assault and battery

Randolph Police and Fire Respond after Fight on Bus Causes Crash

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For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 5, 2017

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Randolph Police and Fire Respond after Fight on Bus Causes Crash

16 People Injured after Bus Rear-Ends Car

RANDOLPH — Police Chief William Pace and Fire Chief Richard F. Donovan report that the Randolph Police and Fire Departments responded to a crash after a passenger allegedly punched a bus driver on North Main Street, causing the bus to rear-end a car.

At approximately 7:15 p.m., the Randolph Police and Fire departments responded to a report of a crash at North Main Street (Rt. 28) and Grove Street. After an initial investigation, police found that a passenger of the Boston Area Transit (BAT) bus, MATTHEW YOUNG, 24, OF BOSTON, had allegedly assaulted the bus driver after the driver, a 48-year-old Brockton man, did not let the man get off the bus. BAT buses operate on fixed stop routes, and the bus driver was not able to let the man off the bus at his desired stop.

YOUNG was charged with:

  • Wrongful Interference of Operation of Vehicle Carrying Passengers for Hire for a Felony
  • Assault and Battery on a Bus Driver
  • Assault and Battery Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury

After YOUNG allegedly attacked the bus driver, the bus rear-ended a car and then the bus struck a telephone pole.

A total of 16 people were transported to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries following the crash. Randolph Police declared the crash a mass casualty incident as a result of the number of injuries.

Both the operator of the car that was struck by the bus, a 50-year-old Randolph woman, and her passenger, a 61-year-old Randolph woman, were among those transported to area hospitals. The driver of the bus was also among those injured, along with a 10-year-old Randolph boy who was riding the bus at the time of the crash.

“This attack on the driver made for a very dangerous situation for riders on the bus and anyone traveling in the immediate area,” Chief Pace said. “Officers on scene were able to take the suspect into custody quickly.”

Mutual aid was provided by the Stoughton, Avon and Holbrook Fire Departments.

“Our firefighters and police responded to this incident swiftly, and as a result we were able to transport the victims of this incident to area hospitals in a timely, effective manner,” Chief Donovan said. “We’re fortunate to have such a great working partnership between our police and fire departments, and I’d also like to thank all those who responded as mutual aid in this incident.”

Randolph Police are still investigating this incident. YOUNG is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday at Quincy District Court.

North Main Street was temporarily closed for approximately one hour while Police and Firefighters responded to the crash.

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

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Middleborough Police Charge Brockton Man with Assault and Battery On a Person with Intellectual Disability

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Middleborough Police Department
Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police
350 Wood St.
Middleborough, MA 02346

For Immediate Release

Friday, June 21, 2019

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

Middleborough Police Charge Brockton Man with Assault and Battery On a Person with Intellectual Disability

Suspect was Allegedly taking Advantage of his Employee

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports that after a two-week investigation into possible predatory business practices, the Middleborough Police Department has arrested and charged a Brockton man who was in the process of opening a coffee shop in Middleborough after he allegedly assaulted an intellectually disabled man in his employ.

CHARLES G. EL-HELOU, AGE 53, OF BROCKTON was charged with one count of Assault and Battery on a Person with an Intellectual Disability (Felony).

On Thursday, June 20, Middleborough detectives spoke with an Assonet woman who reported that her 25-year-old son had allegedly been assaulted by EL-HELOU. The woman’s son had started working as a painter and laborer in late May at the not-yet opened Hugs & Yums coffee lounge, which is owned by EL-HELOU. According to the report, on May 31, the suspect allegedly tried to get the man to sign his vehicle’s title over to him by promising to buy the man a new truck from a dealership. The man refused and later reported the interaction to his mother.

A few days later, during a June 3 event at the Center Street business, the employee allegedly told EL-HELOU that he could not come to work the next day because his vehicle was being repaired. At that time,  EL-HELOU allegedly claimed the vehicle belonged to him and grabbed the man by the neck and made a growling sound before releasing him.

The victim continued to work at the business until June 14, but was never paid for any of his labor, despite filling out a W2 and other employment forms. The victim’s uncle accompanied him to the business on June 14 to collect his tools, and after a conversation with the uncle, EL-HELOU allegedly gave the victim a quantity of cash.

