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March 29, 2006

Two teens charged in break-in at Blackstone, Mass., water facility

BLACKSTONE, Mass. -- Police in Blackstone say two 15-year-old boys have been charged in connection with a break-in at the town's water facility that prompted officials to declare a water emergency.

The boys were arrested last night after they allegedly made comments about the incident at school. They're charged with trespassing, malicious destruction of property and tampering with a public water supply.

A 15-year-old girl may also face a trespassing charge.

Meanwhile, the water ban remains in effect in Blackstone and a portion of North Smithfield, Rhode Island. Officials say test results could be available later today on water samples, but residents have been ordered not to drink the water or use it for any other purpose.

Police Lieutenant Gregory Gilmore says at this point there is no evidence that anything toxic was introduced into the water.

-- The Associated Press

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