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Rochester Police Arrest Armed Man Following Search in Woods Near Walmart

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  Rochester Police Department
Paul Toussaint, Chief
23 Wakefield Street
Rochester, NH 03867

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Nov. 12, 2018

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

Rochester Police Arrest Armed Man Following Search in Woods Near Walmart

Rochester Police have taken Christopher Thomas into custody. (Courtesy Photo Rochester Police Department)

ROCHESTER — Chief Paul Toussaint reports that the Rochester Police Department arrested the armed suspect in the woods near Walmart.

CHRISTOPHER L. THOMAS, AGE 27, HOMELESS, is charged with four counts of Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon (Felony). He also has three warrants for Criminal Threatening, along with four warrants for Theft.

At 10:20 a.m., members of the SWAT teams approached THOMAS, who surrendered without incident. No injuries were reported.

Businesses are now able to open and Ten Rod Road has been deemed safe for hunters.

On Sunday, Nov. 11, at 12:11 p.m., Rochester Police received a report that a man, armed with a rifle, was seen in the rear parking lot of Walmart, 116 Farmington Road, before disappearing into the woods.

Overnight, THOMAS fired shots at police. Rochester Police and members of the SWAT teams then established a perimeter around his location, ultimately allowing them to take THOMAS into custody this morning.

“We appreciate community members’ patience as we located the suspect and resolved this situation,” Chief Toussaint said. “This was a true collaborative effort between the Rochester Police Department, Strafford County and Seacoast CERT SWAT teams, the New Hampshire and Maine State Police, and the Manchester Police Department.”

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Photos: Reading Police Looking to Identify Larceny Suspect

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Reading Police Department
Mark D. Segalla, Chief of Police
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Friday, July 13, 2018

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

Reading Police Looking to Identify Larceny Suspect

READING — Chief Mark Segalla and the Reading Police Department are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who is believed to be connected to a motor vehicle larceny last night.

At approximately 5:45 p.m. on July 12, Reading Police received a report from a woman that she had witnessed a man suspiciously leaning against a black Audi in the shopping plaza at 1 General Way. The vehicle was parked in the vicinity of Gold’s Gym.

The woman then noticed that the passenger’s side window of the vehicle had been smashed, and that as the man walked away from the vehicle, heading east toward Market Basket, he was discarding items along the tree line. She then was able to take several photos of the man with her phone.

The owner of the vehicle reported to police that her pocketbook, which was on the floor of the passenger’s side seat, was missing. Police later recovered several items from the area that matched what was in the woman’s purse.

Reading Police believe the man may be connected to the larceny and are asking for the public’s help identifying him. He is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall and was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, tan shorts, black socks and black sneakers.

“If anyone recognizes this individual, or was in the area at the time of the larceny, we ask that they please immediately call Reading Police,” Chief Segalla said. 

Those with information can call the Reading Police Department at 781-944-1212 and ask to speak to the officer in charge. All tips can remain anonymous. 

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Melrose Police Obtain Arrest Warrant After Indecent Assault and Battery Suspect Flees Country

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Melrose Police Department
Michael L. Lyle, Chief
56 W. Foster St.
Melrose, MA 02176

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

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

Melrose Police Obtain Arrest Warrant After Indecent Assault and Battery Suspect Flees Country

MELROSE — Police Chief Michael L. Lyle reports that an arrest warrant has been issued after a man who is facing felony charges for alleged inappropriate conduct with women and girls in Melrose allegedly fled the country prior to his arraignment.

OLEXANDR KUSHNARENKO, AGE 48, OF MELROSE is now a wanted fugitive and will be subject to immediate arrest upon any attempt to re-enter the United States.

On May 15, Melrose Police were called to a coffee shop on Main Street after an employee reported a suspicious person who matched the description of a man police were searching for in connection with reports they had received from multiple women and girls of being inappropriately touched previously at a grocery store. Melrose Police subsequently identified that the suspect appeared to suffer from an intellectual disability and was unable to communicate with police or a translator. Police placed him in protective custody, released him to the custody of a relative, and sought a criminal complaint.

KUSHNARENKO’s arrest warrant specifies three counts of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Child Under 14 and one count of Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person 14 or Over, all felony charges.

Over the course of the ongoing investigation and after repeated attempts to make contact with the suspect, Melrose Police have learned that KUSHNARENKO was seen on surveillance footage at Boston Logan International Airport boarding a flight out of the country.

KUSHNARENKO had been scheduled to be arraigned Thursday at Malden District Court.

This remains an open and ongoing investigation. Chief Lyle and members of the Melrose Police Department reached out to each victim in this case today, after learning that KUSHNARENKO had fled the country.

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Armed Fugitive Opens Fire on Middleborough Police

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Middleborough Police Department
Joseph Perkins, Chief of Police
99 N Main St.
Middleborough, MA 02346

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

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

*BREAKING NEWS*

Armed Fugitive Opens Fire on Middleborough Police

Police and Sheriff’s Department Were Serving Warrant on Wanted Suspect

Media covering this incident should stage on Smith Street at Route 28. 

MIDDLEBOROUGH — Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department is urging businesses and residents between I-495 and Locust Street, along Route 28, to shelter in place after an armed fugitive opened fire on police officers this morning and has since barricaded himself inside a residence.

Middleborough Police and deputies from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department Warrant Unit were serving an arrest warrant on a wanted fugitive this morning. Police arrived at the home at 469 Wareham St. at 9:30 a.m. Upon seeing the officers approach, the suspect opened fire with a long gun.

No one was struck. Police pulled back, took cover and established a perimeter around the house. The Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council SWAT Team has been called to the scene for mutual aid. The SWAT Team is made up of highly trained police officers from throughout the region, who report to Chief Perkins when requested.

The fugitive is barricaded inside the home, and officers are working to negotiate his peaceful and safe surrender.

Route 28 (Wareham Street) is closed in both directions between I-495 and Spruce Street. Motorists should avoid the area.

The residence in question is the only home in an otherwise commercial/industrial area of town.

Additional information will be released as soon as it becomes available.

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