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Man Charged with Manslaughter in Brockton Man’s Death



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Contact:  Beth Stone- (508) 584-8120

BROCKTON – A Brockton man will be arraigned on a manslaughter charge in the death of a 64-year-old man, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has announced.
On December 26, 2017, Brockton Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a medical call at 42 Lawton Avenue in Brockton. Upon arrival, police discovered a male victim unresponsive. Lifesaving efforts were initiated and the victim was transported to Brockton Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as Ralph V. Lawcewicz (DOB: 12/27/53) of Brockton.
Brockton Police contacted State Police assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and an investigation commenced. One witness reported to police that an altercation occurred before Mr. Lawcewicz’s death. Investigators identified Robert T. Curtis (DOB: 04/11/73) of Brockton as the person who had the altercation with Mr. Lawcewicz prior to his death.

Tonight, Curtis turned himself into Brockton Police. He will be arraigned on a charge of Manslaughter in Brockton District Court on Tuesday.

The investigation is ongoing and being conducted by State Police assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and Brockton Police.

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December 31, 2017