Wednesday, April 3, 2013
A Mattapan man allegedly attempted to break into a Stoughton home in the early morning hours of March 30 to continue a fight which started in Brockton. Once arrested, the man acted "completely belligerent," according to police.
A Mattapan man faces several charges for allegedly attempting to break into a Stoughton home early Saturday morning and for uncooperative behavior once placed under arrest, including urinating in the booking room of the police station. The alleged incident stems from a fight which started in Brockton, Executive Officer Robert Devine said. Michael Sherrod, 35, of Arborcrest Terrace in Mattapan, reportedly followed those involved in the fight back to their home in Stoughton on Rogers Drive. Sherrod then tried to kick the door in, smashing the bottom of the door in, trying to continue the fight, Devine said. Stoughton Police received a call around 2:30 a.m. on March 30 reporting that someone was trying to break into their home, and …
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Welcome to "About Town with Mark Snyder," a column that will keep you up to the minute with what's what, who's who and what's going on around town. If you see or hear something we could use here, let us know by sending an e-mail to pmpco@aol.com.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
A 42-year-old man was charged with attempted murder following an incident early Sunday morning on Bell St. in Stoughton.
A 42-year-old Stoughton man is charged with attempted murder after an argument turned violent early Sunday morning, according to Stoughton Police. Police were called to 16 Bell St. in Stoughton at 12:54 a.m. on Oct. 21 after "several calls [reported] a fight and people yelling/screaming," according to the Stoughton Police log. In addition to attempted murder, Michael Safranek, 42, of 29 Bell St. in Stoughton, is charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; and single counts of possession of a firearm while intoxicated and possession of more than one ounce of marijuana, according to the log. "During the scuffle, Safranek allegedly placed a small handgun to the temple of the victim and pulled the trigger with …
Friday, October 5, 2012
A 17-year-old patient at a Judge Rotenberg home on Park St. in Stoughton was arrested after allegedly setting a fire in the closet of a bedroom Thursday afternoon.
A patient at a Judge Rotenberg home on Park St. in Stoughton was arrested after allegedly setting a fire in a bedroom there late Thursday afternoon. The fire was relatively small, caused a minimal amount of damage and resulted in no injuries, Stoughton Fire Captain Scott Breen said. Redell Culler, 17, was charged with arson of a dwelling; vandalizing property; and two counts of assault and battery, according to the Stoughton Police log. The Stoughton Fire and Police Departments both responded to the incident, which occurred shortly before 4 p.m. on October 4 at the facility located at 1115 Park St. Breen said the incident is "still an active investigation" but a patient appears to have intentionally started the fire. There are seven staff …
Thursday, September 13, 2012
An Avon Man was arrested in Stoughton on September 11 for operating under the influence of liquor (fourth offense).
A 54-year-old Avon man was arrested in Stoughton on Tuesday for operating under the influence of liquor. It was his fourth drunk driving offense, according to the Stoughton Police log. Canton police called at 11:18 p.m. on September 11 stating that a car was "traveling into Stoughton at a high rate of speed on three tires," according to the log. Just a few minutes later, Stoughton Police pulled the car over at the intersection of Washington and Central Streets in Stoughton. Thomas Dwyer, 54, of Avon, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor (fourth offense); failure to stop for a police officer while operating a motor vehicle; and operating a motor vehicle negligently to endanger. Sherm's Auto Body towed the vehicle, according to the log.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Stoughton Police Logs, August 17-19, 2012: Pregnant woman assaulted; underage drinking; drunk driving; and more...
The following information is from the Stoughton Police logs. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Pregnant Woman Assaulted Stoughton Police responded to BJ's Wholesale Club at 901 Technology Center Dr. in Stoughton at 2:21 p.m. on August 17 after a pregnant employee there was allegedly assaulted and had her wallet stolen. Johntea Thompson, 22, of Brockton, was arrested for assault and battery on a pregnant woman; assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; and unarmed robbery. Eric Lewis, 22, of East Bridgewater, was also arrested - charged with larceny over $250. *** Underage Drinking Police responded to a call for a loud party on Golden Road at 12:11 a.m. on August 18. Anthony Carter, 20, of Manor …
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Stoughton Police Logs, August 14-16, 2012: Drug arrest; witness intimidation; animal bites; and more...
The following information is from the Stoughton Police logs. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Drug Arrest A call for a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of the Burger King on Park Street in Stoughton resulted in the arrest of a Brockton man the evening of August 14. According to the police log, an employee at the 1333 Park St. Burger King called Stoughton Police at 6:23 p.m. on August 14 stating that there was a male party in a blue pickup truck "slumped over the steering wheel." Michael Anthony Citrone, 29, of Brockton, was arrested for possession of Class A, B and E drugs. The Stoughton Fire Department also responded to the scene and transported Citrone to the hospital. Burger King had a …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Stoughton Police Logs, August 9-13, 2012: Marijuana; Suspicious Activity; Police Respond to Fight; Unwanted Person at Alex's; and more...
The following information is from the Stoughton Police logs. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Assault and Battery A Stoughton man was arrested the morning of August 13 following a report of alleged "ongoing neighbor harassment" at a Chestnut St. apartment. Patrick Jay, 45, of Stoughton, was charged with breaking and entering during the daytime for a felony; assault and battery; and indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. *** Smells like Marijuana Policed received a call at 5:53 p.m. on August 13 reporting "the smell of marijuana" coming from an apartment unit on Stagecoach Road. Officers investigated, but while a faint smell of marijuana was detected, police were unable to determine the …
Monday, August 6, 2012
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WEEKEND RIOT AT JUDGE ROTENBERG HOME IN TOWN: Another day, another incident at a Judge Rotenberg facility. On Saturday, Stoughton Police say that a teenager incited a riot at the JRC house at 1115 Park Street in Stoughton, located right next to the town-owned Cedar Hill Golf Course. Stoughton Police Executive Officer Robert Devine tells About Town that the incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. on August 4. 17-year-old Jakob Moran of Brooklyn, New York was arrested. He was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, and inciting a riot. An additional juvenile will also be summonsed to court for assault and battery charges, according to XO Devine. According to local sources, two staff members were injured, but …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
A 47-year-old Brockton man was arrested on July 2 after punching people in Stoughton Center.
Stoughton Police arrested a Brockton man Monday after he assaulted people in Stoughton Center and threatened police officers, SPD Executive Officer Robert Devine said. John Noonan, 47, of Brockton, was charged with two counts of assault and battery and disorderly conduct after several witnesses told police Noonan was punching people. Devine said Noonan was stationed by the bus stop in front of Honey Dew Donuts on Washington St. in the downtown. The alleged incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on July 2. Devine said the victims sustained minor injuries. Noonan, who was intoxicated, resisted police when they arrived, tried spitting on officer John Lydstone and challenged officers to a fight, according to Devine. Noonan continued his …
Heidi
5:10 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
It is not a matter of "these degenerates coming into Stoughton". Unfortunately, there are degenerates in every city in every state....Stoughton is neither exempt from that nor above it..... more ›