Mansfield Police Department

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From: 09/01/2016

For Date: 09/01/2016

Call Number

Time

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Location/Address:
Unit:M5
Unit:
Unit:
Unit:
Vehicle:
Operator:
Owner:
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Thursday

Call Reason

Action

Suspicious Person/MV
Incident
[MA H2504] LAWNDALE RD - LAWNDALE RD
Titus, Danielle
Disp-00:01:00
Arvd-00:03:03
M12 Martell, Gregory
Disp-00:01:00
Arvd-00:03:03
M1 Bombard, Jeffrey
Disp-00:04:00
Arvd-00:11:29
M8 Kennedy, Gregg
Disp-00:04:00
Arvd-00:13:14
Reg: PAV MA NICK10

Report
Clrd-01:02:14
Clrd-01:44:44
Clrd-01:02:10
Clrd-01:02:18

MSP transfer call reporting while out with trash the caller
was struck by an unknown assailant.
Narrative:
0020 - Sgt Bombard requests a metro K( call out
Narrative:
0023 - Command notice sent
Narrative:
0033 - Bombard reports the K9 will be coming from BCSO; eta
25 mins
Narrative:
0124-K9 on scene
Refer To Incident:
16-19902
0026
Location/Address:
Unit:

16-879-OF

General Services
Persons Advised
[MA 960] 792 WEST ST CLUBHOUSE/LEASING BOX 4880 - WEST ST
M8 Kennedy, Gregg
Disp-01:02:26
Arvd-01:24:31 Clrd-01:27:59

Narrative:
RP into station seeking advice regarding an ex
girlfriend making threats
Narrative:
Ofc. Kennedy reports no threats made, RP was advised on the
issue
16-19904
0157
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 65] CUMBERLAND FARMS 30 CHAUNCY ST - CHAUNCY ST
M5 Titus, Danielle
Arvd-01:57:00 Clrd-02:03:25

Narrative:
Checking the area
16-19905
0206
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 322] HOLIDAY INN 31 HAMPSHIRE ST BOX 9160(F) - HAMPSHIRE ST
M8 Kennedy, Gregg
Arvd-02:06:00 Clrd-02:12:32

Narrative:
Ofc. Kennedy checking the area
16-19906
0219
Location/Address:
Unit:
Vehicle:
Narrative:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
MBTA STATION & LOTS - CROCKER ST
M5 Titus, Danielle
Arvd-02:19:00 Clrd-02:38:59
Reg: PC MA 10B793

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Checking the area

16-19907
0251
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
BUSINESS DISTRICT - COPELAND DR
M5 Titus, Danielle
Arvd-02:51:00 Clrd-02:57:43

Narrative:
Checking the area
16-19908
0258
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
[MA 411] RED ROOF INN
M8 Kennedy, Gregg

Building / Area Secure

60 FORBES BLVD BOX 8060 (F) - FORBES BLVD
Arvd-02:58:00

Clrd-03:10:47

Narrative:
Checking the area.
16-19909
0259
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 992] BRISTOL PLAZA 660 EAST ST BASE BUILDING - EAST ST
M12 Martell, Gregory
Arvd-02:59:00 Clrd-03:09:23

Narrative:
Checking the area and St Mary's Cemetary
16-19910
0458
Location/Address:
Unit:

Assist Other Agency

Services Rendered
[MA 417B] FRANCIS AVE - FRANCIS AVE
M12 Martell, Gregory
Disp-04:59:23
Arvd-05:04:45 Clrd-05:15:35

Narrative:
Out to assist with an EMS call
16-19912
0620
Location/Address:
Unit:

Selective Enforcement/RADAR
MILL ST
M12 Martell, Gregory

Services Rendered
Arvd-06:20:00

Clrd-06:45:16

Narrative:
Seletive enforcement
16-19913
0627
Location/Address:
Unit:

