Dudley Police Department
Press Release
December 4th , 2019
At approximately 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3rd, a female entered the Webster Police Department and reported that she was held against her will while inside of her vehicle. She reported that a male and female approached her vehicle while she was parked in the Dollar General Store, located at 13 West Main Street in Dudley. These individuals stated that they were homeless and asked to smoke inside of her vehicle to get out of the cold. The victim allowed the them inside of her vehicle. She did not know either party. The male then stated that he had a gun and that he had it to the back of her head. The victim stated that the two wanted cash and made her drive them around Webster, Massachusetts for approximately one hour. She stated that the individuals advised her to contact anyone that she could get money from. She was instructed to drop them off at The Wash Tub Laundromat, located at 5 Oxford Avenue in Dudley. Once there, the two exited the vehicle and walked away. The victim reported her license, cell phone, and $20.00 stolen at that time. The male was described as a white male with a scruffy beard, wearing a dark top and jeans. The female was described as wearing a light-colored hat, a jacket with jeans, and having a piercing in her nose and lip.Officers Chandler Boyd and Keith Remillard responded to this incident. Officer Remillard reviewed available video surveillance and observed a male matching the description from the victim. During this time, it was learned a second person had reported a male and female approached her vehicle at the Dollar General parking lot shortly before this incident. This person stated that a male knocked on the car window and asked for a ride down the street. The male party then attempted to open the door, however; the person was able to drive away. This person provided similar descriptions of the suspects. Webster Police Officers were called to assist with this investigation.
In the area where the victim reported the suspects left her vehicle, officers discovered what appeared to be fresh footprints in the snow. The prints were tracked to a residence on Green Street. When the officers approached the home, the lights were turned off and there was no response at the door. Based upon photos of possible suspects and other information, it was believed the involved parties were present at that residence. Officer Remillard and Sergeant Ceppetelli applied for and were granted a search warrant for 2 Green Street. Officers made entry shortly after 1 am. Two individuals were taken into custody, and evidence was recovered in connection with this incident.
Arrested:
Jessie Thibodeau Age 44 Nichole Murphy Age 31
2 Green Street 2 Green Street
Dudley Mass. Dudley, Mass.
Both Charged with the following:
• MGL Chapter 265 Section 17-ARMED ROBBERY
• MGL Chapter 265 Section 15A ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON
• MGL Chapter 265 Section 26 KIDNAPPING
• MGL Chapter 266 Section 25 LARCENY FROM A PERSON
Mr. Thibodeau was also arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Both parties were held on bail for a court appearance this morning at Dudley District Court.
The assistance provided by the victim and witness, along with solid police work, led to the swift apprehension of these suspects. Investigating Dudley Officers were Sergeant Paul Ceppetelli, Officers Keith Remillard, Chandler Boyd, Arthur Ferreira, and Luis Pacheco. Webster Police Officers Daniel Mehlhouse, Jonathan Brooks, Jacek Ochocki, and Salema Desantis also assisted with this investigation.
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Press Release
December 4th , 2019
At approximately 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 3rd, a female entered the Webster Police Department and reported that she was held against her will while inside of her vehicle. She reported that a male and female approached her vehicle while she was parked in the Dollar General Store, located at 13 West Main Street in Dudley. These individuals stated that they were homeless and asked to smoke inside of her vehicle to get out of the cold. The victim allowed the them inside of her vehicle. She did not know either party. The male then stated that he had a gun and that he had it to the back of her head. The victim stated that the two wanted cash and made her drive them around Webster, Massachusetts for approximately one hour. She stated that the individuals advised her to contact anyone that she could get money from. She was instructed to drop them off at The Wash Tub Laundromat, located at 5 Oxford Avenue in Dudley. Once there, the two exited the vehicle and walked away. The victim reported her license, cell phone, and $20.00 stolen at that time. The male was described as a white male with a scruffy beard, wearing a dark top and jeans. The female was described as wearing a light-colored hat, a jacket with jeans, and having a piercing in her nose and lip.Officers Chandler Boyd and Keith Remillard responded to this incident. Officer Remillard reviewed available video surveillance and observed a male matching the description from the victim. During this time, it was learned a second person had reported a male and female approached her vehicle at the Dollar General parking lot shortly before this incident. This person stated that a male knocked on the car window and asked for a ride down the street. The male party then attempted to open the door, however; the person was able to drive away. This person provided similar descriptions of the suspects. Webster Police Officers were called to assist with this investigation.
In the area where the victim reported the suspects left her vehicle, officers discovered what appeared to be fresh footprints in the snow. The prints were tracked to a residence on Green Street. When the officers approached the home, the lights were turned off and there was no response at the door. Based upon photos of possible suspects and other information, it was believed the involved parties were present at that residence. Officer Remillard and Sergeant Ceppetelli applied for and were granted a search warrant for 2 Green Street. Officers made entry shortly after 1 am. Two individuals were taken into custody, and evidence was recovered in connection with this incident.
Arrested:
Jessie Thibodeau Age 44 Nichole Murphy Age 31
2 Green Street 2 Green Street
Dudley Mass. Dudley, Mass.
Both Charged with the following:
• MGL Chapter 265 Section 17-ARMED ROBBERY
• MGL Chapter 265 Section 15A ASSAULT AND BATTERY WITH DANGEROUS WEAPON
• MGL Chapter 265 Section 26 KIDNAPPING
• MGL Chapter 266 Section 25 LARCENY FROM A PERSON
Mr. Thibodeau was also arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Both parties were held on bail for a court appearance this morning at Dudley District Court.
The assistance provided by the victim and witness, along with solid police work, led to the swift apprehension of these suspects. Investigating Dudley Officers were Sergeant Paul Ceppetelli, Officers Keith Remillard, Chandler Boyd, Arthur Ferreira, and Luis Pacheco. Webster Police Officers Daniel Mehlhouse, Jonathan Brooks, Jacek Ochocki, and Salema Desantis also assisted with this investigation.
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