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Raynham Police Arrest Two on Armed Robbery Charges

Raynham Police Department
Chief James Donovan
53 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 29, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Raynham Police Arrest Two on Armed Robbery Charges

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department arrested and charged a man and a woman with robbing a hotel clerk at knifepoint early Sunday morning.

JOSEPH PIERCE, AGE 36, and JULIA PUCCIARELLI, AGE 30, BOTH OF BROCKTON were each charged with:

  • Armed Robbery
  • Armed Assault to Rob
  • Vandalizing Property
  • Witness Intimidation

Raynham Police, with the assistance of Brockton Police, executed a search warrant at PUCCIARELLI’S home on Lookoff Street in Brockton at approximately 9:20 p.m. Sunday night.

PIERCE and PUCCIARELLI were arrested at the home without further incident and their rental vehicle was seized.

At approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, Raynham Police responded to the Courtyard Marriott hotel, 37 Paramount Drive, for a report of a hotel clerk that had just been robbed.

The clerk, who was uninjured, told police that a man entered the hotel lobby and went into a back room where the woman was working and brandished a knife and demanded money from her.

The man, later identified as PIERCE, then fled from the hotel with an undisclosed amount of cash and left the scene in a dark-colored sedan, allegedly being driven by PUCCIARELLI.

As police were investigating, a report came in about an attempted shoplifting incident at the nearby Walmart, 36 Paramount Drive, that occurred a short time prior to the robbery.

Video footage from the store showed a man attempting to steal items before being seen by store employees and fleeing without the items.

Through the subsequent investigation, and reviewing video footage from the hotel and Walmart, police were able to determine that PIERCE was the man in both videos.

The footage from Walmart showed PIERCE leaving in a black Hyundai Elantra with a Virginia license plate. It also showed PUCCIARELLI leaving the store and getting into the vehicle. Police were able to obtain the vehicle’s license plate and determined it was a rental vehicle registered to PUCCIARELLI.

Both PIERCE and PUCCIARELLI are being investigated for similar incidents out of West Bridgewater, Waltham and Boston and they could face additional charges. The investigation remains ongoing.

Chief Donovan would like to thank the Brockton Police Department and Walmart Asset Protection for their assistance in this case.

Both suspects were being held pending arraignment Monday at Taunton District Court.

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

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Raynham Fire and Police Departments Offer Halloween Safety Tips

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Raynham Fire and Police Departments Offer Halloween Safety Tips

RAYNHAM — With Halloween next week, Fire Chief James T. Januse and Police Chief James Donovan would like to offer Raynham residents some important tips to ensure everyone celebrates safely and responsibly.

Each year from 2014 to 2016, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 10,100 fires were reported to fire departments in the United States over a three-day period around Halloween. This caused an estimated 30 deaths, 125 injuries and $102 million in property loss.

Halloween fires typically occur outdoors, and are often caused by open flames coming into contact with flammable decorations. Cooking fires have also historically spiked on Halloween.

Children should:

  • Only approach well-lit houses and always travel in small groups
  • Wear clothing that is bright, reflective and flame retardant
  • Use flashlights for guidance on sidewalks, walkways and when crossing the street
  • Make sure masks have eye-holes large enough to see any tripping hazards or oncoming traffic, and mouth openings large enough to breathe easily
  • Practice safe street-crossing by using crosswalks and walk signals
  • Wear sturdy shoes and temperature appropriate clothing under costumes

Parents and guardians should:

  • Supervise young children
  • Establish a designated curfew for older children
  • Make sure children are wearing safe costumes that fit well and don’t drag on the ground
  • Apply reflective tape to your child’s arms, legs and treat bags
  • Assure costume accessories such as swords and other pointed objects are made with soft and safe materials

Homeowners should:

  • Keep inside and outside lights on during trick-or-treat hours
  • Avoid placing lit candles and jack-o-lanterns on doorsteps and walkways where costumes could brush against them and cause burns or fire
  • Keep Halloween decorations away from open flames, light bulbs and heaters
  • Only hand out candy that is packaged and wrapped
  • Use battery operated candles for Halloween decorations
  • Avoid handing out small toys that could cause choking or lead poisoning for small children

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Raynham Police Charge Man with 5th OUI Offense Following Crash

Raynham Police Department
Chief James Donovan
53 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Raynham Police Charge Man with 5th OUI Offense Following Crash

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department arrested and charged a man with his fifth OUI after he allegedly caused a crash while driving drunk Thursday afternoon.

