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Raynham Police Investigating Break In at House

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Raynham Police Department
Chief James Donovan
53 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018

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

Raynham Police Investigating Break In at House

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department is investigating a break-in at a house on Wednesday and is seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect’s vehicle.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31, Raynham Police responded to a home on South Main Street for a report of a break-in.

Several items were taken from the home and a neighbor reported seeing a suspicious van in the driveway.

The vehicle was described as a white work van, with a yellow stripe on each side that ran along the length of the vehicle. Near the end of each yellow stripe, close to the rear of the van, was lettering that the witness could not make out.

Also, near the rear of the van on the driver’s side were stickers that appeared to be symbols in the shape of a fan.

The neighbor described the suspect as a man of small stature, but could not provide any additional information.

Anyone who is able to identify this man or his vehicle, or anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the area is asked to call the Raynham Police Department at 508-824-2716.

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Raynham Police Arrest Two on Armed Robbery Charges

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Raynham Police Department
Chief James Donovan
53 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 29, 2018

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

Raynham Police Arrest Two on Armed Robbery Charges

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department arrested and charged a man and a woman with robbing a hotel clerk at knifepoint early Sunday morning.

JOSEPH PIERCE, AGE 36, and JULIA PUCCIARELLI, AGE 30, BOTH OF BROCKTON were each charged with:

  • Armed Robbery
  • Armed Assault to Rob
  • Vandalizing Property
  • Witness Intimidation

Raynham Police, with the assistance of Brockton Police, executed a search warrant at PUCCIARELLI’S home on Lookoff Street in Brockton at approximately 9:20 p.m. Sunday night.

PIERCE and PUCCIARELLI were arrested at the home without further incident and their rental vehicle was seized.

At approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, Raynham Police responded to the Courtyard Marriott hotel, 37 Paramount Drive, for a report of a hotel clerk that had just been robbed.

The clerk, who was uninjured, told police that a man entered the hotel lobby and went into a back room where the woman was working and brandished a knife and demanded money from her.

The man, later identified as PIERCE, then fled from the hotel with an undisclosed amount of cash and left the scene in a dark-colored sedan, allegedly being driven by PUCCIARELLI.

As police were investigating, a report came in about an attempted shoplifting incident at the nearby Walmart, 36 Paramount Drive, that occurred a short time prior to the robbery.

Video footage from the store showed a man attempting to steal items before being seen by store employees and fleeing without the items.

Through the subsequent investigation, and reviewing video footage from the hotel and Walmart, police were able to determine that PIERCE was the man in both videos.

The footage from Walmart showed PIERCE leaving in a black Hyundai Elantra with a Virginia license plate. It also showed PUCCIARELLI leaving the store and getting into the vehicle. Police were able to obtain the vehicle’s license plate and determined it was a rental vehicle registered to PUCCIARELLI.

Both PIERCE and PUCCIARELLI are being investigated for similar incidents out of West Bridgewater, Waltham and Boston and they could face additional charges. The investigation remains ongoing.

Chief Donovan would like to thank the Brockton Police Department and Walmart Asset Protection for their assistance in this case.

Both suspects were being held pending arraignment Monday at Taunton District Court.

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

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Raynham Fire and Police Departments Offer Halloween Safety Tips

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For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: [email protected]

Raynham Fire and Police Departments Offer Halloween Safety Tips

RAYNHAM — With Halloween next week, Fire Chief James T. Januse and Police Chief James Donovan would like to offer Raynham residents some important tips to ensure everyone celebrates safely and responsibly.

Each year from 2014 to 2016, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 10,100 fires were reported to fire departments in the United States over a three-day period around Halloween. This caused an estimated 30 deaths, 125 injuries and $102 million in property loss.

Halloween fires typically occur outdoors, and are often caused by open flames coming into contact with flammable decorations. Cooking fires have also historically spiked on Halloween.

Children should:

  • Only approach well-lit houses and always travel in small groups
  • Wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame retardant
  • Use flashlights for guidance on sidewalks, walkways and when crossing the street
  • Make sure masks have eye-holes large enough to see any tripping hazards or oncoming traffic, and mouth openings large enough to breathe easily
  • Practice safe street-crossing by using crosswalks and walk signals
  • Wear sturdy shoes and temperature appropriate clothing under costumes

Parents and guardians should:

  • Supervise young children
  • Establish a designated curfew for older children
  • Make sure children are wearing safe costumes that fit well and don’t drag on the ground
  • Apply reflective tape to your child’s arms, legs and treat bags
  • Assure costume accessories such as swords and other pointed objects are made with soft and safe materials

Homeowners should:

  • Keep inside and outside lights on during trick-or-treat hours
  • Avoid placing lit candles and jack-o-lanterns on doorsteps and walkways where costumes could brush against them and cause burns or fire
  • Keep Halloween decorations away from open flames, light bulbs and heaters
  • Only hand out candy that is packaged and wrapped
  • Use battery operated candles for Halloween decorations
  • Avoid handing out small toys that could cause choking or lead poisoning for small children

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Raynham Fire Deputy Chief Receives Accreditation from Massachusetts Fire Services Commission

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 22, 2018

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

Raynham Fire Deputy Chief Receives Accreditation from Massachusetts Fire Services Commission

RAYNHAM — Chief James T. Januse is pleased to announce that Raynham Fire Deputy Chief Bryan LaCivita was granted accreditation for the level of fire chief by the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission (FSC) on Oct. 16.

“Throughout my career I have always worked to further my education so I can provide the highest quality of service to the Raynham community,” Deputy Chief LaCivita said. “Going through the accreditation process and being granted accreditation by the FSC is truly an honor. I am thankful to everyone at the Raynham Fire Department for their ongoing support.”

The FSC is a gubernatorial appointed board that has established a process for uniform credentialing for the level of fire chief based on education, training and experience in areas relevant to serving as fire chief. The program establishes benchmarks for training in fire and emergency service management so that chiefs may be better prepared to serve their department and community.

“This program allows chief officers to document their efforts to develop and maintain the skills to be an effective leader and manager in today’s fire service,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey in a statement. “The process provides an equal opportunity for the volunteer, call, or full-time fire service leader to meet the minimum criteria for achieving fire chief accreditation.”

Each applicant’s documentation is reviewed by a subcommittee of the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission to determine if the individual has attained a minimum level of credits for education, training and experience.

Application for accreditation is open to all fire service members in the Commonwealth serving as chief of a department, or any person holding the rank of captain or above. Participation in the program is voluntary and all eligible personnel are encouraged to partake.

“I am proud of Bryan and all of the hard work he puts in on a day-to-day basis for our department,” Chief Januse said. “Being accredited is a big step for him and his career and I know he will continue to be an asset to the town of Raynham and the department overall.”

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