On 01/16/13 at 0100hrs Rehoboth Police were dispatched to the area of #202 Chestnut Street for the report of a fight/disturbance in progress. While police were responding to the area the caller advised one male had left the area in a dark colored vehicle and a second male was seen leaving the area on foot. The suspect vehicle was located a short distance away operating erratically on Chestnut St. at Moulton St and was subsequently stopped by police. The vehicle was being driven by Christopher Brooks 45 of Fall River MA, formerly of Dighton MA. Upon speaking with Brooks officers learned he had been in a physical altercation with his brother on Chestnut Street and he had left him to walk home. During the course of the investigation it was also discovered Brooks was operating his motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Brooks was taken into custody by Officer Paul McGovern for OUI Liquor 4th Offense, Operating to Endanger and failure to stop at a stop sign. Bail was later set at $5,040. Brooks was unable to post bail and will be arraigned in Taunton District Court on 01/16/14.
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Scam Warning
The Rehoboth Police Department has received numerous calls regarding a possible phone scam. Callers reported receiving automated phone calls claiming to be from the Bristol County Savings Bank. The message went on to say that the recipients’ credit or debit card had been locked. They were then instructed on how to “unlock” their card which culminated in a request for them to enter their account number. The telephone calls were received during two time periods on 01/05/2014. The first was between 1600 and 1800 hours and the second was between 2100 and 2300 hours. Some of the victims reported receiving calls during both times and on multiple lines. The calls received by landline phones show a return number of *25363827. Those received on cellular lines showed a return number of (877) 277-3125.
Further investigation showed that both numbers had previously been used in similar scams across the country. It appears that the scammers use the name of a local bank and then use the automated calls to “phish” local numbers for account information. Phishing is a practice where thieves pretend to be a reputable organization and send spam, pop-up messages, or make automated calls with the intent of tricking a victim into revealing personal information. Numerous banks have reported similar attempted scams.
We have spoken to representatives of the Bristol County Savings bank who were aware of the scam and have already taken steps to protect their customers and their accounts. They are asking that anyone who feels that their account information may have been compromised contact the bank directly (866) 784-5515.
The Rehoboth police Department wants to remind everyone to be vigilant about protecting your personal information. Do not give out account or personal information over the phone or through e-mails. If you receive a suspicious call or e-mail contact your bank or credit card company and report it.
Arrest of Robert Ellin
On 12/19/2013 Off. Perry of the Rehoboth Police Department was on patrol in the area of Pleasant and Martin St. As he travelled North on Pleasant St. a vehicle exited Martin St., cutting his cruiser off and nearly causing a motor vehicle crash. Officer Perry had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. Off. Perry Stopped the vehicle a short distance away. After investigation, the operator of the motor vehicle, Robert Ellin (25) of Warren R.I. was arrested and charged with operating under the influence of drugs, operating to endanger, and failure to yield. He is due in Taunton District Court On 12/20/2013 for arraignment on the charges.
OUI Charged after Crash
On 12/08/2013 at approximately 1722, Sgt. Richard W. Shailor, Off. Keith Perry, and Off. Craig Forget were dispatched to the intersection of Winthrop Street and New Street to investigate a reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival they found that two vehicles had come into collision. Investigation of the scene and witness accounts showed that the 2 vehicles were travelling in opposite directions on Rt.44. The vehicle travelling West bound attempted to turn left onto New St. and as he did he was struck by the second vehicle that was travelling East bound. Both vehicles received heavy damage and had to be towed from the scene. The operator and sole occupant of the second vehicle was transported from the scene by the Rehoboth ambulance with unknown injuries. After further investigation, the second operator 65 year old James Silva of Rehoboth was arrested and charged with: Operating under the influence of liquor, Negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to yield the right of way at an intersection. He was booked and later released on personal recognizance. He is due in Taunton District Court on Monday to be arraigned on the charges.
Westport Man Arrested
At approximately 9:40pm on 12/06/2013, Patrolman Louis Dibacco of the Rehoboth Police Dept. located a suspicious motor vehicle parked at an unoccupied property in town. There was no one with the pick up truck however, the bed of the truck contained items he believed to be stolen from the building on the property. Further investigation showed that the building had been broken into, damaged, and items had been removed. Off. Dibacco made contact with the owner of the vehicle on 12/08/2013 and after follow up investigation placed 39 year old Ryan W. Williams of Wesport MA under arrest.
Williams is due to be arraigned at Taunton District Court on Monday for the following offenses: B&E Building Nighttime for a Felony, Malicious Destruction of Property over $250, Possession of Burglarious tools, and Larceny over $250.
