Marshfield police arrested Craig Rogers, 40, of 65 Benjamin Path in Pembroke at 10:45 p.m on Wednesday, Feb. 14 after noticing a vehicle parked near the intersection of Commerce Way and Enterprise Drive.Inside the vehicle, police saw black gloves, wire cutters, a large flashlight, three sets of bolt cutters and “various other tools commonly used for breaking and entering,” according to a police statement released Thursday morning.“Rookie officer Brendan [...]
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Marshfield police arrest masked man on Enterprise Drive
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POLICE BEAT: Marshfield man charged with violating probation for child porn conviction
On Sunday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m., Marshfield Police arrested Gregory Prendergast, 73, of 75 Settlers Path, Marshfield, for violating his probation for a child pornography conviction after he failed to keep his tracking device charged.“If they’re on tracking devices, they’re responsible for keeping them charged,” Marshfield Police Lt. Arthur Shaw said. “This person did not.”Prendergast’s probation officer faxed a warrant for his [...]
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POLICE BEAT: Marshfield woman dies after overdose
At 4:07 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, Marshfield police responded to call reporting an female not breathing at a residence on Ocean Street. Officers were met in the driveway of the home by the female’s sister, who told authorities her sister had overdosed and was unresponsive, Marshfield Police Lt. Arthur Shaw said.Officers entered the home and saw the individual’s father performing CPR on his unconscious daughter. Police administered a dose of NARCAN and continued CPR. [...]
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POLICE BEAT: Marshfield police deal with familiar faces
Argument leads to violated trespass orderMarshfield Police responded to a call at 4:20 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12 reporting an argument between a male and a female on Dyke Road. Marshfield Police Lt. Arthur Shaw said the defendant had violated a no trespass order from the owner of the home.Officers separated the parties and calmed the situation down before confirming that an existing trespass notice was on file.A 24-year-old Marshfield man was issued a [...]
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Chief Tavares: Marshfield man had 'vendetta' against police
A large police presence in Marshfield Wednesday afternoon resulted in the apprehension of an individual, well known to authorities, who they believed might be a threat to himself and others.Marshfield police arrested Michael Rembisz, 35, at his 9 Surrey Road home on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and charged him with threats to commit a crime to murder Marshfield Police officers and multiple counts of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.“We had indications and information [...]
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POLICE BEAT: Individual needs double dose of NARCAN
Marshfield police recently responded to a number of drug-related incidents.
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POLICE BEAT: Car accidents, drinking in public, OUI arrests
Near collision leads to third OUI arrestJust after 1 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, Marshfield Police Lt. Arthur Shaw said officers observed a motor vehicle nearly rear end another vehicle on Plain Street. After catching up with the vehicle, which was unable to stay in its lane, Shaw said officers pulled the individual over at the corner of Old Ocean Street and Old Mount Skirgo.The operator, Justin Joyce, 52, of 78 Duxborough Terrace, Duxbury, showed signs of [...]
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Stoughton man arrested in Marshfield purse-snatching robbery
Police say the man returned home to Stoughton after taking part in a robbery in Marshfield.
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Marshfield officer Gonsalves promoted to sergeant
Officer Michael Gonsalves of the Marshfield Police Department is rising in the ranks, becoming a sergeant effective May 9.“It is my sincere belief that Officer Gonsalves will be a beneficial addition to the leadership of the MPD,” said Police Chief Phil Tavares, making his recommendation to the board of selectmen on Monday, Feb. 26. “At this time, Officer Gonsalves is the best qualified candidate on the eligible list for sergeant and I am strongly recommending him [...]
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Marshfield police to host forum on active shooters
The event will focus on civilian response.
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Marshfield police to host forum on active shooters
Marshfield police will host a public safety forum about civilian response to active shooter and other high-casualty events next week.The forum will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28 at the Marshfield High School auditorium, 167 Forest St."The goal is to prepare individuals and get them thinking about how they can better protect themselves if they should find themselves in such as situations," Police Chief Phil Tavares said in a statement.Tavares said a [...]
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Marshfield woman, father and daughter face fentanyl charges
WEYMOUTH — Police are calling for stricter trafficking laws against fentanyl dealers after a Marshfield woman was caught with more than 25 grams of fentanyl inside her bra on Monday.Weymouth police charged Jennifer Healey, 34, of 14 Webster Ave., Marshfield after observing a street-level drug deal in the parking lot of 5 Liberty Square.A father-daughter duo, Danielle Williamson,30, and Wayne Williamson, 56, both of 60 Wheeler Circle, Stoughton, face fentanyl possession [...]
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FBI, Marshfield police talk active shooter preparedness, response
To prepare for an active shooter situation, people should train themselves to notice odd situations, have a plan in place and practice quick decision making to try to save their own lives and the lives of others, FBI special agent Kate Kelley says.Kelley, the active shooter coordinator for the FBI’s Boston office, gave a presentation to about 150 attendees on Wednesday, March 28 at Marshfield High School. In coordination with Marshfield police, the presentation was meant [...]
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Police allege Marshfield man attacked officers
PLYMOUTH — A Marshfield man is facing multiple charges, including assault and battery on a police officer, after police say he turned violent with officers who were trying to arrest him following an earlier domestic disturbance.Plymouth officers were not injured in the assault, according to a police report.Nicholas Cirignano, 37, of 35 Chowdermarsh St., Marshfield, faces charges of strangulation, assault and battery on a family or household member, resisting arrest, [...]
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Cigarette causes Marshfield house fire
The damage was mostly to the outside of the building.
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Marshfield man charged with A&B against elderly disabled man, police officer
Marshfield police responded to a walk in report just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 from a good samaritan who said he just attempted to assist an elderly man being assaulted a short distance from the police station, according to Police Lt. Arthur Shaw.Arriving at a residence on Ocean Street, officers were informed that Larry Binda Jr., 23, of 1682 Ocean St., had assaulted an elderly disabled man and hit him with a push lawn mower. Binda had left the scene, taking a car without [...]
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Mass. high court upholds Marshfield murder conviction
An undocumented Brazilian immigrant who was convicted in the 2011 stabbing death of his girlfriend was seeking a new trial.
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Marshfield FACTS, harbormaster urge boating safety
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer; in Marshfield, as boats begin to hit the water to have fun in the sun, town officials are encouraging safety and responsible operation of watercrafts.On Friday, May 25, Marshfield F.A.C.T.S. unveiled a new banner the organization donated to the harbormaster’s office now on display at the town pier, urging boaters not to operate under the influence of alcohol and drugs.“We have different issues in the summer than [...]
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Robocall scam targets Chinese communities in Massachusetts
If you’ve recently received an onslaught of Chinese-language robocalls, you’re not alone.The callers are con artists and they are trying to target Chinese residents and communities in an increasingly popular scam that’s sweeping the nation.“People across the country have reported getting a call or message saying they have to pick up a package at the Chinese Consulate office, or they need you to give them information to avoid being in trouble,” [...]
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Marshfield PD Officer Reidy and K9 Beny receive award for search and rescue
Marshfield K9 team Officer Rob Reidy and police dog Beny received a special award from the Marshfield Board of Selectmen for their services in rescuing an elderly woman on June 23.On that date, a Marshfield resident with Alzheimer's became lost in the woods beside her house. Police were called and a rescue team set out to find her.Officer Reidy and his canine companion, Beny, were called to the scene and immediately began searching.The two have been together for [...]
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