Hanover Police Department

08/21/2026

PRESS RELEASE from Chief Timothy Kane

Arrest Made After Operator Flees Traffic Stop; Large Quantities of Drugs & Cash Seized

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at approximately 10:00PM a Hanover Police officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Circuit Street. The officer observed a blue pickup truck turn left onto Summer Street at a high rate of speed.

After observing the violation, the officer followed the pickup truck onto Summer Street as the vehicle increased its speed and crossed over the center line numerous times. The involved officer attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop signaling the operator to stop. The pickup truck initially slowed down and pulled over near 100 Summer Street. Shortly thereafter, the vehicle accelerated and fled toward the Town of Rockland.

A visual of the pickup truck was maintained as Hanover officers pursued with the assistance of Rockland Police. Eventually the vehicle returned to Hanover with the operator pulling into a driveway on Webster Street. The operator exited the pickup truck through the passenger side fleeing on foot into a thickly wooded area. After a brief foot pursuit by responding officers the operator, identified as Paulo Vasconcelos Barbosa Jr. of Brockton, was taken into custody.

Following further investigation, Barbosa was charged with the following offenses:

• M.G.L. Ch. 90 § 25: Failure to Stop
• M.G.L. Ch. 90 § 24: Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• M.G.L. Ch. 89 § 4: Marked-Lanes Violation
• M.G.L. Ch. 90 § 17: Speeding
• M.G.L. Ch. 94C § 32E(g): Trafficking in He**in, 100–200 grams
• M.G.L. Ch. 94C § 32E(b): Trafficking in Co***ne, 100–200 grams
• M.G.L. Ch. 94C § 32E(b): Trafficking in Methamphetamine, 36–100 grams

In addition to seizing a large quantity of illicit narcotics, officers also seized $28,000.00 in cash.

Barbosa was held overnight at the Hanover Police Department. On Thursday, August 20, 2026, he was arraigned at Hingham District Court on the above charges where he was held in custody. A dangerousness hearing will be held Friday August 21st at Hingham District Court.

*All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law*

08/21/2026

PRESS RELEASE from Chief Timothy Kane;

Suspect Arrested After Allegedly Engaging in Lewd Conduct in Target Parking Lot

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 2:44 p.m., officers responded to Target, located at 1167 Washington Street, after receiving multiple reports of a disturbance in the parking lot.

Witnesses reported that a shirtless white male was seated in a gray Kia with the windows down and was engaging in lewd conduct while the vehicle was parked in the middle of the lot.

While officers were en route, they were informed that the vehicle had left the parking lot and was last seen traveling toward Route 53. Witnesses provided a registration number that matched the vehicle’s description. They also provided an additional description of the suspect as a white male with a beard and strawberry-blond hair.

Through further investigation, officers identified the suspect as a Weymouth resident. Hanover Police Detectives contacted Weymouth Police Detectives and through a joint investigation, the suspect was located in the parking lot of Marshalls, located at 35 Pleasant Street in Weymouth. The suspect, identified as Troy Bennet, was taken into custody, and charged with:

• M.G.L. Ch. 272, § 16: Open and Gross Lewdness & Lascivious behavior
• M.G.L. Ch. 272, § 53: Lewd, Wanton, & Lascivious Person

He was later released after posting $1500 cash bail and arraigned at Hingham District Court on the above charges.

*All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law*

07/30/2026

Roadwork Reminder

The Town’s 2026 Roadway Resurfacing Program will continue TODAY with roadway milling (cold planing) on:

• Pleasant Street (West Avenue to Cedar Street)
• Whiting Street (Cedar Street to Webster Street)

During milling operations, the existing asphalt surface is removed to prepare the roadway for new pavement. Motorists should expect rough pavement, temporary elevation changes around utility structures, lane restrictions, traffic delays, and possible temporary detours throughout the day.

During active work, southbound traffic on Pleasant Street and Whiting Street may be detoured via Main Street and Cedar Street.

Please use caution when traveling through the work zone, reduce your speed, and follow all posted signs and directions from police details and construction crews.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we continue these important roadway improvements to keep Hanover’s roads safe and in good condition.

Hanover, Massachusetts

07/30/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Be advise due to construction in the area of Pleasant St/Whiting St and Webster St expect heavy traffic delays in the area. Detail officers are in the area to assist. Please seek alternate routes during this time.

07/28/2026

Day 2 of DARE Camp 2026 didn’t disappoint. Team 2 Lead by SRO Officer John Voelkel and DARE Officer Sgt. Matt Gerrish. Today was Crazy Hat Day. We competed in our Olympic events, tug of war, 50yd dash and relay races. Had a visit from Guinness World Record Holder Mark Kenny and The Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Comfort Dog Star! District Attorney Tim Cruz

07/27/2026

Day 1 of DARE Camp 2026 in the books. Lot’s of fun activities throughout the day, meeting new friends and positive messages from Johnny the K! District Attorney Tim Cruz

07/16/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT: Detail Tree Work in the area of Main St and Manns Dr. Road down to one lane. Please seek alternate routes.

07/14/2026

07/08/2026

Officer Mike McKeever signing off for his last shift before retirement. Congratulations Mike!