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Police investigate home overnight in Cumberland
CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — Police were on scene this morning on Forest View Drive in Cumberland. ABC 6 news crews were on scene and observed officials searching a home, and putting a man in ambulance. Details remain limited at this time. ABC 6 has reached out for more information...
Hopkinton police sgt. fired for not reporting rape accusation becomes Milford officer
A former Hopkinton police sergeant who was fired for not reporting rape allegations against the department’s former deputy chief was sworn in as a police officer in Milford on Monday, according to Milford police. After an emotional public hearing and several hours of painstaking decision-making this spring, the Hopkinton...
Man severely injured in Bellingham dirt bike crash
BELLINGHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — A man sustained a significant hand injury after crashing his dirt bike yesterday in Bellingham. According to police, around 8:30 p.m., Bellingham Police were called to a report of a dirt biker who had crashed off Depot Street. Bellingham Police and Fire responded to the...
Box Seats announces closure following truck crash
Following an accident in which a truck crashed into the building, Box Seats Restaurant & Bar in North Attleborough has announced that it is closed until further notice. According to the announcement, which was posted to the restaurant’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, the closure happened on July 24 due to a delivery truck damaging the exhaust system on the back side of the restaurant.
Person arrested after shooting death at Providence Walmart
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department said a person was in custody after an apparent shooting death in the parking lot of the Silver Spring Street Walmart early Saturday morning. Police said they arrived at the parking lot of the store around 1 a.m. to find a...
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...
Fisherman caught with oversized stripers in NH; planned to sell them in Mass.
Tips from anglers fishing along New Castle and Rye Tuesday afternoon led to authorities busting a fisherman's alleged scheme to illegally keep 14 oversized striped bass and sell the fish in Massachusetts. New Hampshire Fish and Game’s Law Enforcement Division and Operation Game Thief announced Wednesday the Massachusetts man admitted to his plan after being caught by Portsmouth police Tuesday. ...
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...
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...
Dartmouth Police arrest two in alleged large-scale retail theft ring across Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Two Massachusetts residents have been arrested by local police for shoplifting, however, it appears they may be involved in something bigger. According to police, on Friday, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to a call regarding shoplifting at Kohl’s, 81 Faunce Corner Road. The shoplifting in this case is alleged to be connected to a larger organized retail crime group.
Milford woman accused in 'domestic' stabbing had dangerousness hearing on July 26
MILFORD — A local woman who allegedly stabbed a man in the neck during a domestic incident earlier this month has been declared a danger to the public and will be held without bail. A Milford District Court judge on Friday ordered Sandy Villeda Martinez, 35, be held without bail for 120 days. At...
Driver charged with DUI after found unconscious with child in vehicle in Lincoln
(WJAR) — An Attleboro man is facing DUI charges after Lincoln police say he was found unconscious in a vehicle with a child. Police charged James Colbert, 32, with multiple charges after finding him at 186 Old River Road in Lincoln. Police say he was in a dark-colored Chrysler...
Mansfield fire leaves four families displaced
MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — A fire that closed part of Otis Street Thursday afternoon left four families out of their home. The Mansfield Fire Department said a call was received around 4:30 p.m. from a resident having electrical problems with their stove who smelled smoke from their basement. Crews...
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