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Raynham Police Searching for Man Wanted for Motor Vehicle Theft

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

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 15, 2017

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

Raynham Police Searching for Man Wanted for Motor Vehicle Theft

Suspect Also Wanted for Home Invasion and Armed Robbery in Rhode Island

RAYNHAM– Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department has secured an arrest warrant for a man who stole a vehicle, fled town and then engaged in a pursuit with Rhode Island Police following a home invasion and armed robbery.

Raynham Police are searching for Michael Gonzalez, pictured above, who is wanted for Larceny of a Motor Vehicle and other offenses in Rhode Island. (Courtesy Photo)

MICHAEL GONZALEZ, AGE 35, OF 409 DANFORTH ST., APT. 2 IN TAUNTON is charged with Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (subsequent offense). Raynham Police secured a warrant for his arrest at Taunton District Court this morning.

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Raynham Police responded to Silko Honda, 1580 New State Highway, on a report of a stolen motor vehicle.

Upon arrival, police learned that a gray 2017 Honda Civic was stolen from the dealership on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at approximately 3:30 p.m. A manager of the dealership reported that he believed GONZALEZ had stolen the vehicle.

GONZALEZ is a former employee of Angels Touch Auto Body and Detail in Bourne, which the dealership uses for reconditioning their vehicles. Another Silko employee told police he saw GONZALEZ in the rear lot around 3 p.m. on Sept. 13.

Surveillance footage shows GONZALEZ retrieving a key from the key box at the dealership, entering the Honda Civic and then driving the car off the property at approximately 3:30 p.m.

While investigating the incident, Raynham Police received a report from the Cranston, Rhode Island Police Department, which stated that police had recovered the Honda Civic following a pursuit with a man who matched the description of GONZALEZ.

According to a press release issued by the Cranston Police Department, around 8 a.m. on Sept. 13, a Cranston Police Officer located the Honda Civic on Pontiac Street. Cranston Police Detectives had been looking for the vehicle after it was used during an armed robbery on Sept. 9 at the Pontiac Food Mart and an armed home invasion on Sept. 11 at a residence in town.

The Cranston Officer attempted to stop the Honda Civic when it was located on Sept. 13, but the vehicle fled and a pursuit ensued. Police continued to pursue the vehicle until it crashed into a tree and brick building in Providence. The vehicle came back stolen out of Raynham, and also had stolen Massachusetts plates.

The driver, believed to be GONZALEZ, and both passengers fled the scene on foot. A Cranston Police K-9 was called in to track the suspects, but police soon learned the suspects were picked up by a dark colored Honda minivan, driven by a female, on an adjacent street.

Anyone who has seen GONZALEZ, or who has information on the incident in Raynham or Cranston, can call the Raynham Police Department at 508-824-2716 or the Cranston Police Detective Division at 401-942-2211.

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Chelmsford Police Arrest Rhode Island Man Wanted in Vermont after Pursuit from New Hampshire into Massachusetts

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

For Immediate Release

Sunday, June 11, 2017

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

Chelmsford Police Arrest Rhode Island Man Wanted in Vermont after Pursuit from New Hampshire into Massachusetts

Gregory Coffey, age 32, of Warwick, R.I. (Police Courtesy Photo)
Gregory Coffey, age 32, of Warwick, R.I. (Police Courtesy Photo)

CHELMSFORD — Police Chief James M. Spinney reports that the Chelmsford Police Department arrested a fugitive from justice after a pursuit that involved multiple agencies.

GREGORY COFFEY, AGE 32, OF WARWICK, R.I. was arrested after a police pursuit that began in New Hampshire and crossed into Massachusetts before ending in Chelmsford.

At 2:45 a.m. Sunday, the Chelmsford Police Department was notified about a motor vehicle pursuit involving the New Hampshire State Police of a vehicle allegedly driven by an armed and wanted fugitive who may be intoxicated. The pursuit crossed the state border and was joined by Tyngsborough Police near Middlesex Road in that community.

Chelmsford Police units positioned themselves on Tyngsborough Road to monitor the pursuit and assist if necessary. The suspect’s vehicle eventually became disabled near Vinal Square in Chelmsford.

When officers found COFFEY, he was suffering from what were determined to be self-inflicted lacerations, and an ambulance was requested.

