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Middleborough Police Investigating Unarmed Bank Robbery

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Middleborough Police Department
Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police
350 Wood St.
Middleborough, MA 02346

For Immediate Release

Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3922
Email: [email protected]

 

Middleborough Police Investigating Unarmed Bank Robbery

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department is investigating an unarmed robbery at a bank Saturday afternoon and is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.

At approximately 12:30 p.m. today, Middleborough Police responded to Santander Bank, 77 Center St., for a report of a bank robbery.

A white male, wearing a light gray or white zip up sweater with black plaid, entered the bank and passed a note to the teller demanding money. The suspect is described as being approximately six-feet-tall with dark, graying hair and short facial hair.

The man fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

The Middleborough Police Department is asking anyone who may have information about this incident or can identify the suspect to call the police station at 508-947-1212.

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Man Wanted by Middleborough Police Turns Himself In at Wareham District Court

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Middleborough Police Department
Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police
350 Wood St.
Middleborough, MA 02346

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 11, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3922
Email: [email protected]

Man Wanted by Middleborough Police Turns Himself In at Wareham District Court

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Chief Joseph Perkins reports that a man wanted by Middleborough Police for rape and other charges turned himself in at Wareham District Court Friday afternoon.

PHILLIP HOUTMAN, AGE 28, OF NEW BEDFORD is charged with:

  • Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person with an Intellectual Disability (Two Counts)
  • Rape
  • Assault to Rape
  • Open and Gross Lewdness

HOUTMAN is expected to be arraigned at Wareham District Court today after turning himself in at approximately 2 p.m.

HOUTMAN is charged with allegedly raping and sexually assaulting an adult student who is cognitively disabled at the Chamberlain International School. A warrant for his arrest was issued on Thursday, Oct. 10 and police had been working to locate HOUTMAN since yesterday afternoon.

On Sept. 30, Middleborough Police were notified of an allegation about HOUTMAN, who allegedly sexually assaulted a 19-year-old student at the school.

The Chamberlain International School is a private boarding and day school that serves students ages 11-22 who have cognitive and developmental disorders and disabilities.

HOUTMAN was an overnight staff member at the school and had worked there for less than a year, according to school administrators.

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

 

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Middleborough Police Charge Private School Staff Member with Sexually Assaulting Cognitively Disabled Adult Student

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Middleborough Police Department
Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police
350 Wood St.
Middleborough, MA 02346

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3922
Email: [email protected]

Middleborough Police Charge Private School Staff Member with Sexually Assaulting Cognitively Disabled Adult Student

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department has charged an employee at the Chamberlain International School with raping and sexually assaulting an adult student who is cognitively disabled.

Police have applied for and received an arrest warrant, charging PHILLIP HOUTMAN, AGE 28, OF NEW BEDFORD with:

  • Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person with an Intellectual Disability (Two Counts)
  • Rape
  • Assault to Rape
  • Open and Gross Lewdness

Chief Perkins is strongly suggesting that HOUTMAN turn himself in to police, and the Middleborough Police Department is asking anyone who may see HOUTMAN or have knowledge of his whereabouts to call the police department as soon as possible.

On Sept. 30, Middleborough Police were notified of an allegation about HOUTMAN, who allegedly sexually assaulted a 19-year-old student at the school.

The Chamberlain International School is a private boarding and day school that serves students ages 11-22 who have cognitive and developmental disorders and disabilities.

HOUTMAN is an overnight staff member at the school and has worked there for less than a year, according to school administrators.

Anyone with information about HOUTMAN’S whereabouts is asked to call the Middleborough Police at 508-947-1212.

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

 

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Man Struck and Killed by Commuter Rail Train in Middleborough

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Middleborough Police Department
Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police
350 Wood St.
Middleborough, MA 02346

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Man Struck and Killed by Commuter Rail Train in Middleborough

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports a man was struck and killed after he walked onto the tracks and was struck by a Middleborough/Lakeville Line Commuter Rail train.

Middleborough Police and Fire were notified by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) at 10:55 a.m. Sunday that a Boston bound train had struck an adult male. First responders arrived on scene and an investigation was initiated.

The name of the man is not being released at this time, pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.

A total of 47 passengers were on board the train at the time. They were transported back to the Middleboro/Lakeville station.

Inbound service on the Middleborough/Lakeville line remains suspended Sunday afternoon.

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