Overturned Tractor Trailer Crash Wampum Corner

Wrentham Police

Press Release

Early Wednesday morning (10-12-2011), a tractor trailer unit overturned at Wampum Corner on

South Street

in Wrentham.  The vehicle is owned by Webster Trucking and was being operated by Julio Lora.  Sgt. George Labonte is the investigating officer.

The crash damaged a utility pole and curbing in front of Wampum Corner Liquors.  The overturned trailer spilled frozen food onto the roadway and into the parking lot where it finally came to rest.

Trooper Paul Powell of the MSP Truck Team informed Sgt. Labonte that the truck appeared to be in working order before the accident occurred.  Sgt Labonte made the determination that the truck was traveling at a speed greater than the posted 20 MPH and failed to stay within marked lanes.  The operator, Mr. Lora, was issued a citation for the violations.

Debris clearing and utility work caused traffic delays until roughly 4:00pm on

South Street

.

A few of our recent arrests...



Laura DiTomasso
Homeless



DiTomasso is being charged with breaking and entering a home on Madison Street in August of 2011, with intent to commit a misdemeanor.  DiTomasso's whereabouts are unknown and there is a warrant for her arrest on this charge.  She is believed to be in the Taunton, MA area.

Beau Thibeault
428 West Street
Wrentham, MA

 Mr. Thibeault was arrested on 9-4-2011 on two default warrants.  He was arrested at his residence.

Christopher King
147 Arnold Street
Wrentham, MA

Christopher King is being charged with breaking and entering into the appartment of his tenant and subsequently killing his cat.  He is being charged with 'killing an animal' which is a felony in Massachusetts.

Jeffrey Watterman
Arbor Inn Rt 1
Wrentham, MA

 Arrested on 9-26-2011 on outstanding warrants.

Jonathan Staubin
Arbor Inn Rt.1
Wrentham, MA

Arrested at the Arbor Inn on 8-26-2011 for outstanding warrants.

Services Offered to Town Residents - Please Read

August 30, 2011 – Hurricane Irene Information

Power

·        Power is not expected to be restored in the short term. Please plan accordingly.

Trash

·        Trash will not be delayed. It will be picked up on your regular day.

·        If you have already had your trash picked up, but did not yet clean out your refrigerator and/or freezer, you will be allowed to bring one (1) bag to the Department of Public Works for disposal. You will have to check in with the office staff and provide your name and address.

·        One extra container (33 gallons) of trash will be allowed this week for disposal of refrigerator and freezer waste. No need for purple bags.

Brush Dump Open

·        Wednesday, Aug. 31^st and Thursday, Sept. 1^st – 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

·        Saturday, September 3^rd – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Water

·        Water is available at both Fire Stations. Bring your own bottles.

Cell Phones

·        You may charge your cell phones at the Public Safety Building (Fire Department).

Shower Facilities

·        The YMCA’s in Franklin and North Attleboro are allowing anyone without power to use their shower facilities.

Food Services

·        On Tuesday, August 30^th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the King Philip Middle School will be hosting a free spaghetti and pizza dinner. Use of their shower facilities will also be allowed, including charging of cell phones.

·        If power is not restored on Wednesday, August 31^st, the King Philip Middle School will again by providing dinner and use of shower facilities from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Storm Photos 2

Here are a few more photos taken around Wrentham...




Forest Grove Avenue @ Shears Street




Cumberland Road @ West Street




The old Sheldonville Nursing Home (West Street)

- Posted away from my desk via iPhone.

Storm Photos

We have no Internet working so I'll resort to the trusty iPhone blog app!

Thought you all might be interested in some pics of storm damage while you are hunkered down in your homes (hopefully).




Franklin Street


Franklin Street near Elysium Street.




Town Common


- Posted away from my desk via iPhone.

Hurricane Irene Preparedness

The Town of Wrentham, including the Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, Fire Department and Department of Public Works have begun to prepare for the eventual arrival of Hurricane Irene which is currently projected to hit the Massachusetts area sometime this Sunday, August 28, 2011.

Possible Trajectory of Irene

Meteorologists are calling this hurricane one of the most significant weather events to hit the east coast of the United States in decades. They are recommending that people begin taking action immediately to prepare for significant damage caused by high wind and flooding rain.
The Wrentham Police Department encourages residents to begin taking steps immediately to prepare for a significant weather event. Flooding has the potential to have aggravated effects if residents lose power for a length of time and/or have to leave their homes. The loss of power may prevent residents from operating pumps and other electrical items in their home.
Residents should ensure that they have the following items at a minimum:

      1.  Battery operated flashlights
2. Battery operated radio
3. Extra batteries
4. Fresh drinking water (water bottles)
5. Cell phones charged
6. A “Go Bag” prepared with necessary items (clean clothes, medicine, water, etc) in the event you have to quickly leave your residence.
7. Vehicle filled with gasoline
8. If you have a generator or pump, make sure it is in working order.

2.      Unless evacuated, please stay in your homes for safety reasons.

3.      Additionally, residents should begin taking in outdoor furniture, umbrellas and any other items that may be damaged by the storm.

In the event of an emergency during the storm, residents should call 9-1-1. For all other inquiries or to report property damage, please contact the Police Department at 508-384-2121 to speak with a police dispatcher.

Updates will be sent via this service as more information becomes available. All residents are urged to track the movements of this storm via weather and news outlets and to take precautions as needed.

$4000.00 Watch Stolen From the Movado Store at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets

We are looking for any information that could lead to the identification of a suspect wanted in the theft of a $4000.00 watch from the Movado Store at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets.  The theft occurred today (08-17-2011).

Information now is limited, but based upon the surveillance video, the suspect appears to be a lighter skinned male with a thin build and short dark hair.

If you have any information that could lead to the identification of this person, please contact the Wrentham Police Department at 508-384-2121 or email TIPS@police.wrentham.ma.us