Author: Cody Shepard

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department has charged a Randolph man following an extensive investigation into an armed robbery that left another man seriously injured in July.

KORREY LAQUAU CAMPBELL, AGE 33, of RANDOLPH, was arrested Tuesday and charged with:

Armed Robbery with a Firearm

Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon Causing Serious Bodily Injury

Malicious Destruction of Property Under $1,200

On Sunday, July 27, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Stoughton Police responded to the parking lot of a Technology Center Drive business after receiving a report that a man had been robbed and assaulted.

The investigation revealed that a 34-year-old Randolph man was walking to his car after having dinner at a local restaurant when two men with firearms violently assaulted him, striking him multiple times with a weapon. The suspects fled with his wallet and approximately two ounces of marijuana.

The victim suffered several serious injuries that required surgery.

Detective Heather Cheever, who assisted the patrol shift at the scene the night of the robbery, led the investigation. Through extensive follow-up, including interviews, search warrants, and social media searches, Detective Cheever identified one of the suspects as CAMPBELL.

The investigation also revealed that at least one of the suspects is known to the victim.

Following her investigation, Detective Cheever obtained an arrest warrant for CAMPBELL from Stoughton District Court.

On Tuesday, Sept. 2, CAMPBELL was arrested by Massachusetts State Police during an unrelated traffic stop in Boston. He was booked by State Police and arraigned Tuesday in the Roxbury Division of Boston Municipal Court, where a judge ordered him to be transferred to Stoughton District Court on the outstanding warrant.

CAMPBELL was arraigned on Wednesday in Stoughton District Court. A judge ordered him held without bail at the Norfolk County Correctional Center pending a dangerousness hearing on Monday, Sept. 8.

The investigation remains ongoing.

“Detective Cheever worked tirelessly to bring this case to a successful resolution, and I want to commend her for her persistence and dedication,” said Chief McNamara. “I also want to recognize the entire 4-to-12 patrol shift, whose quick response, scene security, information gathering, and care for the victim laid the groundwork for this investigation. This was a true top-to-bottom team effort that led directly to the suspect’s arrest.”

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

###

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested a Canton man who fled from police following an attempted traffic stop and later crashed into another vehicle.

Click the link to read the full news release:

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested an Avon man who fled from an attempted traffic stop on Monday.

Click the link to read the full news release:

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department and local, state, and federal law enforcement partners arrested a Stoughton man and seized guns, ammunition, and drugs following a joint investigation.

Click the link to read the full announcement:

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at nearly $1 million.

Between 2019 and 2023, Massachusetts medical facilities treated more than 200 people for burns and other injuries associated with fireworks. Two dozen people were treated for severe burn injuries that covered 5% or more of the victim’s body.

The possession, use and sale of fireworks without a professional license is against the law in Massachusetts and punishable by confiscation, fine or imprisonment. Fines range from $100 to $1,000, and some violations could carry a one-year prison sentence.

Please leave fireworks to the professionals!

With temperatures expected to reach the 80s and 90s over the next several days, we would like to remind residents to take safety precautions during outdoor activities in hot weather.

The National Weather Service defines a “heat wave” as a period of abnormally hot weather generally lasting more than two days. Heat waves can occur with or without high humidity.

To prevent illness and injuries, it is imperative that residents follow hot weather safety tips and know how to recognize heat illnesses.

Please follow these extreme heat safety tips from the American Red Cross: https://tinyurl.com/RedCrossHeatSafety

Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department responded to a report of an individual acting erratically and brandishing a knife in public outside a convenience store.

On Monday, June 9, at approximately 6:33 p.m., Stoughton Police officers were dispatched to the area of a convenience store on Turnpike Street for a report of a person brandishing a knife with a 3-to-5-inch blade and swiping at cars. The caller reported to dispatch that the female appeared to be in her late teens to early 20s, weighing approximately 200 pounds.

