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Massachusetts man arrested for soliciting a minor in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) — A man from Wareham, MA was arrested Thursday for alleged solicitation of a minor after a traffic stop by Portsmouth detectives. John Magee, 28, is charged with indecent solicitation of a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and weapons other than firearms. Police...
Police arrest 23-year-old man after early morning shooting in Fall River
Fall River Police have made an arrest after a Friday morning shooting. According to Det. Sergeant Moses Pereira, at just after 2:00 a.m., several officers heard what they recognized as the sound of gunshots in the area of Globe Street and South Main Street. As units converged on the area, a male immediately took off running upon seeing the police response. After a short foot pursuit, the male was apprehended by officers.
Man stabbed his nephew to death at New Bedford apartment in self-defense, lawyer says
The defense lawyer representing a man accused of stabbing his nephew to death during an argument at a New Bedford apartment Saturday afternoon claims his client did so in self-defense. Police have charged 43-year-old Puerto Rico resident Juan Padilla-Santana with murder in connection with the death of 23-year-old Omil Padilla-Corsino,...
Family of woman killed in motorcycle crash continue to fight for justice
(WJAR) — From the day Ron Rasmussen and Mylene Geraldo got the call that would change their lives forever, their plea has been for accountability. But they say the man accused of taking their daughter's life continues to walk free today. "Every time we get ready to go to...
Warren man sentenced to serve 40 years in state prison for attempting to kill his mother with hammer
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warren man has been sentenced to spend 40 years in prison for the attempted murder of his mother. According to Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, 37-year-old Kevin Mendes was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 40 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to attempting to kill his mother in 2021.
Bicyclist injured after being hit by car in Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A 38-year-old woman was hospitalized this morning after being hit by a car while riding her bike in Fall River. According to police, it happened around 6:40 a.m. at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Seventh Street. Police said that after speaking with witnesses...
Physical altercation in McDonalds drive-thru in Fall River leads to arrest
An incident on Saturday involving a knife took place at a Fall River fast-food restaurant. According to Det. Sergeant Moses Pereira, at approximately 10:50 a.m., units responded to the McDonalds located at 1853 South Main Street after the department received reports that a male had brandished a firearm during an altercation.
Crash on Route 6 in Mattapoisett leaves one injured
MATTAPOISETT — A two-car crash on Route 6 in Mattapoisett left one driver injured and temporarily redirected traffic on the morning of Friday, Aug. 30. A Honda minivan and a Chevrolet sedan collided by the Gulf gas station on Route 6 shortly after 10 a.m. The Chevrolet’s driver, Mattapoisett...
Resident discovers parts of Fall River’s Sandy Beach vandalized
One of the more peaceful and beautiful spots in Fall River has been the victim of vandals. Lisa Ruggiero-Flavin took to social media after she discovered parts of Sandy Beach vandalized. “So very saddened to see this horrible desecration of the newly refurbished stairs at Sandy Beach. This was a...
Rehoboth barn destroyed by fire
REHOBOTH, MASS. (WJAR) — A lack of available water nearby complicated the job for firefighters in Rehoboth, who battled a fire in a barn on Reservoir Avenue. According to Assistant Fire Chief Mark Haskell, tank trucks had to fill up at the Warren Upper Reservoir - 1.3 miles away.
Dartmouth Police Ofc. White and K9 ‘Tyr” announce their retirement
“Please join Chief Levesque and the rest of the Dartmouth Police Department, as we wish Officer Jared White and K9 Tyr a happy & healthy retirement. Officer White began with the Dartmouth Police Department as an intermittent officer in 1994. He was later sworn in as a full-time officer in April of 1995. His police K9 handling career began in 2000 where he was partnered with K9 Topper, followed by K9 Reaper, and currently, K9 Tyr. Officer White’s partnership with K9s Topper, Reaper, and Tyr, resulted in the seizure of substantial amounts of illicit narcotics, the apprehension of numerous violent fugitives, the safe return of multiple missing persons, various SWAT incidents, and a large number of community demonstrations.
Dartmouth Police Department Marks 2024 International Overdose Awareness Day
Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day. 💜 On Thursday, we gathered on the front lawn of Dartmouth Town Hall to commemorate and acknowledge those who have been lost to overdose. On this day we remember loved ones who have died from overdose and encourage support and recovery...
Former Stoughton Police Officer Matthew Farwell Arrested in Connection with Murder of Sandra Birchmore
A former Stoughton, Mass. police officer has been charged in federal court in Boston with allegedly murdering a young woman to prevent her from disclosing information about his longstanding sexual exploitation of her while he was on duty, beginning when she was a minor. Matthew Farwell, 38, of North Easton,...
Spate of vehicle thefts, break-ins in Whitman, Avon — What streets were targeted?
WHITMAN — Police are investigating an increase in vehicle thefts and car break-ins that have occurred throughout the summer in Plymouth and Norfolk counties. Between June and August, five vehicle thefts and numerous car break-ins were reported in both Whitman and Avon, officials said, according to written statements from Whitman and Avon...
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