RESIDENTS REPORTED PROBLEMS: POLICE RESPONDED IN KIND
People living at the Chateaux Westgate Condominiums reported ongoing drug activity, package thefts, prostitution, and gun violence linked to one apartment on Oak Lane.
After a two-month investigation, Brockton Police officers from the Strategic Crime Reduction and Narcotics units carried out a search warrant this morning at 107 Oak Lane.
Police seized illegal ammunition in several calibers and found crack cocaine and other suspected drugs. Police arrested three people during the operation.
Residents and building staff thanked the officers for dealing with the ongoing issues.
Residents spoke. We listened. And officers followed through.
Thank you, BPD, for #KeepingBrocktonSafe City of Brockton
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THE TIPS WERE GREAT. THE CAUSE WAS EVEN BETTER!
Our Brockton Police officers were serving up more than dinner Thursday night at Texas Roadhouse!
From delivering food to sharing laughs and making new friends, our Tip-A-Cop fundraiser brought everyone together in support of Special Olympics Massachusetts.
A big thank-you to everyone who stopped by, made a donation, or shared a little kindness. And special thanks to the Texas Roadhouse staff for welcoming us and helping make the evening possible.
We had a great time serving you, Brockton!
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BROCKTON POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN WHITE AVENUE STABBING
A 34-year-old man from the City of Brockton allegedly stabbed two men Wednesday afternoon, and Brockton Police arrested him in connection with the incident.
Police arrested John Tamulevich today and charged him with two counts of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.
The incident began near Finnegan Park shortly before 4:23 p.m. Wednesday. Officers responded to 24 White Avenue, found two injured men, and emergency medical services took them to local hospitals with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening.
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THE COMPLAINTS HAVEN’T GONE UNHEARD.
Residents have raised concerns about activity around Mulberry Park, including after the park’s posted closing hours. Brockton Police have been conducting targeted enforcement in the area as part of a broader effort to address quality-of-life and public nuisance issues across the city.
Friday night, officers responded to a disturbance at the park. Most people complied and left when asked. Officers arrested two men, 21-year-old Silas Mendes and 27-year-old Jose Andrade Monteiro, and charged them with trespassing, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.
Officers remained in the area and continued addressing additional activity.
This isn’t about one call or one night. Quality of life matters, and recurring problems take continued attention.
We hear you. We’re paying attention. And we’re taking action.
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