DOUGLAS — On Monday, March 23, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Officer Joshua Breault of the Douglas Police Department was on an undercover assignment conducting surveillance of 10 Mechanic Street, the residence of Arthur Beauregard.
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Lieutenant Travis Gould and Officer Jonathan Gomes were also assigned to the shift. Members of the Blackstone Valley Drug and Counter Crime Force, Lieutenant Liam O’Rouke and Detective Alex Sinni, also responded to the scene.
“Prior to this date, we had obtained information regarding Beauregard selling crack cocaine from his house,” Officer Breault said. “This surveillance began around March 10, 2026, and during this time, I observed multiple vehicles coming and going from Beauregard’s house. These vehicles were there for short periods and the individuals involved had drug possession charges and or were involved in drug related activity. These individuals all displayed nervous behavior which was also indicative of criminal activity.”
According to police, Arthur Beauregard, 58, is a resident of 10 Mechanic Street, Douglas, MA.
At approximately 1:48 p.m., Officer Breault said Beauregard left his house in his black Dodge pickup truck with Massachusetts plates.
“The vehicle then pulled into the Webster First Credit Union parking lot located on Main Street, and was observed at the drive-thru window,” Officer Beauregard said. “The vehicle then left on Main Street heading towards Davis Street, Route 16, and surveillance units followed.”
Officer Breault said Beauregard was surveilled from the Webster First Credit Union parking lot to the Bank of America parking lot at 25 John A. Cummings Way in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, where Beauregard arrived and parked at approximately 2:18 p.m.
“As Beauregard traveled from Douglas to Woonsocket, Beauregard was observed to make multiple counter surveillance maneuvers,” Officer Breault said. “Beauregard would pull off the roadway and into random driveways. Beauregard would pass intended roadways and reverse his direction and travel back to his intended route.”
Officer Beauregard said that, based on his training and experience, this type of behavior is used to throw off or disrupt surveillance and to identify any vehicles that may be following.
Approximately seven minutes after Beauregard parked near Bank of America, a white BMW SUV with Rhode Island plates pulled up next to Beauregard’s vehicle.
“Both of these vehicles were not parked in any spots that were close to the building,” Officer Breault said.
Officer Breault said that from the time Beauregard parked and until the time the white BMW arrived, he did not meet with anyone or exit his vehicle, but as soon as the BMW arrived, Officer Breault and Detective Sinni watched as Beauregard got out of his vehicle and approached the passenger side of the BMW.
After briefly interacting with the occupant(s) of the BMW, Officer Breault said Beauregard returned to his vehicle.
“The white BMW had tint covering all the windows, including its windshield, making it impossible for us to observe the occupant(s),” Officer Breault said. He added that, based on his training and experience, parking lots are a common location for criminal activity to take place, especially drug deals.
“Additionally, the city of Woonsocket, RI, is a known source city for drugs in the Blackstone Valley Area,” Officer Breault noted. “The quick interaction Beauregard had at the passenger side of the vehicle is a common way drug dealers and buyers make a quick transaction.”
Officer Breault said Beauregard then exited the parking lot and drove in three circles on the same roads.
“Again, this type of maneuver is indicative of an individual trying to elude or disrupt any surveillance being conducted,” Officer Breault said. “It is known through our training and experience that these types of maneuvers are made not only before, but also after a drug transaction has taken place. Beauregard was kept under constant surveillance as he traveled from the Bank of America parking lot and back into Massachusetts.”
Officer Breault added that based on his observations, Beauregard had just picked up drugs from his dealer in Woonsocket and was returning to his home in Douglas.
“Douglas Police Officer Gomes, who was in full uniform and operating a fully marked police cruiser, was made aware of our observations,” Officer Breault said. “Officer Gomes was then directed by Lieutenant Gould to make a traffic stop on Beauregard’s vehicle.”
Once he was back in Douglas, Officer Gomes and Lieutenant Gould pulled Beauregard over on Douglas Street.
“Officer Gomes then approached the vehicle and requested Beauregard to exit,” Officer Breault said.
Beauregard exited the vehicle and spoke with Lieutenant Gould, who was standing behind Beauregard’s truck.
“During Lieutenant Gould and Beauregard’s conversation, Beauregard stated he was coming from the Walmart in Whitinsville, MA,” Officer Breault said. “Lieutenant Gould then told Beauregard he was following him and saw him in Woonsocket, RI, picking up drugs in the Bank of America parking lot. Beauregard then admitted to being there, but stated he was just dropping off money. Beauregard then admitted to picking up drugs and stated that it was in the ashtray of his vehicle. As I arrived on scene, I observed the crack cocaine that was contained in a white piece of paper. There were several white, hard rock-like pieces, and based on my training and experience, it was consistent to crack cocaine. Beauregard was then placed into handcuffs (DL) [double locked] and taken into police custody.”
Beauregard was transported to the Douglas Police Department for booking.
During booking, Officer Breault said Beauregard willingly waived his Miranda rights and “willingly chose” to speak with police about the arrest.
“Beauregard admitted to selling crack cocaine and that he has about two or three customers,” Officer Breault said. “Beauregard stated that today he paid $400.00 for three eight balls (3.5 grams) from his dealer.”
Officer Breault weighed the crack and it came out to 19 grams.
“When Beauregard was asked about the weight of the crack cocaine being more the three eight balls, Beauregard stated he may have been given extra,” Officer Breault said. “A search of Beauregard’s criminal history showed he was charged on October 6, 2010, for Possess to Distribute Class B Drug, with a guilty disposition on November 3, 2010.”
Arthur Beauregard, 58, of Douglas, was charged with the following:
- Cocaine, Trafficking in 18 Grams or More, Less than 36 Grams
- Possess to Distribute Class B Drug, Subsequent Offense
Beauregard’s arraignment was scheduled for March 24, 2026, in Uxbridge District Court.
Disclaimer: If you are wondering why the incident in this story took place in April, that’s because I had to file FOIA request(s) to obtain the court documents. FOIAs are time-consuming.
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