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It's the barracks for alleged thieves on Peddocks
By adamg on Sat, 12/04/2010 - 7:19pm
State Police report arresting two people who allegedly motor-boated over to a Harbor island to strip copper out of a building there.
State Police say troopers from the Marine Unit got a call Friday afternoon about somebody being on Peddocks Island vandalizing property. According to State Police, when the troopers landed, they found an empty motorboat and began looking around:
Before long, the troopers heard loud thuds coming from Building #10 on the island's parade grounds. As they approached the building, Troopers Nunes and Bulis heard the sounds of power tools and hammering coming from inside. Then they spotted a man in a second floor window and ordered him out of the building, along with anyone else who was inside.
Charles Engren, 42, and Patricia Berry, 35, both of Quincy, were arrested - and their nail hammers, sledgehammers, and two reciprocating saws confiscated - State Police say. They were shipped over to the Norwell barracks for booking on charges of breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, malicious destruction of property worth over $250, trespassing, and possession of burglarious tools.
Innocent, etc.
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Peddocks
I am so happy that these sleaze were caught. They are stealing from all of us since the State DCR owns these buildings.
But...Adam, please! do not fall into the CH 7/WHDH habit of making assumptions to embellish your stories.
Peddocks is not deserted. In addition to the flourishing summer population, there are some year rounders. Check out Google maps.
It is a very diverse island with 3 distinct sections.
Glad they caught these vermin.
OK, so not deserted
Thanks, took out that word. I obviously didn't realize there was any year-round activity on any of the islands anymore (aside from Moon and Long Island).
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I believe some of the McDevitt's live out there, owners of a Boston Harbor tugboat company. Sometimes you can see a tug anchored off the shore.
Pretty basic living out there though, no electricity or running water! Its a shame the state took the island through eminent domain, as they aren't exactly using it for anything. Many people had/have summer cottages out there, would be a nice peaceful place to stay I'd imagine.