Stoughton man arrested in attempted robbery

A 35-year-old Stoughton man was arrested on Friday, March 29, in connection with an attempted armed robbery of Austin’s Mobil on Route 138 in Canton.

Carlos Santiago (CPD photo)

Carlos Omar Santiago was arrested without incident at his Manor Drive residence within hours of the alleged robbery, which occurred around midnight on Friday.

Canton Deputy Police Chief Helena Findlen said in a news release that the suspect had a gun and demanded money from the store clerk. The clerk, according to the release, attempted to explain that he had no access to the money when the suspect “came around the counter and again confronted him with the gun demanding the money.” A struggle then ensued and the clerk was able to chase the suspect out of the store. No monies or other items were taken.

The clerk, who sustained a minor injury during the struggle and was “visibly shaken” when officers arrived, described the suspect as a “light skin or white male” who was wearing a “red shirt, shorts, dark-colored baseball cap and a mask.”

The ensuing investigation and critical leads from witnesses and the store video surveillance system led officers to Santiago, who was arrested and charged with assault to rob – armed, assault and battery, and attempt to commit a crime.

Santiago was due to be arraigned in Stoughton District Court on Friday, March 29.

Firefighters extinguish trash container fire

Firefighters were called to put out a trash container fire at the Dunkin Donuts on Washington Street near the Blue Hills area on March 27 around 9 a.m. The fire was extinguished in 30 minutes, and damage was contained to the trash compartment area. Fire Lt. Brian Marshall said the cause of the fire is unknown.

Fire Dept. to hold Citizens Fire Academy

The Canton Fire Department will offer a Citizens Fire Academy beginning Wednesday evening, May 1, and continuing for four additional sessions: May 8, 15, 22, and Saturday, May 25. The Wednesday classes will be held from 7-9 p.m. and the Saturday, May 25, session will run from 9-11 a.m. The free classes will be held at the Fire Department headquarters on Revere Street.

Topics include fire operations, equipment, EMS and CPR, home safety, hazmat operations, and arson investigation. For information, call Lt. Brian Marshall at 781-575-6654, ext. 14.

Safety fair planned for May 31

The Police and Fire departments will be coordinating efforts with the Board of Health on a Safety Day at Pequitside Farm on Friday, May 31, beginning at 5 p.m.

Fire Lt. Brian Marshall said the Fire Department will utilize its safety trailer, which has sample kitchen and bedroom layouts to demonstrate home hazard situations.

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