Selective Enforcement/RADAR
CEMETARY - SPRING ST
M5 Titus, Danielle

Services Rendered
Arvd-06:27:00

Clrd-07:02:47

Narrative:
Selective enforcement
16-19916
0856
Location/Address:
Unit:
Unit:

Assist Other Agency

Referred to Other Agency
[MA H1724] BRANCH ST - BRANCH ST M4
McCune, Derek
Disp-08:56:00
Arvd-09:00:01 Clrd-09:13:08
M13 Souza, Matthew
Disp-08:56:00
Arvd-08:59:10 Clrd-09:13:05

Narrative:
RP reports a nine month old child choking, Officers Souza
and McCune responding.
Ofc Souza reports the child is no longer choking and is
breathing just fine.
16-19917
0938
Location/Address:
Unit:

911 hang-up
Accidental 911
[MA 55] CLINICAL SCIENCE LABS 51 FRANCIS AVE - FRANCIS AVE
M13 Souza, Matthew
Disp-09:38:00
Arvd-09:39:32 Clrd-09:41:04

Narrative:
Received an E-911 hang up, Ofc Souza is responding to
confirm the call was accidental.

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Narrative:
Ofc Souza reports he is clear, the call was confirmed
accidental.
16-19918
0942
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 840] MANSFIELD CROSSING 280 SCHOOL ST - SCHOOL ST
M8 Lattanzio, Anthony
Arvd-09:42:00 Clrd-10:10:55

Narrative:
Checking the area.
16-19919
1011
Location/Address:
Unit:

Assist Other Agency

Referred to Other Agency
[MA H5027] BALCOM ST - BALCOM ST
M8 Lattanzio, Anthony
Disp-10:11:00
Arvd-10:19:16 Clrd-10:22:54

Narrative:
RP reports her husband is bleeding from the foot, Ofc
Lattanzio is responding to assist MFD.
16-19921
1020
Location/Address:
Unit:
Unit:
Vehicle:
Operator:
Owner:
Narrative:

Suspicious Person/MV
Dispersed Gathering
[MA 840G100] BERTUCCIS 280 SCHOOL SUITE G100 BOX 7280 - SCHOOL ST
M3 McCune, Derek
Disp-10:20:00
Arvd-10:26:53 Clrd-10:31:00
M8 Lattanzio, Anthony
Disp-10:20:00
Arvd-10:23:32 Clrd-10:31:03
GRY 2014 FORD CP MUSTAN Reg: PAV MA MSK77 VIN: 1ZVBP8AM1E5200106
STOLBOV, IAKOV @ 172 UNIVERSITY AVE - LOWELL, MA 01854-2425
STOLBOV, IAKOV @ 172 UNIVERSITY AVE - LOWELL, MA 01854-2425

Employee reports a car parked behind the building with two

males sleeping in the car, Officers Lattanzio and McCune
responding.
Narrative:
Ofc Lattanzio reports the parties are on their way, they
were resting after a long ride
16-19922
1047
Parking Violations
Services Rendered
Location/Address:
[MA 255] STOP & SHOP 377 CHAUNCY ST BOX 8400 - CHAUNCY ST
Narrative:
The front desk reports a Handi-cap violation, ACO2
responding.
16-19923
1049
Location/Address:
Unit:
Unit:
Unit:

Disturbance/General
[MA H546] EDDY ST - EDDY ST
M13 Souza, Matthew
Disp-10:49:00
M11 Wright, Kenneth
Disp-10:49:00
M3 McCune, Derek
Disp-10:49:00

Incident Report
Arvd-10:51:26

Clrd-11:45:31

Arvd-10:51:33

Clrd-11:29:12

Arvd-10:51:29

Clrd-11:29:09

Narrative:
Home health care worker reports a 15 year old female is in
the family car with the keys in the ignition and is stating
she is going to drive away, Officers Souza, McCune, and Det
Wright responding.
Ofc Souza reports the RP is now saying that the female
picked up a knife and made threats to harm herself.
Narrative:
Ofc Souza is transporting one 15 year old female to crisis
starting miles/time 25044.2/1109.
Narrative:
Ofc Souza reports he has dropped the female off ending

