On 01/30/15 at approx. 2210 hrs the Rehoboth Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Winthrop St. (Rte. 44) and Wilmarth Bridge Road for the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival Officer Craig Forget discovered two vehicles were involved in the crash and both suffered heavy front end damage. While investigating the crash it was determined the vehicle being driven by Laurie Ovalles (age 55 from Bristol RI) had failed to stop at the intersection with Rte. 44 while she traveling south on Wilmarth Bridge Road. Ovalles failed to stop at the stop sign and continued across Winthrop St. striking the second vehicle that was traveling east on Winthrop St. and occupied by two Dighton residents. Rehoboth Fire Department and Ambulance Personnel assisted at the scene. Both female passengers of the second vehicle were transported to Sturdy Hospital for believed to be non-life threatening injuries. As a result of Officer Forget’s investigation Ovalles was arrested at the scene and charged with OUI Alcohol , Negligent Operation of a M/V, and Failure to stop/yield at an intersection. Ovalles was later released on bail and is due to be arraigned in Taunton District Court on 02/02/15. Officer Thomas Ranley and Sgt. James Medeiros assisted with the crash
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Rehoboth Police involved in 3 Town Pursuit
On 12/27/2014 Sgt. Richard W. Shailor of the Rehoboth Police Department attempted to stop an erratic operator on First St. in Rehoboth. The vehicle had first come to his attention after it was reported to have left the scene of a disturbance in Swansea. The suspect failed to stop for Sgt. Shailor and led officers from Rehoboth, Swansea, Seekonk, and the Massachusetts State Police on a 24 mile pursuit. During the pursuit the offender committed numerous motor vehicle violations and travelled at speeds 10-30mph over posted speed limits. The pursuit continued through Rehoboth, Seekonk, Barrington, before terminating on Old Stevens Road in Swansea. The suspect crashed his van into a fence at #265 and then fled on foot. Officer Louis DiBacco of the Rehoboth Police Department was able to locate the suspect and attempted to place him in custody. The suspect resisted and had to be tased in order to be safely placed under arrest. Officer Matt Gardner of the Seekonk Police Department and Trooper French of the Massachusetts State Police assisted Officer DiBacco with the arrest. The subject was identified as Robert Lowney Jr. 41 years old of Hummingbird Ln. in Swansea. Lowney is being charged with the following:
1)Operating under the influence of Liquor Third Offense
2) Operating to Endanger
3) Failure to Stop for Police
4) Unlicensed Operation
5) Resisting Arrest
6) Marked Lanes violation
7) Stop Sign Violation
He is due in Taunton District Court on 12/29/2014 for arraignment of the charges. The Swansea Police Department and the Seekonk Police Department will be fillinng their own charges in conjunction with this case.
Police Search for Suspect
On 12/17/14 at approx. 1750hrs Sergeant James Medeiros and Officer Thomas Ranley were dispatched to the area of #80 County Street for the report of disturbance in progress. Upon arrival Sergeant Medeiros and Officer Ranley observed two vehicles in the roadway. Two male parties were standing next to the vehicles and it was determined a minor motor vehicle accident had occurred and the two male parties were arguing. At this time Officers were investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash when one of the male parties removed a large suitcase from the rear of one of the vehicles on scene and fled towards the woods. The unidentified black male continued a short distance into the woods, abandoned the suitcase, and continued running from the scene. A subsequent search of the suitcase revealed a large quantity of assorted narcotics inside, police seized the suitcase as evidence. A search of the area was conducted with the assistance of Dighton Police, Seekonk Police, Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K-9, Massachusetts State Police Dartmouth and Massachusetts State Police Air Wing Unit, the suspect was not located during the search.
During the course of the investigation police were able to identify the suspect as Gilberto Oliveira-Mendes, age 20, of Taunton MA. During the search of the area Police arrested a female identified as Latesha Santos, age 24, of Wareham MA. Santos was arrested after it was determined she had driven to the area to assist Oliveira-Mendes with his escape from the area.
