On 12/30/2017 at approximately 02:01 AM the Rehoboth Police Department received several 9-1-1 calls reporting a multiple car motor vehicle crash in the area of Winthrop St. (Rt.44) and Blanding Rd. Upon arrival officers observed three heavily damaged vehicles in the roadway. After speaking with the operators and witnesses it was determined that the operator of the first vehicle had been travelling north bound on Blanding Rd. After stopping at the intersection with Winthrop St. the operator continued straight. The second vehicle was travelling west on Winthrop St. and struck the first vehicle on the passenger side spinning it 180 degrees. The second vehicle then veered into the east bound lane and struck the third vehicle head on.  The operators of the first and second vehicles were transported to the hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries. 

While investigating the crash, officers suspected that the second operator was under the influence of alcohol. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of Devon Pina age 23 of Taunton. He was charged with: Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Attaching Registration Plates, Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle. Pina’s bail was set at $200 and he is due in Taunton District Court on Tuesday to be arraigned on the charges.  The crash and subsequent arrest are being investigated by Officer Douglas Brown.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

On 04/09/2017 Officer Craig Forget of the Rehoboth Police Department stopped a motor vehicle on Tremont St. for excessive speed. The operator of the vehicle attempted to hide his identity by giving Officer Forget a false name.  After further investigation Officer Forget with the assistance of Off. Jasson Ferreira identified the operator as  Kevin Gonzales, 36 years old of Warwick R.I. Gonzales had three outstanding Default warrants for his arrest and his license was under revoked.  One of the warrants stemmed from an incident in December of 2016 where Gonzales had run from the Rehoboth Police Dept., leading them on a high speed pursuit. He was later apprehend in Warwick by the R.I. State Police.  Along with the three warrants, Gonzales is being charged with Operating after revocation subsequent offense, giving a false name to a police officer, and speeding. He is being held on $4,000 cash bail and will be arraigned at Taunton District Court on 04/10/2017.  

On 02/22/17 at approximately 6p.m. members of the Rehoboth Police Department were dispatched to the area of #138 Fairview Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles.  Upon arrival at the scene Officer Louis Dibacco and Lt. James Medeiros determined a red Nissan sedan was traveling north on Fairview Avenue and left its lane of travel and side swiped a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction.    Upon further investigation it was determined the operator of the Nissan, identified as Gregg Moore age 40 of Rehoboth, was operating his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.  Moore was subsequently taken into custody and charged with the following offenses: Oui Liquor, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating with a suspended License and Marked lanes violation.  Moore will be arraigned on the charges in Taunton District Court on 02/23/17.