Saturday, April 6, 2013
A Bridgewater man was arrested by Easton Police after his vehicle allegedly reached speeds over 100 mph on Turnpike Street.
A Bridgewater man was arrested on multiple charges, including drunk driving, after a high-speed chase on Turnpike Street in Easton early Saturday. Police Chief Allen Krajcik said Russell Best II, 28, of 61 Center St., Bridgewater was charged with operating under the influence, speeding, operating to endanger, failure to stay in marked lanes and failure to stop for a police officer after he was eventually arrested on Turnpike and High Street. Krajcik said the incident occurred around 2:30am when Easton Officer Brian Humenuk clocked him on radar going 82 mph on Turnpike Street near Foundry Street heading north. "The officer attempted to stop the vehicle but discontinued the pursuit as the vehicle accelerated to over 100MPH," Krajcik said…
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
A look at the latest Easton Police Log.
The following information was supplied by the Easton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. A rollover accident on Bay Road early Saturday resulted in an arrest for a revoked license and intent to distribute. The call occurred at 5:49 a.m. Saturday with the caller reporting no injuries. After responding to the scene, police arrested Stephen Dunn of 71 Tonawonda Street in Boston for operating a revoked license and intent to distribute Class D. He was held on $240 bail. Rock Through Window at Chaloos Friday at 10:45 a.m., police responded to a vandalism incident at Chaloos. A rock was reported to be thrown the window. No sign of entry was made. Foundry Street Accident Sends One to …
Monday, March 25, 2013
Police arrested an Easton man Sunday night after he allegedly became "extremely belligerent" toward police.
An Easton man was arrested Sunday night after he allegedly assaulted two Easton Police Officers. James F Brown, 52, of Easton was arrested and charged with two counts of assault/battery on police, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct, Police Chief Allen Krajcik said. Krajcik said the incident occurred at approximately 6 p.m. when police responded to a disturbance call at 10 Rufus Lane. The caller reported that a male party was "acting in a threatening manner toward her and also was threatening harm toward himself." Upon arrival, Krajcik said Brown became extremely belligerent toward Officer Leonard Coe and Sgt. Dan O’Reilly. Brown is 6 feet tall and weighs 350 pounds. "The officers called for assistance and used pepper spray to try and…
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Easton Police arrested a West Bridgewater man after a lengthy investigation this week.
A lengthy investigation led to the arrest of a West Bridgewater man this week. Nicholas Laghetto, 26, of 216 Spring Street in West Bridgewater is being charged with identity fraud, credit card fraud and larceny. Easton Police and the US Secret Service assisted in the investigation. Laghetto had been staying with relatives at 23 Hilltop Street, where police executed a search warrant to recover numerous stolen electronics, including laptop computers and tablets, Easton Police Chief Allen Krajcik said. "Easton Police had received information that someone from the South Easton address had been using a computer to make fraudulent purchases and to apply for credit cards using stolen identities," Krajcik said. "The victim, who reported this to …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Two were charged with stealing metals from the site where the Carriage House building burned down late last year.
Two Brockton men were arrested by Easton Police Monday night after they allegedly stole metals from the property that used to house the Carriage House Restaurant. Rafael Rivera Herrera, 39, of Brockton and Juan Carlos Quinones, 38 of Brockton were charged with larceny over $250. Easton Police first received notice from a member of T&M Realty at 7:05 p.m., who informed police that he could hear parties loading up metals from behind the burned down property. A short time later, the arrests were made. Bail was set at $300 plus a $40 fee for Quinones and $500 plus a $40 fee for Rivera. The former Carriage House Restaurant was the target of an arsonist last fall. Stove Fire on Pinebrook Lane Easton emergency officials responded to Pinebrook …
Two Easton teens were arrested for the alleged incident. Easton Chief says more arrests are likely.
Two teens were arrested by Easton Police Monday after allegedly robbing and assaulting another teen. Michael Bunce-Grenon, 19, of 19 Dennison Court in Stoughton was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and robbery. A 15-year-old Easton resident was arrested on the same charges. Police Chief Allen Krajcik said the incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m. near Frothingham Park. "Easton Police Officer Beverley McRoberts was on patrol when she was flagged down by a 15 year old male who stated he had just been beaten and robbed at Frothingham Park in North Easton," Krajcik said. "He stated that he was with a group of males at the park when he was attacked by several of them. Money was taken and one of the suspects pulled …
Monday, March 4, 2013
The Chief is proposing the bylaw at Town Meeting
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
An accident last week at the corner of Elm Street and North Main sent two to the hospital.
The following information was supplied by the Easton Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Three people were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital Wednesday afternoon after a two-car accident on the corner of Elm Street and North Main Street. Easton responders first received a call at 4:12 p.m. regarding the accident. Upon arrival, responders reported injuries and a two-car crash. Three were taken to Good Samaritan Medical Center by the Easton Fire Department. One Injured in Highland-Foundry Accident One person was brought to Good Samaritan Medical Center Thursday morning after an accident on Highland and Foundry Street. Easton responders first received a call at 8:23 a.m. regarding the …
Monday, February 25, 2013
Two teens allegedly broke into the vacant plaza on Washington Street, Police report.
Easton Police arrested two teens Monday morning for allegedly breaking into a vacant strip plaza at 750 Washington Street. George Holyoke-Spencer, 17, of 24 Center Street and a 15-year-old juvenile from Easton were charged with breaking and entering a building during the daytime, malicious damage to property and larceny, according to Easton Police Chief Allen Krajcik. Krajcik said police first received a call at approximately 8:45 a.m. from a resident who reported seeing two suspicious males at the strip mall. The witness said he saw the males smash a window with a bat and gain entrance. The call resulted in the arrival of cruisers to make the arrest. The suspects stole cigarettes and soft drinks that were in the building, Krajcik said. …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
A local pocketbook thief is wanted by local police.
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Sunday, February 24
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. 130104 February 15, 2013 Canton: Marshalls Dept. Store Case Details: Male entered Department Store wearing a grey hooded zip-up jacket. Subject walked over to the pocketbook area of the store. Subject then proceeded to walk out of the store with approximately 10 Michael Kors pocketbooks with out paying. Got into a silver sedan and drive off. No registration provided. If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact: Canton Police Department: (781) 828-1214 x …
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3:54 pm on Saturday, April 27, 2013
Russell Best, thank God you didnt kill anybody! Alcohol is the fuel that feeds almost every violent crime in this country, yet its celebrated? I for one am sick of the crime alcohol causes in our country. Its ignored because the majority drinks. We need to stop thinking drunk people are funny and start thinking they are IDIOTS. more ›