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3 / 1 / 21

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K-9 Unit coming to RPD

A new four-legged officer is coming to the Rehoboth Police Department!

Chief James Trombetta secured a grant through the Stanton Foundation, which pays for the Police K-9 and its training.

Patrolman David Aguiar will be starting his new position and meeting his new K-9 partner in the beginning of April. Handlers undergo several weeks of training together at a police K9 academy.

Anyone who would like to make a donation towards the Rehoboth Police K-9 Unit, please contact Ptlm. Aguiar at 508-252-3722 ext. 1164.

6 / 19 / 20

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GUIDELINES FOR PROCESSING NEW LTC APPLICATIONS

Effective July 1, 2020 –

New applications will only be accepted by US Mail. A check must be included when submitting the complete application and the supporting documents.
Once the application is initially processed the applicant will be called to schedule an appointment.
The interview with the applicant will be done by phone.
There will be adequate time between appointments to sanitize the fingerprint machine and surrounding area.
We will require the Applicant’s to fill out a brief health screening questionnaire in the lobby prior to being directed to the rear lot gate entry.
Utilizing the station back door (prisoner/booking entrance) to access the fingerprint/booking area (to minimize foot traffic in main common areas of the station).
Mandatory mask policy for all applicants-we will provide a (non-returnable) surgical mask and not allow them to bring their own mask into the building.
Applicants will be required to hand wash prior to being fingerprinted, using the sink in the holding Cell.
Gloves, Face Shield and N95 Mask will be worn by the Officer designated by the Police Chief to take the applicant’s prints during the fingerprinting process.
Applicants will leave the building immediately after being fingerprinted, through the back door.

Any further questions and answers between the Police Department personnel and the applicant will be done via the phone, email and/or US Mail.

3 / 18 / 20

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LTC & FID Renewals During COVID-19

The Rehoboth Police Department will temporarily accept mail in- LTC and FID Renewal applications only, during the current state of COVID-19 concerns. Firearms license applications are available online on the FRB website. Please mail check or Money order made payable to; The Rehoboth Police Department, along with the application filled out completely and properly signed. (Do not mail cash) The State will allow us to use the photo that is on your Driver License as well.

Once we receive your application we will mail you a receipt your application has been received and is in the current renewal status. **Please note that applications and fee must be received on or before your current card expires in order to be in the grace period**.

A link to the Firearms Record Bureau can be found here.

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/renew-a-firearms-license

10 / 23 / 19

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Drug Take Back Day

The Rehoboth Police Department is taking back unwanted prescription drugs October 26 2019.

On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Rehoboth Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal the Rehoboth Police Department located at 334 Anwan Street. (We cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Last fall Americans turned in nearly 469 tons (more than 937,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at nearly 6,300 sites operated by the DEA and almost 5,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 17 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in more than 11.8 million pounds—approximately 5,900 tons—of pills.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows year after year that the majority of misused and abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including someone else’s medication being stolen from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.

For more information about the event and to locate a take back location near you go to www.DEATakeBack.com.

1 / 29 / 19

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RPD Partners with LexisNexis to Provide Crash Reports

The Rehoboth Police Department has partnered with LexisNexis to provide the public with access to Motor Vehicle Crash Reports. The link below will take you to the LexisNexis portal where you may request a copy of a crash report and receive it electronically. Report not ready? LexisNexis will email you when it is.

https://policereports.lexisnexis.com/

9 / 20 / 18

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Coffee with a Cop Event

October 3rd is National Coffee with a Cop day. The Rehoboth Police department will be hosting this event at both Dunkin Donuts locations (Winthrop St. and Park St.) from 7AM to 11AM. Everyone is invited to come down and have a cup of coffee with us. We will have donuts, bagels, and Dunkin munchkins free of charge.

Please join us.

6 / 22 / 16

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Rehoboth Police Investigate Vehicle Damage

The Rehoboth Police Department is looking into a series of incidents that occurred to today between 11:25 and 11:45. Several vehicles had their windshields damaged due to what may be a small rock or a BB Gun. One witness stated that there was a small sports car in the area of Moulton St. and Brook St. at the time of one of the events. If anyone has any information that may assist police in their investigation please call the Rehoboth Police Department at 508-252-3722.

1 / 20 / 16

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Suspicious Person Identified

On 01/20/2016, at approximately 1017 hrs. members of the Rehoboth Police Department were able to positively identify the male subject in the security surveillance video from 132 Fairview Ave.

The identified person stated that he was going to a friend’s home in the area. The Rehoboth Police Department would like to thank you for your assistance in identifying this person.

1 / 18 / 16

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Suspicious Condition: Attempt to ID

On 01/17/2016, at approximately 2204 hrs. the Rehoboth Police Department responded to 132 Fairview Ave. for the report of suspicious condition. When officers arrived the homeowner showed them a video from their security system. The video shows a male subject wearing dark pants and a tan jacket with dark hair and a mustache and beard approach the basement door. He is carrying what appears to be a pillowcase. The male subject opens the storm door and them tries to open the door leading into the basement . He finds the door is locked and begins to walk to the front of the residence. Just after he goes out of view of the camera he stops. He returned to his vehicle and left. The vehicle the male subject arrived in is approximately a 1998 Volvo V70 dark in color unknown on registration. If you recognize the male subject or vehicle please contact Ptlm. Thomas Ranley by phone 508-252-3722 X1137 or e-mail tranley@rehobothpd.org or Det. James M. Casey by phone 508-252-3722 X 1131 or by e-mail jcasey@rehobothpd.org

8 / 21 / 15

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Police Warn Residents of Increased IRS Phone Scams

The Rehoboth Police Department would like to warn residents of an increase in telephone based scams. Police have received numerous reports from residents of various phone related scams occurring in Town in recent weeks. Several residents have reported being contacted by individuals claiming to be employees of the IRS. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller becomes hostile and insulting. These callers can sound convincing when they call. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to make it look like the IRS is calling. THIS IS A SCAM and no money or information should be provided to the caller.

This is one example of a common phone scam affecting Rehoboth Residents and citizens throughout the County. Numerous similar type scams exist and Residents should use caution and report any suspicious activity to the police department.

Note that the IRS will never: 1) call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill; 2) demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say you owe; 3) require you to use a specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid debit card; 4) ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone; or 5) threaten to bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying.

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