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SHARON POLICE PRESS RELEASE
On Sunday June 29, 2008 shortly after midnight this department received a call to respond to 387 East Street on a reported loud house party. Upon arrival (Sgt. Cameron, Offs. Derry, Greenfield and Fitzhenry) officers were denied entry into the house and observed a group of youths run out the back door and into the woods behind the house. At that time they observed all lights go off inside the residence. They also observed empty beer cans and cases of beer strewn around the rear of the house. After further investigation entry was gained into the residence where the homeowner's 19 year old son (Gerald Nere) was located in an upstairs room with several other underage youths. Evidence of alcohol was located nearby. Mr. Nere was placed under arrest on the following
charges:
- Disturbing the Peace - Disorderly Person - Keeper of a Disorderly House - Minor in Possession of Alcohol - Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
All remaining youths were released to their parents at the scene.
Mr. Nere was arraigned on the above charges at Stoughton District Court on June 30.
Superior Court Arraignment in theft of heirloom A 57-year-old Sharon man will be arraigned in Norfolk Superior Court tomorrow on charges he stole a family heirloom that his neighbor had brought out of Germany at the onset of the Holocaust, according to District Attorney William Keating. Steven Zaharoff, DOB 03-21-51 , of 9 Robin Road in Sharon , was indicted by a Norfolk County Grand Jury on June 5, 2008 on three counts: Entering a dwelling for a felony by false pretenses (Ch. 266, Sec. 18A) which is punishable by 10 years in state prison; Larceny from a Person over age 65 (Chap. 266 Sec. 25(a)) which is punishable by up to 5 years in State Prison; and Larceny of property valued at under $250 (Ch. 266 Sec. 30) a 1-year misdemeanor. Zaharoff pled not guilty to similar charges at his arraignment in Stoughton District Court on March 7, 2008 ; he is presumed legally innocent until proven guilty. The daughter of then 87-year-old Charles Marks, who lived next door to Zaharoff on Robin Road , first reported the painting was missing to Sharon Police on
October 23, 2007 . The painting was of enormous importance to the family as it had been slashed by rampaging Nazis who had broken into the family home on Kristallnacht, November 9, 1938 . The family had originally believed that the painting might have been lost while Charles Marks, who is now deceased, was moving out of his longtime Sharon home into a supported living community. (N.B.: The family search for the painting was the subject of a Nov. 8, 2007 by Milton Valencia in the GlobeSouth section of the Boston Globe.) An investigation by Sharon Police Detectives led to the charges in Stoughton District Court and a Grand Jury investigation led to the June indictments. Mr. Zaharoff is on the list to be arraigned in Norfolk Superior Court at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 19,
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On February of 2008 this department received a report from a female resident that she had received several sexually explicit voicemail and video messages on her cell phone from an unknown male party. After the initial investigation by Officer Adam Leavitt a lengthy investigation by Sharon Police Detective Scott Leonard led to an arrest warrant. On May 23, 2008 the subject of the arrest warrant (Bruce Gray, age 29 of 500 Broadway Street in Malden) was arrested at this department and subsequently transported to the Stoughton District Court where he was arraigned on the following charges:
- Open and Gross Lewdness
- Indecent Exposure
- Accosting
The victim did not know Mr. Gray.
On April 7, 2008 at 1235pm Sharon Police Officer's Fontes and Patino responded to the Sharon High School on a reported theft of several students personal belongings while left in the boys locker room. Upon arriving and meeting with school officials a suspect was identified and after further investigation was placed under arrest for these thefts. The individual was identified as:
- Adam Brett (Age 17) of 17 Lee Road in Sharon.
He was transported back to the Sharon PD where he was held overnight without bail and charged with:
- Receiving Stolen Property (2 counts)
- Larceny $250 or Less (2 counts)
Most of the stolen items were recovered and Brett was arraigned at Stoughton District Court on April 8, 2008.
