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East Bridgewater Police and Fire Respond to Crash Involving Car and Tractor Trailer

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Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019

For Immediate Release

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3299
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Police and Fire Respond to Crash Involving Car and Tractor Trailer

Car Driver Suffered Non-Life Threatening Injuries

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Scott Allen and Fire Chief Timothy M. Harhen report that the East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle crash on Plymouth Street Wednesday morning.

At approximately 11:20 a.m., police and fire personnel responded to a report of a crash in the area of 1175 Plymouth St.

Upon arrival, first responders came upon a silver Ford sedan that had collided with a tractor trailer.

The sedan sustained heavy damage to the front driver’s side, trapping the driver inside. Firefighters used a hydraulic extrication rescue tool to free the man. The 91-year-old East Bridgewater man was taken by an East Bridgewater Fire ambulance to Brockton Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured and stayed at the scene. The tractor trailer had damage to one of its wheels and rims toward the rear of the truck.

Plymouth Street was closed for about an hour while crews worked to assist the victim and investigate the crash. The road has since been reopened.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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East Bridgewater Police Arrest Two Following Alleged Drug Deal

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018

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

East Bridgewater Police Arrest Two Following Alleged Drug Deal

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that East Bridgewater Police detectives arrested two men who were allegedly involved in a drug deal Monday afternoon.

SEAN J. BROWN, AGE 23, OF RANDOLPH, was charged with:

  • Trafficking in Cocaine
  • Distribution of a Class A Drug (Heroin)
  • Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law

KELVIN BARROS, AGE 23, OF BOSTON, was charged with Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law. BARROS is also known to police by the alias of KELVIN CORREIA.

At approximately 3:40 p.m. Monday, East Bridgewater Police detectives were conducting surveillance in the area West Union Street near Central Street, after receiving reports of drug activity in the area.

Detectives observed what they believed to be a drug deal take place outside of a home on West Union Street, where a black Nissan sedan was involved. Police then conducted a motor vehicle stop of the sedan on West Union Street near the intersection of Ellis Lane.

Through the subsequent investigation, the occupants of the vehicle, later identified as BROWN and BARROS, were found to have allegedly sold heroin to a person on West Union Street and were placed under arrest.

In a search of the vehicle, officer’s seized $1,200 cash and multiple cell phones. Additionally, BARROS was found to have cash in his pocket, which was taken as evidence.

After being brought to the East Bridgewater Police station to be booked, it was discovered by officers that BROWN had been hiding a plastic bag with crack cocaine on his person. The crack cocaine was seized and weighed approximately 28.5 grams.

Both suspects are expected to be arraigned today at Brockton District Court.

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

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East Bridgewater Police Investigating Business that Allegedly Sold Nicotine Products to Minors

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018

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

East Bridgewater Police Investigating Business that Allegedly Sold Nicotine Products to Minors

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department is investigating a business in town after the owner allegedly sold nicotine products to minors during a compliance check last week.

Within the past several months, East Bridgewater Police have received several complaints about nicotine, e-cigarette and vaping products allegedly being sold to minors at Vape Solutions, 687 North Bedford St.

In response to the citizen complaints, last week the East Bridgewater Police Department set up an operation similar to compliance checks for businesses with liquor licenses.

On Friday, Dec. 14, three minors were sent into the store and were able to purchase a box of Juul Pods for $15 from the clerk, who is also the business owner. The owner allegedly did not ask for identification from any of the teens and sold them the product.

An East Bridgewater Police officer waiting outside of the business then took the product from the teens and went into the store to speak with the owner.

While the incident remains under investigation, criminal charges will be filed from the East Bridgewater Police Department and further action is being reviewed by town officials against the business.

“We have heard from concerned parents and school officials in the Bridgewaters and Whitman area that this store was allegedly the place for kids to buy tobacco and nicotine products without being asked for identification,” Chief Allen said. “Following the compliance check last week we will continue to investigate this matter and charges will be filed.”

The issue of vaping is a priority of the town’s school-police coalition, which recently announced a campaign, in concert with EB HOPE, against vaping, bullying, drug abuse and school violence called the One Voice Campaign. The nationwide rate of vaping and e-cigarette use among high school students has been rising sharply over the past two years, according to federal health officials. In January, the legal age for purchasing tobacco, nicotine and vaping products in Massachusetts will be raised from age 18 to 21.

East Bridgewater Police encourage anyone with information about locations that sell vaping devices, Juuls, nicotine products, or tobacco products including cigarettes to under-aged youths to contact the department’s Detective Division at 508-378-7223.

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

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East Bridgewater Police Investigating Package Theft

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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

East Bridgewater Police Investigating Package Theft

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department is investigating an incident where packages were stolen from a woman’s doorstep on Thursday.

At approximately 5 p.m. Thursday, a woman came to the police station to report that multiple packages were stolen off of her doorstep at her house that afternoon.

Three packages from UPS had been delivered to her home on Carey’s Landing at approximately 2 p.m. The packages were stolen between the time they were delivered and 4 p.m.

The stolen items included clothes and a set of headphones valued at a total of about $100.

Anyone who notices suspicious activity in their neighborhood or believes they may be a victim of package theft should call East Bridgewater Police at 508-378-7223.

Chief Allen would like to offer residents the following tips to avoid package thefts:

  • Request notifications on your deliveries, via phone or email, to monitor your packages in transit and upon delivery.
  • Always require a signature on your deliveries to ensure packages are never left unattended.
  • Consider sending deliveries to an alternate location where someone will be able to receive them – whether that be a workplace, a neighbor or friend’s house, or a FedEx or UPS location.
  • Schedule your delivery for a specific date and time that you’re expected to be home.
  • Set up a vacation hold if you plan on traveling during the holidays so gifts won’t be left on the doorstep.
  • Take into consideration using Amazon Lockers. The lockers are a secure, self-service kiosk where you can pick up Amazon.com packages at a time and place that is convenient for you.
  • Be aware of “tailgating,” which refers to the people who follow delivery vehicles and steal the packages after they are dropped off.
  • If you find your package has been stolen, call the police immediately.
  • Never accept a surprise delivery where a payment is required, and never give out personal information when receiving a delivery that you purchased.
  • Do not leave packages out in the open in your vehicle. Always lock your vehicle and store all the items out of sight. Bring in all items once you’ve arrived home — do not leave them in your car overnight.

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