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BEWARE OF ICE! During the winter months, it can be tempting to venture out onto frozen waterways, but we urge caution and remind residents that no ice is 100% safe ice. You should always consider ice potentially dangerous, as it’s impossible to judge ice conditions by appearance or thickness alone. Many factors, including water depth, the size of the body of water, water chemistry, currents, snow cover, age of ice, and local weather conditions, will impact ice strength. 

One significant risk factor associated with winter ice activities is falling through the ice, which can lead to fatal and non-fatal winter drownings.

If you see someone in danger, remember the phrase “Preach-Reach-Throw-Go.”

📢 Preach: If possible, call 911 and let the victim know help is on the way. Reassure the victim and keep them calm.

🫴 Reach: If it is safe to reach the victim from shore, extend a sturdy object for the victim to grab.

🛟 Throw: If it is safe to do so, toss the end of a rope or a flotation device to the victim.

🚑 Go: If a situation becomes too dangerous, go find help. Untrained rescuers can often become victims.

Avoid walking or driving on ice-bound bodies of water — ice thickness can be deceiving. Stay safe!

STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department responded to a double stabbing that occurred Sunday night.

On Sunday, Jan. 12, at approximately 8 p.m., Stoughton Police responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance on Page Terrace.

On arrival, officers located two adult victims who suffered stab wounds.

One victim was flown by medical helicopter to a Boston hospital, and the second victim was transported by ambulance to a Boston hospital, both to be treated for injuries that are considered serious.

One person is in custody, and police are not seeking any additional suspects at this time.

Through their preliminary investigation, the Stoughton Police Department has determined that the stabbing was not a random act and that there is no danger to the general public.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Any further media inquiries into this matter should be referred to the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office.

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STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara is proud to recognize Stoughton Police Officer Jennifer Sullivan’s efforts during a recent fraud investigation involving nearly $65,000 in stolen funds, which resulted in the arrest of a Brockton man.

ANDY EDWARD ROBINSON, 27, of BROCKTON, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count of Larceny Over $1,200.

On Friday, Oct. 25, Officer Sullivan responded to the Panera Bread in Stoughton to take a fraud report after the company flagged suspicious transactions involving large sums of money over an extended period of time. The company determined that someone with access to the business’ third-party delivery service system carried out an alleged fraud scheme.

Through Officer Sullivan’s investigative efforts, she identified the suspect as ROBINSON, a former assistant manager of the Stoughton Panera Bread. Officer Sullivan determined that ROBINSON still had access to the business’ third-party delivery service account. He placed the orders and used the system to complete over 700 fraudulent transactions and manipulated the delivery service’s tipping system, which resulted in him allegedly stealing $64,547 between March and October 2024.

ROBINSON was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and arraigned in Stoughton District Court.

Officer Sullivan, a Marine Corps veteran, has been with the Stoughton Police Department for 18 years. She is currently assigned to the day shift.

“Officer Jennifer Sullivan’s work on this investigation is a testament to the dedication of our Stoughton Police Department officers,” Chief McNamara said. “Officer Sullivan took the initial fraud report for this case and stayed on it until the end. Her determination to get to the bottom of this fraudulent activity ultimately resulted in the suspect’s arrest.”

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

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Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD), which is celebrated annually on Jan. 9.

It is a day for people to show their support for law enforcement officers nationwide. We would like to thank our community for supporting the Stoughton Police Department. Throughout the year, many residents show appreciation for our officers by bringing food and other gifts to the station. Other times, it’s a simple thank you to an officer working a detail or a handwritten letter from a family member after a police response to their house.

Today, we would like to recognize the police officers who chose this difficult career and serve our residents admirably while thanking you — our community — for your support.

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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STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department has obtained an arrest warrant and is seeking a Brockton man following an investigation into multiple motor vehicle break-ins, car thefts, and credit card fraud.

On Tuesday, Dec. 24, Stoughton Police obtained an arrest warrant for ELVIS ANDRADE, AGE 32, of BROCKTON, charging him with:

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

On Wednesday, Dec. 11, at approximately 10:43 a.m., Stoughton Police responded to an apartment complex on Buckley Road to take a report that a vehicle had been broken into overnight.

