Menu Close

Body of Missing Teen Located

Acting Randolph Police Chief John Hamelburg regrets to report that crews have located a body of a young male, positively identified as 16-year-old Christopher Defreitas, this afternoon. The body of Defreitas was located in the Great Pond Reservoir, about 100 yards from shore.

Defreitas was reported missing on Monday night and had been the subject of an intensive, multi-agency search.

This incident is under investigation by the Randolph Police Department and Norfolk District Attorney’s Office. Foul play is not suspected at this time.

WEBSITE DISCLAIMER

This website contains information about investigations of the Randolph Police Department and provides the outcomes of those investigations. Additional information may be available from the relevant county, state or federal agencies, including the Norfolk County District Attorney's Office or the Massachusetts Trial Court system concerning the ultimate outcome of any criminal charges. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

News releases published by the Randolph Police Department reflect information available to the Department at the time of publication. An arrest or criminal charge is an accusation and does not constitute a finding of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Information contained in historical news releases may not reflect subsequent developments, including changes to charges, dismissals, acquittals, convictions or other court proceedings. The Police Department does not routinely update historical news releases to reflect the ultimate disposition of criminal cases. The Police Department does not have jurisdiction over cases that are before the courts. Additional information concerning criminal proceedings may be available through the appropriate District Attorney's Office or the Massachusetts Trial Court, subject to applicable laws and restrictions governing access to court records.
+