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Refer To Incident:
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Location/Address:
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16-880-OF

Service Court Papers

Service of Court Papers
[MA H6205] SHAWMUT AVE - SHAWMUT AVE
M3 McCune, Derek
Disp-11:33:26
Arvd-11:33:30 Clrd-11:41:03
M3 McCune, Derek
Disp-11:45:22
Arvd-11:45:24 Clrd-11:48:30

Narrative:
Ofc McCune is responding to serve a 209a order.
Narrative:
Ofc McCune reports served in hand at 1154 HRS.
16-19925
1143
Location/Address:
Unit:

Suspicious Person/MV
Incident Report
[MA 840I120] BEST BUY 280 SCHOOL ST I120 BOX 5060 - SCHOOL ST
M2 Fitzgerald, Michael
Disp-11:43:00
Arvd-12:04:02 Clrd-12:26:46

Narrative:
RP reports at 11:15 a party bought $2000.00 worth of gift
cards with several different credit cards with several
different names, Ofc Fitzgerald is responding to speak with
the RP.
Narrative:
Ofc Fitzgerald is clear with a report taken, see report for
more info.
Refer To Incident:
16-19926
1146
Location/Address:
Unit:
Unit:
Unit:

16-881-OF

Community Policing
Services
[MA 982] MEMORIAL PARK - HOPE ST
D4 Boldrighini, Nicole
Disp-11:48:26
Arvd-11:49:01
M3 McCune, Derek
Disp-11:48:38
Arvd-11:49:04
M3 McCune, Derek
Disp-15:06:38
Arvd-15:06:41

Rendered
Clrd-15:52:51
Clrd-15:04:59
Clrd-15:52:48

Narrative:
Ofc McCune and Det Boldrighini are off for the ice cream
social and will also be installing car seats.
16-19927
1249
Location/Address:
Unit:

Follow - Up Investigation
Services Rendered
[MA H1834] 44 ANGELINA LN - ANGELINA LN
M2 Fitzgerald, Michael
Arvd-12:49:00 Clrd-12:54:19

Narrative:
Ofc Fitzgerald reports he is on a follow up
16-19929
1303
Location/Address:
Unit:
Unit:

Assist Other Agency

Referred
[MA 424] TWIN OAKS BLDG A 149 OAKLAND ST BOX
M13 Souza, Matthew
Disp-13:03:00
M2 Fitzgerald, Michael
Disp-13:03:00

to Other Agency
8260 (G) - OAKLAND ST
Clrd-13:05:07
Clrd-13:08:09

Narrative:
Ofc Fitzgerald is responding to assist MFD with a master box
alarm.
16-19932
1310
Animal Complaint
Log Item Only
Location/Address:[MA H553] HAWTHORNE CT - HAWTHORNE CT
Narrative:
RP reports his bird got out of the house and it is now in a
tree outside, ACO1 responding.
ACO1 reports he is clear, there was noting he could do to

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assist the RP.

16-19930
1325
Location/Address:
Unit:

DMV/Stranded Motorist
RTE 140 NB + SCHOOL ST
M8 Lattanzio, Anthony

Services Rendered
Arvd-13:25:00

Clrd-13:27:06

Narrative:
Ofc Lattanzio reports he is off with a DMV in the area
16-19931
1403
Location/Address:
Unit:
Vehicle:
Operator:
Owner:
Narrative:

Motor Vehicle Stop

Verbal Warning
[MA 244A] 4 CORNERS CITGO 4 SOUTH MAIN ST BOX 6000 - SOUTH MAIN ST
M13 Souza, Matthew
Arvd-14:03:00 Clrd-14:05:55
BLK 2011 FORD SU EXPLOR Reg: PC MA 1FS756 VIN: 1FMHK8F84BGA20735
KLAIN, CYNTHIA M. @ 120 STEARNS AVE - MANSFIELD, MA 02048
KLAIN, CYNTHIA M @ 120 STEARNS AVE - MANSFIELD, MA 02048-0000

