FALMOUTH – Falmouth Police report that on Wednesday at about 5:09 p.m. they responded to a report of an intoxicated male in the area of Sandwich Road and Percival Road. The male was later identified as Brendan Medeiros, 34, of East Falmouth.
As officers were responding they received two more reports of an intoxicated male with callers adding that Mr. Medeiros had punched and kicked the dog that accompanied him. Within minutes of the first call officers located Mr. Medeiros sitting in his own driveway with a dog. During an interview with Mr. Medeiros he became agitated and stated that he would release a second dog located on the property in an effort to harm the officers.
While officers attempted to place Mr. Medeiros under arrest he resisted and charged officers. They used an Electronic Control Device (“Taser”) to assist with the arrest. Mr. Medeiros was charged with Cruelty to an Animal, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (dog), Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct.
Media release and mugshot furnished by Falmouth Police
