Crime

2 ‘knuckleheads’ illegally dumped trash in Somerville, police say. It apparently did not go according to plan.

MBTA police said they'll attempt to get the men to pay for the cost of cleanup.

MBTA Transit Police

July 14, 2025

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Two “knuckleheads” — police’s word — allegedly illegally dumped trash on an MBTA right of way in Somerville, and they weren’t exactly able to make a quick getaway.

That’s because the U-Haul they used to dump the items, which appear to be multiple couches, got stuck in the process, transit police said. In addition, neither man, ages 49 and 45, had a driver’s license, according to police.

Police said they’re pursuing charges against the men and restitution for the cost of cleanup. The incident remains under investigation.

7/10 5PM 2 knuckleheads (males) from Boston, 45&49 both unlicensed, used a U-Haul truck & got stuck to illegally dump trash along the MBTA’s ROW in Somerville. Both men will be properly charged & TPD will seek restitution for cost of cleanup. Investigation ongoing. pic.twitter.com/wXL97sKury
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) July 12, 2025