Crime & Safety

Why Did the Cop Help the Turtle Cross the Road?

The turtle probably wasn't getting across quickly enough.

Because, presumably this Sharon lieutenant is a nice guy, and an officer committed to helping man, beast and turtle. 

As posted on the Sharon PD's Facebook page, Lieutenant John Ford assisted a turtle to safety on Wednesday when he saw it in the middle of the road on Moosehill Parkway. 



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