On 12/30/2018 The Rehoboth Police Department received a call regarding an erratic operator on Rt. 44 (Winthrop St.). The caller stated that the vehicle was weaving, slowing down a speeding up for no reason and at one point crossed into the opposite lane of traffic.  Officers responded to the area and a short time later Sgt. Richard W. Shailor came in contact with the vehicle. He observed the vehicle travelling over the fog line and nearly strike several signs and mailboxes. The range rover was stopped on Anawan St. by Sgt. Shailor and Off. Pezzuolo. After a brief roadside investigation that included field sobriety testing, the operator   ZELIA FERREIRA-BARBERY 55, of Peck St. Rehoboth was placed in custody and charged with Operating under the influence of Liquor, Operating to Endanger, and a Marked lanes Violation.  She is due in Taunton District Court on 12/31/2018 to be arraigned on the charges

On Friday December 28, 2018, Ptlm. Gilbert Lima was assigned to a Governor’s Highway Safety Bureau grant targeting individuals operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.  At approximately 2:14am,  Ptlm. Lima was traveling east on Winthrop St. in the area of Rte 118 when he observed a black Volkswagen Passat with a Rhode Island registration traveling westbound on Winthrop St.  He noted the vehicle’s speed to be well in excess of the posted 45mph speed limit and confirmed its speed to be 61mph via his vehicle’s cruiser mounted radar unit.  Ptlm. Lima conducted a motor vehicle stop of the Volkswagen Passat in the area of 342 Winthrop St.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as 28 year old Kimberly Bettencourt of East Providence, Rhode Island.  After a brief roadside investigation, which included field sobriety testing, Ms. Bettencourt was placed under arrest for Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.  Ms. Bettencourt was transported to the Rehoboth Police Department, where she was processed.  Ms. Bettencourt was later released on personal recognizance.  Ms. Bettencourt will be arraigned in Taunton District Court on Friday December 28, 2018 on the charges of OUI Alcohol, Negligent Operation of a motor vehicle, and Speeding.

On Sunday 12/01/2018 at approximately 21:05 hrs. Officer Gil Lima observed a vehicle travelling west bound on Winthrop St. (Rt.44) at a high rate of speed.  He attempted to stop that vehicle at which time the suspect accelerated and began to pass several cars in an attempt to allude Officer Lima.  He was able to catch up to the suspect vehicle in the area of Williams St. The suspect then reversed direction before continuing northbound on Williams St. Upon reaching the intersection at Anawan St. the vehicle lost control and struck a tree directly in front of the Police and Fire headquarters. The suspect then continued South on Anawan St. before turning back west bound on Winthrop St.. The suspect continued to operate in an unsafe manner travelling at extremely high rates of speed and passing vehicles in an unsafe manner. Officer Lima lost sight of the vehicle and the Seekonk Police were advised of the vehicle description. A short time later Officer Lima and Seekonk Officers found that the suspect vehicle had again crashed, this time just over the Seekonk line on Rt.44. The large SUV had crossed into the eastbound lane, struck the guardrail, continued for a short distance before striking a tree. The suspect had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Seekonk Fire Department and was later transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The suspect was identified Jonathan Cruz 33 years old of Rehoboth. Cruz will be summonsed in on the following charges:

Failure to Stop for Police, Operating to Endanger, Leaving the Scene of Property Damage, Speeding, Failure to Yield, Marked Lanes Violations

            On Saturday December 1, 2018 at approximately 2:27am,  Ptlm. Nicholas Miranda stopped a gray Volkswagen Jetta on Winthrop St. (Rte 44) for speeding.  The operator of the vehicle was identified as 27 year old Caytlin Waterman of Somerset.  After a brief roadside investigation, which included field sobriety testing, Ms. Waterman was placed under arrest for Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.  Ms. Waterman was transported to the Rehoboth Police Department, where she was processed.  Ms. Waterman was later released on personal recognizance.  Ms. Waterman will be arraigned in Taunton District Court on Monday December 3, 2018 on the charges of OUI Alcohol, Operation of a motor vehicle as to endanger, and Speeding.

