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Bridgewater Police Cite Man Who Allegedly Caused Truck to Crash into Building

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher Delmonte, Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 02324

For Immediate Release

Monday, July 22, 2019

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

Bridgewater Police Cite Man Who Allegedly Caused Truck to Crash into Building

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte reports that a man has been cited after he allegedly caused a crash where a pickup truck struck the front of a liquor store on Monday.

TERRANCE KINGMAN, AGE 60, of TAUNTON was issued a citation for Following Too Closely and Failure to Use Care in Stopping. KINGMAN will be issued a summons to appear in court at a later date.

At approximately 3:45 p.m. Monday, the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a crash at Starr Liquors, 460 Pleasant St.

Upon arrival, officers located a 2016 red GMC Canyon pickup truck that had crashed into the front wall of the store.

A 30-year-old Bridgewater man, who was inside of the store at the time of the crash, was treated at the scene and transported by ambulance to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. The victim’s injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that the female driver of the GMC pickup truck, a 53-year-old Bridgewater woman, was travelling east on Pleasant Street when she attempted to take a right turn into the parking lot of the liquor store.

When doing so, KINGMAN, who was driving a 2009 Nissan Pathfinder, allegedly struck the rear-end of the pickup truck, causing the truck to crash into the front of the building.

Neither driver was injured in the incident.

The building sustained substantial damage and is being examined by local building inspectors. The business has been temporarily closed until it can be determined if it is structurally sound.

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

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Bridgewater Police Investigating Statement Allegedly Made at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School

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For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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

Bridgewater Police Investigating Statement Allegedly Made at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School

No Credible Threat Found, School Day Resumes Normal Operations

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte and Superintendent Derek Swenson report that the Bridgewater Police Department is investigating after two teachers overheard what they thought was a student making a mention of a gun in a hallway of the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School Wednesday morning.

At this time there is no credible threat and school is currently operating on its normal schedule.

At approximately 8:15 a.m., Bridgewater Police responded to the high school to support the department’s School Resource Officer after receiving a 911 call reporting that there were students evacuating the school. Around the same time, police learned that the fire alarm had been pulled inside of the school.

Upon arrival, officers made sure that the school was fully evacuated and secured and they began their investigation. Out of an abundance of caution, two K9 officers responded to the scene and searched the building. No weapons or dangerous items were located in the search.

A phone message was sent to all parents district-wide notifying them of the situation.

After it was determined that there was no credible threat, students and staff were allowed back inside of the school at approximately 9 a.m.

“At this point we do not know exactly what was said or who may have said it and that remains under investigation,” Chief Delmonte said. “After a thorough search of the school we determined there was no threat. However, our School Resource Officer will remain onsite working with school officials for whatever they may need.”

The high school will continue on with the school day in its normal operations and school resource staff will be made available to students who wish to speak with someone about the incident.

To avoid further disruption to the school day, parents are asked not to dismiss their children from school unless absolutely necessary. As always, the school district and police department remain committed to relaying information as timely and as accurately as possible to parents when the information is available.

“We are thankful to our partners at the police department for their quick response and professionalism,” Superintendent Swenson said. “Student safety is our number one priority and as always, our district is constantly reviewing our safety protocols and procedures and we will continue to do so following this incident.”

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Video: Bridgewater Police Release Video of Break-In

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher Delmonte, Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 02324

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 19, 2019

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

Video: Bridgewater Police Release Video of Break-In

To view and download Video 1 click here. For Video 2 click here.

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte is releasing the surveillance footage taken from a break-in at a Bridgewater Dunkin Donuts earlier this week, which helped lead officers to the arrest of a man last night.

The video allegedly depicts THEODORE KERNAN, AGE 46, OF BRIDGEWATER breaking the drive-thru window of the Dunkin Donuts at 955 Pleasant Street late Tuesday night, April 16. KERNAN then crawls through the window and steals a cash register drawer and flees out of the window.

KERNAN was arrested Thursday night, April 18, and charged with breaking into four Bridgewater businesses, including the Dunkin Donuts.

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

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Bridgewater Police Arrest and Charge Man with Breaking Into Multiple Businesses

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Bridgewater Police Department
Christopher Delmonte, Chief of Police
220 Pleasant St.
Bridgewater, MA 02324

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 19, 2019

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

Bridgewater Police Arrest and Charge Man with Breaking Into Multiple Businesses

Arrest Made in Four of Five Break-Ins This Week

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte reports that the Bridgewater Police Department arrested a man and charged him with breaking into multiple businesses following a string of break-ins earlier this week.

THEODORE KERNAN, AGE 46, OF BRIDGEWATER was arrested and charged with:

  • Breaking and Entering into a Building in the Nighttime for a Felony (Four Counts)
  • Malicious Destruction of Property Under $1,200 (Four Counts)
  • Larceny Under $1,200  (Three Counts)

KERNAN is expected to be arraigned today at Brockton District Court.

Five break-ins have been reported at Bridgewater businesses this week. KERNAN is charged with being responsible for four of the break-ins and the fifth remains under active investigation.

As part of their investigation, Bridgewater Police detectives reviewed video surveillance footage from the businesses that had cameras and also utilized surveillance video from other area businesses to help identify a possible vehicle used in the break-ins.

The detectives circulated still images of a suspect, later identified as KERNAN, and his vehicle to law enforcement agencies in the area.

KERNAN’S vehicle was believed to be a gray Mazda 6 sedan with front-end damage, a spare tire on the front passenger’s side and a long strip of black duct tape on the front bumper and hood.

At approximately 5:20 p.m. Thursday, April 18, West Bridgewater Police Sgt. John Craven was off-duty driving his personal vehicle when he observed a vehicle matching the description of KERNAN’S car, travelling west on Winter Street in Bridgewater.

Sgt. Craven notified Bridgewater Police and followed the vehicle to KERNAN’S house at 1548 South St. He observed the driver pull the vehicle behind the house. The vehicle was registered to KERNAN at that address.

When Bridgewater Police officers arrived at the house they spoke to KERNAN. Through the subsequent investigation it was determined that KERNAN had been responsible for four break-ins in town. KERNAN was placed under arrest and the vehicle was towed to the Bridgewater Police station. A warrant is currently being sought to search the vehicle.

The four break-ins KERNAN is charged with committing are as follows:

  • On Wednesday, April 17, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Bridgewater Police were notified of a forced entry break-in at Bridgewater Farm Supply, 1000 Plymouth St.
  • At approximately 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, Bridgewater Police were notified by employees of the Dunkin’ Donuts at 955 Pleasant St. that someone had broken into the building overnight and money was stolen.
  • On Monday, April 15, at approximately 10:40 a.m., Bridgewater Police received a 911 call from King Garden, 220 Winter St., with an employee reporting that the restaurant was broken into and money was stolen. Forced entry was made into the restaurant.
  • On Monday, April 15, at approximately 9:10 a.m., Bridgewater Police received a call from a manager at the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center, 134 Main St., reporting that forced entry had been made into the building and that money was stolen.

The fifth break-in, which was reported on Monday, April 15, at approximately 9:10 a.m., at the Bridgewater Auto Wash, 1355 Pleasant St., remains under active investigation and is not believed to be connected to the others at this time.

“This was great police work by Detective Jake Poulin and Detective Peter Balboni, as well as West Bridgewater Police Sgt. Craven, to quickly identify a suspect and make an arrest,” Chief Delmonte said. “We also remain committed to identifying the suspect or suspects who broke into the car wash. We have many hardworking small business owners and non-profits in this community and they shouldn’t have to deal with damage to their buildings and a loss of income.”

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

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