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Taunton Crossing Guard Arrested Twice in One Day for Assaults
crime1 year ago

Taunton Crossing Guard Arrested Twice in One Day for Assaults

Former Taunton crossing guard Louis Chaves faces additional charges for allegedly assaulting news professionals covering a separate assault case he was involved in. Chaves, 68, was initially charged for hitting a mother with his stop sign stick and was later caught on camera attacking a news cameraman. Despite his attorney citing his lack of prior criminal history and a speech impediment causing anxiety, Chaves was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation, though his bail was not revoked.

via Turn to 10|
#assault#court#crime
Massachusetts Crossing Guard Arrested Twice for Assaults, Faces Mental Health Evaluation
local-news1 year ago

Massachusetts Crossing Guard Arrested Twice for Assaults, Faces Mental Health Evaluation

A crossing guard in Taunton, Massachusetts, Louis Chaves, was arrested twice in one day for allegedly attacking a mother and child near Taunton High School and later assaulting a news photographer. Chaves, who has been fired from his job, has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation. His attorneys claim his actions were influenced by anxiety and a speech impediment.

via CBS Boston|
#assault#crossing-guard#local-news
Taunton Crossing Guard Faces New Assault Charges After News Crew Incident
crime1 year ago

Taunton Crossing Guard Faces New Assault Charges After News Crew Incident

A Taunton, Massachusetts, crossing guard, Louis Chaves, 68, faced assault charges for the second time in two days after attacking a woman and her child with a stop sign stick and later getting into an on-camera altercation with news photographers. Despite being warned that his bail could be revoked, the judge released him on the condition of a mental health evaluation. Chaves was fired from his position immediately following the initial incident.

via WCVB Boston|
#assault#court#crime
Taunton School Crossing Guard Fired After Alleged Assault on Parent
local-news1 year ago

Taunton School Crossing Guard Fired After Alleged Assault on Parent

A Taunton, Massachusetts, school crossing guard, Louis Chaves, was fired after allegedly attacking a mother and her child with a stop sign stick during an altercation outside Taunton High School. Chaves was charged with multiple counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The incident began when the mother stopped her car to sneeze, prompting Chaves to yell at her and then physically assault her and her child. The woman was hospitalized with cuts and abrasions. Chaves was released after arraignment and will return to court on August 8.

via WCVB Boston|
#assault#crossing-guard#local-news
Multiple Officers Injured in Violent Taunton Pursuit and Knife Attack
crime2 years ago

Multiple Officers Injured in Violent Taunton Pursuit and Knife Attack

Four officers and the police chief in Taunton, Massachusetts, were injured after a man led them on a pursuit, crashed his car, and then attacked them with a knife. The suspect was eventually subdued by the police chief using a Taser. The officers were taken to the hospital with various knife wounds, while the suspect was also hospitalized with minor injuries. The motive behind the attack is currently unknown, but the suspect is known to the police. An investigation is underway.

via WPRI.com|
#crime#investigation#knife-attack
Two Missing Columbus Women Still Unfound, One Found Safe in Ohio
society2 years ago

Two Missing Columbus Women Still Unfound, One Found Safe in Ohio

Riley O'Connell, an 18-year-old woman who fled a Hilliard treatment facility last Wednesday, has been found safe by Columbus police in Columbus. Her mother, Shaunna O'Connell, who is the mayor of Taunton, Massachusetts, said Riley has been battling long-term mental health issues and was receiving therapy at the facility for about a month when she fled without her vital medication. The O'Connell's home city of Taunton, Massachusetts, held a prayer vigil for the safe return of their daughter.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#columbus-police#mental-health#missing-person
Man charged with attempted rape and kidnapping in cemetery
crime2 years ago

Man charged with attempted rape and kidnapping in cemetery

A 21-year-old man from Taunton, Massachusetts, has been accused of attempting to rape and kidnap a woman in a city cemetery. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of her injuries and was released. The suspect, William Perez, was arrested and faces charges of indecent assault and battery, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault with intent to commit rape, and kidnapping. He was held without bail until a dangerousness hearing on Thursday.

via WCVB Boston|
#cemetery#crime#kidnapping