Red light violation

16-19933
1451
Location/Address:
Unit:
Unit:

911 hang-up
Accidental 911
[MA H1773] 10 ERICK RD - ERICK RD M2
Fitzgerald, Michael
Disp-14:51:00
Arvd-14:56:30 Clrd-15:06:44
M13 Souza, Matthew
Disp-14:51:00
Arvd-14:53:44 Clrd-15:04:56

Narrative:
RP reports her TV is not working and she stated she did not
call E-911, Officers Souza and Fitzgerald responding.
Narrative:
Officers are clear, this was a mis-communication between
the RP and the cable company. Ofc Souza assisted with the
matter.
16-19934
1521
Location/Address:
Unit:

Motor Vehicle Stop

COPELAND DR + CHAUNCY ST
M8 Lattanzio, Anthony

Verbal Warning
Arvd-15:21:00

Vehicle:
Narrative:

Clrd-15:24:52

Reg: PAN NJ Y62FKD

Red light violation

16-19935
1535
Location/Address:
Unit:

Service Court Papers

CLAIRE AVE
M8 Lattanzio, Anthony

Services Rendered
Arvd-15:35:00

Clrd-15:40:25

Narrative:
Ofc Lattanzio reports he is attempting to serve a 209a
order.
Narrative:
Ofc Lattanzio reports the party is not home. Ofc Lattanzio
reports there is no need to go back to the home, if the
female in question shows up the homeowner will call.
16-19936
1559
General Services
Log Item Only
Location/Address:
[MA 554] K & D AUTO 464 SCHOOL ST - SCHOOL ST
Narrative:
RP reports a male party slept in a car over night last night
and requests extra patrols on the midnight shift. The RP did
not want to speak with an officer he requests a log note
only.
16-19939
1648
Location/Address:

Proactive Patrol
Persons Advised
[MA 554] K & D AUTO 464 SCHOOL ST - SCHOOL ST

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Pepicelli, David
Arvd-16:48:00

Clrd-17:20:35

Narrative:
Out speaking with the owners
16-19940
1716
Location/Address:
Unit:
Vehicle:
Operator:
Refer To Citation:
Owner:
Narrative:

Motor Vehicle Stop

Citation Issued
[MA 451] MANSFIELD HWY GARAGE 500 EAST ST BOX 7780 - EAST ST
M3 Ellender, Joshua
Arvd-17:16:00 Clrd-17:21:45
BLK 2013 VOLK SE PASSAT S Reg: PAN MA 434TK7 VIN: 1VWAP7A3XDC133920
THOMAS, DERNA M @ 62 TANYA DR - MANSFIELD, MA 02048-1640
R6890388
THOMAS, CHRISTOPHER J @ 62 TANYA DR - MANSFIELD, MA 02048-1640

Cite for failure to yield to pedestrian in a crosswalk

16-19941
1719
Location/Address:
Unit:

Service Court Papers

COBB ST
M8 Sennott, David

Area Search Negative

Arvd-17:19:00

Clrd-17:24:01

Narrative:
Out to serve license revocation for immediate threat
Narrative:

Sennott reports speaking with a nurse, Female is in the

hospital for the near future; unable to serve.

