Region Roundup: Two-Alarm Fire in Easton, Attempted Murder in Norton [And More..]

A two-alarm fire caused extensive damage to a Bay Road garage and house Monday afternoon.

Thanks in part to two good Samaritans, though, nobody was injured.

Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge said residents Mike Boyd and Bob Cummings were driving by 331 Bay Road when they saw the entire garage of the house engulfed in flames.

Resident Robert Thorton was outside calling to his wife Althea, who was inside the house. She wasn't hearing him and was unaware of the fire to the adjacent garage.

Boyd and Cummings sprung to action - entering the house and escorting Anthea Thorton from the building.

"I want to thank them," Partridge said. "We’re very appreciative of them."

Partridge said there was approximately $250-300 thousand worth of damage. A 1999 Toyota Avalon burned along with the garage and the side of the house. Fire officials, led by Lieutenant Mike Green, were able to put down the fire before it caused extreme damage to the main house. The garage was not salvageable.

Husband of Norton Town Clerk Arrested for Attempted Murder

The husband of Town Clerk Danielle Sicard was arrested for allegedly trying to murder her Thursday.

James T. Sicard, age 44, of Norton, was placed under arrest by Norton police after an investigation stemming from a disturbance occurring at his residence earlier that day.

“The victim reported that Sicard twisted her neck several times during the altercation, prevented her from leaving and attempted to suffocate her with a towel,” said Norton Lieutenant Todd Jackson. "After the struggle, she was able to leave the residence and call police.” Danielle Sicard was treated at Sturdy Hospital and Rhode Island Hospital for her injuries. She suffered bruises to her arms, neck and face. She was later released and appeared in the Attleboro District Court on Friday to testify as a witness.

Mansfield Man Charged in Fatal New Hampshire Car Crash

A Mansfield man involved in a fatal car accident in Claremont, N.H. has been arrested by policeaccording to the New Hampshire Union Leader.

Luke Garlinger, 29, of Mansfield was arrested and charged on Wednesday with negligent homicide for an accident that took place on April 7.

In a press release, Claremont Police Chief Alexander Scott said that a preliminary report showed that both speed and alcohol were involved in the crash that resulted in one death.

Foxborough Police Investigating 2 More Home Break-Ins; Call Upon Community for Assistance

With two more residential housebreaks being reported in Foxborough Monday, Police Chief Edward O’Leary is asking the community to be vigilant during the daytime, especially in the afternoon.

O’Leary said the first of two housebreaks Monday occurred on Alger Road just before 2 p.m.

“They set off the alarm when they went but still managed to get to the master bedroom and scoop a jewelry box with a substantial amount of personal jewelry,” O’Leary said.

The second housebreak occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Prospect Street.

“A resident of Prospect Street called the police because he found his house had been entered,” O’Leary said.

Police are investigating both housebreaks and are working on a lead from a witness statement on Prospect Street. Police believe to have a description of a female suspect allegedly involved in the housebreaks as well as the motor vehicle reportedly used.

“In both incidents a four-door, gray colored vehicle, believed to be an older model Toyota Corolla – approximately 10-15 years old – was seen in the area,” O’Leary said. “A white female was seen with the vehicle by a neighbor on Prospect Street before the second break was discovered. She appeared to be in her mid 20s, long black hair, weighing 110-115 pounds. The neighbor stated she told him she was looking for her lost bulldog, “Daisy,” and that her father was currently sick.”

O’Leary said the entire community needs to be vigilant during the daytime, especially in the afternoon, when these housebreaks are occurring.