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Michael Dias, a 46-year-old man from Boston, faces multiple charges after breaking into Trillium Brewing Company. This incident occurred shortly after his release from prison, raising concerns about recidivism and the effectiveness of rehabilitation. The suspect was captured on security footage vandalizing property and stealing cash. Following his arraignment, Dias was released on bail and is set to return to court in September.
Boston Man Charged with Breaking into Trillium Brewing Company
Boston police have charged Michael Dias, a 46-year-old man, following an incident at the Trillium Brewing Company in Fenway. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office announced the charges on Tuesday, stating that Dias is facing multiple offenses including breaking and entering during the nighttime, malicious destruction of property over $1,200, larceny from a building, and being a common and notorious thief.
The break-in occurred at approximately 3:40 a.m. on July 3, when a security guard discovered that the brewery’s front door had been smashed while conducting routine checks of the premises. Upon arrival, Boston police found the door shattered, with a large rock lying on the floor inside the bar area. They also noted blood droplets on the bar top, cash register, and floor. Samples of the blood were sent to a crime lab for analysis.
Investigators reviewed security footage from a nearby business which showed Dias throwing a rock through Trillium’s front entrance and kicking the door to make his way inside. Inside the brewery, Dias was recorded taking the cash register off the counter and violently smashing it to the ground. The footage also captured him leaning over the bar top area, where blood was later found, before exiting through the broken door.
Recent Criminal History
This incident comes less than three weeks after Dias was released from prison after serving a five-year sentence for similar crimes. His previous offenses involved a pattern of break-ins in 2019 and 2020, during which he consistently gained access to businesses by throwing rocks through their front doors and stealing cash from registers. In September 2020, Dias pleaded guilty to these crimes and was sentenced to seven years in prison. However, he was released early on June 17, 2023, having served only five years of that sentence.
Following his arraignment, a judge ordered Dias to be released on personal recognizance bail and mandated that he stay away from the Fenway location of the Trillium Brewery. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 25.
Community Impact and Response
The swift return to criminal behavior following Dias’s release has raised concerns regarding recidivism and the effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts for offenders of property crimes. The Suffolk County District Attorney, Kevin Hayden, highlighted the alarming trend of individuals reverting to criminal activities shortly after release from incarceration. This latest incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in managing repeat offenders and maintaining safety within the community.
As the case continues to unfold, local residents and business owners alike may be left questioning the safety of their neighborhoods and what measures can be enacted to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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