UPDATED: Amtrak Train Hits Unoccupied ATV on Tracks in Foxborough Wednesday

No injuries reported following an investigation by Foxborough police in the area of East Street near the Sharon town line.

UPDATE (Thursday, June 6; 8 a.m.) - There were no injuries in Wednesday's Amtrak train accident involving an anbandoned AT on the tracks in Foxborough, according to Foxborough fire officials via The Sun Chronicle. Foxborough police and fire were unable to find a victim after an extensive 20-minute search in the area of East Street near the Sharon town line. The accident occurred just before 7 p.m. To read the Sun Chronicle's article in its entirety, click here. *** Original story - Foxborough police and first responders are currently investigating a report of a train possibly striking an ATV that reportedly was stuck on the tracks in the East Street area. According to reports, police received a call just before 7 p.m. of a possible person …

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Judge Rules Foxborough’s Glenn Saltis a ‘Dangerous Person’ Following Alleged Assault of Ex-Wife

Saltis, the town’s wiring inspector, was found to be a dangerous person and held without bail Tuesday following the alleged assault on his ex-wife, Julie, on Memorial Day.

A Wrentham District Court judge ruled Foxborough resident Glenn Saltis to be a dangerous person Tuesday after the town’s wiring inspector allegedly attacked and severely injured his wife, Julie on Memorial Day. “Defendant [Glenn Saltis] was found to be a dangerous person and held without bail at 4:45 p.m. [Tuesday] by Judge Stephen Ostrach at Wrentham District Court,” said David Traub, spokesman for the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office. The Norfolk County DA’s Office has been assisting Foxborough Police in the investigation of the “serious domestic assault” incident that allegedly occurred at Saltis’ 72 Ridge Rd. home on Memorial Day morning. Saltis, 49, allegedly attacked and severely injured his ex-wife, Julie, from the master …

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Foxborough Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam in the Area

Police say scams are asking elderly residents for money.

The Foxborough Police Department is warning town residents of multiple phone scams that have recently hit the area. “The department has received a few reports from citizens recently regarding phone scams,” Foxborough police said via its Facebook page. “Most of these scams appear to target the elderly.” Police said other area departments have also received reports from residents in the area of the suspicious phone calls. The scams appear to be consistent in approach throughout the area. “One way these scams work is the person receives a telephone call from someone claiming to have kidnapped one of their relatives,” said Foxborough police. “The scammer will tell the person not to contact the police and to wire a large amount of money to a …

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WANTED: CVS Robbery

Have you seen this suspect?

Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Robbery - Case No. 130199 April 05, 2013 Franklin : CVS East Central Street Case Details: Lone suspect entered store with handgun and demanded money from the cashier. The vehicle may be a dark colored Toyota RAV 4 with the drivers side headlight out. The license plate is on the lower left side of vehicle with a spare tire in the middle and the tail lights on both sides of the tire. The brake light is seen in the back window. If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact: …

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Police Logs: 911 Hang-Up Leads to Arrest of Foxborough Man in Domestic Disturbance

The following information was supplied by the Foxborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Thursday, May 23: 8:44 p.m. – Jordan T. Bombardier, 20, of Foxborough, was arrested and charged with assault and battery, default warrant, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (lit cigarette) and intimidating a witness following a domestic disturbance at Belcher Lane residence. Police reported an abandoned 911 call came from a residence on Belcher Lane and no answer on call back. Police responded to the area to check on the residence and reported a “possible domestic disturbance.” Police spoke to the victim of the alleged assault and advised her of her 209A rights, which she declined.

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Safety Officials Look to Enhance Gillette Stadium Security

Heightened security measures at Gillette Stadium include upgrading the stadium’s pat down procedure, adjusting security checkpoint locations and scanning at bag check stations.

The NFL’s safest stadium is expected to heighten its security of future events in the aftermath of the attacks on the Boston Marathon in April. Foxborough Police Chief Edward O’Leary and Gillette Stadium Security Director Mark Briggs are working on a plan to enhance security measures, including security check protocol, at Gillette Stadium. Among the enhancements will be upgrading the stadium’s pat down procedure and adjusting security checkpoint locations, according to Stadium Advisory Committee chair George Bell. Also being discussed is to include scanning at bag check stations. On April 27th – just 12 days after the bombings at the Boston Marathon – Gillette Stadium operated the New England Revolution match under heightened security. …

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Police Logs: Foxborough Landlord Charged with Armed B&E of Tenant’s Residence

The following information was supplied by the Foxborough police department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Saturday, May 25: 8:24 a.m. – Caller from a Maple Avenue rental unit reported his landlord kicked in his door and attempted to assault him with a stick. Police responded and confirmed there was a forced entry to the caller’s unit by the landlord, who lives in another unit at the Maple Avenue residence. John H. Slade, 48, of 9 Maple St., Apt. #2, Foxborough, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering daytime for felony, armed, person in fear and malicious destruction of property over $250.

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