News Blog - Raynham Police Department

September 5, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Raynham Police Charge Two Men with Stealing Mail, Packages from Mailboxes

JORGE DEANDRADE, AGE 30, OF BROCKTON was charged with stealing items from mailboxes in Raynham on Wednesday, Sept. 5. (Photo courtesy Raynham Police)

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department charged two men with stealing mail and packages from residential mailboxes this week.

JORGE DEANDRADE, AGE 30, OF BROCKTON and RAYMOND LACASSE, AGE 31, OF RAYNHAM, were both charged with Larceny Over $250 and will be issued summonses to be arraigned at a later date. In addition, DEANDRADE was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

On Wednesday, Sept. 4, at approximately 1:50 a.m., a Raynham Police officer was on routine patrol on North Main Street in the area of Center Street.

The officer noticed two men walking from Center Street toward North Main Street. As the officer continued down the road he noticed that a mailbox had been knocked from its post and was left on the ground about 50 feet away.

In recent weeks there have been reports of mailboxes in the area being damaged and destroyed.

The officer turned his cruiser around and went to speak with the two men walking down the street, later identified as DEANDRADE and LACASSE.

Both men were wearing Disney Fast Pass bracelets and could not explain where they got them.

Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that DEANDRADE had an outstanding warrant and he was placed under arrest. In searching DEANDRADE, officers found a Disney booklet in his back pocket with three Disney credit cards inside that were not his.

LACASSE was found to have a box from the Dollar Shave Club in his pocket.

Following the booking process, a piece of mail was found in DEANDRADE’S shoe belonging to a Lakeview Drive resident.

Later in the day, Raynham Police successfully returned the credit cards and bracelets to their proper owners.

“This was great police work and I’m glad we were able to return the stolen property to their rightful owners,” Chief Donovan said.

The incident remains under investigation and DEANDRADE and LACASSE could face additional charges.

Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of mail theft or vandalism is asked to call Raynham Police at 508-824-2716.

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

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September 5, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Roadwork to Begin on King Street in Raynham on Friday, Sept. 6

Work Expected to Last Until Sept. 23

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan would like to notify Raynham residents and commuters that a roadwork project will begin on Friday, Sept. 6, and drivers should expect delays and heavier than normal traffic in the area.

King Street will be resurfaced from South Main Street, across Orchard Street, to the Route 24 overpass. Work will be done Monday through Friday. The project is expected to be completed on Sept. 23.

There will be limited access on King Street at times while the work is ongoing. Drivers are asked to avoid the area, if possible.

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September 4, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Raynham Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash After Motorcyclist is Seriously Injured

RAYNHAM — Police Chief James Donovan and Fire Chief Bryan LaCivita report that the Raynham Police and Fire Departments responded to a crash Wednesday morning where a man riding a motorcycle was seriously injured.

At 8:42 a.m., the Raynham Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Broadway (Route 138) and Carver Street for a report of a motorcycle that collided with a SUV.

Upon arrival, first responders located a 56-year-old Raynham man who was lying in the road with serious injuries. The man’s motorcycle collided with the front passenger’s side of a SUV and he was thrown from his 1999 Harley Davidson motorcycle and landed in the road.

The man was treated at the scene by Raynham Fire paramedics and was transported by ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The man’s injuries are serious and his condition is unknown at this time.

A 50-year-old Raynham woman, driving a white 2018 Kia Sorento SUV, suffered minor injuries and was transported by a Raynham Fire ambulance to Morton Hospital in Taunton.

The initial investigation indicates that the motorcyclist was travelling south down Route 138 when he collided with the SUV that was crossing over Route 138 on Carver Street.

The cause of the crash remains under active investigation by the Raynham Police Department. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact the Raynham Police Department at 508-824-2716.

Route 138 was closed and traffic was diverted, with assistance from the Massachusetts Highway Department, while the scene was active. It was reopened at approximately 10 a.m.

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August 28, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

UPDATED Raynham Police Alert Residents of Changes to Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Closures will now be from Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. to Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 5 a.m.