On 11/28/2018 Officers responded to #95 Barney Ave. for the report of an ongoing physical disturbance.  Upon arrival officers found several parties still on scene.  After speaking with all parties involved and completing an on scene investigation Officer Beaudoin placed 30 year old Paul Gonsalves of Bristol, RI under arrest.  Gonsalves has been charged with 1) Assault & Battery with a dangerous weapon, 2) Assault & Battery, and 3) Destruction of property over $1200.00.  Gonsalves was transported to the Rehoboth police department for booking, his bail was set at $2540.00. Gonsalves was unable to post bail and was later transported to ASH St. jail in New Bedford, where he is being held until his arraignment on 11/29/2018.

On 10/19/2018 at approximately 10:50 PM the Rehoboth Police department received a call for a vehicle being driven erratically on Winthrop St. (Route 44) The caller stated that the vehicle was traveling in the opposite lane and was passing in a no passing zone at a high rate of speed. A short time later Ptlm. Lima found the vehicle in question and observed it traveling over the double yellow lines on the roadway. The officer stopped the vehicle and identified the female operator. After a short investigation the operator of the Jeep Compass was taken into custody. She was transported to the station for booking and was later released on bail. Selina K. Foster of Taunton will appear in the Taunton District on Monday on the following charges:

OUI Liquor

Negligent Operation of a MV

Marked Lanes violation

On 10/14/2018 at approximately 03:17 AM,  Sgt. Richard W. Shailor of the Rehoboth Police Department observed a vehicle operating erratically on Winthrop St. (Rt.44.)  As the vehicle passed the intersection of Rt.44 and Rt. 118 it nearly drove off of the roadway and just missed striking the traffic signal.  The vehicle was stopped a short distance later and the operator was identified as Luis Ortiz 41 of Taunton MA.  After a brief roadside investigation, Ortiz was placed in custody and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Liquor, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and a Marked Lanes Violation. He was booked and later transported to the Ash St. Jail. He will be in Taunton District court on Monday to be arraigned on the charges.

On 09/28/2018 at approximately 2242Hrs Officer Gilbert Lima was advised by a motorist of a possible DMV along Rt.44.  Upon locating this vehicle Ofc. Lima made contact with the sole occupant identified as Deanna Loiseau 03/29/1994 of Cresthill, Illinois.  During this encounter Ofc. Lima detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle and  Loiseau.  Upon completion of further investigation and field sobriety testing Loiseau was arrested and charged with Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicating liquor.  Loiseau was later released on personal recognizance and will be arraigned at Taunton district court on 10/01/2018.

On 07/09/2018 at approximately 2:29 AM Officers responded to the Herb Chambers Honda lot located at 533 Winthrop St. for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked in the rear lot. The vehicle was called in by an employee. With the assistance of the Seekonk Police  and one of their K9’s officers located a U-Haul truck in the back lot of the establishment. Officers then located two suspicious persons located in the in the area with the assistance of the K9. After a short foot pursuit and a brief struggle the two were apprehended. After completing an investigation it was determined that the two were there to steal parts from the vehicles on the lot.  Arrested were 18 year old Ramon Silverio of Providence & 23 year old Eric Jimenez also of Providence. Both later appeared in Taunton District Court for arraignment on charges of Stealing Motor Vehicle parts, Possession of Burglarious Tools, Conspiracy, Resisting Arrest, and Trespass with a Motor Vehicle.

          On Sunday July 8, 2018 at approximately 2:45pm,  Rehoboth Police Department Dispatch received E-911 calls in regards to an erratic operator travelling east on Winthrop St. (Rt. 44).  The caller stated the vehicle a blue GMC pick- up truck was swerving all over the road and driving in the oncoming lane of travel.  Rehoboth Officers intercepted the vehicle in the area of 503 Winthrop St.  The suspect vehicle failed to stop for the Officers and continued operating all over the roadway.  The Officers were able to get the suspect vehicle to stop about ¾ of a mile down Winthrop St.  After a brief roadside investigation the operator of the vehicle, and lone occupant, was placed under arrest.  During the search of the suspect vehicle, Rehoboth Police found several bottles of liquor, marijuana, Suboxone, and heroin.  The suspect was transported to the Station where he was processed and positively identified as 32 year old Kevin W O’Connell of Norwood, Massachusetts.  O’Connell was released on $240.00 cash bail, and will be arraigned in Taunton District Court on Monday July 9, 2018.  O’Connell was charged with Operation a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Liquor, Operation of a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Drugs, Operating a Motor Vehicle so as to Endanger Lives and Safety, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Possession of a Class A Drug (Heroin), and Possession of a Class E Drug (Suboxone).