Media Release arrest of B&E suspect

Franklin, Massachusetts:      On Saturday May 25th, 2019 the Franklin Police responded to a citizen request to check a property on Highwood Drive. The caller had reported that his property in the Town of Wrentham had recently been broken into, and he feared that the Franklin property may also be targeted.

Responding officers found signs of a break in, and located a suspect, Daniel LENNON (age 37) of Stoughton, MA. LENNON was taken into custody.

During the investigation officers found documents indicating LENNON had been targeting homes of families who had lost family members, and would be attending services for them.

An investigation is still ongoing with law enforcement agencies from neighboring communities.

LENNON was held on $50,000 cash bail over the weekend.  He was arraigned in the Wrentham District Court on Tuesday May 28th on the new charges and a warrant for outstanding charges by the United States Marshall’s Office.  

LENNON was charged with the following offenses for crimes committed in the Town of Franklin:

Possession of burglarious instrument

Disorderly conduct

Breaking & Entering for misdemeanor

Malicious/Wanton Damage to property

Possession of a Class E substance

        The information contained in this press release does not imply listed individuals have been convicted in a court of valid jurisdiction of the crimes for which they were arrested. All individuals are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty by a court with proper jurisdiction over the matter(s) for which they were arrested.