New Bedford
CRIME & SAFETY
New Bedford Firefighters battle two structure fires only hours apart
“Last evening, south end fire companies responded to two structure fires. The first structure fire occurred at 7:12pm at 22 County Street. Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire involving a couch. There were no reported injuries and the fire caused is under investigation by the NBFD Fire Investigation Unit. The...
Driver transported to trauma center in serious condition after crash on Route 140
A drive was rushed to a local hospital after an early morning crash. According to the department, the Lakeville Fire Department was sent to Route 140 for a vehicle off the road at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday morning. Responders arrived to find a heavily damaged vehicle off the road and into...
Falmouth Police seek missing man
FALMOUTH – he Falmouth Police and the Massachusetts State Police are investigating the disappearance of Michael Bolina (aka Michael Boling), 53, of Falmouth and North Carolina. Mr. Bolina was reportedly last seen in late April and was reported missing in late May. He is a white male, 5’11” inches tall and 135 lbs. with a skinny build. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Unsuccessful efforts to locate Mr. Bolina have been based on information that was provided to investigators. We are asking for anyone who has any knowledge of Mr. Bolina’s location to contact Falmouth Police Detective Ron Carpenter at 774-255-4527 ext. 4620. This investigation remains active.
Somerset boy, Diman student, with dreams of being a firefighter saves girl at Fall River restaurant
A local teen with dreams of becoming a firefighter showed he is well on his way after springing into action to make a rescue. According to the Dighton Fire Department, Dighton Junior Firefighters candidate Ben Courville, while out to dinner Sunday at the Fall River 99 Restaurant with his mom Christine Courville, noticed that a girl was choking.
Cape Cod town has heavy police presence at beaches for holiday week
FALMOUTH - Police in Falmouth, Massachusetts are letting the public know there will be a "heavy" officer presence at town beaches for the July 4th holiday week."Due to last year's unacceptable criminal activity/behavior there are plain clothes officers out at the beaches all week," the department said, adding that uniformed officers will be widely seen "at select times to ensure public safety."There are signs at the beach letting people know that all bags and coolers are subject to search."There will be a ZERO tolerance policy for consuming alcohol/marijuana in public and any disorderly conduct," police said.Falmouth beaches left in "utter...
The wave of responsibility at Round Hill Beach
Since she was a little girl, Maddie Herliczk, 16, has been going down to the end of the narrow and winding road known as Ray Peck Drive for Round Hill Beach, a popular destination for Dartmouth residents in the summer months with a unique sense of seclusion. However, the beach’s...
Mass. teen saved girl choking at Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub
A Massachusetts teen saved a girl from choking at Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub after he had been trained on the Heimlich Maneuver, the Dighton Fire Department said. Ben Courville was eating dinner with his mom, Christine Courville, at the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub when he noticed a girl choking, the fire department said.
Gang member sentenced to prison in Fall River Superior Court concerning shooting that struck home
A 26-year-old New Bedford gang member was convicted by a jury of his peers of brazenly firing at least seven shots at a vehicle driving along Court Street in May of 2022, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn announced. After a three-day trial, a Fall River Superior Court jury convicted...
Ex-Berkley treasurer cleared of criminal wrongdoing in bank account closure. What we know
BERKLEY — The Raynham Police Department has cleared former Berkley treasurer and current tax collector Wendy Cochrane of any criminal wrongdoing after she allegedly closed a town bank account when she was no longer treasurer. "After investigating the matter at our request, the Raynham Police Department has determined that...
Marion Police warn locals of scam going around after resident bilked out of $8,000
“We recently took a report where the victim lost $8,000 due to scammers pretending to be US Customs and Border Protection. These impostors send you a recorded message saying illegal items were shipped in your name and have been intercepted, or they may say a warrant is out for your arrest. They will demand payment for more information using crypto, gift cards or wire transfers. They will also demand banking account info or your social security number. Do not do it! It’s a scam! If you receive such a call, please keep in mind:
Marion Police Department re-accredited by state commission
MARION — The Marion Police Department announced Tuesday, July 2 it had been re-accredited by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. The department earned unanimous re-accreditation Wednesday, June 26, according to a press release from the Marion Police Department. Accreditation is a self-initiated evaluation process, the press release said. Participating...
Tree branch knocks out power for hundreds
MATTAPOISETT – A fallen tree branch knocked down a power line near the Knights of Columbus on Route 6, taking out power for hundreds of Mattapoisett residents on Monday, July 1. According to Ross Macedo of the Mattapoisett Fire Department, the downed line started “little grass fires” that quickly...
Middleboro Fire Department responds to house fire on Purchase Street
MIDDLEBORO — A fire broke out at the home located at 273 Purchase St. around 12 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, the Middleboro Fire Department reported. No one was injured and the single occupant of the two-story, wooden residence was able to self-extricate, said Middleboro Fire Chief Owen Thompson.
Lakeville Crash Sends Two to the Hospital
LAKEVILLE (WBSM) — Two people were sent to the hospital following a crash early Sunday morning in Lakeville, while three others were also injured. According to the Lakeville Fire Department, responders were dispatched just before 3:30 a.m. on June 30 for a reported crash on Myricks Street in which a vehicle had struck a utility pole.
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