Marshfield police release fraudulent license of suspect in killing

Marshfield police released earlier today the fraudulent license Marcello Almeida, the man who was placed under arrest on Monday in connection with the killing of a 24-year-old woman, gave police back in April 2008 (see photo) following a car accident. Almeida’s license is one of hundreds of fake Brazilian licenses at the Marshfield police station. 

Police Captain Phil Tavares said confiscation of a fraudulent license is a daily occurrence of the department.  A wall at the station is wallpapered with the licenses, which now serve as a training tool for officers.  

Back in June, Scituate police arrested Marcello Almeida, 41, for driving unlicensed and other charges. 

 According to Scituate police logs, Marcello Almeida was arrested on Sunday, June 19 near Arborway Drive and Chief Justice Cushing Highway in Scituate. He was charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation, failure to keep right for oncoming motor vehicle, and failure to wear a seat belt.

Questions surrounding Almeida’s immigration status have been raised and there is no record of a man by his name and date of birth entering the country legally, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney. The investigation into Almeida’s identity is ongoing, the district attorney’s office said. 

Scituate Police Lt. Mike Stewart said the department’s previous encounters with Almeida did not involve his immigration status.

According to Hingham District Court documents, Almeida pled guilty to unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle on July 18.  The charge of negligent operation of a vehicle was dismissed, and Almeida was required to pay $325 in court fees. Court documents also indicate a Portuguese interpreter was present.

Marshfield police also had previous encounters with Almeida. Police sought criminal charges for possessing a fraudulent Brazilian license in April 2008 following a car accident and he was pulled over for speeding in November 2008. In both instances, the charges were reduced to a civil offense and $100 in court fees.