Later that day, another resident reported to police that their car had been broken into and that their wallet was stolen. The victim’s debit card was used at CVS and Speedway, both in Brockton.

A week earlier, on Dec. 4, Stoughton Police took a separate report of a vehicle break-in at the apartment complex. A resident reported that their wallet was stolen and that their debit card was used at a CVS.

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.

Police later linked the same suspect 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.

On Dec. 13, Stoughton Police, with the help of the Brockton Police Department, identified the suspect as ANDRADE, who is wanted on five active arrest warrants.

Anyone with information on ANDRADE’S whereabouts is asked to call Stoughton Police at 781-344-2424.

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

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STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara reports that the Stoughton Police Department arrested and charged a Randolph woman with assaulting an off-duty police officer after striking his vehicle and fleeing on Sunday afternoon in an apparent road rage incident.

VASHIYRA MASON, 20, of RANDOLPH, was arrested and charged with:

Assault and Battery

Assault and Battery on a Police Officer

Disorderly Conduct

Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License

On Sunday, Dec. 22, at approximately 1:06 p.m., Stoughton Police responded to the area of 278 Washington St. for a report of a disturbance. An off-duty Stoughton Police sergeant had called the station and reported he was following a vehicle that side-swiped his car and left the scene.

Upon arrival, police found the two vehicles stopped in a parking lot. An on-duty responding Stoughton police officer witnessed MASON grab a woman by her hair and punch her in the back of the head multiple times.

The preliminary investigation indicates that MASON allegedly drove into the oncoming traffic lane and around the off-duty officer’s vehicle on Pine Street and side-swiped the front of the car. MASON later stopped in a parking lot, where the off-duty officer followed her.

In the parking lot, the off-duty officer identified himself multiple times as a Stoughton Police sergeant in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. MASON became belligerent, using slurs and hitting the off-duty officer in the upper body, neck, and face area.

The off-duty officer then restrained MASON to prevent her from injuring him or herself.

The passenger of MASON’S car, a 19-YEAR-OLD BROCKTON WOMAN, then started to hit the off-duty officer in the back of his head and neck. The passenger then began to attack a woman who was with the off-duty officer.

Officers arrived shortly after and witnessed MASON hitting the female who was with the off-duty officer.

The 19-YEAR-OLD BROCKTON WOMAN will be issued a summons to appear in Stoughton District Court on charges of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Assault and Battery, and Resisting Arrest. Because the suspect is being summonsed and the court has not issued a criminal complaint, her identity cannot be released at this time.

MASON was arraigned Monday in Stoughton District Court.

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

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STOUGHTON — Gene Faynshteyn and Jeffrey Geloran each have a special reason to be thankful this holiday season, and they are keeping their families close.

On Thursday, Faynshteyn and Geloran reunited with Stoughton first responders. Both survived separate critical medical emergencies thanks to the heroic actions of Stoughton Police officers.

“The survival of these two gentlemen started with the bystanders who acted quickly and is attributed to the quick response from the Stoughton Police Department, the Stoughton Fire Department, and our Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center dispatch,” Chief Donna McNamara said. “These men are here today and able to celebrate the holiday season with their families because of the heroic actions of first responders.”

On Monday, Nov. 25, at approximately 11:20 a.m., Lt. Timothy Hansler, Detective Kevin Lima, and Officers Heather Cheever, Dominic Evangelista, Khang Lam, and Albert Medeiros responded to the area of 470 Washington St. for a report of a driver suffering a medical emergency.

The victim, Faynshteyn, was slumped over and unconscious in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. He was later determined to be in cardiac arrest.

A good Samaritan, Ashley Depina, stopped at the intersection of Washington and Central streets when she noticed Faynshteyn’s vehicle roll through a red light. She noticed other traffic had stopped for the vehicle and witnessed as the car drove onto a curb.

Depina drove toward the vehicle and noticed Faynshteyn slumped over. She gently crashed her car into the victim’s vehicle to disable it and called 911, initiating the emergency response.

Upon arrival, Officer Lam observed Faynshteyn unconscious in the driver’s seat. Officers banged on the window, but Faynshteyn did not respond. Officer Lam attempted to break the window while Officer Cheever retrieved her medical kit.

