Easton Police Department

Easton Police to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks

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

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

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

Easton Police to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks

EASTON  — Chief Gary Sullivan would like to notify business owners that the Easton Police Department will be conducting alcohol compliance checks at all local licensed establishments in the coming weeks and months.

Over the next six months, Easton Police will conduct the compliance checks to ensure that all licensed liquor-selling establishments in town are operating in accordance with the law and not selling to minors.

The purpose of these compliance operations is to educate the licensees about the importance of complying with local and state laws and to remain vigilant in ensuring that no alcoholic beverages are sold to underage persons.

Please visit the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission website for more information. Anyone with questions about the compliance checks can call the Easton Police Department at 508-230-3322.

 

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Easton Police Investigating After Antique Cartridge Found at Middle School

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For Immediate Release

Friday, March 15, 2019

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

Easton Police Investigating After Antique Cartridge Found at Middle School

School Deemed Safe After Brief Shelter in Place

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Superintendent Lisha Cabral report that the Easton Police Department is investigating after a single antique ammunition cartridge was found inside of the Easton Middle School Friday morning.

At this time, there is no reason to believe that there is an active threat to the school.

Out of an abundance of caution, a shelter in place was enacted while police thoroughly searched the school with officers and a K9. Classes went on as normal, but students were not allowed to go into the hallways to ensure that they did not come in contact with the K9. The shelter in place has since been lifted and no weapons or dangerous items were located in the search.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., a school staff member found the round of ammunition – an antique, corroded .22 caliber short rimfire round – in a storage area that has limited access to both students and staff. Easton Police have confirmed that this type of round has not been manufactured in over 50 years.

The staff member immediately notified school officials, who then contacted Easton Police.

No other schools were impacted by the incident and the school day will continue on as normal.

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Easton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Fatal Pedestrian Crash

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For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019

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

Easton Police and Fire Departments Respond to Fatal Pedestrian Crash

EASTON — Police Chief Gary Sullivan and Fire Chief Kevin Partridge report that the Easton Police and Fire Departments responded to a fatal pedestrian crash on Route 138 Wednesday afternoon.

The victim was a 64-year-old Easton man. His identity is being withheld pending the notification of his next of kin.

At approximately 12:50 p.m., Easton police and fire personnel responded to the area of 70 Washington St. (Route 138) for a report of a pedestrian crash.

Upon arrival, first responders located man who was suffering from life threatening injuries. Two bystanders were performing CPR on the man when paramedics arrived.

The man was immediately given medical treatment for significant traumatic injuries by Easton Fire Department paramedics and was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton.

The man later died from his injuries at the hospital.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the man was pulled over in the breakdown lane of Washington Street and was attempting to change a tire when he was struck by a person driving a pickup truck with a plow.

The driver of the pickup truck stayed at the scene and was cooperative with police.

The Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section (CARS) responded to investigate the crash. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Route 138 will be closed from Rockmeadow Road to Dickerman Road while the crash is being investigated. Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes.

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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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