Press Releases

May 2008

On Monday, May 12, 2008 at about 4:20AM Wheaton Public Safety summoned the Norton Police Officers stating they needed assistance with a situation they were dealing with in the parking lot of the Old Town Hall Bookstore on Taunton Avenue. It was reported that a male and female were involved in a domestic disturbance that was escalating.

Norton Police Officers learned upon arrival that the subjects involved were boyfriend and girlfriend and both were Wheaton College students. The female, who is not being identified, was operating her Volkswagen when her boyfriend, identified as William Albeck, of New York, began striking her vehicle with one of his metal crutches. The vehicle's windshield was shattered by this action. The female then exited her vehicle and a physical altercation took place. Two other Wheaton College students overheard a commotion and approached finding the two arguing.

Based on the information that was acquired at the scene, Albeck was placed under arrest by the Norton Police and charged with domestic Assault and Battery as well as malicious destruction of property.

He was booked at the Norton Police Station and was held there pending arraignment at the Attleboro District Court on Monday morning.

On Sunday 05/04/08 at approximately 4:03 A.M Norton Police officers responded to 68 South Washington St. for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Officers were advised that it appeared that the operator of the motor vehicle had left the scene. Upon arrival at the scene officers observed that a vehicle had struck a tree and that the tree was resting against utility lines. Officers were able to locate the male operator of the vehicle identified as Barry Eck, age 42 of Norton. Eck was subsequently placed under arrest by Ptlm. Jesse Winters. 
Eck was charged with Operating under the influence of Alcohol 5th offense, Leaving the scene of an accident (property damage), Negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and marked lanes. Eck is awaiting arraignment at Attleboro District Court and being held on $2500 cash bail at the Norton Police Station. 
National Grid and Norton Highway responded to scene to remove the tree from the wires. Winters was assisted by Ptlm. Bryan King, Ptlm. Charlie Turcotte, and Ptlm. Danielle Laurenti.

April 2008

On Thursday, April 24, 2008 at about 1:40AM, Ptlm. Winters was traveling on Newland Street when he observed a Saab, color green, traveling towards him. He noted the vehicle was speeding. As he was preparing to stop the vehicle on Newcomb Street, he also noted that it's plate light was not illuminated.

Ptlm. Winters stopped the vehicle and found it to be occupied by the operator, Michael Neivert, age 22 of Southboro, and two passengers. A computer check of Neivert's driver's license revealed that it had been revoked for motor vehicle matters in New Hampshire. He was then placed under arrest. Ptlm. King, who had arrived on scene as backup for Ptlm. Winters, was attempting to assist the passengers when he discovered a quantity of marijuana and cocaine as well as drug paraphernalia on one of them, James Campbell-Harris, age 22 of New Jersey. Campbell-Harris was placed under arrest at that time. Both of the arrested were secured in a Norton Police cruiser and were transported to the Station for booking. The third subject was not arrested.

Michael Neivert was charged with operating a motor vehicle after license revocation. He was held briefly at the Norton Police Station and then was released on personal recognizance by the Clerk Magistrate to appear for arraignment in Attleboro District Court next week.

James Campbell-Harris was charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class B Substance, Cocaine, and Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Substance, Marijuana. He was held overnight at the Norton Police Station on $2,000.00 cash bail and will be brought to Attleboro District Court on Thursday for arraignment.

On Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at about 1:40AM, Ptlm. Schepis was traveling on Reservoir Street in the vicinity of Rock Lane when he observed a Toyota Avalon, color black, traveling towards him. He noted the vehicle was speeding and it failed to dim its high beam headlights.

Ptlm. Schepis stopped the vehicle and observed there to be three occupants. Through his investigation, with assistance from Ptlm. King, he discovered a quantity of marijuana as well as a bottle of vodka and bottles of beer in the vehicle. Subsequently, one of the occupants, who identified himself as Stephen McDonald, was arrested and charged with being a minor in possession of alcohol and possession of a Class D substance, the marijuana. He was secured in a Norton Police cruiser to await transport to the Station for booking. The officers then directed their attention to the remaining two occupants. While trying to assist one, identified as Nadine Sinno, age eighteen of Mansfield, she became combative. She was then placed under arrest.

