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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Sobriety Check Scheduled for Bristol County

State police will operate a checkpoint "Friday into Saturday" during "varied hours" on a "public way."

Massachusetts State Police announced this week a sobriety checkpoint will be set up "Friday into Saturday" during "varied hours" on a "public way" in Bristol County "The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public's awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways," states a police press release. The release further states, "The selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety." Funding for the checkpoint is provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's Highway Safety …

Bobby

10:55 am on Thursday, May 23, 2013

Need to have a correct picture of Troopers at a Mass Check Point the above is Florida Highway Patrol just remember-ARRESTED OR CHARGED WITH DRUNK DRIVING ( DUI OUI DWI ) IN MASSACHUSETTS If you have been arrested or charged with drunk driving (DUI, OUI, DWI) in Massachusetts, and this is your first offense, then the following information is designed to help you understand the process and your …   more ›

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Police Look for Rock Throwing Suspect

The man is accused of throwing rocks through the windows at Arbour-Fuller Hospital in South Attleboro.

The Attleboro Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a man who authorities say on several occasions has thrown rocks through Arbour-Fuller Hospital in South Attleboro. The most recent incident caught on video happened May 14, shortly after 1:30 a.m. "The suspect throws rocks through the windows and then flees on a BMX style bicycle," wrote Detective Sgt. Arthur Brillon in an email to the media. "He appears to be a white male in his 30s or older." Anybody with information about the incidents or the suspect should contact Attleboro police at 508-223-2224.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

WANTED: Smash and Grab

Police are on the lookout for a B&E suspect.

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 130051 January 25, 2013 Foxboro : Rt.1 Liquor Mart Case Details: Looking for information on an attempted B&E/Smash and grab that occurred in Foxboro on 1/25/13 at approximately 1:05 A.M. at a liquor mart on Route 1. Security video shows two suspects. Both appear to be white males. One taller, heavy set, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. The other was shorter, thin, wearing a dark jacket with a light stripe. Anyone with information can contact Detective Tim O’Leary or Detective Brian Gallagher at 508-543-…

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Strict Seat Belt Enforcement Begins Monday

The Attleboro Police Department is participating in the "Click it or Ticket" program.

The following is an edited press release from the Attleboro Police Department: As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Chief Kyle Heagney and the Attleboro Police Department are urging everyone to buckle up. The APD, in partnership with the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security's (EOPSS) Highway Safety Division (HSD) and local departments throughout Massachusetts will take part in the 2013 Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement program from May 20 to June 2, and crack down on motorists who are not belted. "As we kick off the busy summer driving season, it's important that everyone buckles up every time they go out, both day and night—no excuses,” said Attleboro police Capt. Barry Brewer, who is overseeing the …

paul

6:40 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013

Cell Phones kill more people than not having a seat belt on.   more ›

Friday, May 17, 2013

Delivering Drugs to Prisoner, Resisting Arrest

The following information about recent local arrests and charges was supplied by the Attleboro Police Department. An arrest and/or charge does not indicate a conviction.

May 10 May 12 *The time indicates when the person was booked at the Attleboro police station.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Attleboro Man Indicted in Alleged Airport Taxi Bribery Scheme

Cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes are among the items state police say were used in the briberies.

An Attleboro man was among five Massport employees indicted this week by the Suffolk County Grand Jury for allegedly taking bribes in exchange for preferential treatment for taxi cab drivers picking up passengers at Logan Airport, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Kenneth Clement, 67, and the four others were named in a 53-count indictment. Clement was indicted on 11 counts of soliciting or accepting a bribe as a public employee and two counts of soliciting or accepting an unlawful gratuity as a public employee. He is scheduled to be arraigned May 24 at Suffolk Superior Court. Clement and the other men were arrested in February following a three-month investigation in which the employees received more than $1,000 in bribe…

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Attleboro Police Log

Drunk Driving, Drug Dealing and Assault

The following information about recent local arrests and charges was supplied by the Attleboro Police Department. An arrest and/or charge does not indicate a conviction.

May 6 May 8 May 9 *The time indicates when the person was booked at the Attleboro police station.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

WANTED

WANTED: Bay Coast Bank Robbery

A bank robbery is the subject of today's "Wanted."

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Robbery - Case No. 130022 January 11, 2013 Swansea : Bay Coast Bank 554 Wilbur Ave Case Details: On 01/11/13 at 1338 hrs. the Swansea Branch of the Bay Coast Bank located at 554 Wilbur Ave. was robbed. A male suspect entered the bank and handed the teller a note. The note indicated that the bank was being robbed and demanded money. There was no weapon shown and no one was injured. The suspect then fled the bank across Wilbur Ave and onto Pine St.. The suspect is described as a White male in his early to mid twenties, about …

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Attleboro Police Log

Disturbing the Peace, Bad Driving and Assault

Eleven arrests are reported for May 2-5.

The Attleboro Police Department reported the following recent arrests and charges (an arrest and/or charge does not indicate a conviction): May 2 May 3 May 4 May 5 *The time indicates when the person was booked at the Attleboro police station.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Firefighters' Free Community Breakfast Set for Saturday

The event will include a collection of donations for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Members of the public can enjoy a free breakfast and support victims of the Boston Marathon bombing this Saturday. The Professional Firefighters of Attleboro Local 848 is hosting its annual community breakfast at the department headquarters, located at 100 Union St. "During this time, we will have a large boot out and hoping for donations for the victims of the Boston Marathon," wrote union Secretary/Treasurer Corey Blais in an email to Attleboro Patch. The breakfast will take place from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.  

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