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Taunton mayor charged for allegedly biting, attacking husband during argument
Her husband told reporters that "it was a mistake" to call the police and apologized to his wife and the people of Taunton. The mayor of Taunton is facing domestic assault charges after she allegedly bit her husband and hit him with a small gasket cleaner on Friday night, according to court documents.
District Attorney identifies Lakeville swimmer who died after being found in pond
(WJAR) — The man who died in an apparent drowning was identified by the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office over the weekend. The victim was identified as 68-year-old Todd Page. The Massachusetts Environmental Police Department responded to Long Pond in Lakeville for a missing swimmer call during a...
Police: Bristol County man is dead after jet ski incident at Massachusetts pond
A local man is dead after an incident involving a jet ski. According to police, on Saturday, at 4:23 p.m., the Rutland Police Department and the Rutland Fire Department were dispatched to Turkey Hill Pond for a report of a jet ski that had turned over in the water, and the operator had disappeared under the water. Witnesses reported that the individual appeared to be in distress before going under.
Top stories: Fall River woman wins $1M in Powerball; K-9 officer suspended, facing charges
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. Top stories this past week included: A judge postponed arguments in the $3.5 million dispute between the Somerset Board of Selectman and Brayton Point LLC. ...
DA: Fall River man was protecting other parkgoers when he was fatally stabbed in Brockton
BROCKTON — A Brockton man was held without bail after being arraigned on charges that he fatally stabbed a Fall River man inside a city park over the weekend. Johnny Richmond, 36, of Brockton, pleaded not guilty in Brockton District Court on Monday to a charge of murder. A judge ordered Richmond held without bail at the request of the prosecutor from the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office.
Dartmouth Police Dept. awards two for their quick actions in emergencies
“This morning, Officers Max Szteliga and Dominik Sullivan-Souza were presented with the department’s Life Saving Award for their actions on June 3, 2024. Officers Szteliga and Sullivan-Souza were on patrol when a call came in requesting an ambulance for someone unresponsive in a vehicle on the side of the road. A citizen driving in the area came across the vehicle, put it in park, and dialed 911.
Marion Police Crack Down on Speeding With New Traffic Campaign
MARION (WBSM) — The Marion Police Department is launching an enhanced traffic campaign to counter the recent rise in speeding and reckless driving throughout town. Starting July 22, Marion Police will have additional officers patrolling the roads, enforcing local speed limits and cracking down on distracted driving. "Speeding and...
Broken glass cleaned up at Fall River public pool; swimming is back on at Lafayette Park
FALL RIVER — The public pool at Lafayette Park reopened for visitors today after closing due to a vandalism-related safety issue. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Pool at Lafayette Park is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation. Last week, DCR abruptly shut the pool down when broken...
Rochester tabs new police chief
ROCHESTER — A Mashpee detective sergeant with 23 years of law enforcement experience will become the new head of the Rochester Police Department, after a round of interviews held Monday, July 22. After interviews with three finalists, the Rochester Select Board offered the police chief role to Michael Assad...
Woman killed in Fall River pedestrian crash remembered as giving woman of God as services announced
A 67-year-old Dartmouth woman killed after being struck by a box truck on Joseph Drive in Fall River is being remembered as services have been announced. According to Gregg Miliote of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, at around noon on Wednesday, two victims, the driver of the box truck, and three others were at 214 Joseph Drive to pick up a dresser. The six individuals were all employees or volunteers for the non-profit organization known as My Brother’s Keeper, which organizes drop offs and pick-ups of donated furniture.
Family seeks public help locating New Bedford man missing for 3 days
“My friend Ana Barreto had to file a missing person’s report on her brother, Amílcar Ricardo Soares Barreto, and was hoping you guys could post this poster to your instagram and Facebook accounts. Please help spread the word!! He’s been missing for 3 days. “-Alexis Kazlauskas.
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