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Waltham Man Charged in BB Gun Incident at Weston Golf Course

Police say they filed a criminal complaint application on Nov. 24 with a court summons to follow.

Overview

  • Weston police identified the suspect as Kenneth Bergin, 46, and listed charges of disorderly conduct, discharging a BB gun across a public way, and property damage.
  • An application for a criminal complaint was entered in Waltham District Court on Nov. 24, and Bergin is expected to appear by summons at a later date.
  • The shots were reported on Nov. 20 at the Leo J. Martin Golf Course, where police say pellets were fired toward golfers.
  • Golfer Gary Louie, 77, said he was struck on the second hole but was uninjured after hearing a pop and finding a metal pellet.
  • Witness Tony Ferrara said the pellet might have hit Louie’s head if it traveled slightly higher, and the pair called 911 immediately.