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Arlington Police Charge Man with Hate Crime after Incident at Cell Phone Store

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Arlington Police Department
Frederick Ryan, Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arlington Police Charge Man with Hate Crime after Incident at Cell Phone Store

ARLINGTON — Chief Frederick Ryan reports that the Arlington Police Department has arrested a man and charged him with a hate crime after a disturbing altercation inside a cellular phone shop.

ANDREW ROBERT DECARLO, AGE 36, OF SOMERVILLE was charged with Assault with Intent to Intimidate, as a hate crime under M.G.L c. 265, § 39.

On Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., Arlington Police were called a Verizon Wireless retail location on Massachusetts Avenue to investigate a disturbance.

Upon arrival, officers were met by a clerk who told police that a man had entered the store and asked the clerk to fix his cell phone. The employee asked the man if the phone had a Verizon Wireless subscription, and the man stated that it did not. The employee told the man that he could not help him because he was only allowed to handle or repair Verizon phones. The employee tried to direct the man to another store for further assistance, but the man allegedly became irate and started shouting racial and anti-immigrant epithets at the clerk.

According to the clerk, the man continued swearing and using racist language and was sweating, grinding his teeth, and clinching his fists as the suspect moved around the corner of the storefront counter and began moving towards employee in a menacing manner. This caused the clerk to fear for his safety.

With a description of the suspect in hand, officers began to search the area for the assailant. A short time later DECARLO was found and arrested after an on-scene investigation.

“The hard-working men and women of Arlington deserve to earn a living free of harassment and hatred,” Chief Ryan said. “Nothing gives an individual the right to put another person in fear for their safety, and I am very proud of the professionalism of our officers to find this individual. I would also point out the resiliency and bravery of the store employee in this case to report this incident for what it was: a hate crime.”

DECARLO is known to police. He is being held pending arraignment in Cambridge District Court Wednesday.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. 

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Randolph Police Arrest Two Juveniles Following Fight Outside High School

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Randolph Police Department
William Pace, Police Chief
41 South Main St.
Randolph, MA 02368

For Immediate Release

Monday, Sept. 17, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Randolph Police Arrest Two Juveniles Following Fight Outside High School

RANDOLPH — Chief William Pace reports that the Randolph Police Department arrested two juveniles after a fight outside Randolph High School that resulted in injuries to a Randolph Police officer who was responding to calls about the fight in progress.

A JUVENILE MALE, AGE 16, OF RANDOLPH was charged with:

  • Assault and Battery on a Police Officer (Four Counts)
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Resisting Arrest

A second JUVENILE MALE, AGE 16, OF RANDOLPH was charged with:

  • Assault and Battery
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Interfering with a Police Officer

The teens will be arraigned in Quincy Juvenile Court on Tuesday. Their identities will not be released due to their age.

Shortly after 2 p.m. today, Sgt. Robert LeGrice responded to Randolph High School, 70 Memorial Parkway, for a report of multiple youths fighting in front of the school at dismissal.

Sgt. LeGrice arrived on scene and attempted to the break up the fighting and was pushed to the ground. Additional officers responded and subsequently arrested the two suspects who were allegedly involved in the fighting.

Sgt. LeGrice, a 30-year veteran of the department, was treated and released at a local hospital.

The investigation into the incident remains active and ongoing and additional charges could be brought forth against others involved in the fight.

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Fairhaven Police Charge Man with Breaking Into Home

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Fairhaven Police Charge Man with Breaking Into Home

FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department arrested and charged a man with breaking into a home on Tuesday afternoon.

JOHN DANGORA, AGE 35, OF NEW BEDFORD was charged with:

  • Breaking and Entering in the Daytime to Commit a Felony
  • Larceny from a Building
  • Vandalism

At approximately 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Fairhaven Police received a call from a Sycamore Street resident who reported that his home security system alerted him to the presence of someone inside his house.

The resident told the dispatcher that he could see someone walking around in his house through a video surveillance system he had installed in the residence.

When officers arrived to the house, they observed a male party matching the suspect’s description walking towards New Bedford on nearby Howland Road. He was later identified as DANGORA.

Officers detained DANGORA, who was carrying a pillow case over his shoulder with several items inside. Investigators examined the contents of the pillow case and determined that all the items inside belonged to the homeowner.

DANGORA was placed under arrest without incident.

Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that DANGORA allegedly gained access to the residence by forcing an air conditioning unit out of a window.

DANGORA was arraigned in New Bedford District Court Wednesday morning.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Whitman Police Arrest Four on Gun Charges

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Whitman Police Department
Scott D. Benton, Chief of Police
20 Essex St
Whitman, MA 02382

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Whitman Police Arrest Four on Gun Charges

WHITMAN — Chief Scott D. Benton reports that the Whitman Police Department arrested three men and a woman on Monday night and charged them with illegally possessing a gun during a traffic stop.

STEEVENS CHARLES, AGE 25, OF BROCKTON, BERNADIN FRANCOIS, AGE 23, OF DORCHESTER, SEBASTIEN GASSANT, AGE 23, OF MATTAPAN and NAILAH SANON, AGE 19, OF DORCHESTER were each arrested and charged with:

  • Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License
  • Possession of Ammunition Without a FID Card
  • Carrying a Firearm Without a License
  • Felony Possession of a Firearm With a Defaced Serial Number
  • Attempt to Commit a Crime

The four were arraigned today in Brockton District Court and were ordered to be held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing on Friday.

At approximately 10:15 p.m. on Monday, Whitman Police received a 911 call reporting that a group of four people were seen in the area of Central Street carrying guns, wearing masks and wearing dark clothing.

Officers responded to Central Street where they located a vehicle parked on the side of the road with four people inside, later identified as CHARLES, FRANCOIS, GASSANT and SANON.

In speaking with FRANCOIS, who was in the driver’s seat, he told police that he was an Uber driver. FRANCOIS could not tell the officers where he was going or what he was doing parked on Central Street.

While speaking with the individuals in the car FRANCOIS shifted in his seat, allegedly revealing the barrel of a rifle tucked between the seat and the center console.

FRANCOIS, CHARLES, GASSANT and SANON were immediately ordered to show their hands and the officers called for backup. Officers from Hanson, East Bridgewater and the Plymouth County Bureau of Criminal Investigation, who were all in the area of Central Street, responded and helped to place the four suspects in custody without further incident.

In searching the vehicle, officers allegedly found and seized a Highpoint 9mm short barrel rifle loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition. They also confiscated a black BB gun pistol, a rubber mask and a black ski mask as evidence. The rifle was found to have had its serial number scraped off.

Through the subsequent investigation, a witness told police that he saw the four suspects walk to the back stairway of a home carrying the guns and wearing masks prior to police arriving.

“I want to thank our law enforcement partners from the other communities who responded to provide assistance in backing up our officers,” Chief Benton said. “This was excellent police work that resulted in the apprehension of individuals that posed a great threat to public safety and the citizens of Whitman.”

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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