Reported Violent Crimes Increase in Norton

The FBI's annual crime report shows an increase from 2010 to 2011 in reported violent crimes in Norton.

More violent crimes were reported in Norton in 2011 than were reported in 2010, according to statistics released this week by the FBI. The number reported last year was seven, while three were reported in 2010.  The FBI's annual Uniform Crime Report includes information submitted by local law enforcement agencies. The information is compiled and released to the public in the fall of the year that follows the reported year.  Violent crimes include murder and non-negligent manslaughter (willful, non-negligent killing of one human being by another, according to the FBI's website), forcible rape (including attempts and "assaults to commit rape"), robbery and aggravated assault. The Uniform Crime Report also features property crimes, which …

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WANTED: Mike's Hard Lemonade Theft

Police are on the lookout for one thirsty thief

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. 120286 May 13, 2012 Foxboro : Stadium Gulf 20 Washington Street Case Details: On 5/13/12 at approximately 2:21 a.m. suspect #1 white male smashed the front door window with a hammer and entered the Stadium Gulf. Suspect #2 white male w/ mustache stood watch outside the front door. Suspect's stole two six packs of (Mikes Hard Lemonade) and left area on foot. Any information on the identity of the suspects please contact the Foxborough Police Detective Division 508-543-1212 ext 264. If you have any …

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Norton Police Charge Third Person for Breaking and Entering This Week

Adam Carine, 24, of Mansfield, was charged with attempting to commit a crime (breaking and entering in the daytime) and more than $250 in malicious damage to property.

Norton Police charged a third person this week for an attempted breaking and entering. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Monday, the department arrested Adam Carine, 24, of 45 Fairfield Park, Mansfield, for an attempted house break at 19 Newcomb St., Norton. Norton detectives were in the area due to the recent house breaks when they observed Carine attempting to enter the residence through a window. Carine was placed under arrest by Detectives and was transported to the Norton Police station.   Carine was also arrested in December of 2010 after a similar incident and charged with breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, larceny over $250, stolen property over $250 and two counts of malicious destruction of property …

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WANTED: Hotel Theft

A theft at the Comfort Inn in Foxborough has police searching for a female 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. 120289 April 22, 2012 Foxboro : Comfort Inn 4 Fisher Street Case Details: When the evening manager left the reception area for a brief period of time, a white female wearing blue jeans and a blue hooded sweatshirt entered the hotel and jumped the counter. The female then went to the cash register and stole cash and left the hotel. The Foxboro Police are trying to identify the female in the pictures below. Any information please call the Foxboro Police Department at 508-543-1212- ext 264. If you have any …

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WANTED: Stolen Diamond

A stolen diamond ring in Stoughton 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. On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 a white or possibly Hispanic male came into Goldcrafters Exchange (pawn shop) wearing a black over coat, black baseball hat, black rimmed glasses, shirt and tie. Party is further described as approximately 5'06" tall, thin and in his 30's or 40's. Male also has a tattoo on the right side of his neck that appeared to be some sort of script, possibly someone's name. Subject asked to looked at diamond ring and then fled the store with same. Subject ran and got into passenger side of waiting gray/silver…

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WANTED: Laptop Thieves

Two males are still on the loose after a laptop theft in Mansfield last month.

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. 120218 April 07, 2012 Mansfield : Rexel Inc Case Details: Shortly after close on Saturday, April 7, two males made a forced entry into the Rexel Inc office entrance and stole five laptops from cubicles. Suspects then left through the same door as entered. Suspects appear to be Hispanic males in their mid to late twenties or early thirties. Anyone with information please contact Mansfield Police Officer William Trudell or Detective Division. If you have any information about the identity of this person or …

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Weekly Region Roundup

Region Roundup: Letter Containing Suspicious Substance Leads to School Evacuation (And More...)

A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the week of May 6, 2012.

Mansfield Elementary School Evacuated After Substance Found in Letter At approximately 10:57 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, Mansfield Public Safety Dispatch responded to a call reporting that a staff member at the Robinson Elementary School had opened a letter from the mail containing a white powdery substance. Mansfield Fire Chief Neal Boldrighini said the employee was transported to Norwood Hospital as a precautionary measure. The school was immediately evacuated, and students were transported to surrounding schools after the evacuation. Only the office employee was reported to have been exposed to the substance, and she immediately washed her hands afterwards. Read more by clicking here. *** Alleged Jewelry Thief Arrested After Fleeing …

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Attleboro Duo Tries to Remove Piping, Wiring from Campbell House

David Pelletier and Jessica Drost placed under arrest.

On Friday, Norton police arrested two subjects at the Campbell House who were attempting to remove piping and wires from the historic site. At 12:38 p.m. March 9, Detective Jeffrey Zaccardi observed a suspicious looking male and female on the property of 217 West Main St., known as the Campbell house in front of the Norton Middle School. Patrolman Scott Sweeting and Patrolman David Ruskey responded to assist Zaccardi. Officers noticed a door to the house to be open and searched the vacant building. Officers encountered the pair in the building and placed them under arrest. Officers discovered that the two were attempting to remove copper piping and electrical wires from the building. David Pelletier, 24, and Jessica Drost, 23, both of S. …

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Suspect in House Break-ins Caught

The following arrest information was supplied by Norton Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Norton police arrested Jeffrey Andrews Tuesday afternoon, after receiving a report of a break in. At approximately 2:40 p.m., a resident of Taunton Avenue stated to police that she believed someone might have broken into her home.  When she arrived, she noticed a package on the front step had been opened and a bicycle not belonging to the residents beside the front door. Officers searched the exterior and interior of the residence and found no one inside or in the neighborhood. As officers canvassed the area, they observed a window screen removed in a neighboring house. Officers then observed a male exiting a second floor window at the residence. Officers placed Andrews, 26, of Lincoln Street, Stoughton, under arrest. Patrolman John …

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Norton Police Log: April 22 – April 29

An abridged version of the police log.

Norton Police Department responded to approximately 299 calls between Friday, April 22 and Friday, April 29. This is an abridged version of the police log. Friday, April 22 12:04 a.m.: Bay Road. Police arrested Derek Hoyt, 18, and Shawn M. Washburn, 19, both of Bay Road, for possession of liquor under the age of 21. 5:56 a.m.: Fordham Drive, vandalism of two mailboxes. 7:35 a.m.: N. Worcester Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. Laptop stolen from unlocked vehicle. 9:32 a.m.: Fordham Drive, mailbox vandalism. 10:29 a.m.: N. Worcester Street, breaking and entering of a motor vehicle. GPS and phone charger taken from unlocked vehicle. 10:54 a.m.: Crane St., fraud/embezzlement. Debit card fraud. 3:06 p.m.: E. Main Street, motor …

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