16-19942
1725
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 840] MANSFIELD CROSSING 280 SCHOOL ST - SCHOOL ST
M13 Pepicelli, David
Arvd-17:25:00 Clrd-17:55:00

Narrative:
Checking the Mall
16-19943
1749
Location/Address:
Unit:
Vehicle:
Operator:
Owner:
Vehicle:
Operator:
Owner:
Narrative:

MVA (Property Damage)

[MA 165] MANSFIELD JEEP
M1 Pierce, Robert
Disp-17:51:38
WHI 2007 TOYT SE CAMRY
BLK 2012 CHEV UT TAHOE
TOWN OF MANSFIELD @ -

Accident Report
CHRYSLER 91 CHAUNCY ST - CHAUNCY ST
Arvd-17:58:59 Clrd-18:13:54
Reg: PAN MA 322CF7 VIN: JTNBK46K273013114
Reg: MVN MA M3069
MANSFIELD, MA 02048

Ofc. reports backing into another MV; Sgt Pierce enroute

Refer To Accident:
16-19944
1837
Location/Address:
Unit:

16-338-AC

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 322] HOLIDAY INN 31 HAMPSHIRE ST BOX 9160(F) - HAMPSHIRE ST
M13 Pepicelli, David
Arvd-18:37:00 Clrd-18:43:17

Narrative:
Checking the area
16-19945
1845
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
[MA 411] RED ROOF INN
M13 Pepicelli, David

Building / Area Secure

60 FORBES BLVD BOX 8060 (F) - FORBES BLVD
Arvd-18:45:00

Clrd-18:49:07

Narrative:
Checking the area
16-19946
1847
Location/Address:

Proactive Patrol
ERICK RD + BONNEY LN

Building / Area Secure

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Ellender, Joshua
Arvd-18:47:00

Clrd-19:08:26

Narrative:
Checking the area
16-19947
1851
Location/Address:
Unit:

Harrassment / Threats
SOUTHPARK LN
M13 Pepicelli, David
Disp-18:52:38

Persons Advised
Arvd-18:58:23

Clrd-19:17:35

Narrative:
CAller requesting to speak with an officer regarding
harassment
Narrative:
This is an internet incident; Rp was advised to seek
harassment order thru ADC, as none of the messages were of a
threatening nature.
16-19948
1902
Location/Address:
Unit:
Unit:

Suspicious Person/MV
Persons Advised
[MA 907] HOME DEPOT 390 WEST ST BOX 7560 - WEST ST
M2 Fenore, Michael
Arvd-19:04:33 Clrd-19:15:14
M8 Sennott, David
Disp-19:04:48
Arvd-19:06:52 Clrd-19:15:14

Narrative:
Caller reports a male party, red shirt, green hat is
agressively panhandling customers
Fenore reports Eli Birch has trespassed male from the
business.
16-19949
1908
Location/Address:
Unit:

Motor Vehicle Stop

ESSEX ST + GOWARD DR
M3 Ellender, Joshua

Citation Issued

Arvd-19:08:00 Clrd-19:17:27
GRY 2005 MAZD SE 6S Reg: PC MA 255JR7 VIN: 1YVHP80D955M12129
MICHEL, KONNER WILLIAM @ 36 SANDY HILL RD - MANSFIELD, MA 02048-3245
R6890389
MICHEL, KURT W @ 36 SANDY HILL RD - MANSFIELD, MA 02048-3245

Vehicle:
Operator:
Refer To Citation:
Owner:
Narrative:

Cite for speeding

16-19950
2003
Location/Address:
Unit:M8

Larceny (Felony)
Referred to Other Agency
[MA H4447] OAKLAND ST - OAKLAND ST
Sennott, David
Arvd-20:06:01 Clrd-21:01:06

Narrative:
CAlling party, with interpreter, into station reporting
theft of and use of an ATM card
Narrative:
Sennott reports the incident occurred at the Chateau in
Norton; Sennott called Norton PD.
16-19952
2029
Location/Address:
Unit:M3

Assist Other Agency

Services Rendered
[MA H770] OLD NORTH TRL - OLD NORTH TRL
Ellender, Joshua
Disp-20:31:58
Arvd-20:32:37 Clrd-20:39:45

