On 11/10/2017 Sgt. Richard W. Shailor of the Rehoboth Police Department observed a vehicle travelling north bound on Moulton St. at an extremely high rate of speed. The vehicle was operating erratically and at times travelled at speeds in excess of 75mph in the posted 40mph zone. At one point, it almost drove off of the roadway as the operator attempted to make a turn on to Perryville Rd. The vehicle was stopped and after investigation the operator Catherine Tattrie 51 of Rehoboth was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of liquor, operating to endanger, marked lanes violation, and speed. As a result of an incident occurring during the booking process Tattrie was also charged with assault and battery on a public employee. She is due in Taunton District Court on 11/13/2017 to be arraigned on the charges.
On 11/11/2017 at approximately 12:37am, Sgt. Richard W. Shailor, Officer Douglas Brown, and Officer Terrence Hedrick of the Rehoboth Police Department were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the area of 47 Pleasant St. The reporting party stated that the vehicle had crashed into the woods and the operator was walking around the truck with what appeared to be a rifle in his hands. Upon arrival officers contacted the operator of the vehicle in question. After investigation the operator of the vehicle, Steven Adams, 42 of Norton was placed in custody and charged with Operating under the influence second offense, operating to endanger, marked lanes violation, and carrying a loaded firearm while intoxicated. Adams is due in Taunton District Court on 11/13/2017 to be arraigned on the charges.