COFFEY was transported to a Boston hospital for treatment for serious injuries.

COFFEY was wanted in connection with a domestic violence incident in Hartford, Vt. and has been charged with:

  • Being a Fugitive from Justice (Three Counts — Vermont, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island)
  • Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • Operating Recklessly to Endanger
  • Failure to Stop for Police
  • Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Giving a False Name to Police

COFFEY is under guard and will held pending treatment and arraignment.

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

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North Providence Mayor, Police, and School Officials Host Active Shooter Detection and Police Response Demonstration Showcasing Shooter Detection Systems

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Shooter Detection Systems
300 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley, MA 01969

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Media Contact: Kendra Noonan
Director of Communications
[email protected]
978-502-5258

North Providence Mayor, Police, and School Officials Host Active Shooter Detection and Police Response Demonstration Showcasing Shooter Detection Systems

 

Active Shooter Detection System Instantly Alerts Police, Building Occupants, and City Officials to Shots Fired in Facilities

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. —  The Office of the Mayor, in collaboration with the North Providence Police Department, School Administrators and Rhode Island State Police today hosted an Active Shooter Demonstration and Police Response Event at the North Providence High School, the first of many municipal buildings to receive the Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System which will alert first responders, building occupants and key officials in the event of shots fired inside the school.

Having served 21 years as a volunteer Firefighter and First Responder for the town, Mayor Lombardi is passionate about the safety of North Providence. “As Director of Public Safety for North Providence, this technology stood out as the obvious choice to address this threat proactively,” said Lombardi. “The High School is the start of a program, one that we plan to spread citywide, to all municipal buildings, starting here in our schools, because the safety of our children comes first for all of us.”

Law Enforcement experts agree that effective response to an active shooter incident depends on sending immediate notification with reliable incident details to police in order to immediately address an active shooter situation in progress and reduce the incident’s duration to save lives. At the North Providence High School, the Guardian System is integrated into the school’s camera surveillance system to provide advanced situational awareness while providing immediate notification of gunshots, allowing for rapid response by First Responders and building occupants.

“As important as 911 is to police response, people under extreme stress are not always the most reliable source of information, and perpetrators move quickly”, says Chief of Police Christopher Pelagio. “The Guardian system sends real-time intelligence with the exact location of an active shooter, instantaneously to dispatch, allowing our officers to find and neutralize the threat without tragic delays.”

Building occupants also need this information to safely implement their active shooter/evacuation training protocols and make the best decisions to save their own lives during a terrifying situation. Superintendent of Schools Madeline Smith sees the value in the system’s notification capabilities. “I need to know immediately if there is a threat of violence of any kind unfolding at any of our nine schools. This system will send me a text message with the school name, location, number of shots and in real time,” said Smith. “From an administrative perspective, I can address the crisis immediately and with confidence that police are already responding to the threat. We hope this system is never needed, but it gives us the peace of mind, knowing that help will immediately be on its way and with fast, accurate information.”

The Guardian System is based on proven gunshot detection technology deployed in 2003 to protect U.S. troops from sniper attack. With the rise in active shooter threats, Shooter Detection Systems’ CEO Christian Connors licensed this technology and adapted it for indoor acoustics, adding a secondary gunshot validation to ensure zero false alerts. “We are extremely grateful to Mayor Lombardi and Chief Pelagio for prioritizing the safety of North Providence’s students,” said Connors. “When their project is complete, North Providence will lead the nation as the first municipality to implement an active shooter and reporting system so widely throughout the city. From the security industry perspective, it’s also exciting to see the integration with ExacqVision video surveillance system pick up the camera views when a shot is detected to provide the police with an instant visual of the incident as it is occurring.”

“The Active Shooter threat unfortunately continues to rise and is a reality that we cannot ignore,” said Mayor Lombardi. “We cannot bury our heads in the sand and pretend that this problem does not exist or that it could never happen here.”

