log: Road Rage, a Liquor Store Smash-and-Grab and a Heroin Arrest
The following information was provided by the Lexington Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Friday, Sept. 14
12:56 a.m. – A suspicious person was reported in the area of Wood Street.
9:11 a.m. – Police responded to a report of assault with a dangerous weapon in the area of Woburn and Cottage streets. As a result of a motor vehicle stop in the area, James W. Warter, 51, of 11 Hillcrest St., Arlington, was arrested and charged with assault by a dangerous weapon and assault and battery. According to police, Warter became involved in an , route: {:controller=>"articles", :action=>"show", :id=>"road-rage-reportedly-escalates-to-armed-assault"} -->
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