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Ambulance rolls over on Interstate 95 north in Pawtucket
(WJAR) — An ambulance has rolled over on Interstate 95 north near School Street in Pawtucket. According to Rhode Island State Police, the crash occurred at around 8 p.m. State police said a private ambulance service van was side-swiped by another vehicle, lost control, and rolled over on the grass.
DA: Woman killed, man critically injured after driver of Easton nonprofit’s truck hits them
A woman doing work for Easton-based My Brother’s Keeper was killed and another critically injured after a driver from the nonprofit agency struck them, the district attorney said.
Fall River police officer placed on leave after arrest on multiple charges
An officer with the Fall River Police Department was placed on leave with pay last week after an arrest. According to court records, 32-year-old Marc Correia was arraigned Friday in Fall River District Court and is charged with Felony Witness Intimidation, Felony Improper Storage of a Large-Capacity Firearm Near a Minor, and Misdemeanor Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member.
Taunton Police Department Responds to Motor Vehicle Crash Wednesday Evening, Driver to Face Charges
TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward J. Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on Wednesday night which resulted in two parties being injured. On Wednesday, July 17, at about 9:25 p.m., the Taunton Police Department received reports of a two-vehicle crash at the...
Canton police investigate as bleach-filled balloons damage lawns of Karen Read supporters
Police in Canton, Massachusetts, say they are investigating after lawns were damaged by bleach-filled balloons. , have had their property damaged. Two of the victims filed police reports. "You can see it's got a splatter," Rita Lombardi said, pointing to her yard. It started as a small section of browning.
NEW: Biker Gang Shoots Woman in Providence
Providence Police are investigating a shooting reportedly involving a biker gang in the city on Thursday. A female victim was shot and injured off of Chalkstone Avenue. Police responded to a call for shots fired on Hooper Street shortly after 9 PM Thursday night. According to police, they found a...
18-year-old man from RI shot to death, police say
An 18-year-old man from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was shot to death on Wednesday, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of School and Rosewood streets, Pawtucket police said. When officers arrived, they found the man with a gunshot wound. He was taken...
Karen Read’s lawyers say a fifth juror has confirmed the jury was a unanimous ‘not guilty’ on murder charge
The juror allegedly said the jury was only deadlocked on the count of OUI manslaughter and its lesser included offenses. ’s murder trial has confirmed the jury unofficially decided to acquit Read of two of the three charges against her, including second-degree murder, lawyers for the Mansfield woman said Thursday.
Police investigate shooting incident in Stoughton. What we know
STOUGHTON — A 31-year-old man was injured in a shooting incident in Stoughton on Wednesday night, Chief Donna McNamara said. Officials arrived at the scene shortly after 10 p.m. after receiving a call about a possible shooting on Stagecoach Road. When they arrived, officers said they found a 31-year-old man seated on the...
Officials call for closure of Ash Street Jail as old building becomes difficult to upkeep
(WJAR) — Since the late 1800’s, the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford has been taking in inmates from all throughout Bristol County. But for the past several years, law enforcement is saying that the building has become a money pit. “We spend hundreds of thousands of dollars...
Wanted Brockton Man Arrested on New Drug and Firearm Charges
New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have taken a wanted male into custody and seized an illegal firearm and narcotics in the process. On the evening of July 17th, narcotics detectives who were monitoring suspected drug activity conducted a traffic stop near the County Street/Cedar Grove intersection. The vehicle’s driver was identified as ERMIRIO ROSA, 23, of Brockton.
Suspect wanted out of Middletown arrested in MA
(WFSB) - A suspect wanted out of Middletown was apprehended across state lines in Massachusetts, according to state police. Troopers said that they received a “be on the lookout” alert for the unidentified suspect from Middletown police around 1 p.m. on Thursday. Middletown police told them that a...
Three Columbian citizens residing in New York arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts; appear to be connected to International Theft Group
Three people believed to be part of a large-scale theft ring have been arrested for alleged crimes in Massachusetts. According to police, on Thursday, July 11, Braintree Police Detectives arrested three individuals on various charges in connection with a conspiracy to commit residential burglaries. The suspects appear to be connected to an organized International Theft Group. Also known as South American Theft Groups, these groups are known to use extensive surveillance, GPS technology, surreptitious video feeds, and counter- surveillance to establish patterns of behavior for their prospective victims.
Two Rhode Island men sentenced to prison after 16 kilos of fentanyl, 2 ghost guns, $20,000 seized
Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that a pair of Providence men have been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve a combined 41 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions for trafficking 16 kilograms of fentanyl and possessing two ghost guns. At a hearing on July 11, 2024, Superior Court...
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