July 17, 2018

Rowley Police Arrest Man after Child Pornography Investigation

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Rowley Police Department
Scott A. Dumas, Police Chief
477 Haverhill Street
Rowley, MA 01969

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Rowley Police Arrest Man after Child Pornography Investigation

ROWLEY — Chief Scott A. Dumas reports that after an aggressive and thorough investigation, the Rowley Police Department arrested a man today who allegedly viewed, possessed and distributed child pornography.

DARRYL MOORE, AGE 37, OF LYNN AND ROWLEY was arrested and charged with Possession of Child Pornography and Dissemination of Child Pornography.

Rowley Police opened an investigation after detectives received information from a state task force and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating that child pornography distributed over the internet may have come from a computer in Rowley.

As the investigation unfolded, Rowley Police conducted a search warrant at MOORE’S Boxford Road residence earlier today, along with a search of his person at his place of employment in Danvers. He was then placed under arrest in Danvers.

Rowley Police received assistance from West Newbury Police, Georgetown Police, Newbury Police, Lynn Police and the Massachusetts State Police in conducting the investigation.

MOORE is being held on $100,000 cash bail at the Middleton House of Correction pending arraignment Wednesday at Newburyport District Court.

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

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June 15, 2018

Rowley Police Department Responds to Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

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Rowley Police Department
Scott A. Dumas, Police Chief
477 Haverhill Street
Rowley, MA 01969

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, June 15, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Rowley Police Department Responds to Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

ROWLEY — Chief Scott A. Dumas reports that the Rowley Police Department responded to a serious, two-vehicle crash this morning between a small car and a dump truck that resulted in the death of a motorist.

The Rowley Police Communication Center received several 911 calls at 8:15 a.m. Friday for a report of a crash at the intersection of Newburyport Turnpike and Central Street. Rowley Police, Rowley Fire, and Action Ambulance all responded to the scene.

The first arriving police officers found that a large, ten-wheel dump truck and a Toyota Prius had collided.

The operator of the Prius, who was the lone occupant of that vehicle, was found with serious injuries. Extrication and life-saving measures were attempted, however the operator was pronounced dead on scene.

The name of the driver, a 24-year-old man from Dedham, is not being released at this time, pending identification and notification of next of kin. The operator of the dump truck was not injured and remained at the scene.

Newburyport Turnpike was closed in both directions during the initial investigation, and a the roadway is expected to reopen by noon.

The crash is under investigation by the Rowley Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Section, and the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.

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June 12, 2018

Rowley Water Department Repairs Broken Water Main

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Rowley Water Department
401 Central Street,
Rowley, MA 01969

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 978-769-5193
Email: john@jgpr.net

Rowley Water Department Repairs Broken Water Main

A crew worker standing in a sink hole caused by a water main break on Hillside Street in Rowley, on Monday, June 11. (Photo courtesy Rowley Water Department)

Rowley Water Department workers had to work around a large storm drain pipe in order to repair a water main break that occurred on Monday, June 11. (Photo courtesy Rowley Water Department)

ROWLEY — The Rowley Water Department reports that a broken water main was repaired in town yesterday and would like to advise residents to run their cold water taps if they see discoloration in their water today.

At approximately noon, Monday, June 11, the Rowley Water Department was notified of a water main break on Hillside Street.

A six-inch main broke causing an estimated 1,300 gallons per minute to flow out into the street.

The Water Department immediately responded and was able to halt the flow of water by about 12:40 p.m. A crew of six workers then successfully repaired the broken main, and water was restored to residents in the area around 7 p.m.

The main was then flushed out via a nearby hydrant overnight until 7 a.m.

A portion of Hillside Street was closed from 12:40-8 p.m. while the repairs were made. The street is currently open and will remain open while road repairs are made.

If any residents experience brown discoloration in their water, they should run their cold water tap for a few minutes until it becomes clear. Residents who experience cloudiness in their water should not be alarmed. The cloudy discoloration is from air that entered into the pipes and it is safe to drink.

If anyone experiences ongoing issues, they should contact the Rowley Water Department at 978-948-2640.

“We thank the residents in town for their patience while the repairs were being made,” said Primary Operator Rob Swiniarski. “Our guys did a great job of getting the water shut off and fixing the main as quickly as possible.”

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May 14, 2018

Rowley Police Department to Undergo Voluntary Assessment for Re-Accreditation

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Rowley Police Department
Scott A. Dumas, Police Chief
477 Haverhill Street
Rowley, MA 01969

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, May 14, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net

Rowley Police Department to Undergo Voluntary Assessment for Re-Accreditation

ROWLEY — Chief Scott A. Dumas is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, May 22 to begin examining various aspects of the Rowley Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities.

Verification by the Assessment Team that the Department meets the Police Accreditation Commission’s standards is part of a voluntary process to gain or retain state Accreditation — a self-initiated evaluation process by which police departments strive to meet and maintain standards that have been established for the profession, by the profession.

The Massachusetts Police Accreditation Program consists of 257 mandatory standards as well as 125 optional standards. In order to achieve accreditation status, the Department must meet all applicable mandatory standards as well as a percentage of the optional standards. The Rowley Police Department is seeking their 6th re-accreditation. The Rowley Police Department has been fully accredited by MPAC since October 2003.

Achieving Accreditation is a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence. Anyone interested in learning more about this program is invited to call Chief Dumas or the Department’s Accreditation Manager Captain David Sedgwick at 978-834-5180.

“I am extraordinarily pleased to announce the Rowley Police Department’s latest assessment by the Massachusetts police Accreditation Commission,” Chief Dumas said. “Accreditation ensures that the citizens of Rowley are receiving the highest levels of service from our department, which they rightfully expect every day.”

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