Dartmouth Ring Camera Prank Takes a Frightening Turn on Old Fall River Road

An innocent prank turned into a moment of fear for Dartmouth residents during the evening hours of Monday, September 16, as a person in a Michael Myers Halloween costume startled people on Old Fall River Road. The eerie scene was captured on a Ring camera, posted online and later removed.

In the video, a young woman, masked as the infamous horror movie villain, cautiously approached the front door with a plastic knife in hand. She stood in front of the camera for a few tense moments, flashing the prop knife, before hurriedly disappearing from view.

John Carrerio, who shared the footage online, said his intention was to remind people to think twice about pranks involving weapons — even fake ones. According to Carrerio, it turns out the masked prankster was related to the homeowner, and no charges are being pressed.

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Despite the harmless nature of the prank, the Dartmouth Police Department quickly responded to concerns, stating on Facebook:

We are currently aware of a video circulating online concerning suspicious behavior on Old Fall River Rd. It has since been reported to police. At this time, it appears this may have been an isolated prank, however, we are still investigating the incident.

 

If you have any information on this incident, please contact us at 508-910-1735, send us a private message, or send us an anonymous tip by texting the words ‘DartmouthPD’ followed by your message, to 847411.

 

Reminder, if you have an emergency and need immediate police response, please call 911. You can also dial 508-910-1735 for non-emergency incidents.

As Halloween draws near, this incident serves as a reminder to think carefully before pulling off any spooky pranks. What might seem like harmless fun could escalate into a serious situation — especially when prop weapons are involved.

Luckily, no one was harmed, but this is a cautionary tale for those looking to scare up some Halloween fun.