While securing her in a second cruiser, McDonald began kicking the rear windows of the cruiser in which he was seated. As a result, the rear passenger window of the cruiser was smashed out.

Both subjects were brought to the Station for booking. During booking, it was learned that the male subject was not Stephen McDonald but rather, Robert McDonald, seventeen years old and from Mansfield. It was determined that he has a brother by the name of Stephen. His correct identity was verified through an electronic fingerprint check. 

Robert McDonald was charged with Possession of a Class D Substance, Marijuana, Malicious Destruction of Property, Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Disorderly Conduct, and Giving a False Name to A Police Officer. He was held overnight at the Norton Police Station on $1,000.00 cash bail and will be arraigned in Attleboro District Court on Wednesday.

Nadine Sinno was charged with Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct. She was held briefly at the Norton Police Station and later released by the clerk magistrate on personal recognizance. She will also appear for arraignment in Attleboro District Court on Wednesday.

Due to the damage sustained to the cruiser it was taken out of service. The third subject was not charged in the incident. 

On April 1, 2008 Norton Police arrested Elliston Livingstone, age 24, of Providence RI, on one count of Rape and one count of indecent assault and battery on a person over 14. The arrest was a result of an incident that occurred at the Judge Rottenberg Center (JRC). Norton Police were previously dispatched to the JRC for a report of a sexual assault. Officers were advised that an assault had occurred between two staff members. Norton Police Officers Det. Steven Desfosses, Det. Sgt. Thomas Petersen and Sgt. J. Jacob Dennett investigated the incident. Thomas Carroll, of the Bristol County District Attorney's office, assisted Norton police. JRC staff fully cooperated with the investigation.
Livingstone was held overnight at the Norton Police Station and will be arraigned on Wednesday April 2, 2008 at Attleboro District Court.

March 2008

On Thursday, 3/20/08, Norton Police Sgt. Jacob Dennett and Trooper Barry Shea, a member of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, traveled to Jonesboro, Georgia to obtain the extradition of a suspect wanted by Norton Police.

After an investigation by the Norton Police and the Bristol County District Attorney's Office, a warrant was issued in December 2007 for Brian Calvert, age 37, of 1 Sherwood Drive, Dedham, for Indecent Assault and Battery on a child under age 14. Calvert was being investigated after allegations that he committed the assault and battery on someone that was known to him in Norton.

Calvert fled the area and was arrested last week by the Forest Park Police Department in Georgia on a traffic stop.

When Calvert arrives in Massachusetts, he will be transported to the Bristol County House of Correction and await arraignment in Attleboro District Court on Monday.

On Saturday, 3/15/08, an 85 year old male entered the Norton police station to report a possible scam. The male victim stated that, over the course of one month, he wired over $51,000 to the Dexia Bank in Belgium. He made five separate wire transfers from Bank of America in Norton to Belgium because he received a telephone call from a man who stated that he won sweepstakes worth $500,000. The victim was told to wire the money in order to receive the prize. The victims name is being witheld. The incident is under investigation by Det. Sgt. Petersen.

The Norton Police would like to remind area residents to use caution when responding to unsolicited emails and telephone calls. Also be cautious of providing any personal information. If anyone is in doubt of an unsolicited offer or has any questions, they are urged to contact the Police Department.

On 03-05-08 at approx. 2037hrs, Norton Police were dispatched to 111 Plain St., for a report from a woman that she had been assaulted by her husband and that he had attacked her with a knife. The police requested the Norton Fire Department send an ambulance to stage nearby, as Officers responded to the scene. Once at the scene the officers located the victim sitting in her vehicle in the driveway, and found that she had minor injuries. The officers located the alleged assailant, the victims husband, Michael May , age 22, who resides at 111 Plain St., and arrested him without incident inside the residence. 

Michael May was charged with Domestic Assault and Battery, Assault with a deadly Weapon, and Making threats. May was released on One thousand dollars cash bail, and was set to be arraigned in Attleboro Dist Court.