PETER TRUDEAU, AGE 57, OF RAYNHAM was charged with:

  • OUI Liquor (Fifth Offense)
  • Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury (Two Counts)
  • OUI Liquor Causing Serious Injury
  • Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operation of a Motor Vehicle After License Revocation While Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
  • Use Without Authority

At approximately 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Raynham Police responded to New State Highway (Route 44) near the Route 24 North on-ramp for a report of a three-car crash.

Upon arrival, officers located a Chrysler Sebring and a Nissan Sentra, both of which had rear-end damage. The driver of the Chrysler, Benvida Fall, age 83, of Taunton and the driver of the Nissan, Grace Levinson, age 67, of Fall River were both injured. They were taken by ambulance to Morton Hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.

A witness told police that a third vehicle that caused the crash left the scene. The witness also reported that the driver of a black Ford Taurus, later identified as TRUDEAU, struck the Nissan from behind and caused the Nissan to collide with the Chrysler.

TRUDEAU allegedly got out of the Ford Taurus and went up to the other vehicles before subsequently fleeing.

The witness was able to get the license plate of the Ford Taurus and a description of TRUDEAU and gave it to police.

Officers then went to a home on Church Street where the vehicle was registered and found the crashed Ford Taurus in the driveway.

TRUDEAU was also found to be at the home. Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that TRUDEAU was drunk and that he had been driving the vehicle. He was arrest without further incident. He declined medical attention and was taken to the Raynham Police Department for booking.

TRUDEAU was held on $20,000 bail pending his arraignment today in Taunton District Court.

The Ford Taurus belongs to a woman that TRUDEAU was living with and he did not have permission to be driving the vehicle. In 2006, TRUDEAU received a lifetime revocation of his license by the Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles following his fourth OUI offense.

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

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*UPDATED* Community Update from Raynham Police

*UPDATED*

Community Update from Raynham Police

RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that the Raynham Police Department spoke with a resident today about an incident that happened this morning where he gave a boy an umbrella.

After speaking with the resident, it has been determined that the man only wanted to help the boy because it was raining hard and he gave him the umbrella to use at the bus stop.

The boy told Raynham Middle School officials about the incident when he got to school and school officials notified police.

Due to recent reports in nearby communities about a man in a vehicle approaching children and asking them if they want a ride to school, out of an abundance of caution Raynham Police sought to speak with the driver and the man came forward Friday afternoon.

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Two Injured in Crash on Route 138 in Raynham Overnight

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-742-3922
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Two Injured in Crash on Route 138 in Raynham Overnight

RAYNHAM — Fire Chief James T. Januse and Police Chief James Donovan report that the Raynham Fire and Police Departments responded to a crash on Route 138 late Wednesday night where two people were injured.

At approximately 11:15 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to the area of 1958 Broadway in Raynham, near the Easton town line. Members of the Easton Fire Department also responded.

Upon arrival, rescuers found two vehicles that had collided partially head-on. Both vehicles sustained significant damage.

A 51-year-old Taunton man, who was driving a brown 2003 Toyota Corolla, was seriously injured and was taken by ambulance to Rhode Island Hospital.

A 39-year-old Walpole woman, driving a green 2010 Toyota Rav4, was taken by an Easton Fire Department ambulance to Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

The drivers were the only occupants of the vehicles.

Route 138 was closed down for about 45 minutes until the scene was cleared.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Raynham Police Department.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Raynham Police at 508-824-2716.

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Raynham Police Department

James W. Donovan, Chief of Police

53 Orchard St.
Raynham, MA 02767

Business: 508-824-2716

Always Dial 911 in case of Emergency