About Shooter Detection Systems, LLC
Shooter Detection Systems is the world leader in indoor gunshot detection technology. Developed in conjunction with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and a major defense contractor, SDS’ gunshot detection systems utilize the most advanced and proven shooter detection technologies available in the commercial market. SDS is focused on saving lives through the use of proven, military-grade technology designed by the world’s foremost scientists. The company’s technology is currently deployed in airports, schools, healthcare facilities, Fortune 500 corporations, municipal buildings, court systems, major utilities, manufacturing plants, high-rise office buildings, and government and private buildings. For more information, visit our website at www.shooterdetectionsystems.com or call 1-844-SHOT911. Follow Shooter Detection Systems on Twitter @shooterdetect.

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*MEDIA ADVISORY* North Providence, R.I. To Become First City in the Nation to Protect All Municipal Buildings against Active Shooter Threats

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Shooter Detection Systems
300 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley, MA 01969

For Immediate Release
Monday April 10, 2017

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

*MEDIA ADVISORY/RSVP REQUESTED*

North Providence, R.I. To Become First City in the Nation to Protect All Municipal Buildings against Active Shooter Threats

Media Invited to April 18 Event at North Providence High School

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Mayor Charles Lombardi will announce plans to install Active Shooter Detection Systems in every municipal building in the city of North Providence, to protect residents, students, staff, and visitors against the threat of an active shooter.

EVENT:  Active Shooter Detection Demonstration & Media Event

WHAT:

Mayor Lombardi, in collaboration with Rhode Island State, School and City Officials and Shooter Detection Systems, will host a media event showcasing North Providence’s commitment to safety as the first city in the nation to install The Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System in all municipal buildings across the city. The system will protect students, staff and the community against the active shooter threat by providing immediate notification of gunshots, allowing for rapid response by First Responders and building occupants. Join North Providence and Rhode Island State Officials for project announcements and an Active Shooter Detection and Police Response Demonstration at the North Providence High School, the first of many city municipal buildings to utilize this technology.

SPEAKERS:

  • North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi
  • North Providence Police Department Chief Christopher J. Pelagio
  • Superintendent of Schools Melinda A. Smith
  • Rhode Island State Police Colonel Ann Assumpico
  • Shooter Detection Systems’ CEO Christian Connors

WHEN:    

Tuesday, April 18

11 a.m. to noon.

WHERE:

North Providence High School
1828 Mineral Spring Ave.
North Providence, R.I. 02904

WHAT:

Mayor Charles Lombardi, the North Providence Police Department and City Officials have a strong commitment to the collective safety of their residents, students, staff, and visitors. As a part of this collaborative commitment, Mayor Lombardi has approved funding for the installation of Shooter Detection Systems’ indoor active shooter detection system, a network of reliable gunshot detection sensors that immediately detect gunshots and notify building occupants and law enforcement with shot location and incident details, allowing for a life-saving immediate response to the active shooter threat.

Law Enforcement experts agree that effective response to an active shooter incident depends on sending immediate notification with reliable incident details to first responders and at-risk building occupants. First responders must immediately address the active shooter situation in progress and reduce the incident’s duration to save lives. Building occupants also need this information to safely implement their “Run, Hide, Fight” training and make the best decisions to save their own lives during a terrifying situation.

Mayor Lombardi, in collaboration with Rhode Island State, School and City Officials and Shooter Detection Systems will host an event showcasing North Providence’s commitment to safety and as the first city in the nation to install The Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System in every municipal building across the city to protect students, staff, and the community against the active shooter threat.

With Shooter Detection Systems installed in all schools and city buildings throughout North Providence, immediate and accurate detection and location gunshot alerts will be rapidly received by building occupants and law enforcement in the event of an active shooter.

HOW:       

Members of the Media are kindly asked to RSVP by contacting John Guilfoil Public Relations LLC:

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

 

About Shooter Detection Systems, LLC
Shooter Detection Systems is the world leader in indoor gunshot detection technology. Developed in conjunction with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and a major defense contractor, SDS’ gunshot detection systems utilize the most advanced and proven shooter detection technologies available in the commercial market. SDS is focused on saving lives through the use of proven, military-grade technology designed by the world’s foremost scientists. The company’s technology is currently deployed in airports, schools, healthcare facilities, Fortune 500 corporations, municipal buildings, court systems, major utilities, manufacturing plants, high-rise office buildings, and government and private buildings. For more information, visit our website at www.shooterdetectionsystems.com or call 1-844-SHOT911. Follow Shooter Detection Systems on Twitter @shooterdetect.

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