Arresting Officer, Ptlm. Brian Greco, Assisting Officers, Sgt. John Eisnor, Ptlm. Michael McKenney, and Ptlm. Marc Robichaud. 

On 03/06/08 Sgt. Jacob Dennett, a part-time School Resource Officer with the Norton Police Department, was notified by the Assistant Principal of the Norton Middle School, Mr. O'Rourke, of a weapon that had been confiscated from a student there. The knife measured five inches in length when fully opened and the blade, itself measuring two inches long, was spring loaded. It was able to be extended by pushing a button and retracted in the same manner. The student, a twelve-year-old male, is in the seventh grade. He was reported to school personnel after he had been seen showing the weapon to students at the school. He handed the knife over after being confronted about it and was suspended from school.

He is also being charged in the Bristol County Juvenile Court in Attleboro with Possession of a Dangerous Weapon on School Grounds. He was not arrested but will be summoned to answer the Criminal Complaint.

February 2008

On 2/28/08 at 1:10AM, Norton Police Ptlm. David Schepis stopped a vehicle that entered the Chateau Restaurant parking lot. When Ptlm. Schepis confronted the operator and passenger of the vehicle, the passenger, Heather Mackesy, age 36, of 6 South Washington St, Norton, became belligerent. Mackesy was combative and verbally assaultive toward Ptlm. Schepis. Norton Ptlm. King, Norton Ptlm. Winters and a Taunton officer responded to the scene and assisted Ptlm. Schepis. The officers placed Mackesy under arrest. During the arrest, Mackesy kicked out the rear side window of the Norton police vehicle.

Mackesy was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Disturbing the Peace, Resisting Arrest, and Malicious Damage of Property. 

On 2/10/08 at 1:30 AM, Norton Police responded to a single car motor vehicle accident at 215 Bay Road. Upon arrival, Sgt. Robert Whitfield and Ptlm. Michael Mckenney observed the vehicle, with heavy front end damage, resting in the northbound lane of Bay Road after striking a stone wall in front of the residence. The owner of the residence, Norman Charette, stated that he went outside when he heard the crash and attempted to speak with the operator. Charette stated to police that the operator attempted to drive away from the scene several times prior to police arrival, but failed. Charette also stated that another male was lying in the back seat of the vehicle. The officers approached the operator, Michael Roland, age 23, from 8 Briggs Street, Norton, who stated to police that he was "trying to get home" and that he was "coming from a bar in Boston". Police observed another male subject, David Rines, age 25, of 7 Springs Lane, Burlington, MA, lying in the back seat of the vehicle covered with vomit and feces. Rines stated to police that he "had too many beers and a shot of whiskey".

Roland was placed under arrest and charged with OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE SO AS TO ENDANGER, and FAILURE TO STAY WITHIN MARKED LANES.

On 02/08/08 at approximately 2:38 A.M. Norton Police officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident in the area of 24 Cross St. When officers arrived on scene they observed a 2005 Black Mercury Mountaineer in the road attempting to drive away. The vehicle had sustained heavy front-end damage and was missing the passenger front tire. The vehicle had struck a mailbox at #24 Cross St. and continued to drive across the lawn of #1 Talbot Dr. striking the fence and the house. Sgt. Robert Whitfield placed the operator of the vehicle, William McGrath age 21 of Norton, under arrest at the scene. McGrath was uninjured from the motor vehicle accident. McGrath struck an area of the home where the gas meter was located. Due to a smell of gas in the area Norton Fire and Bay State Gas were called to the scene to investigate. The meter was found not to be damaged.

