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Earlier this week, Brockton Police Detectives seized an illegal gun, drugs, and ammunition as part of a narcotics investigation.
Investigators arrested three men on drug charges: Mark Robichaud, John Encarnacion, Jr., and Carlos Vicente. Vicente also faces weapons charges, including the possession of a firearm during a felony and Trafficking in Cocaine.
Thanks to the Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police Department Patrol Division for assistance.
City of Brockton
📸: Officer Mike Cesarini
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN ACTION: BROCKTON POLICE CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF OUR FUTURE LEADERS
Parents and family gathered at the South Middle School Auditorium to celebrate their loved one's graduation from the Brockton Police Youth Academy's Fall Session. Sgt. Nichole Anderson from our Community Engagement Unit encouraged the graduates to work hard and dream big. "Whatever you put your mind to, you can achieve. Never let fear, peer pressure, doubt, or insecurity stop you," she told the students.
Sgt. Mike Livingston inspired everyone with a message about accountability, friendship, and standing up for those in need or disenfranchised—qualities that define those who dedicate their lives to serving their community.
Over the past eight weeks, these middle school students have learned a great deal as Brockton Police Officers have shared their knowledge in various aspects of law enforcement. Sgt. Anderson, who runs the youth academy, expressed her pride in having these students in class and emphasized that they now "...understand what leadership, integrity, confidence, teamwork, and dedication look like." Students can take these attributes and build on them in their future endeavors.
Thank you to all the BPD Youth Academy staff, including drill instructors Officers Caitlin Elnitsky and Kenniel Velez, additional staff members Officer Diana DeAndrade and Cadet Maldine Monteiro, and each department member who stopped by to say hello and offer their insight on policing and other life skills. The BPD Youth Academy is made possible by a Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant and our partnership with the Brockton Public Schools and the City of Brockton.
CAR THEFT RING UNRAVELED & SOLVED: BROCKTON POLICE & MSP LEAD JOINT INVESTIGATION INTO OPERATION HELLCAT
MULTIPLE ARRESTS: WEAPONS & VEHICLES SEIZED
Operation Hellcat is a year-long effort involving over 36 law enforcement agencies. We identified targets linked to high-end car thefts totaling over $2.6 million, uncovering 63 stolen vehicles. Detectives filed multiple theft charges and secured arrest warrants during the operation, with more charges likely pending cell phone data analysis.
On December 11, 2024, we executed search warrants at 11 residences and a garage, with the operation taking place the next day (12/12/2024).
The investigation revealed a pattern of thefts from June 16, 2023, to November 2024, typically involving groups of two to ten individuals hitting car dealerships between 2 AM and 4 AM. They used Autel Devices to create functional key fobs, breaking into cars and programming new keys in minutes. Each theft involved several roles: a driver, a lookout, and those using the key programmer to
steal the vehicles.
Eight vehicles were stolen simultaneously in Quincy, suggesting at least eight participants in the conspiracy. Investigators have identified "Operation Hellcat" group members using Autel Devices and key programming tools requiring user authentication. They also used cellular data, surveillance footage, social media posts, and confessions to track participants.
IP addresses linked to the group were obtained from Autel Devices, banks, and iCloud records. Subpoenas were issued for subscriber information, confirming that Autel and mobile devices connected to specific residences associated with the targets.
Several locations were identified for searches, leading to the seizure of firearms, Autel devices, and other items.
At 87 Leyden Park Road in Brockton, linked to James Senat, investigators found a firearm with large-capacity magazines, identified as the one in videos he posted on social media. They also seized an Autel device, key fobs, and a suspected stolen vehicle license plate. Senat was arraigned on charges of machine gun possession and vehicle theft, with a total bail set at $100,000.
Investigators found items linked to Nelson Pires at 11 Moreland Street, Apartment 2, Brockton, including a Dodge Durango Hellcat key fob and paperwork for an Autel device possibly related to one previously seized in Connecticut. Pires was arraigned for car thefts and possession of burglary tools, with bail set at $50,000.
At 82 Forest Avenue, Apartment 2, items associated with Jason Brito included two firearms (a Kimber MFG and a Glock, both loaded), gun parts, 18 spent shell casings, live ammo, and a license plate from a stolen vehicle. His bail was also set at $50,000.
At 45 Carl Avenue, Kevin DeGraca was found with an Anderson AM-15 rifle, large capacity magazines, armor-piercing rounds, and a high-value Dodge supercharger. He was on probation and held for a violation, with bail set at $50,000.
At 246 Colonel Bell Drive, Jalen Clarke-Cox had multiple key fobs, clothing from surveillance footage of vehicle thefts, and an antique firearm. His bail was set at $5,000.
Our investigators found Autel device parts linked to Andy Gomes at 29 Waverly Street, Brockton. He faces charges for possession of burglarious tools and has a pending warrant for unarmed robbery and larceny over $1,200.
Jaydin Rodrigues is connected to a motor vehicle theft at 18 Washburn Avenue and has turned himself in for arraignment.
At 90 Rockland Street, police found items linked to Micaiah Taylor, who remains wanted.
Items associated with Andrick and Paulo Semedo were seized
at 118 Highland Street. We took Paulo into custody after we discovered a Glock 43 with his ID, and his bail is set at $1,000. Andrick already has a revoked bail set at $50,000 for other charges.
A stolen Hellcat connected to Operation Hellcat was found at 90 Suffolk Street, Fall River.
The joint investigation team arrested Derek Gaillot for multiple vehicle thefts; his bail is $5,000.
Claudio Medina surrendered to Dudley District Court with a $5,000 bail; Detectives are still looking for suspect Paulo Frederico, who remains at large.
Brockton Police Chief Brenda Perez commended Brockton Police Detective Ryan Quirk and MSP Trooper Steven Grasso, who led the investigations. She also credits our detective and patrol divisions and the more than three dozen agencies who assisted us in this huge endeavor.
"This operation highlights the importance of teamwork and collaboration between local, state, and federal partners in defeating organized crime and keeping our communities safe," said Chief Perez.
We want to acknowledge the significant effort by the following agencies who assisted in this thorough investigation.
Massachusetts State Police Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell ATF
FBI - Boston FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation Homeland Security Investigations
U.S. Postal Inspection Service U.S CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
City of Brockton
And several local police departments.
BROCKTON POLICE, FBI & MSP TAKE DOWN DRUG DEALER AND REMOVE GUNS AND DRUGS FROM THE STREET
A man from Brockton is behind bars for allegedly selling over 100 grams of a deadly fentanyl-mimicking substance and for having other illegal drugs, guns, and ammunition in his possession.
Brockton Police, along with the FBI and State Police, arrested Joshua Tavares, who was on probation and in a pre-trial release program. During multiple searches, law enforcement recovered approximately four kilos of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, packaging materials, tens of thousands in cash, and various firearms, including machinegun conversion devices that convert firearms into fully automatic weapons.
By removing drugs and firearms from the streets, the Brockton Police and their partners in law enforcement have likely protected future lives and improved safety for everyone in the community.
The U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts made the following announcement today. www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/brockton-man-arrested-selling-fentanyl-multiple-machineguns-and-kilogr...
City of Brockton
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The Chief
Chief Brenda I. Perez was appointed in 2022. She has worked for the City of Brockton for 23 years and most recently served as the Records Division Lieutenant from 2020 until her appointment.
Having grown up in the City, Chief Perez started her career as a patrol officer in 1999 until her promotion to Sergeant in 2016. She is a Brockton High School graduate and received a Master’s Degree from Curry College. She also served in the United States Army Reserves for 24 years retiring as a Master Sergeant.