On the evening of 12/14/17 members of the Rehoboth Police and Rehoboth Ambulance responded to two separate non-fatal drug overdoses at separate residences in Town. The overdoses, just hours apart, were called into the police department, via 911, by family members who had reported finding the victims unresponsive and barely breathing. The incidents were unrelated and involved two female residents ages 28 and 39. Officers on scene were assisted by Rehoboth Ambulance Personnel who successfully administered Narcan on scene to the victims. During both incidents the female victims eventually regained consciousness and their vital signs improved. Each of the victims were subsequently transported to area hospitals for further medical care. Both incidents are suspected to have been caused by heroin or other opium derived drug. Rehoboth, like other area communities, has seen an increase in both non-fatal and fatal overdose related calls in recent years. It is believed the overdose increase is, in part, due to the use of the drug Fentanyl being mixed with heroin which is significantly more potent than heroin increasing the likelihood of an overdose or death. Both cases remain under investigation by the police department.
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Police Respond to 2 Unrelated Hit and Run Crashes
On 12/01/17 at approximately 1755hrs the Rehoboth Police Department received a 911 call reporting a pedestrian had been struck in the area of 206 Winthrop Street (Rte.44), it was also reported the striking vehicle had fled the scene in an unknown direction. When Officers arrived they found a female victim lying on the on the shoulder of the roadway on the north side of Winthrop Street . Upon arrival the victim was conscious and reported she had been struck from behind while walking westbound in the area she was found. The 41 year old victim was unable to provide any further details concerning the accident or identify the vehicle involved. Members of the Rehoboth Fire Department and Ambulance rendered aid to the victim and she was later transported to RI Hospital with what is believed to be minor injuries. Based on the initial investigation at the scene it is believed the suspect vehicle may be a dark blue colored 2011 or newer model BMW 3 Series sedan or coupe. The vehicle is believed to be missing a passenger side mirror. Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Jeffrey Perry at Rehoboth Police Department 508-252-3722.
At 12/01/17 at approximately 1821hrs the Rehoboth Police Department received a 911 call reporting a second (unrelated) hit-and-run accident involving two vehicles at the intersection of Tremont and Anawan Street. While Officers were responding to the scene it was reported a white Nissan sedan with front-end damage had fled from the scene. Upon arrival on the scene Officers determined all six occupants of the vehicle that was struck were uninjured. Area departments were notified to be on the lookout for the suspect vehicle that was last seen traveling south on Anawan St. (rte. 118). A short time later Dighton Police Sgt. Cronin located a vehicle matching that description and also having front end damage was now traveling east on Wellington Street in their Town. Officer Cronin subsequently stopped the vehicle and made contact with the operator, Sonya Paiva 46 of Warren, RI. Rehoboth Officer Thomas Ranley responded and met with Dighton Police and quickly determined the vehicle stopped in Dighton was the same vehicle that fled from the Rehoboth crash a short time earlier. At this time Paiva is facing pending charges for Leaving the scene of Accident with Property Damage, Negligent Operation.
Rehoboth Man Arrested after Chase
On 11-21-17 at approx. 7:03p.m. Officer Nicholas Barros was on patrol on Tremont Street in the area of Smith Street when he observed a vehicle traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed. Officer Barros confirmed the vehicles speed to be 74mph in the posted 45mph zone. At this time Officer Barros attempted to stop the vehicle on Tremont Street and it failed to stop and continued to travel eastbound on Tremont Street in an erratic manner. While in pursuit Officer Barros observed the vehicle turn onto Nicole Way and park the driveway of a residence there. The operator then exited his vehicle and attempted to elude Officer Barros. The suspect was identified as Eric Bombardier, 35 of Rehoboth, and was taken into custody without further incident. It was also learned Bombardier was operating his motor vehicle with a revoked license. Bombardier was charged with the following offenses: Speeding, Operating Motor vehicle with revoked license, failure to stop for police, passing violation and operating to endanger. Bombardier was later released on $540 bail.