On March 26, 2008 at 150am this department received a call from a resident of Bayberry Drive reporting two males looking into car windows with a flashlight. Sharon Police Sgt. Lucie along Officers Penders, Goode, Allman, and Detective Leonard responded to the scene. Upon arrival the two males fled into the woods and it was found that a vehicle had been broken into by smashing out a window. After a lengthy search with assistance from the Massachusetts State Police (two K-9 units) several items were recovered (burglarious tools, GPS unit) in the woods near the break. A further search and investigation led to the area of Cobbs Corner where two males fitting the description of those involved were located by the Stoughton Police just over the town line. Arrested at the scene by the
Sharon PD were:
1. Ricardo Semexant (Age 20) of 19 Grantley St in Hyde Park
2. Sean Low (Age 20) of 996 East St in Walpole
Both were transported to the Sharon PD and charged with:
- Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle
- Receiving Stolen Property
- Malicious Destruction of Property Over $250
They were later arraigned at the Stoughton District Court. Sharon Police are continuing their investigation.
The Sharon Police Department wishes to make the public aware of an increase in housebreaks especially in the area near Shaw's Plaza by the Foxboro town line. Since the new year houses have been broken into on Reeve Road, Iron Hollow Road, Laurel Road, Samoset Lane, and Boyden Lane. Several of these housebreaks have occurred on weeknights between the hours of 6pm-830pm. No one has been at home at the time and items that have been taken are usually things that can be easily carried such as jewelry. Residents are reminded to lock their homes and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police. Anyone having information which may help this ongoing investigation is asked to contact this department at 781-784-1586.
On March 11, 2008 this department assisted the Boston Police Fugitive Unit and United States Marshals with an arrest warrant at 5 Prince Way. Information was obtained that George Stokes (Age 50) was residing there and wanted on numerous arrest warrants (probation violations/larcenies). After a standoff where no one would respond to the door the residence was entered without incident and Stokes was arrested after being found hiding in a locked bedroom. Also located hiding in the residence was Andrew Livolsi (Age 39) who was arrested on a default warrant for motor vehicle violations from Chelsea District Court. Stokes was transported back to Boston PD and Livolsi was taken back to the Sharon PD where he was held for the night. Livolsi was arrested by Sharon Police Officer Hertzberg and assisted
at the scene by Lieutenants JJ McGrath and T. Kaufman.
On 2/28/08 at 1044am this department received a call to respond to the Sharon Middle School on a reported threat written on a bathroom wall. The threat made reference to a weapon. The case is under active investigation by the Sharon Police. Anyone having any information/tips on this incident is asked to contact Sharon Police Detectives at 781-784-1586.
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On November 11, 2007 the Sharon Police Department took a report of a stolen pocketbook from a Foxboro resident who was attending a movie at the Sharon Movie Theatre at Shaw's Plaza. The resident left it unattended for a short period and upon her return it was missing from her seat. A short time later it was determined that one of her credit cards was used at a nearby gas station and then several hours later at a gas station in Lawrence. Detective Kevin Bishop was able to ascertain through further investigation a description of the vehicle involved and made this known to police personnel. On December 1, 2007 while on patrol, Sharon Officer Allan Greenfield observed a vehicle matching this description at Shaw's Plaza. Upon further investigation a suspect was identified and further questioned by
Off. Greenfield and Det. Bishop. The individual (Ernesto Munoz of Lawrence – Age 24) admitted to stealing the pocketbook and using the credit card. He will be summonsed to the Stoughton District Court on the following charges:
- Larceny over $250
- Larceny from a Building
- Larceny of a Credit Card
The pocketbook has not yet been recovered.
The Sharon Police Department wishes to announce that an arrest warrant has been filed in regards to the Eastern Bank robbery in Sharon Center on September 7, 2007. William Archer, age 44 (last known address 487 Diamond Hill Rd, Warwick RI) faces charges of unarmed robbery in connection with the incident. Archer is currently being held by Rhode Island authorities in connection with at least one bank robbery (Cranston) there. Sharon's break in the case came when Sgt. John Ford discovered clothing near the bank which fit clothing worn by the robber. A form of identification was found in the clothing and further investigation by Detectives Bishop and Leonard led to the charge against Mr. Archer. No one was hurt in the Sharon robbery and the money was not recovered.