Erratic Driver Causes Damage. Arrested
PRESS RELEASE
On 08/28/2013 the Rehoboth Police Department received a call reporting an erratic operator on Winthrop St. (Rt.44). The caller reported that the vehicle had been in more than one accident and was continuing East bound on Rt.44. It was later determined that the suspect vehicle had crossed into the opposing lane of traffic and struck a vehicle causing damage to the drivers side of both cars. It then continued East bound where it again crossed into the opposing lane of traffic striking a car carrier. The suspect vehicle then continued east bound before turning on to Baystate Rd. At this time, Officer Paul McGovern observed the vehicle travelling in the center of the roadway and had to swerve to avoid a collision. He attempted to stop the vehicle which then veered to the right and crashed for a third time, this time striking a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Baystate Rd. and Moulton St.
After subsequent investigation the operator of the vehicle Sandra Cunha, 64 of Rehoboth was arrested and charged with 1) Operating under the influence of Liquor 2) Negligent operation of a motor vehicle 3) Leaving the Scene of a property damage accident 4) Failure to stay in marked lanes
Cunha was released on bail and is due in Taunton District Court on 08/29/2013 for arraignment on the charges.
REPAC Indictment Handed Down
PRESS RELEASE
Edward Schagrin (age 77) of Hickory Ridge Road in Rehoboth, MA will be arraigned in Fall River Superior Court on April 23rd 2013 on four counts of Larceny by Embezzlement. A Bristol County Grand Jury recently handed down a four count indictment against Schagrin concerning the larceny of money and property associated with the Rehoboth Public Access Corporation, a non-profit corporation to which Schagrin serves as the Vice Chairman and Director. The yearlong investigation has been handled by the Rehoboth Police Department in conjunction with the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. During the course of this investigation Rehoboth Police has executed several search warrants successfully recovering stolen property and money in the amount of $167,467.10. The criminal investigation is on-going and is being handled by Det. Brian Ramos of the Rehoboth Police Department.
Attempted Break at Liquor Store
PRESS RELEASE
On 02/15/2013 the Rehoboth Police department responded to 289 Winthrop St., The Grapevine Liquor Store for an attempted breaking and entering. Upon arrival officers found that the rear door to the business had been damaged but no entry to the building had been gained. Rehoboth Detectives were able to obtain surveillance video and identify the suspect involved as Nicholas Stevens, 26 of Rehoboth. At the completion of the initial investigation a warrant for Stevens arrest was obtained at Taunton District Court.
On 02/19/2013 Officers responded to the suspects residence on Terrybrook Rd. and arrested Stevens on the warrant. He is being charged with attempted breaking and entering into a building, burglarious tools, and vandalizing property.
Fatal Crash Investigated
PRESS RELEASE
On Friday 01/25/2013 at approximately 10:56 p.m. Rehoboth Police were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the area of 11 Cedar Street. Upon arrival officers observed that a pickup truck had crashed and was in two pieces in the middle of the roadway. Officers observed that the operator and sole occupant of the vehicle had been ejected from the vehicle and Rehoboth Ambulance and Fire Department personnel rendered aid to the operator. Police observed that the cab of the pickup truck was lying in the roadway on the hood and there was extensive damage to the entire vehicle. The back and both side windows had been broken, and the entire back portion of the truck lay several yards east of the cab. Preliminary investigation showed that the vehicle had apparently been airborne when it struck the tree was a tree approximately 6-7 feet up from the base. The operator was identified as Robert Smith, age 29, of 1881 Winthrop Street, North Dighton, MA Mr. Smith was transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is being conducted by Patrolman Ryan Brule of the Rehoboth Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit.
Drug Arrests Made in Rehoboth
On 01/16/13 at approx. 8p.m. Rehoboth Police conducted motor vehicle stop as part of an on-going police investigation concerning violations of the Massachusetts Controlled Substance Laws. As a result of the motor vehicle stop Tyler Snook age 21 of Taunton was arrested and charged with Possession of Class D Substance with intent to Distribute and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws.
As part of the continued investigation on 01/17/13 at approx. 12a.m. members of the Rehoboth Police Department, along with the Bristol County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, executed a search warrant at #417 Winthrop Street in Rehoboth. During the search police seized approximately one quarter pound of marijuana, U.S. Currency associated with the illegal sale, and other items of evidence associated with the sale of Narcotics. Arrested at the scene was Erick Thompson age 18 of Rehoboth. Thompson has been charged with the following offenses: Possession of Class D Substance with intent to Distribute, Drug violation in park zone and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law.
Thompson and Snook will both be arraigned in Taunton District Court on 01/17/13.
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