New Bedford Man Wanted in Dedham Charged with Stealing Rented Items

WRENTHAM, MA - A New Bedford man wanted in several Massachusetts communities, including Dedham, has been arrested by police.

Matthew Medeiros, 35, was arraigned in Wrentham District Court Thursday and charged with charges of larceny over $250, concealing leased rented property and larceny over $250 by false pretenses in connection with an alleged scam at a Norfolk business, according to documents from Wrentham District Court.

Bail for the charges was set at $100, but he will be held without bail for 29 others charges stemming from 19 warrants from Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Attleboro, Dedham, Milford, Waltham, Cambridge, Uxbridge, and Westborough.

According to a police report, Mederios was allegedly renting construction equipment and selling it for profit for years. Usually, the scheme saw Medeiros reserve the items for a day under the name of a local landscaper or construction company. He would then sell the equipment on Craig’s List.

During the investigation, police were made aware of similar cases in Mendon, Medway, and Uxbridge where Mederios was the suspect.

Police attempted to arrest Medeiros in November, but were unable to find him. He was taken into custody in New Bedford on Jan. 27 after police were able to confirm his new address.

Mederios is due back in court on March 1.