BANK ROBBERY
On Friday, September 7, 2007 at approximately 1109hrs this department received a call from the Eastern Bank in Sharon Center saying they had just been robbed. The individual who committed the robbery was described as a white male in his late forties/early fifties wearing a green hooded sweatshirt and grey sweatpants. After handing the teller a note and receiving an undetermined amount of cash he fled on foot towards South Main Street. No weapon was shown and no one was injured. An extensive area search was conducted with negative results. The incident remains under investigation by this department. Anyone having information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Kevin Bishop at 781-784-1586.
On August 16, 2007 Officer Patino of the Sharon Police Department responded to a call regarding a residence being broken into on Pond Street near the lake. The house had been vacant for several days and when the homeowner returned he found that it had been broken into and the copper pipe running to his boiler from the water meter had been cut off. Most of the other copper pipes which carried his water supply was also missing. Entry into the residence was gained by prying open a rear door. The matter is under investigation by this department. Lt. Kaufman states, “This type of crime is becoming more common and often is tied criminals looking to pay for a drug habit. It is also a crime of opportunity and seems to occur more when houses are known to be vacant (for sale
signs,etc).” This case remains under investigation by Sharon Police Detectives. Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity to this department.
07/23/07 at 0650 am Sharon Police Officers (Ellis, Goode) responded to Bay Rd and Briggs Pond Way on a reported hit and run (tree) motor vehicle accident. The vehicle then fled the scene and went down Briggs Pond Way (dead end). It did not come out. Officers located the vehicle deep in the woods behind a residence resting against a tree and having heavy front end damage . The operator fled the scene, and the vehicle was determined to have been stolen in Connecticut. At approximately 10am Officer Fontes responded to the area of Bay Rd near Mountain Street on a report of a suspicious male. The male (Andrew Taylor, age 28 of 7 Bailin Circle in Grafton, Mass) was positively identified as the operator of this vehicle and placed under arrest for:
Receiving Stolen Property (Motor Vehicle)
Operating to Endanger
Leaving Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident
Marked Lanes Violation
Destruction of Property
Taylor was later arraigned at the Stoughton District Court. It was later determined he was involved in numerous incidents earlier in the morning including a gas drive off in Attleboro, and motor vehicle incidents Rehoboth, Taunton, and Norton.
Sharon Police Support Click It or Ticket
The Sharon Police will join more than 230 Massachusetts local police departments and the State Police in support of the Massachusetts Spring 2007 Click It or Ticket Mobilization. This statewide initiative combines extra traffic enforcement, public information, and community outreach to reduce motor vehicle-related fatalities, injuries, and economic loss.
With $1.3 million in federal highway safety funds, the Executive Office of Public Safety will conduct this Click It or Ticket Mobilization from May 14 to June 3.
Over 12,000 law enforcement agencies will participate in similar Click It or Ticket efforts across the nation.
“This Click It or Ticket Mobilization is an opportunity for all of us to remember the importance of driving sober and well-rested, to obey speed limits, and to always buckle-up,” said Chief Bernstein of the Sharon Police Department.
Since its first Click It or Ticket Mobilization in November 2002, Massachusetts has seen its safety belt use increase 16% to a record high of 67% in 2006. However Massachusetts still lags behind the 2006 national safety belt use rate of 81%.
Safety belt use reduces the risk of death or serious injuries in a motor vehicle crash by up to 50%. Increasing the use of safety belts, booster seats, and child safety seats is one of the major ways to reduce the more than 400 fatalities, 5,000 serious injuries, and $6.3 billion in related costs from motor vehicle crashes each year in Massachusetts.
