Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Dedham Police are warning residents about a driveway paving scam that has cost victims thousands of dollars.
Dedham Police are warning residents that if a man knocks on your door and says he has extra asphalt and is willing to pave your driveway at a discounted price. His high pressure approach may cause confusion. And it's important to know that you are not getting a deal, you are being scammed. "If you agree, here is what likely happens. Men and equipment suddenly appear and begin “working” on your driveway. At some point, the conman claims a mistake was made and you owe thousands more than the original price," police said. "He threatens that if you refuse to pay, the “work” will cease. You may be escorted to the bank, to withdraw money. When you realize the scam you try to cancel the check only to learn it was cashed within minutes …
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
The following information was provided by the Dedham Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.
Monday, June 3 (3:08 p.m.) According to police reports, a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle at the Dedham Mall. The victim told police that she was leaving DSW and started to cross the street and then was struck by the vehicle. The driver told Dedham Police that she was making a turn into a row of parking spots when she bumped the pedestrian. The pedestrian was evaluated by Fallon EMS and she declined transportation to a hospital. Tuesday, June 4 (11:15 a.m.) A man walked into the police station to report fraudulant charges on his credit card. A report was filed. (11:39 p.m.) Dedham Police reported to Lamoine Street for a possible house break-in. The home owner told police that when she came back home she notice the air …
Monday, June 10, 2013
The Dedham Police will use the grant for additional enforcement efforts which will help protect our pedestrians and cyclists from injuries and fatalities.
Editor's Note: The following informartion was contributed by the Dedham Police Department. In an effort to make Dedham a safer place for our pedestrians and bicyclists, the Dedham Police Department will use a $3,000 grant provided by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security(EOPSS). The funding is from $192,000 provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) specifically to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Dedham is one of 48 police departments to receive this grant. From 2006 to 2011, 1544 pedestrians were injured in crashes and of those 375 sustained fatal injuries, according to the Massachusetts Traffic Records Analysis Center (MassTRAC). During that same time frame, 586 bicyclists were …
Sunday, June 9, 2013
The Police Department plans on dedicating traffic enforcement resources to many of these streets to address the concerns of community members.
Editor's Note: The following information was submitted by the Dedham Police Department. The Police Department has done an analysis of the traffic concerns provided to us by community members via our recent survey. The following information summarizes traffic related concerns of community members. The Police Department received 517 responses to the survey. Issue (Dedham overall) % of Respondents Concerned Reckless and/or speeding traffic 49.5% Alcohol/drug impaired drivers 62.2% Parking problems 30.2% Pedestrian safety 50.4% …
Friday, June 7, 2013
The following information was provided by the Dedham Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.
Monday, May 27 (6:47 p.m.) A man reported to Dedham Police that his iPhone was stolen while he was in theater 7 at Showcase Cinemas. A report was filed. (7:41 p.m.) A woman reported to police that she believed that her iPhone was stolen. According to reports, she said that she left it behind while sitting on a bench at TJ Maxx but when she went back- it was gone. TJ Maxx found surveillance footage showing the woman leaving the phone behind, and then a 5'10 black male wearing a blue shirt sat down on top of the iPhone, maneuvers the phone into his pocket and then walks out of the store. A report was filed. Wednesday, May 29 (11:05 a.m.) A woman walked into the police station and reported that her debit card was stolen while she was…
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
The Law in Massachusetts is clear. Whoever furnishes alcohol to a person under 21 years of age shall be punished by a fine up to $2,000 or imprisonment or both.
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Tuesday, May 28
Editor's Note: The following information was submitted my the Dedham Police Department. With Prom season approaching the Dedham Police Department would like to take the opportunity to remind parents of the Social Hosting laws in Massachusetts. The Law in Massachusetts is clear. Whoever furnishes alcohol to a person under 21 years of age shall be punished by a fine up to $2,000 or imprisonment or both. “Furnish” shall mean to knowingly or intentionally supply, give, provide to or allow to possess alcoholic beverages on premises or property owned or controlled by the person charged. This law covers teenage alcohol parties that are held with the parent’s knowledge. This law also applies to alcohol parties held by individuals under 21 who …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
The following information was provided by the Dedham Police Department. Where arrests are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.
Monday, May 13 (11:09 p.m.) According to police reports, a couple walked into a store in Legacy Place and stole four pairs of jeans values at $200 each. A search of the area met with negative results. Tuesday, May 14 (10:13 a.m.) A man came into the station to report to Dedham Police that there was a fraudulent charge on his credit card. A report was filed. (2:23 p.m.) There was a report of a shoplifter at Legacy Place. According to reports, the suspect was concealing clothing down his pants. When the suspect tried to walk out, it was obvious to the employees that he had items stuffed down his pants. According to police, the suspect stole $253.99 worth of merchandise. He was then place under arrest. Thursday, May 16 (8:56 p.m.) A …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Remaining calm and answering the questions asked by the dispatcher helps ensure the most appropriate, quickest and safest response by emergency responders.
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Wednesday, May 15
Editor's Note: The following information was contributed by the Dedham Police Department. Dispatchers have the difficult task of quickly assessing a call and gathering large amounts of information for responding personnel. To provide police officers, firefighters and ambulance personnel with as much information as possible, dispatchers ask a lot of questions, which can vary depending on the type of call. In emergency situations, callers can get frustrated by the number of questions because they are concerned that it causes a delay in personnel responding to the call. Callers sometimes do not understand why dispatchers need certain information. It is important to remember that, most often, as the dispatcher is getting information from …
The following information was provided by the Dedham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.
Friday- May 10, 2013 Stolen Vehicle- 1:15 p.m. Leonard Street- Report of a white GMC Denali stolen. Shoplifting- 2:09 p.m. Providence Highway- Report of a shoplifter from a business on Route 1. Motor Vehicle Accident- 3:51 p.m. Providence Highway- Report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. A vehicle swerved to the left to avoid hitting another vehicle. Vehicle 2 struck vehicle 1 which was parked. Vehicle 1 then struck Vehicle 3. Suspicious Person- 4:20 p.m. Eastbrook Road- Report of a suspicious person. Caller said he saw a male behind the property of a business squatting down in a ditch by the river. The man told police he was just having a beer. The man was advised to leave the property. Saturday- May 11, 2013 Motor Vehicle …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The following information was provided by the Dedham Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, they do not indicate conviction.
Monday- May 6, 2013 Criminal Harassment- 11:22 a.m. Bussey Street- Report of Criminal Harassment. Lost/Stolen Property- 5:17 p.m. Legacy Place- Walk-in reported that her iPhone 4 was stolen. Tuesday- May 7, 2013 Motor Vehicle Accident- 8:11 a.m. Common Street- Report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. A vehicle was traveling northbound on Common Street and was rear-ended by another vehicle. Motor Vehicle Violation- 10:30 a.m. Whiting Avenue- Summons issued for operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Larceny- 11:56 a.m. Oak Street- Woman reported two vehicles were broken into the night before. The inside light was on and the glove box opened in one of the vehicles. Another vehicle had a check book missing. Larceny- 1:24 p.m. …
Susan Webster
2:13 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Having had the need to use the ambulance service quite a few times for my elderly mother, I appreciate the questions that the dispatcher asks. The questions are for the benefit of the caller because the dispatcher is better able to give advice while waiting for the ambulance. It may take only a few seconds longer, but it is well worth that time. And after all, isn't that why we ask them for help… more ›