Narrative:
Out to assist with an EMS call.
16-19954
2046
Location/Address:
Unit:
Vehicle:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 417] STATION POINTE 1-19 FRANCIS AVE BOX 9620 (G) - FRANCIS AVE
M3 Ellender, Joshua
Arvd-20:46:00 Clrd-21:09:00
Reg: PC CT AA00146

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Narrative:
Checking the area
16-19955
2109
Location/Address:
Unit:

Motor Vehicle Stop

MAPLE ST
M3 Ellender, Joshua

Verbal Warning

Arvd-21:09:00 Clrd-21:16:26
BLK 2003 TOYT SE CAMRY USLEXL Reg: PAN MA 716XFY VIN: 4T1BF32K03U040806
CONNOLLY, STEPHEN W @ 622 MASSAPOAG AVE - SHARON, MA 02067-3122
CONNOLLY, STEPHEN W @ 622 MASSAPOAG AVE - SHARON, MA 02067-3122

Vehicle:
Operator:
Owner:
Narrative:

Verbal for trailer lights not working

16-19956
2113
Location/Address:
Unit:M8

Harrassment / Threats
Persons Advised
[MA 932] PRATT ST BOX 5580 - PRATT ST
Sennott, David
Arvd-21:16:03 Clrd-22:03:49

Narrative:
Caller reports receiving harassing calls.
Narrative:

Sennott reports female into station with 18yo daughter.

Daughter, a Norton High Student, was disciplined at school
last June after texting/facebooking comments about another
student. Over the past few days, daughter ( and other
family members with cell phones which belonged to daughter
in the past) have been receiving messages telling her to
leave female alone. RP has already scheduled a mediation
at Norton High School for 9/6/16 to resolve the issue. Ofc
Sennott advised them to block strange cell numbers and
delete facebook accounts.

16-19957
2153
Location/Address:
Unit:

Motor Vehicle Stop

MILL ST
M3 Ellender, Joshua

Citation Issued

Arvd-21:53:00 Clrd-22:04:46
BLU 2008 FORD F450 Reg: CON MA P69282 VIN: 1FTXW43R38EA82108
PAVAO, NELSON F @ 212 MASSACHUSETTS AVE - SOMERSET, MA 02726-4819
R6890391
PAVAO, NELSON F @ 212 MASSACHUSETTS AVE - SOMERSET, MA 02726-4819

Vehicle:
Operator:
Refer To Citation:
Owner:
Narrative:

Cite for speed

16-19958
2216
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 840] MANSFIELD CROSSING 280 SCHOOL ST - SCHOOL ST
M1 Pierce, Robert
Arvd-22:16:00 Clrd-22:25:58

Narrative:
Checking the mall
16-19959
2218
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
ST MARYS CEMETARY - FRANKLIN ST + EAST ST
M3 Ellender, Joshua
Arvd-22:18:00 Clrd-22:21:45

Narrative:
Checking the area
16-19961
2226
Location/Address:
Unit:

Assist Other Agency

Services Rendered
[MA H1705] 6 ERICK RD UNIT 52 - ERICK RD
M3 Ellender, Joshua
Disp-22:27:02
Arvd-22:31:38 Clrd-22:48:54

Narrative:
Out to assist with a master box activation
16-19962

2228

Suspicious Person/MV

Building / Area Secure

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BALL FIELDS - PLYMOUTH ST

M1 Pierce, Robert
Arvd-22:28:00 Clrd-22:31:43
BLU 1999 NISS SE ALTIMA Reg: PC MA 738YW4 VIN: 1N4DL01D4XC192287
MCCARTHY, KEVIN J @ 2 GOODWIN DR - NORTON, MA 02766-1867

Vehicle:
Owner:
Narrative:

Checking on an unoccupied MV parked way back in the area

16-19963
2243
Location/Address:
Unit:

Proactive Patrol
Building / Area Secure
[MA 554] K & D AUTO 464 SCHOOL ST - SCHOOL ST
M13 Pepicelli, David
Arvd-22:43:00 Clrd-22:59:07

Narrative:
Checking the area