The contents of the suitcase included approx. 2 kilograms of suspected Heroin, approx. 500 grams of suspected Cocaine, approx. 300 Oxycodone Pills and approx. 3 pounds of suspected Marijuana. The drugs have an estimated street value of $250,000. Also found inside of the vehicle driven by Oliveira Mendes were two replica gas powered bb/pellet pistols one black 9mm replica and one silver .50 caliber Desert Eagle replica.
At this time an arrest warrant has been issued for Gilberto Olivieira-Mendes for trafficking in Heroin (Class A), trafficking in Cocaine (Class B) and Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana (Class D). Santos was charged with Obstruction of Justice and Accessory after the fact and was due to be arraigned in Taunton District on 12/18/14.
Oliviera-Mendes is still at large and is wanted by the Rehoboth Police Department. Any information on Oliveira-Mendes whereabouts contact the Rehoboth Police Department Detective Eastwood or Sgt. Ramos.
Rehoboth Police Cruiser Struck
PRESS RELEASE
On 11/18/2014 at 5:50 PM the Rehoboth Police responded to the area of 527 Winthrop St. for a report of Police Cruiser being struck by another vehicle. Ptlm. Craig Forget radioed the station to report his police cruiser had just been struck by a passing truck. Upon arrival responding officers observed a Rehoboth Police cruiser parked in the break down with its emergency lights activated. The cruiser had heavy left side damage. Ptlm. Forget sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported to R.I. Hospital.
After investigation it was determined that Ptlm. Craig Forget had just pulled over to investigate a Motor Vehicle Crash involving another car and a deer. Just as the Officer was starting to exit his vehicle, a box truck side swiped the cruiser causing severe damage to driver’s side door, side view mirror and the front end. The operator of the box truck was identified as Donald Dyer of Rehoboth. The operator of the box truck made no attempt to slow down or move to left to avoid a collision with the police cruiser even though its emergency lights were activated.
Mr. Dyer was issued a citation for Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle. He was also cited under the Commonwealths’ “Move over” Law.
The incident is being investigated by Sgt. Norman Todd, and Ptlm. Jacob Miranda.
Rehoboth Fugitive Arrested in R.I.
REHOBOTH POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE, 10/21/14
On 10/20/14 the Rehoboth Police Department took custody of Stephen Babbin, age 44, of Warwick RI and Carver MA. Babbin was being held as a fugitive from justice in RI after being arrested over the weekend by RI State Police on an outstanding Rehoboth Police warrant. Babbin was wanted by the Rehoboth Police Department for breaking into a home on Plain Street (Rte.118) in Rehoboth back in December 2010. Detective Jasson Ferreira was recently able to link Babbin to the B&E with DNA evidence collected from the crime scene. Detective Ferreira was assisted with the case by Rehoboth Sgt. Brian Ramos and Massachusetts State Police Forensic Services Group. Babbin appeared in Taunton District Court on 10/20/14 and was arraigned on the felony charges of B&E Daytime , Vandalism of Property and Larceny from a Building.
Rehoboth Police Arrest a Local Man on Rape Charges
On 09/18/14 at approx. 1100hrs Officer Jasson Ferreira of the Rehoboth Police Department was dispatched the Dighton Rehoboth High Regional High School to speak with a 15 year old Juvenile male regarding his disclosure of a past incident that had occurred in Rehoboth the previous evening. Upon his arrival Officer Ferreira met with school officials and the Juvenile student. During the course of his investigation he discovered the Juvenile had been sexual assaulted by an unknown male in Rehoboth the prior evening. The incident reportedly occurred at approx. 6p.m. on 09/17/14 when the Juvenile was walking on Providence Street and was approached by a unknown male who was driving a blue Sedan, the juvenile was then lured by the man into a wooded area off of Providence Street where the incident took place. Through his investigative efforts Officer Ferreira was quickly able to establish a suspect in the case. At approx. 1420hrs Officer Ferreira and other members of the Rehoboth Police Department apprehended the suspect in Rehoboth, he is identified as Daniel Ferreira age 34 of Rehoboth. Ferreira is being charged with the following offenses: Rape of a Child under 16, Enticement of a Child Under 16. Bail was set at $100,040 by Taunton District Court Clerk Doug Darnbrough. Ferreira was unable to post bail and was transferred to Bristol County House of Corrections in New Bedford. Ferreira is due to be arraigned in Taunton District Court on 09/19/14.
