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Attleboro police charge man with car break-ins




ATTLEBORO - A 37-year-old man was arraigned Monday on charges he had two stolen GPS systems, cigarettes, a camera and loose change from cars he allegedly broke into on Hayward and Parker streets.

Gordon L. Davis Jr., 37, who had no permanent address, was ordered held in jail on $12,000 cash after pleading innocent in Attleboro District Court. Davis was arrested by Officer Brent Poirier just after 1 a.m. Sunday while walking on North Main Street.

Prosecutor Sue Bayly said Davis resembled the description and wore similar clothing to a man witnessed by victims who subsequently identified him as the culprit after his arrest two hours later.

Bayly said Davis has a lengthy criminal record dating back to when he was a juvenile, including 21 convictions for breaking and entering and six for auto theft. He faces charges of breaking and entering, possession of burglar's tools, receiving stolen property and disturbing the peace. Mansfield police also filed domestic assault charges against him for an unrelated incident last week involving his girlfriend.

His lawyer, Paula Motaco-Plouffe of Taunton, argued that her client says he repairs broken GPS systems for resale. She also said his girlfriend did not immediately report the alleged assault and changed her version of events. Davis is due back in court April 8.

 


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ben123 wrote on Mar 11, 2009 6:42 AM:

" Hey how about that "21 convictions" and he's still walking the streets.Hello Judge give this guy a permanent address "

Hojo20 wrote on Mar 10, 2009 8:05 AM:

" People should always take their GPS systems with them even if they run inside a Dunkin' Donuts. People like Mr. Davis will seize the opportunity to steal them if they're still in the car in full view. "