Rollover in Wrentham Required Jaws of Life

Two injured in rollover in Wrentham on 495.

Wrentham Fire and EMS responded to call reporting a vehicle rollover on Route 495, Wednesday between 6:30-7 p.m. Wednesday The vehicle, described only as a Jeep Cherokee SUV, was traveling North on the highway between exit 15 and 16 when it rolled over into the median. Among the two patients involved in the crash, one was trapped in the vehicle and had to be cut out using the Jaws of Life. Both occupants were transported by Wrentham EMS to Rhode Island Hospital. Wrentham Patch will have more information as it becomes available.

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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-…

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Fire Warning Issued for Thursday

Winds are expected to pick up to at least 30 mph in the afternoon.

The National Weather Service is warning of the potential for brush fires in the area Thursday afternoon and night. Counties across Eastern and Central Massachusetts and Rhode Island are under the fire warning. Winds are expected to pick up to at least 30 mph in the afternoon. The wind coupled with “low relative humidities” will cause the risk of fire, according to the NWS.

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Wrentham Police Log April 20-30: OUI with Child Endangerment

The following is from the Wrentham Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned they do not indicate convictions.

April 20 Wrentham Police arrested a 48 year old Taunton man.  Joseph Connors, 4 Winthrop Place, was charged with O.U.I. alcohol, marked lane violation and operating to endanger. The arrest was the result of a cell phone caller of a vehicle operating erratically and the arrest was made on East Street. April 21  5:41 pm, Wrentham police and fire departments responded to Dedham St. for a report of a single vehicle crash. As a result of the investigation, Wrentham Police arrested a 34 year old Walpole man. James Gately of 676 Rustic Rd was charged with, O.U.I. alcohol with serious injury, reckless child endangerment, two counts of A&B dangerous weapon, operating on a suspended license, and several other charges as well as having warrants from …

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Wrentham Police Log April 1-17: Brockton Resident Arrested for B&E

The following is from the Wrentham Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned they do not indicate convictions.

April 5 12:24 p.m.-Wrentham Police arrested a 22-year-old Roxbury woman.  Jasmin Sabrina Taylor of 681 Parker St. was charged with malicious destruction of property over $250. She arrest was the result of a call to police of a shoplifter at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. April 9 1:45 a.m-Wrentham Police were investigating suspicious activity on South St.  As a result of this investigation a vehicle pursuit took place which ended a short time later in Norton. Wrentham Police arrested a 29 year old Brockton man as a result. Kristopher Mather, of 130 Tribou St. was charged with B&E into a motor vehicle, larceny, failure to stop and numerous motor vehicle charges. Wrentham police were assisted Massachusetts State Police. 3:30 a.m.-…

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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 …

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Police Log: Plainville Arrests For April 21-May 5

The following information was provided by the Plainville Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.

(From the Plainville Police Department's Facebook page) Plainville Police Stats April 21 – May 5: Incidents: 272 Motor Vehicle Stops: 63 Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 2 Motor Vehicle Crashes no Injuries: 5 Criminal Complaints: 3  Arrests/Protective Custodies: 3 Arrests: Aaron Doyle, 21, of Plainville was arrested May 2, at about 5:30 p.m. and charged with: Assault & Battery; Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, two counts (Motor Vehicle & Shod Foot); and Reckless Endangerment of a Child. The charges stem from an incident at a residence on West Bacon Street where the female victim reported to police that Doyle had pushed her, slapped her and kicked over an argument about a car show in Foxboro. Doyle then allegedly drove his …

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Norfolk Police Log April 27-May 2: OUI and Drug Possession

The following is from the Norfolk Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned they do not indicate conviction.

April 27 12:57 a.m. Caller reported a case of vandalism on Strawberry Lane. April 29 6:20 p.m. Michael Gotovich, 29, of 425 Prospect St. in Franklin was arrested for trespassing with a motor vehicle and larceny from a building. 7:17 p.m. Lewis Melcher, 54, of 74 Fruit St. was arrested for operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and a marked lanes violation. April 30 7 p.m. Colten Cassidy, 21, of 34 Weald Rd. in Portsmouth N.H.mwas arrested for possession of a class D substance with intent to distribute. May 2 7:24 p.m. Caller reported a case of larceny on Valley Street.

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Will More Wrentham Police Officers Bring More Revenue to Town?

Wrentham selectmen vote to look into the cost and benefits of adding an additional patrolman to the Wrentham Police Department.

Wrentham could start replacing police officer positions sooner than expected. The Wrentham Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 on Tuesday to request a cost/benefit analysis to adding a new patrolman. Selectman Michael Carroll said he has been talking with Wrentham police chief James Anderson and they agree they could recoup a good amount of lost revenue by adding another patrol officer to Wrentham’s ranks. “The chief said when he had more staff he was able to do more traffic patrols to generate about $125,000 that we’re not getting today,” he said. “We could bump up departmental revenue to at least equal to the cost of salary, health insurance and uniforms.” Carroll added he and the chief don't have the exact numbers, but they feel this is …

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