Sunday, May 19, 2013
A swearing-in ceremony took place at Town Hall last week.
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From the Easton Police Department: Easton Police Officer Keith Boone was promoted to sergeant following a brief swearing in ceremony at Town Hall on Elm Street. Sergeant Boone has worked for the Easton Police since October of 2004 and scored the highest for the department on the civil service promotional examination that was given last September. He presently works the evening shift. Keith also is certified in child safety restraint installations and helps citizens installing car seats or boosters seats for children. He also is the computer systems manager for the police department’s computers.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The following information was provided by the Easton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.
Friday- May 10, 2013 Disturbance- 8:59 a.m. Washington Street- Landlord reporting someone was causing a disturbance. Thomas Kennedy of 934 Washington Street, Easton, was placed under arrest. Fraud- 1:27 p.m. Lothrop Street- Resident came into the police station to report fraud. Officer spoke to the resident and confirmed check fraud. Report taken. Warrant Arrest- 6:32 p.m. Spooner Street- Caller reported a possible domestic in progress. Caller was receiving messages from her brother about an ongoing argument with the mother. Argument was verbal. One placed under arrest for a default warrant. Abel Ducheine of 8 Spooner Street, Easton, was arrested. Saturday- May 11, 2013 OUI Arrest- 1:00 a.m. Depot Street and Black Brook Road- Motor …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Easton Fire Department responded to a fire that caused extensive damage Wednesday afternoon.
There were no injuries, but extensive damage was caused as a result of a car fire at 51 Kathleen Grant Way Wednesday afternoon. The Easton Fire Department rushed to the scene at approximately 12:30 p.m., Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge said. Five minutes after arrival, the fire was put down. "They did an excellent job," Partridge said. Partridge said a car caught fire and it extended to the garage. Soot extended to the house and the chief's estimated cost of damage was $150,000. Easton's fire department received assistance from Norton, Mansfield and Stoughton.
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
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Wednesday, May 15
One drink could be the standard for drunken driving – at least for some people if the National Transporation Safety Board has its way. On Tuesday, the NTSB recommended states lower the blood-alcohol threshold for driving under the influence from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. What do you think? Is the proposal reasonable? About 10,000 deaths a year are related to drunken driving. The NTSB says the lower limit would save 500 to 800 lives a year. Officials at the American Beverage Institute called the proposal "ludicrous." It said the average woman could reach the 0.05 percent limit by having one drink. There were 114 OUI fatalities in Massachusetts in 2012, which were 34 percent of traffic-related fatalities last year, according to Mothers …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The following information was provided by the Easton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.
Monday- May 6, 2013 Suspicious Activity- 2:37 a.m. Turnpike Street- Officer reported that a party was asleep in a vehicle in the parking lot of Hibernia Pub & Grille. Officer transported the party home. Vehicle was secured and left in the parking lot. Larceny Under $250- 12:51 p.m. Lothrop Street- Handbag stolen from a car. Credit cards and a Massachusetts F.I.D. card were stolen. Health and Welfare Check- 4:56 p.m. Main Street- Caller reported a possible intoxicated female under a tree at Sheep Pasture. Female shuttled home to Briarwood Circle. Tuesday- May 7, 2013 Officer Wanted- 6:59 p.m. Depot Street- Employee reported possible drug activity by a female in the restroom and requested an officer. Officer spoke to the female involved …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
A bank robbery is the subject of today's "Wanted."
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Sunday, May 12
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. Robbery - Case No. 130022 January 11, 2013 Swansea : Bay Coast Bank 554 Wilbur Ave Case Details: On 01/11/13 at 1338 hrs. the Swansea Branch of the Bay Coast Bank located at 554 Wilbur Ave. was robbed. A male suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note. The note indicated that the bank was being robbed and demanded money. There was no weapon shown and no one was injured. The suspect then fled the bank across Wilbur Ave and onto Pine St.. The suspect is described as a White male in his early to mid twenties, about …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
A look at what is happening with Easton's emergency officials
The following information was provided by the Easton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction. Friday- May 3, 2013 Traffic Violations Arrests- 9:09 a.m. Lincoln Street- 9-1-1 caller reported a suspicious gray sedan at a neighbor's residence, neighbor reported that no one should have been there. Caller reported the vehicle had left down Lincoln Street towards North Easton Center. Vehicle towed. Joao Gomes, of 28 Battles Street, Brockton, Mass. was arrested for alleged traffic violations. Manuel Gomes, of 28 Battles Street, Brockton, Mass. was arrested for an alleged weapons violation. Vandalism- 2:15 p.m. Turnpike Street- 9-1-1 caller reported a past breaking and entering into a residence at…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Hospital transports, fires, arrests and other emergency activity in Easton.
The following information was provided by the Easton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction. Monday- April 29, 2013 Larceny of a Motor Vehicle- 12:21 p.m. Lothrop Street- Automotive dealership seeking advice on a possible larceny of a motor vehicle. Motor Vehicle Accident- 5:31 p.m. Lincoln Street- Callers reported a single vehicle that crash into a telephone pole. Female operator was unconscious. Female transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center. Animal Incident- 6:56 p.m. Lamplighter Lane- Caller requested help for a choking dog. Object dislodged. B&E Vehicle- 9:32 p.m. Robert Drive- Mansfield resident reported that her motor vehilce was rifled through some time between 8 p.m. and 9 p…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Have you seen these two males?
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Sunday, May 5
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. 130159 March 21, 2013 MANSFIELD : T-Mobile store Case Details: Two White Males entered store, while clerk was helping another customer the removed security wire and ran out of store. One male described as 6’ approx. 150 lbs. and the other 5’9” wearing a black Chicago Bulls hat. If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact: MANSFIELD PD: (508) 261-7301 x 225 Investigator: Detective Wright Case Submission No.: 130159
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Two were transported to Good Samaritan after the accident last week.
The following information was supplied by the Easton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Two people were transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center by the Easton Fire Department Tuesday, April 23 after an accident on Center Street. Easton Police first received the call at approximately 3 p.m. reporting a two-car accident. Breaking and Entering Reported on Foundry Street Easton Police responded to Foundry Street Tuesday, April 23 for a reported breaking and entering incident. A homeowner reported the incident at approximately 7 p.m. and said he came home to find his home broken into. Police responded to take fingerprints. Lawn Mower Fire Easton Fire Officials responded to Randall …
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