Crime & Safety
Easton Police Take Down Burglary Suspect; Officer Hurt
Justin Taitz allegedly tried to break into a Center Street home Friday morning.
Easton police said an officer was hurt while taking down an alleged burglar early Friday morning.
Officers responded to a Center Street home at about 2 a.m. after a woman said a man was trying to break in.
Police said they found Justin M. Taitz, 23, of 38 Edward Drive, Stoughton, hiding in a nearby recreational vehicle.
Police said he scuffled with officers trying to arrest him. One officer sustained a knee injury, according to Police Chief Allen Krajcik.
Taitz was charged with breaking and entering and destruction to property, among other charges.
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