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Resident describes gruesome crash scene in Easton
EASTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Easton residents said they are shaken up after a gruesome crash. A resident on Prospect Street told ABC 6 he heard the screams of the teen involved in a horrific motorbike accident late Tuesday night. The man said he first thought the screaming was a...
Plymouth Hero Anthony Rescues Lost Family with Toddler in Myles Standish State Forest
In a heartwarming act of kindness, Lynette Tilton of Plymouth took to Facebook on July 22 to share a story that highlights the best of humanity. Her post aimed to reach a young man named Anthony, who selflessly helped her and her family during a recent outing in Myles Standish State Forest.
Brockton Man Found Guilty in Cocaine Trafficking Scheme, Awaits Sentencing After Federal Conviction
A Brockton man has been convicted in a federal court for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that saw large quantities of cocaine shipped from Puerto Rico to various parts of Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Robert Monteiro, 40, faced judgment yesterday and now awaits sentencing set for October 24, 2024, as reported by The U.S. Attorney’s Office. Monteiro's conviction is one of several linked to a larger drug trafficking operation intercepted by federal and local law enforcement agencies.
Clancy murder case: Trial date soon? Here's the latest on mom accused of killing 3 kids
BROCKTON − The case against Lindsay Clancy is moving closer to a trial date. Clancy is charged with murder in the deaths of her three young children at the Duxbury home she shared with her husband, Patrick, on Jan. 24, 2023. A brief status update on the case was held in Brockton...
4 men in alleged Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut retail theft ring arrested after robbery of 80-year-old
Four men were arrested for an Organized Retail Theft following an investigation by Hingham and Weymouth Police on Friday in a Hingham shopping center parking lot. According to Hingham Police, on July 19th, Hingham Detectives were contacted by Weymouth Police Detectives who had observed suspicious activity by the four men inside an SUV at a shopping center in Weymouth and followed the SUV into the Derby Street Shops in Hingham. Detectives continued to observe the suspicious activity of the men as they walked in and out of the Apple Store.
Firefighter accused of secretly recording his ex-girlfriend may face new charges after motorcycle crash
A Plymouth firefighter on paid leave since November after being accused of secretly video recording his ex-girlfriend in the nude is likely facing new criminal charges after he slammed his motorcycle into a utility pole in a late-night accident. Richard Pimental, 31, suffered serious injuries when he allegedly veered off...
Massachusetts man sentenced after drugs, guns, ammo, seized while on pre-trial release
BOSTON – A convicted felon has been sentenced in connection with firearm and drug offenses that occurred in 2019 and his subsequent possession of firearms and narcotics while on pre-trial release for the previously charged offenses. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 31-year-old Christian Soares, a/k/a “Eazy,” of...
Drug raids yield more than 400 grams of cocaine
The Plymouth police drug unit, with the help of Kingston and state police, raided homes this week in Boston, Plymouth, and Kingston, seizing more than 400 grams of cocaine and $16,000 in cash. Three people were arrested and charged with cocaine- related offenses, according to court records. Two of them...
Retirement of K9 Officer William Cushing Jr.
During his tenure, K9 Officer Cushing was the recipient of numerous awards including the National Association of Police Organization's Top Cop award, MPTC Lifesaving Award, The American Legion Medal of Valor, the Dana Distinguished Service Award for Law Enforcement and the Trooper George Hanna Award. More notably, K9 Officer Cushing and his partner Kitt were known across the South Shore for their tracking ability and the sheer number of criminals they tracked and successfully apprehended over 12 years. Tragically, on June 4th 2021 while tracking a domestic violence suspect, K9 Kitt and Officer Cushing were shot in the line of duty resulting in the death of K9 Kitt.
Mansfield restaurant worker facing burglary charge after stealing cash from business: State police
MANSFIELD, Conn. — A woman was arrested for stealing cash from a Mansfield restaurant where she was an employee, according to Connecticut State Police Wednesday. Jennifer Spencer, 28, of Rockville, is facing charges of burglary in the third degree, larceny in the fifth degree and risk of injury to a minor.
11 Fall River officers, Brockton, New Bedford, Taunton, among those who graduated from Plymouth Police Academy
PLYMOUTH – Today, the Municipal Police Training Committee Executive Director Robert Ferullo and Plymouth Academy Director Eileen Goodick announced the graduation of 61 police officers from the MPTC Plymouth Police Academy’s 76th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates successfully completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in all aspects of law enforcement and will now serve as full-time officers representing 23 police agencies across Massachusetts.
Bristol County teen seriously injured after crash between off-road motorcycle and SUV
A Massachusetts teen has been injured after an evening crash. The Easton Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle collision which occurred Tuesday at just before 8:45 p.m. The incident involved a collision between an SUV and an off-road motorcycle on Prospect Street at Heath Road. The operator of the...
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