On February 12, 2007 at 328pm Sharon Police Officer’s Gus Patino, Paul Hertzberg, and Adam Leavitt responded to 288 North Main Street on a reported disturbance. Upon arrival it was learned an argument had occurred between the female resident’s brother and her boyfriend. During this argument the brother (Robert Taunusma, age 38 of 25 Lexington Ave in Hyde Park) swung a machete at the boyfriend. He missed and struck the boyfriend’s truck damaging the driver side door and window. No one was injured in the incident. Mr. Taunusma was placed under arrest and charged with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (machete) and Malicious Destruction of Property. He also had an arrest warrant out Quincy District Court for motor vehicle violations. He was held without bail overnight and arraigned on these charges on
February 13, 2007 at the Stoughton District Court.
On February 3, 2007 the Sharon Police Department received numerous reports of motor vehicle’s being broken into in the East Street/Bay Rd area of town. Among the items stolen were an amplifier, power booster, and speakers. All of the vehicles entered were unlocked and entered in the early morning hours. Officer Don Brewer conducted a further investigation into these breaks with assistance from Sgt. Stephen Coffey, Off. Paul Hertzberg, and Det. Kevin Bishop. Officer Brewer noticed footprints (similar to those at the breaks) leading to 374 East Street. Upon further investigation he was able to identify those involved in these breaks and clear up other vehicle breaks that had occurred in the area over the past year. Numerous stolen items were recovered and will be returned to their owners. The following individuals have
been charged:
1. Brandon Creedon (Age 19) of 374 East Street in Sharon
2. Steven Hamilton (Age 18) of 14 Onondaga Ln in Medfield.
Both have been charged with B&E with Intent to Commit a Felony (8 counts), Larceny over $250 (3 counts), and Malicious Damage to Property (2 counts).
Also charged with Receiving Stolen Property (1 count) was Jerome Jackson (Age 17) of 32 Columbine Rd in Norwood.
All will be arraigned at a later date.
Several of the items recovered have yet to have their owners identified. Should any resident wish to inquire if it might be theirs please contact Officer Brewer or Detective Bishop at 781-784-1588.
On February 7, 2007 at approximately 715pm a 33 year old female from Stoughton appeared at the Sharon Police Department to report that she had just been assaulted and robbed while visiting a residence at 173 Wilshire Drive in Sharon. She stated that while she was in her vehicle at the residence dropping an item off to a friend, a female opened the passenger side door and grabbed her purse. While this was happening a second female was verbally threatening her through the driver’s side window. Both females then fled toward the residence. The victim exited her vehicle and attempted to recover her purse. While doing so she was allegedly threatened by both females and assaulted (kicked in chest, hair pulled, shoving, pushing). She was not seriously injured and drove to the police department. Shift officers (Sgt. Cameron,
Offs. Brewer, Greenfield, Fitzhenry and Det. Leonard) all responded to the scene. After further investigation some of the items stolen were recovered and three individuals were arrested for the following charges:
1. Tara Nater, Age 24 of 42 Myrtle Street-Apt 2 in Taunton. Charged with Unarmed Robbery, Assault & Battery with Dangerous Weapon (shod foot), and Receiving Stolen Property over $250 .00
2. Mindy Cournoyer, Age 28 of 173 Wilshire Drive in Sharon. Charged with Unarmed Robbery, Assault & Battery and Receiving Stolen Property over $250.00
3. Christopher Connolly, Age 26 of t2 Jefferson Circle in Stoughton. Charged with Receiving Stolen Property over $250.00, and Possession of a Class E Substance.
All subjects were held overnight at the Sharon PD without bail and were arraigned at the Stoughton District Court on February 8, 2007.
