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East Bridgewater Police Department Raises $1,850 for Home Base No Shave

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019

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

East Bridgewater Police Department Raises $1,850 for Home Base No Shave

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen is pleased to announce that the East Bridgewater Police Department has donated $1,850 to Home Base, a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program dedicated to helping veterans and their families, through its No Shave initiative.

Each of the participating officers pledged $100 to Home Base in exchange for month-long waiver from the department policy restricting facial hair growth throughout November.

Home Base is dedicated to helping Sept. 11 service members, veterans and their families who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, have a traumatic brain injury, or other related conditions.

“This year our officers were able to raise more money than last year, and they raised more than their initial 2019 goal,” Chief Allen said. “I am proud of their efforts and this is a great way to raise money for a worthy cause. Having some of our officers go to Fenway today for the closing ceremony helped to cap this fantastic effort.”

This morning, East Bridgewater Police Sgt. Mike McLaughlin, Officer Michael Randall and Officer Patrick O’Brien attended the closing ceremony for Home Base No Shave at Fenway Park.

Those in attendance were able to take pictures with the Red Sox 2018 World Series trophy and were thanked for their donations by Home Base and Red Sox officials.

Last year, EBPD raised $1,425. This year, with the goal of raising $1,750, a total of $1,850 was raised.

To learn more about Home Base, or to make a donation, visit http://www.homebase.org.

 

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East Bridgewater Hit-and-Run Suspect Issued Court Summons

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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. 15, 2019

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

East Bridgewater Hit-and-Run Suspect Issued Court Summons

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that a woman was issued a summons to appear in court following a hit-and-run incident in East Bridgewater earlier this week involving two juveniles and two horses.

East Bridgewater Police are charging ANDREA L. FITZGERALD-RUMSEY, AGE 44, of WHITMAN with:

  • Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Personal Injury

At approximately noon Thursday, Nov. 14, East Bridgewater Police were notified of a traffic stop made by Massachusetts State Police and the Halifax Police Department. A State Police trooper noticed a white 2010 Ford Escape with a broken side mirror driving in the area of 98 Holmes St. in Halifax. The vehicle matched the description of a vehicle allegedly involved in a hit-and-run in East Bridgewater.

FITZGERALD-RUMSEY was placed under arrest by Halifax Police for driving with a suspended license. Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that she was the driver involved in the East Bridgewater hit-and-run.

FITZGERALD-RUMSEY will be issued a summons to appear in Brockton District Court to be arraigned at a later date.

At approximately 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, East Bridgewater Police responded to a call for an incident involving a motor vehicle and a horse and rider at 341 Belmont St.

Two juveniles were riding two horses on Belmont Street when one horse and its rider were side-swiped by FITZGERALD-RUMSEY’S vehicle. The passenger’s side mirror struck the right front shoulder of the horse and the rider’s leg.

FITZGERALD-RUMSEY allegedly stopped and looked at the damage to her vehicle before driving away.

While there were no injuries reported at the scene, the juvenile victim was later taken to an area hospital with a knee injury.

Chief Allen would like to thank the State Police and Halifax Police Department for their assistance in this case.

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

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East Bridgewater Police Investigating Hit and Run Involving Juveniles, Horses

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

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

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

East Bridgewater Police Investigating Hit and Run Involving Juveniles, Horses

Two Juveniles and Two Horses Uninjured

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department responded to a hit and run incident involving juveniles riding horses this evening.

At approximately 5:07 p.m., East Bridgewater Police responded to a call for an incident involving a motor vehicle and a horse and rider at 341 Belmont St.

The initial on-scene investigation found that two juveniles were riding two horses on Belmont Street when one horse and its rider were side-swiped by a vehicle, believed to be a light-colored 2009-2012 Ford Escape or Mercury Mariner. The passenger side mirror struck the right front shoulder of the horse and the rider’s leg. The driver allegedly stopped and looked at the damage to their vehicle before driving away.

There were no injuries to the horses or riders as a result of the incident.

East Bridgewater Police are currently looking for the vehicle, which has a damaged passenger side mirror, and its driver.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information on the suspect vehicle or driver is encouraged to call the department at 508-378-7223.

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Cease and Desist Order Served to East Bridgewater Business for Allegedly Selling Vaping Products in Defiance of Governor Baker’s Moratorium

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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. 1, 2019

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

Cease and Desist Order Served to East Bridgewater Business for Allegedly Selling Vaping Products in Defiance of Governor Baker’s Moratorium

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department assisted the East Bridgewater Board of Health in serving a cease and desist order to a local business after they were found to be allegedly selling vaping products during the statewide ban.

The owner of Lifestyle Vape, 626 Bedford St., was given a cease and desist order written by the East Bridgewater Board of Health. The order was delivered to the store by police on Tuesday, Oct. 29.

The order comes after several complaints from residents to police throughout the month of October that Lifestyle Vape was continuing to sell vaping products during the state issued ban. Some of the complaints mentioned the alleged sale of products to minors.

On Sept. 24, Gov. Charlie Baker declared a public health emergency in the state, banning the sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products. On Wednesday, state health officials announced the death of a second person who is believed to have died from a vaping-related death.

As a result of the citizen complaints, the East Bridgewater Police Department launched an investigation.

While conducting surveillance outside the store on Tuesday, an East Bridgewater Police detective observed a man walk out of the store and place an item into one of his pockets. The man then left the parking lot in his vehicle.

Approximately 20 minutes later, in an unrelated incident, an East Bridgewater Police officer pulled the same driver over for failing to stop at a stop sign.

After hearing that the man had been pulled over, the detective arrived at the scene and spoke to the operator. Through the ensuing investigation, it was determined that the man had purchased a vaping product from Lifestyle Vape. The item was then seized as evidence.

Town health officials were notified of the alleged incident and the cease and desist order was issued. The business could also face fines and other disciplinary action from the town.

 

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