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Bridgewater Police to Participate in National Coffee with a Cop Day

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018

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

Bridgewater Police to Participate in National Coffee with a Cop Day

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte is pleased to announce that the Bridgewater Police Department will be participating in National Coffee with a Cop Day next week.

“Coffee with a Cop is great way for our officers to meet with residents and get to know them on a more personal, informal level,” Chief Delmonte said. “We hope to see a lot of community members stop the Bridgewater McDonald’s next week.”

WHEN:

Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 9-10:30 a.m.

WHERE:

McDonald’s, 222 Broad St., Bridgewater

WHAT: 

Residents, business owners and community members are invited to meet with Bridgewater Police officers to engage in meaningful conversation over a cup of coffee — or two.

There is no set agenda for the event, but rather a chance for residents to meet the officers who serve their community, ask questions and express any concerns they may have.

McDonald’s franchise owner Mark McBee will be giving out a free small cup of coffee to those who attend.

“As a McDonald’s Owner/Operator, being involved in the community is the cornerstone of my business, and I look forward to hosting this event in partnership with Bridgewater Police Department,” McBee said. “I hope that community members will attend the Coffee with a Cop event and feel comfortable to ask questions, bring forward concerns, or simply get to know the officers that patrol our neighborhoods day in and day out.”

The event is part of National Coffee with a Cop Day, conducted in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.

The first Coffee with a Cop event was held in 2011 by the Hawthorne Police Department in California. The initiative has since spread globally as a simple but effective method of bringing police and communities together.

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*UPDATED* Bridgewater Police Investigating Prank Hostage Situation

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018

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

*UPDATED*

Bridgewater Police Investigating Prank Hostage Situation

BRIDGEWATER — Chief Christopher Delmonte reports that the Bridgewater Police Department is investigating an incident where a prank caller alluded to a hostage situation inside a home early Tuesday morning.

At approximately 4 a.m., a Bridgewater Police dispatcher received a call on the business line from a man who said he had 10-15 hostages inside of a home on Aldrich Road and that he was going to kill the hostages if he was not given cash.

The man called the department business line numerous times, making various threats.

Police immediately responded to Aldrich Road, where they came upon the home mentioned by the caller. Officers found nothing to be out of the ordinary.

While officers were on scene, a juvenile resident of the house called 911 to report that a man she was speaking to on the social media application Houseparty had threatened to harm her. Police believe that the man the juvenile was speaking to was the same person who had called the police station making the threats.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the juvenile had been using the live video group chat app Houseparty and was chatting with three friends. A man, unknown to the girl, then gained access to the conversation and began threatening her.

This incident is being actively investigated by the Bridgewater Police Department.

Chief Delmonte encourages parents to have discussions with their children about social media use, including the Houseparty app. The app allows group video chatting, but police at this time are unsure how the unknown male suspect gained access to the juvenile’s group conversation and are investigating.

“I would like to commend all the officers involved for their professional response to the incident as reported,” Chief Delmonte said.

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VIDEO: Bridgewater Police Release Video of Alleged Attempted Abduction and Sexual Assault of Female Jogger

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 18, 2018

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

VIDEO: Bridgewater Police Release Video of Alleged Attempted Abduction and Sexual Assault of Female Jogger

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BRIDGEWATER– Chief Christopher Delmonte reports that a man has been charged with attempting to abduct a female jogger from the road and into his vehicle Sunday morning. The department has released a video of the alleged incident that was recorded from a nearby business.

GORDON J. LYONS, AGE 57, OF 273 MAIN ST., BRIDGEWATER was charged with:

  • Kidnapping
  • Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Age 14 or Older
  • Assault and Battery

At approximately 7:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 17, Bridgewater Police received multiple 911 calls reporting that a female jogger was just assaulted by a man in the area of 433 Pleasant St.

Through the investigation, officers determined that the 37-year-old woman was jogging down Pleasant Street when LYONS allegedly pulled his vehicle over and stopped in front of her. The video shows LYONS exiting the vehicle, and then run towards her and grab both of the woman’s arms and attempt to pull her toward his vehicle. During this time, LYONS allegedly sexually assaulted the female victim.

The woman was able to scream and fight with LYONS.  The video showed both of them to fall to the ground. LYONS then got up and ran back to his vehicle and fled the area.

The victim had the presence of mind to take a photo of the suspect vehicle as it was fleeing. Using the photo taken by the victim, Bridgewater Police were able to quickly identify LYONS’ vehicle.

A short time later, LYONS was involved in a motor vehicle crash on the northbound side of Route 24 in West Bridgewater. He was injured in the crash and is currently at Boston Medical Center. He is being held without bail pending his arraignment.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call the Bridgewater Police Department at 508-697-6118.

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

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Bridgewater Police Charge Man With Attempted Abduction and Sexual Assault of Female Jogger

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

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 18, 2018

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

Bridgewater Police Charge Man With Attempted Abduction and Sexual Assault of Female Jogger

BRIDGEWATER– Chief Christopher Delmonte reports that a man has been charged with attempting to abduct a female jogger from the road and into his vehicle Sunday morning.

GORDON J. LYONS, AGE 57, OF 273 MAIN ST., BRIDGEWATER was charged with:

  • Kidnapping
  • Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person Age 14 or Older
  • Assault and Battery

At approximately 7:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 17, Bridgewater Police received multiple 911 calls reporting that a female jogger was just assaulted by a man in the area of 433 Pleasant St.

The suspect, later identified as LYONS, fled the scene in an orange Hyundai Santa Fe.

Through the investigation, officers determined that the 37-year-old woman was jogging down Pleasant Street when LYONS allegedly pulled his vehicle over and stopped in front of her. LYONS exited the vehicle, ran towards her and grabbed both of the woman’s arms and attempted to pull her toward his vehicle.

During this time, LYONS allegedly sexually assaulted the female victim.

The woman was able to scream and fight with LYONS, causing both of them to fall to the ground. LYONS then got up and ran back to his vehicle and fled the area.

The incident was witnessed by a passing motorist who continued to follow the suspect vehicle while calling 911. The victim also called 911. Additionally, a resident from a nearby home also witnessed the attack and came to the assistance of the victim.

The victim had the presence of mind to take a photo of the suspect vehicle as it was fleeing. The victim declined medical attention.

Using the photo taken by the victim, Bridgewater Police were able to quickly identify LYONS’ vehicle. A description of the vehicle was sent to neighboring law enforcement agencies.

A short time later, LYONS was involved in a motor vehicle crash on the northbound side of Route 24 in West Bridgewater. He was injured in the crash and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital. He was later transported to Boston Medical Center where he is currently under the custody of the Bridgewater Police Department. He is being held without bail pending arraignment.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to call the Bridgewater Police Department at 508-697-6118.

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

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