For Immediate Release

Friday, Dec. 30, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

East Bridgewater Police Investigating Motor Vehicle Damage to Athletic Fields

EAST BRIDGEWATER – Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department is investigating property damage at the Gordon W. Mitchell Athletic Fields and Church Street Baseball Fields that occurred earlier this week.

On Wednesday, Dec. 28, officers responded to Gordon W. Mitchell Middle School (435 Central St.) and the Church Street Fields (100 Church St.) on reports of damage to both athletic fields.

Upon arrival, police found evidence that a motor vehicle had driven onto and through the fields, causing extensive damage to the property.

Police are reviewing surveillance video from both locations in an attempt to identify the license plate number of the vehicle. According to the video, damage to both properties occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Officers believe the same vehicle is responsible for damage at both locations.

The incidents are under investigation by the East Bridgewater Police Department. Anyone with information on the damage or suspect vehicle is asked to immediately contact the department at 508-378-7223.

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