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Easton Police Arrest Man in Alleged Road Rage Incident

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Easton Police Department
Chief Gary F. Sullivan
46 Lothrop St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019

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

Easton Police Arrest Man in Alleged Road Rage Incident

EASTON — Chief Gary Sullivan reports that Easton Police arrested and charged a man following an alleged road rage incident on Wednesday.

JOSEPH RIVARD, AGE 21, OF BROCKTON was charged with Assault and Battery on a Person Over Age 60 and Disturbing the Peace.

He was arraigned Wednesday in Taunton District Court and was released on several conditions following a dangerousness hearing this morning.

At approximately noon on Wednesday, Easton Police officers responded to the parking lot of North Easton Savings Bank, 547 Washington St., for a report of an assault in progress.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, a 71-year-old Medford man. RIVARD had allegedly punched the victim in the face several times following a road rage incident.

During an on-scene investigation, officers learned that RIVARD had attempted to pass the victim’s vehicle while both men were traveling westbound on Belmont Street, during which time the vehicles made contact and minor damage was caused.

RIVARD then pursued the victim into the bank parking lot, where he allegedly exited his vehicle and began banging on the the victim’s vehicle with his fists.

When the victim stepped out of his vehicle, RIVARD began punching him in the face several times. In order to defend himself, the victim fought back was able to stop RIVARD from attacking him.

The victim was treated for lacerations on his face by Easton Fire Department paramedics on scene.

RIVARD had minor swelling under his left eye, but did not require medical treatment.  He was placed under arrest by Officers Chris LaCount and Tim Webster without further incident.

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

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Easton Police, School Officials Investigating Multiple Inappropriate Messages Sent Among Students

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For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 30, 2018

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

Easton Police, School Officials Investigating Multiple Inappropriate Messages Sent Among Students

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Superintendent Lisha Cabral report that the Easton Police Department and Easton Public Schools are investigating multiple incidents of inappropriate messages being sent digitally among students in recent weeks.

The incidents were first brought to the attention of school officials on Friday and Easton Police were immediately notified. The messages included sexual images and racist and anti-Israeli rhetoric.

An investigation was launched and police and school officials are working together. At this time it is unclear how many inappropriate messages were sent or received by students or who sent them.

The investigation follows a separate incident where a racial slur was found written on a bulletin board in a hallway at Oliver Ames High School on Thursday. A juvenile student in that incident has been identified and is facing discipline in accordance with school policy.

The Easton Police Department and Easton Public Schools take incidents like these very seriously and hate speech or inappropriate language or images of any kind will not be tolerated.

“Since yesterday’s incident I have been in contact with the Anti-Defamation League and will be drawing upon their guidance and resources to ensure that our students know that there is no room for this type of behavior by anyone in our schools,” Superintendent Cabral said. “We pride ourselves on providing an inclusive atmosphere for our students and no one should have to be subjected to this kind of behavior. As always, counselors will be available at our schools should any student wish to speak to someone about the incidents.”

Chief Sullivan said, “These incidents are certainly disturbing and have no place in our town or anywhere for that matter. We will be working closely with school officials to investigate these incidents and anyone with information about who may have sent the messages is asked to call our department at 508-230-3322.”

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Easton Police Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks at Local Businesses

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Easton Police Department
Chief Gary F. Sullivan
46 Lothrop St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

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

Easton Police Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks at Local Businesses

EASTON — Chief Gary Sullivan reports that the Easton Police Department recently completed a series of alcohol compliance checks at local businesses and restaurants and is pleased to announce that no violations were committed.

The Town of Easton has 32 licenses that allow alcoholic beverages to be served and sold by restaurants and businesses.

As part of the department’s periodic compliance checks, an underage operative enters each business and attempts to purchase alcoholic beverages. In the most recent set of checks, the proprietor requested an ID in each instance, and no alcoholic beverages were sold to the underage operative.

The compliance checks were conducted over a two-week period and were completed on Nov. 7.

“I want to commend our business owners and their employees for doing their duty in not selling alcohol to minors,” Chief Sullivan said. “Keeping alcohol out of the hands of underage adults and kids keeps our community safer.”

Easton Wings of Hope Supportive of Compliance Checks

In 2015, when Chief Sullivan was appointed to be the chief of the Easton Police, the department partnered with Easton Wings of Hope. The organization, founded by Kristen Harrison, focuses on youth substance abuse prevention, education and awareness.

Harrison praised the department’s efforts in helping to keep alcohol out of the hands of those who are underage.

“Thank you to the Easton Police Department for having these alcohol compliance checks and kudos the businesses for passing,” Harrison said. “This is a great example of multiple sectors of town – the Board of Health, police, citizens and businesses – all working together to prevent underage drinking. This will help to keep the youth in town safe and ensure healthy futures.”

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Easton Police to Participate in No Shave November

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Easton Police Department
Chief Gary F. Sullivan
46 Lothrop St.
North Easton, MA 02356

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018

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

Easton Police to Participate in No Shave November

 


Top photo, left to right: Lt. Keith Nunes, Deputy Chief Keith Boone. Bottom photo, left to right: Sgt. Phil Adams, Officer Jared Nevens, Officer Tim Webster, Officer Greg Woodward and Officer Dave Lydon following their participation in the 2017 No Shave November campaign. (Courtesy Photo Easton Police Department)

EASTON — Deputy Chief Keith Boone is pleased to announce that members of the Easton Police Department will once again participate in No Shave November.

Officers who choose to participate will donate money to Cops for Kids with Cancer in exchange for a month-long waiver from the department policy restricting facial hair growth.

Cops for Kids with Cancer is a charitable organization that supports families who are faced with the challenges of having a child with cancer. The organization provides emergency assistance to families, events for patients and their families and special “wishes” for teens, who are too old to be served by the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

“The work that Cops for Kids with Cancer does is extremely important, and we are proud to support this organization to help children and families in need,” Deputy Chief Boone said.

To learn more about Cops for Kids with Cancer, or to make a donation, visit copsforkidswithcancer.org.

                                                                                                                                     

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