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Easton Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting

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

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018

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

Easton Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting

EASTON — Chief Gary F. Sullivan reports that the Easton Police Department and the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office are investigating an officer-involved shooting.

At approximately 2 p.m. Sunday, Easton Police officers responded to Bay Road, after a homeowner reported that there was someone knocking on her door and there was a vehicle in her driveway. The man who was knocking on the resident’s door got into a vehicle when police arrived and fled the area at a high rate of speed.

Easton Police monitored the suspect from a safe distance but did not initiate a pursuit.

Just a few moments later, the suspect crashed into another vehicle on Bay Road. Neither driver was injured, but as officers approached the suspect’s vehicle, the suspect emerged and showed what appeared to be a handgun and pointed it at officers.

At that time, fearing for their safety and for the safety of those around them, the officers drew their service weapons and fired at the suspect. The suspect was struck at least one time.

Once the suspect went to the ground, the two officers immediately began to render aid and called for backup. Another officer working a detail in the area responded and also helped render aid to the suspect.

Multiple ambulances were called to the scene. The suspect was taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

The two officers involved in the incident were uninjured and taken to a local hospital for evaluation. They have been placed on paid leave, as is the standard procedure, as the shooting is investigated.

The matter remains under investigation. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and state troopers assigned to that office will be taking the lead on the investigation, and all further media inquiries into this matter should be directed to Gregg Miliote of the Bristol County DA’s office.

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Holbrook Police Arrest Four for Alleged Fentanyl Trafficking

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Holbrook Police Department
William J. Smith, Chief of Police
300 South Franklin St.
Holbrook, MA 02343

For Immediate Release

Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

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

Holbrook Police Arrest Four for Alleged Fentanyl Trafficking

50 Grams of Fentanyl and Heroin Seized, along with Illegal Handgun

HOLBROOK — Chief William Smith reports that the Holbrook Police Department, after an investigation, arrested four individuals and charged them with trafficking in Fentanyl, among other charges.

The arrests come as the result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation, with assistance from the South Shore Drug Task Force and municipal police from around the region. As a result of the investigation:

NELSON GONZALEZ, AGE 31, OF ROXBURY; EDGARDO RIVERA-SANCHEZ, AGE 28, OF ROXBURY; CESAR ANDUJAR, AGE 30, OF MATTAPAN; AND YESSICA MARGARITA FRANJUL, AGE 33, OF MATTAPAN were each charged with:

  • Trafficking Fentanyl Over 10 Grams
  • Distribution of a Class A Drug (Fentanyl)
  • Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law

RIVERA-SANCHEZ was additionally charged with Providing a False Identification to Police and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

All four were arraigned Thursday, Dec. 6, at Quincy District Court where they pleaded not guilty. They are due back in court for a hearing on Jan. 4.

  • GONZALEZ was held on $100,000 bail
  • ANDUJAR was held on $20,000 bail
  • FRANJUL was held on $15,000 bail
  • RIVERA-SANCHEZ was released on personal recognizance

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, at approximately 7:30 p.m., police executed three arrest warrants and one search warrant, as part of the culmination of a three-month investigation into an alleged drug trafficking ring operating in the region.

The target of the investigation, GONZALEZ, was arrested by detectives as part of a controlled narcotics purchase in Randolph, along with RIVERA-SANCHEZ.

Simultaneously, Boston Police detectives assisted with the execution of a search warrant at GONZALEZ’S residence at 67 Winthrop St., Roxbury.

During the search of the apartment, detectives observed a female party, identified as FRANJUL, drive up to the front of the apartment building in a silver Honda Accord. She was subsequently placed under arrest. FRANJUL had allegedly used the vehicle during several undercover drug buys throughout the course of the investigation. 

ANDUJAR was arrested at his home on Woodbole Avenue in Boston.

About 50 grams of a mixture of Fentanyl and heroin, were purchased by an undercover officer on 11 different occasions as the investigation went on. During the execution of the search warrant, a 9mm handgun and ammunition was found in a common area of the apartment building and seized. Additionally, approximately $3,000 in cash and the Honda sedan were seized as a result of the search warrant.

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Chelmsford Police Investigating after Pedestrian is Struck by Vehicle

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Friday, Dec. 14, 2018

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

Chelmsford Police Investigating after Pedestrian is Struck by Vehicle

CHELMSFORD — Chief James M. Spinney reports that the Chelmsford Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle early this evening.

Chelmsford Police and Fire responded to the intersection of Boston and Brian roads at 5:15 p.m. Upon arrival, rescuers found a 70-year-old man from Chelmsford lying in the roadway. The victim was treated at the scene and taken by medical helicopter to a Boston hospital with serious injuries. The victim was reported to be conscious when he was being treated at the scene.

The driver, a 64-year-old Chelmsford man operating a 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, remained at the scene and was cooperating with police.

A preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was walking in a crosswalk when he was struck.

The incident is under investigation by the Chelmsford Police Department Accident Reconstruction Division.

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Methuen Police Department Announces Annual Toy Drive for Local Children in Need

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Methuen Police Department
Joseph Solomon, Chief of Police
Quinn Public Safety Building
90 Hampshire St.
Methuen, MA 01844

For Immediate Release

Monday, Dec. 3, 2018

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003

Methuen Police Department Announces Annual Toy Drive for Local Children in Need

METHUEN – Mayor James P. Jajuga and Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that the Methuen Police Department is hosting a toy drive to benefit children in need this holiday season.

The 2018 Holiday Giving Tree on display at Methuen Police Department (Courtesy Photo)
The 2018 Holiday Giving Tree on display at Methuen Police Department (Courtesy Photo)

Methuen police are working with Debbie’s Treasure Chest, which provides aid and support to families in need during the holiday season.

Last year, police and community members donated approximately 1,800 toys to children in Methuen and throughout the Merrimack Valley. This year, the Department is hoping to match, or exceed that number.

“I am so grateful to see the department organize this generous event every year and help ensure that children in need wake up to a special Christmas morning,” Mayor Jajuga said, “I have no doubt that our officers and the community as a whole will do their part to make a lasting impact on the lives of kids.”

A “Giving tree,” decorated with snowball-shaped tags, each holding one child’s wish for a toy, are set up in the roll call room at the Methuen Police Department.

Current and former members of the department are invited to select a tag from the tree, fill out their information in the log sheet (located in a black binder next to the tree), purchase the gift requested and return the unwrapped toy to the giving tree. The toys can be for boys and girls of all ages. Any type of toy will be accepted, but food items cannot be accepted.

Community members who would like to donate to the toy drive can do so from now through Dec. 23 by bringing new, unopened and unwrapped gifts for kids of any age to the Methuen Police Department, 90 Hampshire St.

Toys collected from the Giving Tree will be presented to various social service agencies on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:30 a.m. at the event center at Everett Mills, 15 Union St., Lawrence.

“I’m honored and privileged to have the Methuen Police Department participate in such an important cause year after year,” Chief Solomon said. “I want to thank all those who plan on donating this year for their support. We are hoping to build on last year’s success and hope the community will rise to the challenge again this holiday season.” 

About Debbie’s Treasure Chest:

Debbie’s Treasure Chest is owned and operated by Harvey Girls, Inc., a 503(c)(3) organization. The group was founded by three children and works with social service agencies across the Merrimack Valley to deliver school supplies, clothing and toys to children in need.

One hundred percent of donations are used to improve the lives of as many children as possible by providing them with basic necessities. To learn more about Debbie’s Treasure Chest, visit their website at www.debbiestreasurechest.org, or find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Debbies-Treasure-Chest-98824641050/.

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