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Wrentham Police Department Announces Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Holiday Crackdown on Impaired Drivers

Wrentham,MA – As you celebrate the holiday season enjoying traditions, food, family and fun, be reminded that Wrentham Police will be out in force from December 1, 2014 to January 1, 2015 to protect the Commonwealth’s citizens by arresting anyone caught behind the wheel operating under the influence.  The Wrentham Police will join other local law enforcement agencies and the MA State Police to run extra patrols through the New Year as part of the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over mobilization, funded by a federal grant administered through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division (EOPSS-HSD).  

The Wrentham Police is giving fair warning to all partygoers.  “You’ll see us making lots of stops during this highly visible enforcement period and if we suspect anyone is driving while intoxicated, officers will show zero tolerance for impaired driving,” said Lt. George Labonte

“The message is simple:  Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.  Drinking alcohol and driving do not mix.  If you plan to consume alcohol, you should also plan not to get behind the wheel of a vehicle,” said Lt. Labonte 

Unfortunately, the excitement and celebrations of the holiday season can lead to terrible decisions, and serious legal consequences. Data shows that the holiday season is a particularly deadly time due to the increased number of impaired drivers on the roads. In 2011 in Massachusetts, 114 people were killed in crashes that involved drivers with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or higher.

“This holiday, we will show zero tolerance for those driving under the influence on the road. If you choose to drive drunk, we will see you, we will stop you, and you will be arrested,” said Lt. Labonte

      EOPSS-HSD recommends these tips for a safe holiday season:

 Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin;

 Before drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home;

 If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation;

 If you happen to see an impaired driver on the road, don’t hesitate to contact law enforcement;

 And remember, Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over. If you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get home safely. 

New D.A.R.E. Officer!

The Wrentham Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Officer Peter Lown from the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) training held December 1-12 at the New Hampshire Fire Academy in Concord, NH.

Officer Lown completed the two week, 80 hour certification course to become one of Wrentham's newest D.A.R.E. instructors. With the graduation of Officer Lown, he will join Sergeant Jeffrey Smith and Officer Todd Schwalbe providing the program to the local school district.

D.A.R.E. is a community based, nation wide program which partners police, schools and parents to educate students about the abuse of drugs, violence and the importance of good decision making.

Decorate our Tree!!!

Happy Holidays!!

From the

Wrentham Police

 We need your help decorating our Christmas Tree!!!

We would love to have you make a family, Christmas ornament to hang on the Wrentham Police Christmas tree!
The tree is on the second floor of the Public Safety Building and looks a bit like this one here -------->

RULES:

1. Only one ornament per family.
2. Not too big please!!!
3. Be creative!!!

The Wrentham Police Association is taking donations of non-perishable food items to give to families in need.  There will be a box next to the tree to place donations.

Charity Softball Game

Citizens Police Academy

                                     

PRESS RELEASE

The Wrentham Police Department is pleased to announce the commencement of a Citizens Police Academy. The Academy will run from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm for seven consecutive Thursday’s, beginning on Thursday October 9, 2014 and conclude on November 20, 2014. This informational academy will be held in the public safety training room, located on the main floor of the Public Safety building.

        The Citizen Police Academy is designed to familiarize citizens with the operation and function of the Wrentham Police Department. Classes will cover various topics such as Criminal Law, Patrol Procedures, Domestic Violence, Motor Vehicle Enforcement, Identity Theft, Emergency Communication Center, Court Procedures, and Use of Force.

        There is no charge to attend, however, you must be 18 years or older. The class is limited to 25 applicants. Applications may be picked up at the Wrentham Police Department, 89 South Street or email Lt. George Labonte at labonte@police.wrentham.ma.us  The application must be submitted or emailed to Lt. Labonte by Wednesday September 17, 2014. Preference will be given to Wrentham residents.

Luciano's Restaurant Rt. 1

In the early morning hours of 08-20-2014, Luciano's Restaurant on Washington Street in Wrentham experienced a break.  The images are of the suspect responsible for the crime.

If you have any information regarding this incident or this individual, please contact the Wrentham Police Department.

National Grid Scam

 

 

NATIONAL GRID WARNS NEW ENGLAND CUSTOMERS

OF ON-GOING PAYMENT SCAM

May 9, 2014

 

Good afternoon,

The attached press release details a utility billing scam that is once again targeting National Grid customers in New England.  These utility bill scammers are demanding immediate payment for electric bill balances, which customers might not even owe.  The fraudulent callers are claiming to be from National Grid and threatening customers with immediate service shut-off unless they provide credit card or bank account information that can be used to access the accounts.