McGrath was charged with:
Operating under the influence of Alcohol (2nd offense)
Reckless operation of a motor vehicle 
Leaving the scene of an accident (property damage)

Sgt. Whitfield was assisted by Ptlm. Bryan Cota and Ptlm. Jon Goodwin.
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On 2/8/08 at 3:30pm, Norton Police Sgt. John Eisnor, Ptlm. Patrick Mahoney, and Ptlm. Marc Robichaud were dispatched to 233 Mansfield Avenue Apt.#2 because of a 911 hang-up call. The dispatcher attempted to call the residence back, but no one answered. Upon arrival, officers observed a young male child in the apartment with no adults. The officers were not let in the apartment and requested the Norton Fire Department to assist in gaining entry. When police and fire personnel entered the apartment, the boy's mother, Michelle Enos (age 24), stated that she was sleeping and did not hear them knocking.After further investigation, the officers discovered that Enos' boyfriend, Victor Ussow (age 30), was in the apartment before police arrived and that he fled the apartment into the backyard in an attempt to avoid police. Ussow was found hiding in a neighbor's apartment (Apt#3) and was arrested by police for 4 outstanding arrest warrants.

Charges from the arrest warrants include Assault and Battery, Disorderly Conduct, Malicious Destruction of Property, and various motor vehicle offenses. Ussow is being held without bail at the Norton police station pending his arraignment at the Attleboro District Court on Monday. 

January 2008

On 1/12/08 at about 3am, Norton Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Plain Street and South Washington Street to investigate a pair of suspicious subjects that had been reported by a Plain Street resident. The resident had observed two subjects, one wearing a knit cap and the other a "hoodie", walking in his backyard, coming from the area of his garage. Suspecting they might have broken into the garage, he phoned the police. Ptlm. Mahoney located a vehicle parked along the side of Perry Street, a short distance from where the subjects had been seen. Two males, identified as Joseph BEATRICE and Chad PIERCE, both of Brockton, occupied the vehicle. Located in the vehicle by Ptlm. Mahoney and Sgt. Dennett were several pairs of black gloves, a couple of flashlights, a tire iron, and a GPS unit that was sitting unconnected on the back seat. After an investigation and identification by a witness, the subjects were placed under arrest and transported to the Norton Police Station for booking.

Both are charged with Possession of Burglarious Tools, Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime to Commit a Felony, and Receiving Stolen Property. Additionally BEATRICE has been charged with Possession of a Class B substance and PIERCE with Possession of a Class D substance.

While officers were still booking the subjects, another Plain Street resident came into the Station and reported that her vehicle had been broken into overnight. She viewed the articles that had been recovered and identified several as hers.

Ptlm. Turcotte, took the GPS unit that had been recovered and followed it "home" to another Plain Street residence. He checked vehicles parked there and determined that they had likely been broken into. He then spoke with a resident there and confirmed that the GPS unit was from one of the vehicles.

The subjects are also suspected of breaking into at least one garage in the vicinity of the others.

Other evidence found in the suspect vehicle indicates that other communities might have been victimized as well. The Norton Police will be following up on that aspect.

Both BEATRICE and PIERCE are being held at the Norton Police Department on $2,500.00 cash bail awaiting arraignment in Attleboro District Court on Monday, January 14, 2008.

Ptlm. Winters assisted in the investigation as well.

On  1/10/08 at approx. 8 pm Norton Police were dispatched to the Great Woods Marketplace on Mansfield Ave (Rt.140) for a report of a attempted purse snatching. A 18 year old Norton woman had just finished shopping at the Fashion Bug clothing store when she was attacked in the parking lot. According to the victim a male subject wearing a Blue colored hooded sweatshirt approached her after exiting a vehicle that was parked approx. 20 yards away from her own car. The male subject attacked her and attempted to forcibly take her purse. The female victim resisted the suspects attempts to steal her purse and as a result the suspect lost his footing and fell to the ground. He then got up and ran back to the suspect vehicle which then fled the scene, last seen traveling northbound on Mansfield Ave. The suspect's description at the time of the incident is a male, in his late teens or early twenties, approx. 5ft.9 inches tall, last seen wearing a Blue colored hooded sweatshirt. The suspect that was driving the getaway car remains unidentified. The vehicle that was used by the suspects in the attempted robbery was described as a small hatchback, Blue in color, unknown registration. The 18 year old victim was not physically harmed but visibly shaken by the incident.

If anyone has any information that could assist with the investigation they are urged to contact the Norton Police Department at 508-285-3300.

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