Middleborough Police Detectives made a report and filed for an arrest warrant at Wareham District Court, which was authorized by a magistrate on Friday. EL-HELOU was arrested late Friday afternoon without incident.

EL-HELOU is known to police.

“In this instance, we allege that the suspect withheld compensation and assaulted his intellectually disabled employee while trying to force him to sign over the title to his motor vehicle,” Chief Perkins said. “This is a disturbing and unfortunate situation, in which we believe vulnerable citizens were being taken advantage of, and we urge all of our residents and families to be vigilant.”

The investigation remains active and ongoing by Middleborough Police Detectives, and additional charges may be added.

The case has also been reported to the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission and a report will be filed with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office on Monday.

EL-HELOU was ordered held on $500 bail pending arraignment Monday in Wareham District Court.

If anyone has any information about this case or has any questions or concerns, they are asked to contact the Middleborough Police Department at 508-947-1212.

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

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Randolph Police Arrest Man for Unarmed Robbery

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

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019

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

Randolph Police Arrest Man for Unarmed Robbery

RANDOLPH — Chief William Pace reports that the Randolph Police Department arrested a man earlier today for allegedly assaulting and robbing an elderly man.

DEMETRIUS JAMES, AGE 29, OF RANDOLPH is charged with:

  • Assault and Battery on a Person Over 65
  • Unarmed Robbery

At 10:40 a.m., Randolph Police received a report from an Uber driver on North Street who stated she observed an elderly man being assaulted by another man.

The driver was able to give police a description of the suspect, and officers immediately began searching the area.

Police arrived on scene and located the victim, a 74-year-old Randolph man, who had suffered injuries to his face and reported being robbed of his wallet and keys. He was transported via ambulance to an area hospital.

A short time later, a resident who heard the description of the suspect on the scanner called police and reported they saw someone matching the description running through their backyard.

Police set up a perimeter of the area and were able to locate JAMES near the Lindwood Cemetery on North Street — less than a quarter mile away from where the altercation took place.

Following an on scene investigation, JAMES was placed under arrest. He was transported and booked at the Randolph Police Department, where he is being held on $5,000 cash bail.

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

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*Joint Press Release* Ashland Police Arrest Chelsea Man After July 4 Fight

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Ashland Police Department
Craig Davis, Chief
137 Main Street
Ashland, MA 01721

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 6, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-9003
Email: [email protected]

*Joint Press Release*

Ashland Police Arrest Chelsea Man After July 4 Fight

Suspect’s Dog was Left in Car, Found Deceased

Alberto Carmenatty, 29, of Chelsea, was arrested on July 4 and faces a number of charges. (Ashland Police Department Booking Photo)

ASHLAND — Police Chief Craig Davis and District Attorney Marian Ryan report that Alberto Carmenatty, 29, of Chelsea, was arraigned yesterday after a serious altercation occurred on July 4.

Carmenatty was arraigned in Framingham District Court on July 5 and charged with:

  • Assault and Battery on a Household or Family Member
  • Assault and Battery on a Pregnant Woman
  • Vandalizing Property
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Assault and Battery on a Police Officer (three counts)
  • Assault and Battery (three counts)

On July 4, Ashland Police responded to a report of a fight in progress on Birch Street in Ashland.

Upon arrival, authorities observed that Carmenatty had allegedly physically assaulted a female known to him and was engaged in a verbal altercation with the victim.

Carmenatty allegedly lunged at the victim, at which point Ashland Officers restrained him. He allegedly began to resist arrest and fought with officers on scene, and when transported to an area hospital, Carmenatty allegedly also assaulted officers at the hospital.

Through their investigation, authorities learned that the defendant had also allegedly fought with three victims who are known to him who attempted to stop him from assaulting the female victim prior to the arrival of police.

Authorities later learned that Carmenatty’s dog was believed to be missing. The preliminary investigation suggests that Carmenatty left his dog in his motor vehicle prior to the physical altercation and the dog subsequently died from heat-related injuries after Carmenatty was placed under arrest.

No charges have been filed in connection with this incident and the investigation into the cause of death of the animal is open. Additional charges may be issued.

During arraignment, Judge David Cunis set bail at $500 cash and ordered Carmenatty to not abuse the female victim.

The next scheduled hearing is Aug. 24.

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

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