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Bridgewater Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Route 18

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher D. Delmonte
Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 01930
Bridgewater Fire Department
Tom Levy, Fire Chief
22 School St.,
Bridgewater, MA 02324

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018

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

Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments Respond to Fatal Crash on Route 18

Media members: At 4 p.m., Chief Christopher Delmonte will be giving a statement to the media outside of the Bridgewater Police station, 220 Pleasant St.

BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Christopher Delmonte and Fire Chief Thomas Levy report that the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to motor vehicle crash between a sedan and a motorcycle on Bedford Street (Route 18) Thursday morning that resulted in the death of the motorcyclist.

The driver of the sedan has been arrested and faces numerous charges.

At approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday, police, firefighters and paramedics responded to the area of 350 Bedford St. Upon arrival, rescuers found a Toyota sedan and motorcycle that had crashed. The motorcycle rider was found with serious, life-threatening injuries. The motorcycle rider was transported via Bridgewater Fire ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton where he was pronounced dead.

The victim’s identity is not being released pending positive identification and notification of his next of kin.

The operator of the sedan remained at the scene. An investigation determined he was under the influence of drugs, and he was arrested. He has been charged with:

  • Motor Vehicle Homicide while Operating Under the Influence of Drugs
  • OUI Drugs
  • Endangering a Child while Operating Under the Influence of Drugs
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Marked Lanes Violation

The initial investigation indicates that the driver of the sedan was travelling northbound on Route 18 when he allegedly crossed the center line and drove into the southbound lane of traffic in order to pass the vehicle in front of him.

The motorcycle rider was travelling southbound when he was struck head-on by the sedan.

The crash is being investigated by the Bridgewater Police Department.

The suspect was transported to a local hospital for a medical evaluation. He will likely be arraigned Friday in Brockton District Court.

Route 18, from Cottage Street to Winter Street, will be closed in both directions for several hours while the crash is being investigated.

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

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Bridgewater Fire and Police Departments Investigating Fire at Apartment Building

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For Immediate Release

Monday, April 23, 2018

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

Bridgewater Fire and Police Departments Investigating Fire at Apartment Building

BRIDGEWATER — Fire Chief Thomas Levy and Police Chief Christopher D. Delmonte report that the Bridgewater Fire and Police Departments are investigating a suspicious fire that ignited over the weekend at a downtown apartment building.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 21, a 911 caller reported a fire on the second floor roof of 40 Central Square. The three-and-a-half story building has commercial space on the ground floor and 18 apartments on the second and third floors.

The fire was extinguished and contained to the second floor roof. A resident also helped to contain the spread of the flames by utilizing a fire extinguisher prior to the arrival of the firefighters.

The Bridgewater Fire Department headquarters, 22 School St., is just around the corner to the building, which allowed the firefighters to quickly respond to the scene.

“There were a lot of residents in this building at the time of the fire,” Chief Levy said. “Thankfully we were right next door and were able to quickly put out the flames.”

About 20 residents were evacuated from the building and no injuries were reported. The residents were all able to return to their apartments after the scene was cleared.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a pile of clothes had been lit on fire and was found on the second floor roof.

The circumstances and details of the fire are under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Bridgewater Fire Department at 508-697-0900 or the Bridgewater Police Department at 508-697-6118.

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*Joint Press Release* Bridgewater Police and Fire and East Bridgewater Police Offer Snow Safety Tips In Anticipation of Weekend Storm

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher D. Delmonte
Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 01930
Bridgewater Fire Department
Chief George W. Rogers, Fire Chief
22 School St.,
Bridgewater, MA 02324
East Bridgewater Police Department
John E. Cowan, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Friday, Jan. 22, 2016

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

*Joint Press Release* Bridgewater Police and Fire and East Bridgewater Police Offer Snow Safety Tips In Anticipation of Weekend Storm

BRIDGEWATER — With the Winter Storm Jonas scheduled to hit southern Massachusetts this weekend, the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments, along with the East Bridgewater Police Department, remind residents to follow several safety procedures to ensure they are prepared during and after the inclement weather.

“Although it is unclear if this storm will result in significant snow accumulations, as last year demonstrated, we should be prepared for other storms in the future,” Bridgewater Police Chief Christopher Delmonte said. “Stay inside and off the roads during the brunt of the storm, and if possible, assist elderly neighbors with snow removal and cleanup.”

Police and fire offer the following tips:

    • Never use your oven as a heat source.
    • Do not use electric or space heaters while sleeping.
    • Place electric or space heaters at least three feet away from bedding or combustible materials.
    • Keep stocks of batteries on hand for radios and flashlights in case of a power outage.
    • Never leave candles unattended.
    • Make sure phones, laptops and other communication devices are charged.
    • Beware of carbon monoxide and stay safe by never warming up your car in the garage, servicing your heating system at least once per year, and making sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
    • Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and change batteries twice per year. Make sure smoke detectors are working on every floor of your home.
    • Reserve calling 911 for emergencies only.

“Check all your devices, especially smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, to ensure they are working properly before the storm this weekend,” East Bridgewater Police Chief John Cowan said. “If you have an emergency, immediately dial 911.”

Residents should also remember not to park on the streets, especially overnight, to allow plows to clear routes.

After the snow falls, you can help the Bridgewater Fire Department by shoveling out your nearest fire hydrants. Also make sure that your home or business sidewalks are properly shoveled, and place salt or ice melt to prevent people from falling.

“In an emergency situation, cleared walkways and fire hydrants are key to ensure a swift and effective response by firefighters,” Bridgewater Fire Chief George Rogers said. “Once the snow ceases, be proactive by cleaning up your sidewalks early.”

If roads become impassable by debris or snow, notify the police and highway departments, which will be out to ensure roads remain open at all time.

When shoveling, or walking outside for more than a few minutes, dress appropriately, with exposed skin covered, and wear a hat and gloves. Frostbite can strike quickly when temperatures are this low. Do what you can to avoid getting wet and take frequent breaks.

ALWAYS clear the tailpipe of a vehicle that is buried in snow BEFORE you start or warm up the vehicle. Failure to do so can be fatal for those inside the vehicle.

Utilities in Town

Electricity: National Grid 508-897-5500

Contact National Grid for all power outages. Bridgewater and East Bridgewater do not control power outage restoration.

To avoid frozen pipes, allow warm water to drip overnight in faucets, ideally from a faucet that is on exterior wall. You may also want to leave cabinet doors open to allow heat to reach pipes that are not insulated.

Emergency numbers

Call 911, a direct line to the police department and fire/EMS, for emergencies only. All other questions or concerns should be reported to the Bridgewater Police Department’s business line, 508-697-6118, the Bridgewater Fire Department’s business line, 508-697-0900, the Bridgewater Highway Department’s business line, 508-697-0931, or the East Bridgewater Police Department at 508-378-7223.

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