Rehoboth Police make OUI Arrest after 911 Call
On 11/26/17 at approximately 1800hrs the Rehoboth Police Department received two cellular 911 calls from motorists reporting an erratic driver traveling south on Anawan and Moulton Streets (Rte. 118) . Officers were dispatched to check the area and subsequently located the vehicle in question on Brook Street in Rehoboth. Lt. James Medeiros, Officer Mark Wetherell and Officer Jeff Perry made contact with the driver and conducted an investigation which resulted in the arrest of Joao DeMedeiros 61 of Rehoboth. DeMedeiros was charged with OUI Liquor 2nd Offense, Negligent Operation of a motor vehicle and marked lanes violation. After booking DeMedeiros was released on personal recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Taunton District Court on Monday 11/24/17 for arraignment on the charges.
OUI Arrest made on Route 44
On 11/23/2017 at approximately 8:17pm The Rehoboth Police Department received a call of an erratic operator travelling west bound on Winthrop St. (Rt.44). The caller stated that the vehicle was “all over the road”. Officers arrived in the area and located the vehicle. After observing it operating erratically, Officer DiBacco stopped the car. Sgt. Shailor and Officer Wetherell arrived on scene to assist. Following their investigation the operator of the vehicle, Jason Welch, 40 of Taunton Massachusetts was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, and a marked lanes violation. He was released on $140 bail and is due in Taunton District Court on 11/24/2017 for arraignment on the charges.
Weekend O.U.I.’s end in 2 Arrests
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.
Rehoboth Police make Drug Arrest
On 10/13/2017 at approximately 2030 hrs. the Rehoboth Police Department received a call reporting an intoxicated male at the Exxon station on Winthrop St. Upon arrival officers located the male party and his vehicle. After speaking to witnesses and the suspect it was determined that he had tried to exchange drugs for cigarettes prior to the officers arrival. Further investigation by Sgt. Richard Shailor, Off. Louis DiBacco, and Officer Jeff Perry showed the male subject, Matthew J. Decambra age 29 of Attleboro to be in possession of a class E substance. He was arrested on the possession charge, booked and later released on $200 cash bail. Decambra is due in Taunton District Court on Monday to be arraigned on the charge.
OUI Arrest Made
On 10/01/2014 Sgt. Richard Shailor observed a vehicle travelling north bound on Plain St. The trailer the vehicle was towing had no working lights. The vehicle was stopped and after a brief investigation the operator, Rodney Brunelle, 53 of Attleboro was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, operating to endanger, and having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. He will be arraigned on the charges at Taunton District Court this morning.
Rehoboth Police Investigate Fatal Crash
On 09/13/2017 at approx. 1735hrs the Rehoboth Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a single motor vehicle crash on Reynolds Avenue in the area of #36. Members of the Rehoboth Police, Fire and Ambulance were dispatched to the area and discovered a vehicle had left the roadway and collided with a tree. The vehicles two occupants were unconscious inside of the heavily damaged vehicle. Emergency personnel were able to remove the female passenger from the vehicle and she was subsequently transported to RI Hospital and listed in critical condition. The male driver of the vehicle was trapped inside and had to be extricated by the Rehoboth Fire Department. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The accident remains under investigation by members of the Massachusetts State Police CARS Unit and the Rehoboth Police Department.
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OUI Arrest made after Car Stop
On 09/09/2017 Rehoboth Police conducted a motor-vehicle stop on Pine St. by the Seekonk town line. The vehicle had crossed the center line of Pine St. almost hitting a Rehoboth Police cruiser head on. After a short investigation the male operator 31 year old Jason D Klegraefe of Blackburn St. Pawtucket RI was taken into custody on the following charges OUI 3rd offense, Neglagent Operation, and Marked Lanes Violation. Klegraefe was released on $540 cash bail. He will be in Taunton District Court on Monday 09/11/2017 at 8:30 am to answer to the charges. The arresting Patrolman was Gill Lima assisted by Ptlm. Nick Barros