Officers quickly located the person, who was about 5 feet 6 inches tall and matched the description given by the 911 call. The officers observed that she was holding a bladed weapon in her hand while sitting on the ground.

They took immediate steps to ensure her safety and well-being, and the safety of the public and responding officers. Following their training and procedures, officers issued clear verbal commands for the individual to drop the weapon and lie on her stomach. One officer observed that she dropped the knife. However, she did not comply with orders to lie on the ground, and she took off running in the direction of additional officers who had arrived on the scene, including a sergeant who had grabbed a protective shield as a proactive de-escalation tactic. Unsure of her mental state and whether she had any additional weapons that would present a danger to herself or the officers, she was detained following a brief physical encounter to allow officers to assess the situation.

Initially, officers were unaware of the individual’s age or potential cognitive condition. After she was detained, it was recognized that the juvenile had an intellectual disability and was younger than the age provided by dispatch. The officers demonstrated significant care and compassion in their interaction. Once they determined she posed no threat to herself or others, they removed her handcuffs. Officers then arranged for a paramedic evaluation and promptly took steps to reunite her with her mother, who was found to be working at a nearby business.

A subsequent investigation revealed the object to be a broken half-pair of kitchen shear-style scissors. It was also determined that the juvenile was not swiping at cars or threatening individuals with the item, contrary to the initial dispatch report.

“As police officers, we never know what kind of situation we are facing when we are called. Reports concerning armed individuals must be approached with the utmost care and caution,” said Chief McNamara. “The added variables in this case — a child with autism spectrum disorder — add a great deal of difficulty and emotion for everyone involved, but I am grateful that our officers relied on their training and responded with care, compassion and professionalism. The Stoughton Police Department is committed to serving all members of our community with empathy and understanding.”

(To view video of the incident, including body camera footage, the 911 call and dispatch audio, visit: https://vimeo.com/1093786672/e1639b3eaf?share=copy)

###

Chief Donna McNamara today praised the successful conviction of a man who was driving under the influence of alcohol when he struck a motorcycle in 2021, killing two local residents.

RAFFAELE FRONTINO, AGE 65, of STOUGHTON, was found guilty by a jury in Norfolk County Superior Court on May 21 of two counts of motor vehicle homicide while driving negligently and under the influence of alcohol.

On Tuesday, June 10, Judge Mark A. Hallal sentenced FRONTINO to serve 3 years to 3 years and one day in state prison, followed by 2 1/2 years in jail (18 months to serve).

“This case represents an unimaginable loss for the victims’ families, and while nothing can undo that tragedy, we hope this conviction brings some measure of justice and closure,” said Chief McNamara.

On June 28, 2021, at approximately 8:46 p.m., Stoughton Police responded to a crash involving a car and motorcycle in the area of 1317 Washington St. The collision claimed the lives of Alfredo Pedro, 50, who was operating the motorcycle, and his wife, Aldina Pedro, 51, who was riding as a passenger.

Through an investigation led by Sgt. Robert Kuhn, a detective at the time of the incident, Stoughton Police determined that FRONTINO crossed into the oncoming lane of travel and struck the motorcycle. Sgt. Kuhn’s thorough investigation, which included reviewing surveillance video, interviewing witnesses and executing search warrants, revealed that FRONTINO was driving erratically before the crash. His blood alcohol content was measured at .125 approximately two hours after the incident.

The crash was investigated by Stoughton Police, the Massachusetts State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Section and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.

Assistant District Attorneys Christopher Meade and Sean Riley prosecuted the case. Victim-Witness Advocate Jennifer Tihalas assisted the family of the victims through the court process.

“This case is a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of impaired driving,” said Chief McNamara. “I commend everyone involved for their diligence, professionalism and compassion. I especially want to recognize Sgt. Robert Kuhn, whose dedication and attention to detail were instrumental in holding the defendant accountable. This outcome is the result of tireless collaboration between our officers and our partners in the justice system.”

###