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Man dies in Rutland jet ski accident
A 46-year-old Attleboro man died Saturday after his jet ski overturned in Turkey Hill Pond in Rutland, the Police Department said in a press release. Rutland police and firefighters went to the pond shortly before 4:30 p.m. after receiving a report that a man who had been operating a jet ski had disappeared under the water after appearing to be in distress.
Worcester Police Seek Help to Find Missing Man, Jansel Ramos, Amid Concerns for His Well-being
The Worcester Police Department is currently seeking public assistance in the urgent case of Jansel Ramos, a twenty-seven-year-old resident of Hancock St who has mysteriously disappeared after exhibiting unsettling behavior. As announced through their social media channel, authorities have expressed growing concern due to the erratic nature of Mr. Ramos's actions prior to his vanishing, which has now stretched into several days of absence, leaving his family anxious and in search of answers.
Fenton man charged following brawl in Shrewsbury bowling alley parking lot
SHREWSBURY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A Fenton man is facing felony charges after allegedly crashing into two cruisers and striking a police officer in the face as he tried to flee following a brawl involving about 10 people Saturday evening in a bowling alley parking lot. Shrewsbury Police said...
Fall River, Worcester, and Boston area firefighters among those headed to battle large Montana fire
Boston — On Friday July 19, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and Department of Fish and Game will send a crew of wildland firefighters to Helena, Montana, where they will help battle one of nine active and uncontained large fires currently burning almost 46,000 acres across the state.
See the Neighborhood Meetings This Week in Worcester
WORCESTER – The Worcester Police Department is encouraging residents to attend their neighborhood watch meetings to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in their neighborhoods and to share any concerns or questions they may have. Representatives from the city also regularly attend these neighborhood meetings. There are over 50...
Two men face cocaine trafficking, firearm charges following Shrewsbury traffic stop
SHREWSBURY – Shrewsbury police have charged two men with trafficking cocaine following a traffic stop. On July 12 at 11:30 a.m., a Shrewsbury officer stopped a vehicle near Market Basket on Route 20. According to a press release by the department, the driver’s – Rufus Russell, 45, of Worcester – license was suspended.
Passenger arrested on firearms charges following traffic stop
SHREWSBURY – An 18-year-old from Milford faces firearm charges after Shrewsbury police reportedly found a loaded handgun in a vehicle during a traffic stop. On Sunday, July 14, at around 3:19 a.m., a Shrewsbury officer saw a vehicle driving on Route 9 and pulled it over in the parking lot of Tavern in the Square.
Shrewsbury Police Department’s canine officer passes away
SHREWSBURY – Hunter, a 10-year-old German Shepherd who served as Shrewsbury’s canine officer, died unexpectedly Thursday. Hunter was handled by Patrolman Chad Chysna and served the town of Shrewsbury for eight years. He first joined the department in 2016 as an 18-month-old recruit. His role included locating narcotics and missing people. In 2023, Hunter successfully located 23 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop.
Northborough Police holds swearing-in ceremony for officers
NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Police Department promoted three officers on June 26. A ceremony was held to swear in Officer Sean Montville to sergeant, Sgt. Demosthenes Agiomavritis to lieutenant and Sgt. William Griffin to lieutenant. The event was attended by their families, friends and fellow officers. Police Chief Brian...
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