Saturday, January 27, 2007 at approximately 219am while on patrol, Sharon Police Officer Steven Kraus observed a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on North Main Street towards the center. He was able to get a radar reading of 71mph. The vehicle continued to accelerate away from him towards Foxboro on South Main Street. Officer Jeffrey Penders was able to observe the vehicle pass him on South Main Street outbound near Cumberland Farms and noted a radar reading of 97mph. At that point Officer Penders advised dispatch to notify the Foxboro PD and followed from a safe distance where he was able to keep the vehicle in sight. The Foxboro Police Department spotted the vehicle as it went onto Oak Street in Foxboro and stopped suddenly on Cocasset Street. The operator (Eric Sauer, Age 23 of 46 Cushman Street in
Pawtucket, RI) was placed under arrest by Sharon (Off. Penders/Kraus) and Foxboro officers. He was charged with failing to stop for a police officer, operating to endanger, failure to stay within marked lanes, and speeding. He was transported back to the Sharon PD where he was later bailed out, and arraigned at the Stoughton District Court on Monday, January 29. Mr. Sauer stated to officers that he did not initially stop because he did not want to have an insurance surcharge.
ON JANUARY 4, 2007 THE SHARON POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTED ARIF I. KHALIFA OF 43 RHODES STREET IN BILLERICA, MASSACHUSETTS CHARGING HIM WITH THE STATUTORY RAPE OF AN UNDERAGE FEMALE IN SHARON. THE INCIDENT IS ALLEGED TO HAVE OCCURRED AT A RESIDENCE IN SHARON IN MID NOVEMBER OF 2006. MR. KHALIFA IS ALLEGED TO HAVE MET THE VICTIM ON THE INTERNET AND AFTER A BRIEF CHAT APPEARED AT THE RESIDENCE WHERE THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OCCURRED. AFTER A LENGTHY INVESTIGATION BY THE SHARON PD (DET. SCOTT LEONARD WITH ASSIST AT TIME OF ARREST FROM DET. KEVIN BISHOP) ALONG WITH MEMBERS OF THE METRO-LAW ENFORCEMENT COUNCILS COMPUTER CRIMES UNIT, BILLERICA PD AND IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NORFOLK COUNTY DA’S OFFICE A WARRANT WAS ISSUED FOR MR. KHALIFA’S ARREST. A SEARCH WARRANT WAS ALSO SERVED AT THE TIME OF HIS ARREST AT HIS RESIDENCE IN
BILLERICA, AND SEVERAL COMPUTERS WERE SEIZED. MR. KHALIFA WAS HELD OVERNIGHT AT THE SHARON PD AND WILL BE ARRAIGNED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 2007 AT THE STOUGHTON DISTRICT COURT.
THE SHARON POLICE DEPARTMENT WISHES TO REMIND RESIDENTS TO SECURE THEIR CAR AND HOUSE DOORS. MANY OF THESE BREAKS ARE OCCURRING BECAUSE OF OPPORTUNITY (UNLOCKED DOORS, ETC). OVER THE PAST MONTH OR SO WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL HOUSEBREAKS (DURING DAYTIME HOURS ON BAY RD AND MORSE STREET). JEWELRY AND OTHER VALUABLES WERE TAKEN IN THESE BREAKS. IN THE MORSE STREET BREAK (12/18/06 AT APPROXIMATELY 1216PM) A MALE (40-50 YEARS OLD, 5’5”, 150-160 POUNDS, DARK HAIR, WHITE SHIRT, DARK JACKET, POSSIBLY WEARING GLASSES), AND A FEMALE (40-50 YEARS OLD, HEAVYSET, BROWN HAIR, BLACK/WHITE CHECKERED JACKET) WERE SEEN IN THE AREA JUST PRIOR TO THE BREAK.
IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE WE HAVE EXPERIENCED A RECENT RASH OF CAR BREAK’S. THESE HAVE OCCURRED THROUGHOUT THE TOWN WITH GPS DEVICES, CELL PHONES, GIFT CARDS, HAVING BEEN STOLEN.
IN THE CHASE DRIVE, WOLOMOLOPOAG, OLD WOLOMOLOPOAG AREA ON THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF 1212/14/06 NUMEROUS VEHICLES WERE ENTERED (MOST UNLOCKED) AND ITEMS TAKEN.
RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO KEEP VALUABLES SECURED, DOORS LOCKED AND TO REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY TO THE SHARON POLICE DEPARTMENT (781-784-3535) (911 IF EMERGENCY). ANYONE WITH ANY INFORMATION RELATED TO THESE THEFTS ARE ALSO ASKED TO CONTACT THE SHARON POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Over the past several months the Sharon Police Department has become aware of an increase in underage drinking parties at residences in Sharon.” We usually become aware of these upon receiving calls from citizens who are reporting disturbances, damage or unusual activity”, stated Lt. Tilden Kaufman. Parents often leave their underage kids home alone for a night or a weekend and that’s how it all starts. This past weekend a 15 year old Sharon youth was charged with alcohol violations after a party got out of control resulting in several Sharon girls (age 16) becoming ill from drinking too much alcohol. That call came in from a report of a bottle being thrown at a vehicle near the house where the party was located. Officers Greenfield, Fitzhenry and Sgt. Ford noted evidence of alcohol throughout the house. No
adults were present during the party. Also this past weekend a 14 year old Sharon male was placed under Protective Custody by Officer Ellis at 1240am after a report came in that he had been walking down the middle of the road on Massapoag Avenue. The male stated that he had been at a party earlier in the evening where he had been drinking alcohol. The stories change, but the results are similar. So far, thankfully there have been no serious injuries, but we are on borrowed time before something tragic occurs. The common theme is kids being left alone at home and alcohol being consumed. Parents need to think twice before leaving for the night or weekend. The legal drinking age in Massachusetts is 21 years of age. In addition there is the Social Host Law. Under Massachusetts law, a host of a party may be held liable for the injuries suffered by others if the host knew or should have known that a guest was drunk and nevertheless gave/permitted the guest to take an alcoholic drink and
thereafter, because of the guests intoxication, the guest negligently caused injury to others. If the guest who causes the injury is a minor, the host who served the alcohol or permitted alcohol to be served to the minor might be held liable to others even if the minor was already intoxicated when the minor was served alcohol.
The above mentioned incidents are not the only ones worthy of mention in Sharon. Another apparent underage drinking party at a residence (no parental supervision) is currently under investigation where it is alleged that inappropriate sexual behavior occurred. Lt. Kaufman states, “Parents need to have a keen awareness of what their kids are doing and what pressures they may face. By limiting their opportunities and letting your child know you are aware and won’t tolerate that type of behavior you may very well be saving their life or the life of another.” In addition he stated, “The Sharon Police Department will strive to prevent these parties from occurring and use all of its resources to deal with them when they do occur up to and including filing criminal charges against whoever that may apply to.”
On August 11, 2006 shortly after 0200 hrs the Sharon Police and Fire Departments responded to the Sharon Middle School on Mountain Street on a reported building fire. Upon arrival it was determined a portion of the roof was on fire and extensive damage had occurred. Further investigation determined the cause to be suspicious in nature and a joint investigation was conducted by the Sharon Police and Fire Departments along with the State Fire Marshals Office. Damage was estimated to be in the $75,000 range. As a result of this investigation a 14 year old Sharon male has been charged with Arson and Trespassing. He will be arraigned at the Dedham Juvenile Court at a later date.
Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 1017pm the Sharon Police Department received a report of an attempted armed robbery at Tedeschi’s Market on Pond Street. A store employee reported that a white male, 20-25 years old, 5’10”-5’11”, wearing a white Patriots baseball cap, black tee shirt, jean shorts, and white sneakers had entered the store and attempted to rob it. The suspect stated he had a knife, but did not show it, and did not get any money from the store. No one was injured. The suspect fled area in an unknown direction of travel. Sharon Police Officers who responded were Michael Balestra, Brian Mannetta, Steven Kraus, Sgt. Hugh Cameron and Detective Kevin Bishop. The case remains under investigation and several leads are being followed. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is
asked to contact the Sharon Police Department at 781-784-1586.
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