Rehoboth Police Respond to a B&E in Progress
On Thursday July 31, 2014 at approximately 1410 hrs (2:10 p.m.) Rehoboth Police were dispatched to 24 Pierce Lane for the report of a Breaking & Entering into a dwelling that was in progress. While en route officers learned that the a female resident had just discovered an unknown male standing in her kitchen. The resident then ran and locked herself in the first floor bathroom and stayed on the 911 line with the Dispatcher until the police arrived. Ptlm. Louis DiBacco, Lt. Michael Brady and Sgt. Norman Todd arrived on scene simultaneously and discovered that point of entry appeared to be a first floor kitchen window located in the rear of the home. The window was open and the screen had been pried open and a number of household items stored just inside the window had been knocked over. The officers were unable to locate the offender after conducting a search of the home and outlying area, including an adjacent golf course.
The victim explained that she was awakened by her dog barking at approximately 1405 hrs (2:05 p.m.) and that she then heard some banging noises in the home. When she entered the kitchen area to see what the noises were, she saw a white male, approximately 35-40 years of age with a crew-cut type hair standing in her kitchen. She further described the male as 5’7″ to 5’8″ wearing a black t-shirt with the word “Boston” printed across the front. When the intruder saw the victim, he reportedly uttered an expletive and then ran towards the kitchen window.
The victim’s mother arrived on scene while the officers were present and she informed the officers that nothing appeared to be missing from the home except a bottle of Canada Dry ginger ale. The Canada Dry ginger ale was stored in the cooler on the porch in close proximity of the open kitchen window. The scene was photographed and processed by both Det. Jasson Ferreira and Det. Nicole Eastwood. Sgt. Todd conducted a area canvass which produced negative results. If anyone has any information regarding this incident please call Rehoboth Police at (508) 252-3722 and ask for either Detective Ferreira or Eastwood.
Brockton Man Charged with Destruction of Town Property
On 07/23/14 at approx. 1:30a.m. Sgt. Brian Ramos of the Rehoboth Police Department was on routine patrol when he observed a suspicious vehicle in a remote area of the Dorothy L. Beckwith Middle School parking lot, located at 330R Winthrop Street. Upon further investigation the vehicle was observed exiting the grassy area adjacent to a baseball field on the property. It was determined that the vehicle, Chevrolet Avalanche, had just driven off of the baseball field and had caused damaged to the property by “doing donuts” and spinning tires. At this time the Sgt. Ramos stopped the vehicle and identified the operator as Fabian Herrero, 18 years old from Brockton MA. Herrero was subsequently charged with vandalism to the property and trespass by motor vehicle. Officer Timothy Bartucca assisted Sgt. Ramos with the investigation.
Pair Arrested for Stealing a Motor Vehicle
On 07/23/14 at approx. 4:30p.m. Lt. James Trombetta of the Rehoboth Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on Winthrop Street (Rte.44) of a 2006 Ford Sedan for a traffic violation. Lt. Trombetta quickly learned that the motor vehicle had been reported stolen from the City of Attleboro on 07/22/14. The driver of the vehicle Kristylyn McKenna age 34 of Taunton, and the passenger, Kyle Fisher age 29 of Taunton, were quickly taken into custody and charged with Larceny of a Motor Vehicle. Officer Thomas Ranley and Jacob Miranda assisted with the arrest. McKenna was later released on $540 cash bail and Fisher was unable to post bail and was transferred the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office. Both parties are due in Taunton District Court for arraignment on 07/25/14.
Warrant Arrest
On Saturday June 28,2014 at approximately 10:30pm, Officer Ryan Brule conducted a motor vehicle stop on Winthrop St. During the stop Officer Brule discovered that a passenger in the vehicle had an outstanding arrest warrant issued against him. Brule placed 28 year old Jay A. Munroe of 62 Vineland St in East Providence RI under arrest. Munroe was transported to the Station for processing and was released on cash bail. Munroe will be arraigned on Monday June 30 2014 in Fall River District Court. The warrant issued out of Fall River District Court was for charges brought against Munroe by the Massachusetts State Police for leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, speeding, and marked lanes violation.