Note: This version updates the dates and time of the roadwork due to inclement weather.

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan would like to share a new message from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) regarding the upcoming scheduled closure of Route 44 and Route 24 in Raynham this week for a bridge replacement project:

MassDOT’s contractor, SPS New England, has rescheduled the traffic management measures outlined below due to the weather forecast and subcontractor availability.

The new bridge deck placement will now take place from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3, to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The work was previously scheduled for Wednesday, August 28. During the overnight closures single lanes will be closed and re-opened as deck placement progresses across the bridge and rolling roadblocks will be implemented throughout the night on Route 24. If weather requires postponement, this work will take place the following night, September 4.

Beginning at 9 p.m., the closures will include the Route 44 westbound to Route 24 southbound and Route 44 eastbound to Route 24 northbound on-ramps. Detours will be in place during the on-ramp closures and details are below.

Rolling roadblocks will be used to allow the contractor to perform the work. For the rolling roadblocks, State Police will travel at reduced speeds to slow the traffic flow, so the contractor can place the bridge deck above Route 24. Rolling roadblocks will be limited to 20 minutes maximum duration.

The detour routes are listed below, and maps can be viewed at the links:

Route 44 Westbound to Route 24 Southbound Detour Route

While the ramp is closed, westbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 southbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route (see map):

Continue on Route 44 westbound past the exit. Take a right to travel onto South Street West. Follow South Street West and take a left onto Route 104. Take a left from Route 104 onto Route 44 eastbound. Take a right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 southbound.

Route 44 Eastbound to Route 24 Northbound Detour Route

While the ramp is closed, eastbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 northbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route (see map):

Continue onto Route 44 eastbound and take a right on Paramount Drive. Continue on Paramount Drive and take a left onto Route 44 westbound. Take the next right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound.

The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/route44over24 for more information.

For project questions or comments, please email route44over24@dot.state.ma.us or contact Dan Fielding, MassDOT Highway Division Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-8959.

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August 27, 2019 by Benjamin Paulin

Raynham Police Remind Residents of Upcoming Route 44, Route 24 Road Closures

Closures will be from Wednesday at 7 p.m. to Thursday from 5 a.m.

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan would like to share a message from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) regarding the upcoming scheduled closure of Route 44 and Route 24 in Raynham this week for a bridge replacement project:

MassDOT’s contractor, SPS New England, will implement the following overnight traffic management measures required to place concrete for the new bridge deck above Route 24 northbound and southbound.

The work will take place from 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 28, to 5:00 AM on Thursday, August 29.

Single lanes will be closed and re-opened as deck placement progresses across the bridge and rolling roadblocks will be implemented throughout the night on Route 24. If weather requires postponement, this work will take place the following night, August 29.

Beginning at 9:00 PM, the closures will include the Route 44 westbound to Route 24 southbound and Route 44 eastbound to Route 24 northbound on-ramps. Detours will be in place during the on-ramp closures and details are below.

The detour routes are listed below, and maps can be viewed at the links:

Route 44 Westbound to Route 24 Southbound Detour Route: While the ramp is closed, westbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 southbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route: Continue on Route 44 westbound past the exit. Take a right to travel onto South Street West. Follow South Street West and take a left onto Route 104. Take a left from Route 104 onto Route 44 eastbound. Take a right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 southbound.

Route 44 Eastbound to Route 24 Northbound Detour Route: While the ramp is closed, eastbound Route 44 vehicular traffic wishing to reach Route 24 northbound will be detoured using town roadways. Signage will be in place directing vehicles to use the following route: Continue onto Route 44 eastbound and take a right on Paramount Drive. Continue on Paramount Drive and take a left onto Route 44 westbound. Take the next right onto the on-ramp to Route 24 northbound.

The schedule for this major infrastructure project is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

Visit the project website, www.mass.gov/route44over24 for more information.

For project questions or comments, please email route44over24@dot.state.ma.us or contact Dan Fielding, MassDOT Highway Division Legislative Liaison, at 857-368-8959.

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