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Salem Police Investigating Vandalism at America’s Stonehenge

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Salem, New Hampshire Police Department
Brian Pattullo, Administrative Chief of Police
Capt. Joel P. Dolan, Deputy Chief
9 Veterans Memorial Parkway,
Salem, New Hampshire, 03079

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Salem Police Investigating Vandalism at America’s Stonehenge

SALEM — Deputy Chief Joel Dolan reports that the Salem Police Department is actively investigating an incident of vandalism at America’s Stonehenge.

On Sunday, Sept. 29, at 12:23 p.m., police responded to a report of criminal mischief at America’s Stonehenge at 105 Haverhill Road. According to a website for the attraction, America’s Stonehenge is believed to be more than 4,000 years old, and features various rock structures.

Upon arrival, police observed that one of the rock tablets at the site had been damaged by what police believe was likely a power tool. The large stone tablet was also knocked over. Police also found a an approximately 18 inch tall wooden cross suspended between two trees, and attached to the cross were several photographs and hand drawn images. Police have not identified any of the individuals in the photos.

The Salem Police Investigative Services Unit is actively investigating this incident and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Mike Geha at 603-890-2321.

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Maynard Police Arrest Suspect after Last Week’s Vandalism of Five Main Street Businesses

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Mark W. Dubois, Chief of Police
197 Main St.
Maynard, MA 01754

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019

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

Maynard Police Arrest Suspect after Last Week’s Vandalism of Five Main Street Businesses

Jeremy Bearse, age 27, of Acton, is known to police and was arrested Friday after Maynard Police investigated a string of five vandalism incidents at Main Street businesses. (Maynard Police Booking Photo)

MAYNARD — Chief Mark W. Dubois is pleased to report that, after a thorough investigation, the Maynard Police Department has arrested a suspect in last week’s spree of vandalism that left five Main Street businesses damaged.

JEREMY BEARSE, AGE 27, OF ACTON was arrested on Friday after police served a warrant at his home. He has been charged with:

  • Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime (Two Counts)
  • Malicious Destruction of Property (Five Counts)
  • Larceny from a Building
  • Breaking and Entering into a Depository
  • Attempt to Break into a Depository 

Maynard Police detectives initiated an investigation on Monday, Aug. 26 after five Main Street businesses were vandalized or broken into overnight Sunday into Monday. Several businesses had windows damaged by shots from a BB or pellet gun. At least one business had been entered, with various items thrown around and damaged. One business had several items reported missing as well.

Investigators obtained helpful surveillance footage from a McDonald’s restaurant that was vandalized.

The investigation lead police to BEARSE and police applied for and received a search warrant for his residence and vehicle.

BEARSE is known to police and is currently on probation for armed robbery. A probation violation warrant is being sought.

BEARSE has been held since Friday at the Middlesex House of Correction and Jail in Billerica pending arraignment Tuesday morning.

The Acton Police Department assisted Maynard Police in apprehending BEARSE.

Maynard Police Detective Trista Manchuso was the lead investigator.

Chief Dubois praised the work of detectives in bringing a resolution to this disturbing case.

“I am pleased with the hard work and dedication of our investigators who have worked to identify and arrest a suspect in this brazen crime spree that damaged several businesses in Maynard’s downtown,” Chief Dubois said. “The Maynard Police Department exists to ensure the safety, security and well-being of our citizens, visitors and businesses, and I want to reassure our business community that this case is an example of our commitment to that duty.”

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

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Maynard Police Investigating String of Main Street Vandalism Incidents

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Mark W. Dubois, Chief of Police
197 Main St.
Maynard, MA 01754

For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 26, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Maynard Police Investigating String of Main Street Vandalism Incidents

MAYNARD — Chief Mark W. Dubois reports that the Maynard Police Department is actively seeking a suspect after five Main Street businesses were vandalized overnight Sunday into Monday, with items reported stolen from one of the locations.

Police responded to a report of vandalism at the McDonald’s restaurant located at 4 Main St. at approximately 4:50 a.m. this morning. Upon arrival, police found that several windows had been broken by shots from a BB or pellet gun, and the restaurant had also been broken into. Inside, it appeared to police that the suspect had thrown items around, creating a significant mess.

Police obtained surveillance footage from the McDonald’s, and are seeking a white, bearded male who is believed to be in his 20s or 30s. The suspect was wearing a white hooded sweatshirt and white baseball hat in the video.

A pedestrian alerted police during their investigation of the vandalism at McDonald’s that another business, Sugar Snap at 53 A Main St., had also been vandalized. Upon arrival, police found that several windows of that business had also been broken by shots from a BB or pellet gun.

Police on foot patrol also found that Oliver’s Wands and Wizarding Wares at 60 Main St. had been broken into and a quantity of goods had been stolen.

Finally, officers found that Berkshire Hathaway Home Services at 58 Main St. and Main Street Liquors at 48 Main St. had been vandalized, and windows appeared to have been shot at by a BB or pellet gun at both businesses.

Maynard Police searched on foot for the suspect Monday morning, but have not yet located the suspect.

Maynard Police are actively investigating these crimes and are receiving support from the Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Services Section.

Anyone with information about these incidents is encouraged to call the Maynard Police Department at 978-897-1011.

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Hanson Police Department Investigating Vandalism at Town Hall

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Hanson Police Department
Michael Miksch, Chief of Police
775 Main St.
Hanson, MA 02341

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

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

Hanson Police Department Investigating Vandalism at Town Hall

HANSON — Chief Michael Miksch reports that the Hanson Police Department is investigating an incident where a person allegedly broke two windows at Hanson Town Hall.

The incident is the second act of vandalism in town since Friday, June 14, that is being investigated by the department.

At approximately 7 p.m. Tuesday, two windows were found broken at the front of town hall, 542 Liberty St. The windows were inside of a utility closet and may not have been immediately noticed.

The matter remains under active investigation and it is unclear at this time if the two incidents are related.

The first incident occurred on Friday afternoon, June 14, when police received a report of several broken windows discovered at the Indian Head School, 720 Indian Head St.

Anyone with information about either incident is asked to call the Hanson Police Department at 781-293-4625.

 

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