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2 arrested in case of stolen N.Y. car

On December 7, police responded to reports of a vehicle on fire near the rotary on Route 2.

Acton police handled more than 500 calls to 911 in June alone. File photo

Police arrested two men in connection with a stolen car found on Route 2. 

At 8:35 p.m. on December 7, police responded to reports of a vehicle on fire near the rotary on Route 2. When police arrived on the scene, they found no driver. After running a search on the car’s registration, police learned the vehicle, registered in New York, was reported stolen.

Police then located Jonathan Edwards, 28, of Hudson Falls, New York, and Isaac Edwards, 19, of Minot, Maine, in the area. The two were arrested and held for arraignment on December 8.

Isaac Edwards’ arraignment was postponed after a request from his lawyer. He will be arraigned February 2. 

Jonathan Edwards was charged with possession of stolen property, and he pleaded not guilty. He was returned to police custody with bail set at $500. 

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