ELVIS ANDRADE, 32, of BROCKTON, was arrested by West Bridgewater Police on Sunday, Dec. 29. (Photo courtesy West Bridgewater Police Department)
STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that a man wanted by the Stoughton Police Department in connection with multiple motor vehicle break-ins, car thefts, and credit card fraud has been arrested by the West Bridgewater Police Department.
ELVIS ANDRADE, 32, of BROCKTON, was arrested by West Bridgewater Police and charged with the following:
- Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Possession of a Burglarious Instrument
- Receiving Stolen Property Under $1,200
- Motor Vehicle Operator Refusing to Identify Self
- Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License
- Number Plate Violation to Conceal ID
- Refusing to Identify Self
In December, Stoughton Police investigated numerous vehicle break-ins that occurred at an apartment complex on Buckley Road. Police linked the same suspect, identified through the investigation as ANDRADE, to a vehicle theft on Dec. 1, another vehicle break-in and credit card fraud on Dec. 4, and a vehicle theft on Dec. 9.
Through an investigation, police obtained surveillance video of a man wearing Grinch pajamas who had used the debit card stolen in Stoughton. The investigation revealed that the same man was a suspect in a vehicle theft and credit card fraud at a Walmart in Avon.
Stoughton Police obtained an arrest warrant for ANDRADE on Dec. 24. He had four additional active arrest warrants at the time.
In Stoughton, ANDRADE is being charged with the following:
- Larceny Over $1,200
- Improper Use of a Credit Card Over $1,200
- Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle
- Breaking and Entering a Vehicle During the Daytime with Intent to Commit a Felony (eight counts)
- Larceny Under $1,200 (four counts)
- Improper Use of a Credit Card Under $1,200 (two counts)
- Malicious Destruction of Property Under $1,200
West Bridgewater Police arrested ANDRADE early Sunday morning, Dec. 29, during a motor vehicle stop.
The driver repeatedly refused to provide his real identity, but through their investigation, police were able to identify him as ANDRADE. During a search, police located a screwdriver and several items and paperwork in various people’s names, including passports, debit and credit cards, and IDs.
ANDRADE is expected to be arraigned Monday in Brockton District Court.
“Stoughton Police Department officers and detectives worked extremely hard on this case to identify Elvis Andrade as the suspect in numerous break-ins, vehicle thefts, and credit card fraud, and obtain a warrant for his arrest,” Chief McNamara said. “We are very grateful to West Bridgewater Police, and particularly Officer Brian C. Smith Jr., who was able to help put the suspect behind bars.”
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Surveillance video in Stoughton shows ELVIS ANDRADE, AGE 32, of BROCKTON. (Photo courtesy Stoughton Police Department)