Thursday, January 10, 2013
Stoughton Police arrested a 28-year-old Attleboro man for drug possession following a motor vehicle stop Tuesday in Stoughton.
An Attleboro man was arrested for drug possession Tuesday morning in Stoughton following a motor vehicle stop on Central St. Stoughton Police found crack cocaine, Oxycodone pills and marijuana after searching the vehicle, according to a release on the Department's Facebook page. As a result, Adam Guzman, 28, of Attleboro, was charged with two counts of possession of a class B substance and was cited for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana. According to the release, Stoughton's newest police officer Daniel Carmichael ran the registration of a red Honda Accord and found it to be revoked. Officer Carmichael and Officer Robert Kuhn stopped the vehicle at 9:26 a.m. on Jan. 8 in the vicinity of 2091 Central St. Carmichael and Kuhn …
Saturday, January 5, 2013
A look at what is happening around the region.
Shoplifting Leads to Arrest of Stoughton and Canton Residents On Saturday, Dec. 29 Norwood Police arrested 36-year-old Christin Quattrucci of Hayward Dr. in Stoughton and 49-year-old Ergin Abaz of Fairview Rd. in Canton. Norwood Police Dispatch received a call reporting that the two were observed shoplifting at the Norwood T.J. Maxx on Nahatan Street. It was reported to the responding officers Chris Flanagan and Jared Kullich that the suspects were removing security tags from the merchandise. On scene officers spoke with the two that were still inside the store. During investigation officers discovered merchandise inside Quattrucci’s pocketbook, and also inside a shopping bag concealed by Abaz. To read more, click here Norton Basketball …
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Your weekly roundup of news around the area.
90-Year-Old Driver Charged With Hit and Run The driver involved in the Dec. 8 hit and run on Park Street in Stoughton, which sent a teenage boy to the hospital, has been charged, the Stoughton Police announced in a release on the Department's Facebook page Wednesday morning. Harry Minassian, 90, of 433 Lincoln St. in Stoughton, is being charged with leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury; failure to stay in marked lanes; leaving the scene of property damage; and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to the release. To read more, click here Local Restaurant Faces License Suspension for Sexual Misconduct Due to an incident of sexual misconduct at Sportsway Cafe, the local bar will be facing a one-day liquor license…
Saturday, December 8, 2012
A look at what is happening around the region this week.
Norfolk County DA Rules Stoughton Teen's Shooting Death Accidental The September 29th shooting which killed Stoughton High senior David Wade, long understood to be an accident, has officially been ruled as such, the office of Norfolk Country District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey announced in a press release Friday afternoon. Wade, 17, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest at his Turnpike St. home. He was accidentally shot by his 21-year-old brother. To read more, click here Armed Robbery Reported in Attleboro Attleboro police are searching for a man who they said stole narcotics Friday afternoon at Rite Aid (1099 Washington St.) after he showed employees a gun and jumped over the counter to grab them. Detective Sgt. Arthur Brillon told …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
A look at what is happening around the region.
State Police Make Several OUI Arrests Over Holiday Weekend Massachusetts State Police Troopers made 20 OUI arrests and issued almost 350 citations on area roadways this holiday weekend - the result of increased patrols on Routes 24 and 195 and a sobriety checkpoint in Canton, according to a press release from the MSP. The State Police deployed increased patrols on Routes 24 and 195 in southeastern Massachusetts, the evenings of Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24 as "part of the department’s ongoing efforts to curb impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving on those roads," the MSP stated in a press release. To read more, click here Local 7-Year-Old Spurring Effort to Help a Stoughton Grandmother and Young Grandson “Think Globally, Act…
Saturday, November 24, 2012
A look at what is happening around the region today.
Woman Allegedly Sexually Assaulted at Knifepoint in Attleboro Local and state police are looking for a man they say kidnapped a woman at knifepoint and sexually assaulted her Tuesday afternoon in an Attleboro parking lot on Starkey Avenue. Those participating in the search, unsuccesful as of 6 p.m., included Norton and Attleboro police officers as well as state police K-9 units and a state police helicopter. To read more, click here Stoughton Native Killed in Brockton Shooting Police are investigating a Nov. 18 shooting at an apartment complex in Brockton which killed 35-year-old Marvin Pardo, a Stoughton native and 1996 graduate of Stoughton High. Pardo was "found with gunshot wounds to his head and chest when Brockton police responded to…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Your weekly region roundup.
Carriage House Fire Intentionally Set Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge said in a statement Tuesday night that the fire that set the former Carriage House restaurant ablaze was intentionally set. Partridge made the statement after an investigation conducted by himself, the State Fire Marshal and Easton Fire Captain Jeff Webster. To read more, click here Stoughton Police Make Several Alcohol-Related Arrests Stoughton Police responded to three motor vehicle accidents and made three additional motor vehicle stops last Saturday, Nov. 10 which led to the arrests/summonses of seven different people. As a result of these six incidents and subsequent arrests/summonses, the SPD issued three charges of operating under the influence (OUI - liquor), …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
What is happening around the region?
Stoughton Man Turns to Attempted Murder After Argument Turns Violent 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. To read more, click here Makeover Proposed to East Main…
Saturday, October 13, 2012
A look at some of the biggest stories from around the area.
Stoughton Man Charged with Attempted Murder Police arrested a Stoughton man for attempted murder, among other charges, after he allegedly attacked his parents the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 5, according to the Stoughton Police Log and the Stoughton Police Department Facebook Page. Stoughton Police officers Robert Kuhn and John Lydstone arrested Brandon Hensley, 30, of Ethyl Way in Stoughton "for attacking his parents, including the choking of one of the victims," the department's Facebook page reports. To read more, click here. No Support for Pheeny's Island Article in Norton Selectmen unanimously refused to support a petition article within the Oct. 29 Norton Annual Town Meeting Thursday by a 5-0 vote, saying the request to raise and …
Sunday, October 7, 2012
A thief in a Chrysler Town and Country is the subject of today's "Wanted."
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 110461 June 14, 2011 Attleboro : Residence Michael Yonko Case Details: Male #1 approached elderly homeowner identified himself as electric worker and diverted his attention to the backyard. Males 2 and 3 using black Chrysler Town and Country van with MA. Reg. 553NS3 drove up to front door and removed safe containing valuable coins. Vehicle rented to Michael Yonko (1/14/1991) lka Houston, TX, Yonko rented van on June 6 and proceeded to Lowes Plainville on video buying props that the trio has used in …
