Woman Admits to Meat Theft, Fight With Workers at West Bridgewater Market Basket

WEST BRIDGEWATER, MASS. — A woman has admitted to stealing meat from a Market Basket supermarket in West Bridgewater and becoming involved in a physical confrontation with store employees, according to a report by Boston 25 News.

The incident involved an alleged theft of meat products and a subsequent altercation with workers at the store.

According to court records cited by Boston 25, the incident happened on October 26, 2025, at the Market Basket located at 352 West Center Street.

Police said an employee observed the women allegedly concealing expensive merchandise, including lobster, meat products, prime ribeye steaks and truffle butter, inside a bag. The women were reportedly confronted after attempting to leave without paying.

Investigators said the confrontation escalated, with the women allegedly shouting obscenities and assaulting two store employees.

The woman, identified as Rahjane J. Bird, 29, of Hyde Park, appeared in Brockton District Court on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Bird admitted to sufficient facts on charges including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, shoplifting by asportation and disorderly conduct.

Prosecutors requested a two-year sentence and asked that she be ordered to stay away from the employees involved and the Market Basket location.

Her sister, Olivia Bird, also faced charges stemming from the incident. She pleaded guilty in August and was sentenced to one year of probation. The judge also ordered her to participate in anger management.

The case involves allegations of shoplifting that escalated into a physical confrontation inside the West Bridgewater supermarket.

This is a developing story. Additional details may become available as the court proceedings continue.