*UPDATE* Cohasset Police Charge Visiting Player Who Allegedly Assaulted Referee During High School Basketball Game

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COHASSET — Chief William Quigley reports that the Cohasset Police Department has filed a criminal charge against a visiting player who allegedly assaulted a referee at a Cohasset High School boys basketball game on Wednesday.

As the result of the Cohasset Police Department’s investigation, a 16-year-old male has been charged with one count of Assault and Battery (misdemeanor) and will be scheduled to appear in Quincy Juvenile Court for a show cause hearing at a later date.

On Wednesday, Dec. 28, at approximately 6:45 p.m., officers responded to the gymnasium at Cohasset High School for a report of an assault during a Cohasset boys basketball game against Excel High School from Boston.

The investigation indicates that the 16-year-old player allegedly punched a referee in the face during the game. The game was immediately canceled and the gym was cleared.

The referee did not require medical attention. There was no further altercation and no Cohasset players were involved.

Because the suspect in this case is a juvenile, no further information will be provided.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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Cohasset Police Investigating After Referee Assaulted During High School Basketball Game

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COHASSET — Chief William Quigley reports that the Cohasset Police Department is investigating after a referee at a Cohasset High School boys basketball game was allegedly assaulted by a visiting player.

At approximately 6:45 p.m., Cohasset Police were called to the gymnasium at Cohasset High School for a report of an assault. The Cohasset boys basketball team was playing a game against Excel High School from Boston.

The initial investigation indicates that a 17-year-old player from Excel High School punched a referee in the face during the game.

The game was immediately cancelled and the gym was cleared.

The referee did not require medical attention. There was no further altercation and no Cohasset players were involved.

The incident remains under investigation by the Cohasset Police Department.

“There is no place for violence of any kind in a school and we are thankful that the victim in this incident was not seriously injured,” Chief Quigley said. “We have identified the student-athlete allegedly involved in this incident and the matter remains under investigation.”

No further information is available at this time.

 

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Cohasset Police Locate Body of Missing Hunter

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COHASSET — The following is a statement from Chief William Quigley:

“Cohasset Police, with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts Environmental Police, and resources from Metro-LEC and surrounding communities, located the body of a 56-year-old Quincy man shortly before 11 a.m. today, near Lily Pond, in Cohasset.

The man was reported overdue and missing from a hunting trip by family members Saturday evening.  An exhaustive search by ground and air ensued for over 12-hours.

Although foul play is not suspected, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and Troopers from the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office are assisting Cohasset Detectives with the investigation.

We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance with the search.”

Cohasset Police Department Awarded Funding Through State’s Municipal Road Safety Grant Program

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Chief William Quigley is pleased to announce that the Cohasset Police Department has been awarded $16,417 in grant funds as part of the Municipal Road Safety Grant allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR).

The Cohasset Police Department will use the grant to fund dedicated patrols for traffic enforcement and traffic safety equipment. Of the funding, $4,980 will be used to purchase permanent RADAR signs for upper King Street and the Beechwood area.

The police department plans to add more RADAR signs as more funding becomes available, including additions to the permanent RADAR units that have already been installed on Forest Avenue and Sohier Street. 

“Traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian safety have been top priorities for the town and police department for the past three years, and this grant will assist us in furthering our efforts,” said Chief Quigley. “Through competitive grant funding and support from the Town Manager, the Select Board, Senator Patrick O’Connor, and Representative Joan Meschino, we have been very fortunate in receiving this funding” 

The department would also like to thank Lt. Gregory Lennon, the department’s Executive Officer, for his work in seeking out, applying for, and managing police department grants. 

The grant is part of $10.9 million in federal grant funding awarded by the Baker-Polito Administration earlier this month to 186 municipal and state agencies for road safety improvements.

The grants provide police departments funding to address local traffic safety issues through enforcement, new equipment and novel traffic-safety programs. The goal is to support traditional enforcement activities and develop new strategies to reduce roadway crashes, injuries, fatalities, and associated economic losses in Massachusetts.

Since taking office in 2015, the Baker-Polito Administration has distributed approximately $70 million in highway safety grants. The grants provide equipment, training, and enforcement resources for local communities. 

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Police Seeking to Return Stolen Valuables, Identify Victims in Theft Case Involving Elderly

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Note: The following is a press release from the Randolph Police Department.

RANDOLPH — Chief Anthony Marag reports that the Randolph Police Department has filed additional charges against a Weymouth woman who allegedly stole dozens of valuables from elderly residents in multiple communities throughout Norfolk County.

ANNE ROSE FLEURANT, AGE 36, OF WEYMOUTH, is facing these additional charges out of the following communities:

Cohasset

  • Larceny from a Building
  • Receiving Stolen Property

Quincy

  • Identity Fraud
  • Larceny from a Building (Three Counts)

Weymouth

  • Receiving Stolen Property (Two Counts)

Because the case is an ongoing identity theft investigation, the charges were taken out by the Randolph Police Department on behalf of the Cohasset, Quincy, and Weymouth police departments. The case remains under active investigation.

The charges were filed in Quincy District Court and FLEURANT was issued a summons to appear for arraignment on June 1.

Yesterday, Chief Marag announced that the department is seeking to identify the owners of dozens of allegedly stolen valuables and hopes to return them to their rightful owners.

FLEURANT allegedly stole from residents at numerous senior assisted and independent living communities throughout the area.

In Randolph, she is charged with Identity Fraud, Receiving a Stolen Credit Card and Improper Use of a Credit Card following her arrest on March 29.

Anyone who believes they may be a victim in this case or would like to claim stolen property should call the Randolph Police Department at 781-963-1212 and ask for Detective Marc Abramson (ext. 135) or Detective Christopher Jones (ext. 122).

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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