National Grid has been doing public outreach to raise public awareness about this scam.  You may have even heard us on the radio instructing customers not to give the caller any information and to ask them to verify the last 5 digits of the billing account. 

Since many residents look to their municipalities for guidance on these matters,  we are sending this to you to provide you information, phone numbers and to post on the town’s website if possible.

 

Thank you for your continued partnership!

National Grid Community & Customer Management Team / South MA

 

Customer Contact Center: 1-800-322-3223

Suspect in a Housebreak Arrested by Wrentham Officers

On April 23rd, 2014, Officers Coliflores and O'Connell with Detective Sgt. Barrett, responded to a suspicious person seen walking up a driveway on Spring Street in West Wrentham.

Officer Coliflores was first at the scene and identified Jeffrey Carroll of Franklin walking on Spring Street carrying a plastic bag with stolen property.  Officer Coliflores arrested Carroll, assisted by Officer O'Connell.

Further investigation connected Carroll to the house on Spring Street only a short walk from where Carroll was apprehended.  Items in Carroll's possession at the time of his arrest also link him to the property.

An older model, green Jeep Cherokee was seen leaving the area and is believed to be connected to this case.

* ARRESTED *
Jeffrey Carroll
Oak Street
Franklin, MA

WANTED - Brett Frigon

WANTED

For: Witness Intimidation (felony)

Brett S. Frigon

Date of Birth 08/16/1992

8 New Emerald Lane, Wrentham, MA 02093 (last known residence)

5’8”

160 lbs

Brown hair, brown eyes

Please call your local police, or the Wrentham Police, at (508)384-2121 if you have any information.

Stolen and Counterfeit Credit Cards WVPO

Three Arrested for Stolen and Counterfeit Credit Cards and ID’s at the Wrentham Village Outlets

On December 30^th, 2013, around 1:00PM, the Wrentham Police responded to the Burberry store at the Wrentham Village Premium Outlets.  Store employees were reporting three individuals inside the store attempting to make a purchase valued at more than $8000.00 with stolen or counterfeit credit cards and identifications.

Officer Robert O’Connell arrived to the scene first and witnessed the transaction taking place.  When he confronted two of the suspects, they fled from the store on foot to a rented 2013 Mercedes E350, parked nearby.  Officer Jon Coliflores and Sgt. James Barrett assisted Officer O’Connell in apprehending the three suspects before they were able to escape.

A subsequent investigation, including suspect interviews and several search warrants, revealed the three had spent thousands of dollars throughout Massachusetts, specifically Newbury Street in Boston, using stolen or counterfeit credit and debit cards and id’s.

The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of the United States Secret Service, but it appears these three suspects may be involved in similar crimes in other eastern states.

The three arrested are Justin Worthington, 24 years old from Oxon Hill, Maryland; Alexus Jackson, 20 years old from parts unknown and Christian Johnson, 23 years old from Landover, Maryland.

All three were held on $10,000.00 cash bail until court on the following day where they were arraigned.  Johnson is being held on a felony warrant for carjacking out of Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Metro LEC Announces Award

National AMBER Alert Awareness Day, January 13^th, 2014, is set aside and memorialized in honor of Amber Hagerman and the establishment of a national AMBER Alert Program by the U.S. Department of Justice.  This is an appropriate time to notify the public of an important achievement by the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (Metro LEC).  Metro LEC is a consortium of cities, towns and sheriff departments from Massachusetts with the goal of sharing resources among its member agencies in order to provide the best possible police services to the community.

On July 23^rd and 24^th, 2013, Metro LEC conducted a “mock” child abduction drill in the Town of Norwood.  Officers from member agencies of the Metro LEC organization mobilized and responded to Norwood to investigate a report of a missing child.  Assessors from the AMBER Program evaluated the Metro LEC Child Abduction Response Team (Metro CART), a specialized unit within Metro LEC.   They assessed protocols and the effectiveness of the drill, to meet standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Justice.  After completion of the drill, Metro CART has received notification from the AMBER Program that we have successfully met these necessary standards and will become the 19^th nationally certified CART team, and only the second northeastern state team to receive the honor.

On February 18^th, 2014, Metro LEC will be presented an award by the Department of Justice for the national certification.  This award will be presented by Phil Keith, Program Director of the AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program.  More information will follow regarding the award ceremony.

                                                                                               

Metro LEC PIO UNIT

Deputy Chief Helena Findlen Canton Police (781) 828-1214 x101  hfindlen@town.canton.us

Lt. Marie Cleary Wellesley Police (781) 235-1212                                              mcleary@wellesleyma.gov

Lt. Todd Jackson Norton Police (508) 285-3302                                    jackson@nortonpolice.com