Lt. Hansler arrived, used a window punch device to break a window, and climbed inside to unlock the doors.

Officer Cheever opened the driver’s door, put the vehicle in park, and removed Faynshteyn from the car. Officer Cheever laid him on the ground, Lt. Hansler administered a sternum rub, and Officer Medeiros attempted additional life-saving measures. Faynshteyn remained unconscious.

Officer Lam then began performing chest compressions while Officer Cheever provided rescue breaths.

“As a supervisor, it was really nice to see,” Lt. Hansler said. “Officer Cheever was doing her job, Officer Lam was doing his job, and I was able to stand back and assess the whole scene. It’s exactly what you want to see during a critical incident.”

The Stoughton Fire Department arrived shortly after and took over advanced care. They used an automated external defibrillator (AED) on Faynshteyn, and he was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

“This is why we became police officers — to help the public,” Lt. Hansler said. “To have these critical incidents happen so close together and to have these wonderful outcomes, this is exactly why I’m here.”

Doctors told Faynshteyn’s family that he had a “one in a million” chance of survival.

“I’m very happy I’m here. It’s not enough of a thank you to these people who saved my life,” Faynshteyn said. “I’ll never forget this.”

In the second incident on Dec. 6, Officer Michael Connelly was dispatched to FH Peterson Machine Corp, at 143 South St., for a report of an unresponsive person, Geloran, in cardiac arrest.

Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center dispatch advised the responding officers that employees were performing CPR and that an AED was in use and delivered a shock.

FH Peterson Machine Corp President Marty Durbin opened Geloran’s airway and started chest compressions while other employees prepared the AED machine. The company has a safety committee and conducts CPR and AED training.

Employees shocked Geloran with the AED. Officer Connelly immediately took over chest compressions until the AED arrived. Officer Connelly delivered the shock and continued chest compressions.

Geloran began taking a breath and began to blink.

“You could tell FH Peterson had a great system and training in place,” Officer Connelly said. “They helped save Jeffrey’s life more than I did.”

Stoughton Fire Department EMTs arrived shortly after and transported Geloran to a local hospital. 

“I’m just so grateful. I feel more appreciative than I can express,” Geloran said. “I love these guys for what they did for me. I’ll forever be grateful.”

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STOUGHTON — Chief Donna McNamara is pleased to report that members of the Stoughton Police Department will be reuniting with a pair of citizens for whom officers were able to provide life-saving aid on two separate occasions.

WHEN:

Thursday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m.

WHERE:

Stoughton Police Department, 26 Rose St.

WHO:

Stoughton Police officers, including Heather Cheever, Michael Connelly, and Khang Lam

Gene Faynshteyn and Jeffrey Geloran, who suffered medical emergencies

WHAT:

Stoughton Police officers are credited with saving the lives of two people in critical responses in recent weeks.

On Nov. 25, Lt. Timothy Hansler, Detective Kevin Lima, and Officers Heather Cheever, Dominic Evangelista, Khang Lam, and Albert Medeiros responded to the area of 470 Washington St. for a report of a driver suffering a medical emergency. Officers observed a man slumped over and unconscious in the driver’s seat of a vehicle who was later determined to be in cardiac arrest.

Officers performed several life-saving actions, including chest compressions and rescue breaths.

The Stoughton Fire Department arrived shortly after and took over advanced care. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he recovered.

The victim’s family later informed the Stoughton Police Department that doctors told them that they had a “one in a million” chance of survival

On Dec. 6, Officer Connelly was dispatched to a local business for an unresponsive person in cardiac arrest.

When he arrived at the scene, a bystander was performing chest compressions on the man suffering a medical emergency. Officer Connelly immediately took over chest compressions until the AED advised to deliver an electrical shock. Officer Connelly delivered the shock.

As Officer Connelly continued the compressions, the victim began taking a breath and began to blink.

Stoughton Fire EMTs arrived shortly after and transported the victim to a local hospital. Paramedics advised officers that the victim was conscious and alert upon transport.

Due to the heroic actions of the Stoughton Police officers, both victims have recovered and are doing well.

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