News Blog - Raynham Police Department

January 27, 2020 by Benjamin Paulin

Dog Placed on Quarantine Order Following Biting Incident in Raynham Jan. 23

RAYNHAM — Police Chief James Donovan and Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita report that a dog was placed on a 10-day in-home quarantine last week after the dog jumped over a fence and bit a man and his dog.

At approximately 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, the Raynham Police and Fire Departments responded to a home on Ward Street for a report of a dog bite.

Upon arrival, officers learned that a German Shepherd left its yard on Reid Street and went to a home on nearby Ward Street and jumped over a fence where an 80-year-old Raynham man was walking his small dog in his yard.

The German Shepherd knocked the man over and attacked the other dog. The man was bit in the hand and forearm and the man’s son and granddaughter came out of the house to separate the two dogs.

The German Shepherd then ran back to its home on Ward Street and was secured by its owner.

Members of the Raynham Fire Department treated the victim and the man declined further medical treatment.

The victim’s dog was bitten on the back of the neck and had an open wound.The dog was subsequently brought to a local animal hospital for treatment.

The Raynham Animal Control Officer also responded to the scene and determined that the German Shepherd would need to go under a 10-day quarantine order. The ACO has also requested that dangerous dog hearing be held.

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January 5, 2020 by John Guilfoil

Raynham Police Arrest Two after New Year’s Day Home Invasion, Robbery

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department has arrested a man and a woman in connection with an armed home invasion and robbery that occurred on New Year’s Day.

As a result of diligent work by Raynham Police Detectives, DEREK MARTIN, AGE 32 and JESSICA TOOMEY, AGE 31, BOTH OF FALL RIVER have been arrested. Both suspects have been charged with:

Armed Home Invasion
Wittness Intimidation
Threatening to Commit a Crime

On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, shortly after 2 p.m., Raynham Police responded to a reported home invasion on Tearall Road. Upon arrival, officers were notified by the resident that male and female had entered his residence, assaulted and robbed him at gunpoint of cash and a cell phone. The victim reported that the male suspect pistol whipped him causing injuries to his face.

The investigation determined that the incident was not random and that the suspects had previously been to the victim’s home.

Raynham Police obtained arrest warrants and located the suspects on Friday evening in Middleborough. They were arrested without incident.

Assisting in the investigation and apprehension of the suspects were the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, the Fall River Police Department Gang Unit and the Middleborough Police Department.

“This is a fine example of inter-agency teamwork at multiple levels,” Chief Donovan said. “State and municipal agencies came together to ensure that these two violent suspects will be made to face justice. This type of efficient teamwork across municipal borders should send a clear message to those who would seek to commit violent crimes in our communities.”

The resident sustained facial lacerations but declined medical treatment at the scene.

The suspects are being held by the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office at the Ash Street Jail and Regional Lock-Up in New Bedford, and they will be arraigned Monday in Taunton District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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December 27, 2019 by Kelsey Bode

Raynham Police and Fire Departments Respond to Pedestrian Crash

RAYNHAM– Police Chief James Donovan and Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita report that the Raynham Police and Fire Departments responded to a crash involving a pedestrian today.

At approximately 4:50 p.m. members of the Raynham Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of North Main Street and White Street for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, police found that a Raynham woman in her 50s had been walking across a crosswalk when she was struck by a sedan.

The woman sustained serious injuries from the crash. First responders called for a medical helicopter, but the helicopter was too far away and the woman was transported by ambulance to a Rhode Island hospital.

The woman’s dog died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

The driver of the sedan remained on scene.

North Main and White Streets have been temporarily closed as police and firefighters respond to the crash, and motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

This crash remains under investigation by the Raynham Police Department.

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December 23, 2019 by Leah Comins

Raynham Police Recognize Community Member who Helps Provide Holiday Cheer to Families in Need

RAYNHAM — Thanks to a local community member, students and families in need in Raynham are able to experience some extra holiday cheer.

Chief James Donovan and the Raynham Police Department would like to recognize Candace Dalton, who grew up in the area and has worked with School Resource Officer Louis Pacheco over the past few years to donate gift cards that are then passed out to students and families in need.

Each year, Dalton buys gift cards from stores like Walmart and gives them to SRO Pacheco to distribute to students and families as he works in the schools throughout the year. The gift cards can help families in need buy food, small holiday gifts or other items.

“We would like to recognize and sincerely thank Candace for her donations each holiday season, which help SRO Pacheco assist families throughout the year,” Chief Donovan said. “It’s easy to see that she genuinely cares for the community and wants to help make the holidays brighter for families in need.”

The Raynham Police and Fire Departments also hold Secret Santa and Stuff the Cruiser fundraisers to help families during the holiday season.

“Candace’s donations add a little something extra to our holiday fundraisers and we are truly thankful to her for helping us help our community,” Officer Pacheco said.

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December 9, 2019 by Kelsey Bode

Bristol County District Attorney and Raynham Police Chief Provide Update Regarding Fatal Weekend Crash

RAYNHAM — Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III and Police Chief James Donovan report that an 18-year-old Norton man was arraigned today in Taunton District Court on charges related to a fatal motor vehicle crash, which occurred Saturday night in Raynham.

Devin Luc Larocque Thompson was arraigned on charges of motor vehicle homicide by negligent operation, marked lanes violation and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The defendant was released on personal recognizance, was ordered to not drive during the pendency of the case and is due back in court for a pretrial hearing on January 28.

At around 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Raynham Police responded to the crash at 491 Broadway after receiving multiple 911 calls. The preliminary investigation has revealed that Dawn Rodrigues, 42, of Brockton, was driving southbound in her Ford Focus when the defendant’s Chevy Silverado swerved into her lane of travel and struck her vehicle head-on. The Silverado pushed the Focus off the east side of the roadway into the yard of 496 Broadway. The Silverado then flipped, end over end onto its roof and came to rest on top of the hood of a Honda Civic. The operator of the Civic was uninjured.

Firefighters had to use hydraulic rescue tools to free Dawn Rodrigues from the wreckage. She and her passenger, a 47-year-old Brockton man, were rushed to Good Samaritan Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. The seriously injured Brockton man was listed in stable condition.

The case is being prosecuted at this time by Assistant District Attorney Christine Letsche.

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