The Kingston Observer: Polygraph Test Requests Widen

The Davis' banner echoes the question being asked by more and more Kingston taxpayers.

(Wednesday, June 6) The Observer has confirmed that at least one Selectman has been asked if he would be willing to take a polygraph with regard to the Pottle Street arson fire. When asked the specific question, Olly DeMacedo, also a member of the Ballfield Committee, said "any time, any place. I believe it is imperative that the perpetrator be identified. I don't care if it [the investigation] comes to the front door of the Town Hall, everything should be fair game" said DeMacedo, who like others, was questioned by the State Police. DeMacedo's cooperation was in stark contrast to reports that at least three other individuals have refused to take the test. Informed sources have indicated that Ballfield Chairman Ted Alexiades is among those who have declined.

Property owner Sharon Davis took and passed the test last Friday. Polygraphs are not admissible in a court of law, but may be utilized for purposes of a Grand Jury process.

Polygraph tests are being requested by the State Police of selected individuals as authorities step up efforts in the arson investigation of the Davis' barn on Pottle Street. The Davis site was engineered to be the 11th ballfield in the sports complex.

Lie detector testing is voluntary and results are known within minutes or up to three days in certain cases.

It is not clear at this time if any public officials have been or will be asked to cooperate with the investigation by consenting to the test. The Observer is attempting to learn if any individual has asked for legal representation under the indemnification clause allowed of public officials. If so, this would begin the process of expending tax dollars in conjunction with a case that gets more bizarre by the day.

Such updates are possible due to the steady information stream we receive on a regular basis. We thank those from both the public and private sector for feeling a sense of conscience in providing such data. As usual, you have trusted us with anonymity.

Polygraph testing is just the latest tool being employed by authorities to determine exactly what happened when the Davis' barn was tourched. Time lines are critical here and authorities can easily gain access to cell phone records if they deem it necessary. We understand this is often standard procedure along with any background checks required. This would simply be deemed good police work and should be welcomed even by those who may be inconvenienced.

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Following is an emerging sequence of events as affirmed by authorities and information received by this newspaper:

		2:45 Ballfield fence contractor Leo McRae said he called the Police Department after seeing smoke where the Davis barn was situated. McRae was at the rear portion of the fields adjacent to the barn. (see related story) Police Detective Richard Arruda said a call did come in to the station at approximately that time.
		2:57 Fire tower reports smoke from Pottle Street.
		3:00 According to fire log, the first and only call reporting a fire at Pottle Street is received from a Summer Street woman (Name withheld) -- Chief Jon Alberghini
		3:01 The alarm sounds in station, call goes out over fire-radio.
		3:01+ The Observer received a call just after the alarm went out on the scanner (Name withheld).
		3:02 Fire equipment leaves Rt. 27 station for Pottle Street
		3:02 Observer arrives on scene and begins taking pictures. Twelve photos are shot in the next two minutes.
		3:02 - 3:04 Selectmen Richard Kenney and Town Administrator Kevin Donovan arrive at fire after hearing report on scanner.








		3:04 Fire Chief Jon Alberghini arrives
		3:04 Kingston Ladder Truck begins to lay hose from Hilltop hydrant. Ladder truck proceeds to scene of fire after laying its entire supply of hose (it was not enough to reach fire).
		3:05 Kingston Ladder Truck takes position between house and barn in order to protect Davis home.
		3:07 Engine 1 (Duxbury) Arrives to assist in completing fire line started by Kingston's Ladder Truck.
		3:10 Engine 2 (Kingston) arrives. Hose lines are connected but water is not yet flowing.
		Fire lines from hydrant to pumper are pressurized, hose line to Ladder truck is not yet pressurized.
		3:20 full water pressure now established in order to knock down fires in brush and trees threatening Davis home. Barn completely leveled at this time.