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Man killed in crash on I-195 in Seekonk
SEEKONK, Mass. (WLNE) — A man was killed in a crash on I-195 West in Seekonk on Tuesday. Massachusetts State Police said troopers responded to reports of a crash involving an SUV, box truck, and tractor-trailer near Exit 1 around 1:20 p.m. Authorities said a 36-year-old man from Springfield...
Somerset teen saves choking woman using skills from Junior Firefighter training
SOMERSET, Mass. — A Somerset teen is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a woman he said was choking. Ben Courville, 15, learned the Heimlich while training in the Dighton Junior Firefighter program. He was out for dinner with his mom when the life saving...
One arrested, three suffering from injuries, after afternoon stabbing in Taunton
TAUNTON — Chief Edward Walsh has provided an update regarding a stabbing incident involving multiple individuals on Paul Bunker Drive Tuesday afternoon. A 24-year-old Taunton man was placed under arrest following the incident and charges are pending. At just after 1:15 p.m., Taunton Police responded to Paul Bunker Drive...
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...
Prison scheme to murder witness, prosecutors and rival gang members foiled by FBI
PROVIDENCE – A prisoner in a federal holding facility in Central Falls conspired with another man to kill five people, including two federal prosecutors, according to an indictment handed up by a grand jury last week in U.S. District Court. Elijah Melton faced fentanyl trafficking charges and was held at the Donald F. Wyatt Detention Facility. While there, he set a plan in motion to target two assistant U.S. Attorneys, two rival gang members and a hostile...
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...
Massachusetts State Police investigating after fatal fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-195
Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fiery fatal highway crash. According to Trooper Brandon Doherty, at just after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on Route 195 westbound prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon the arrival of Troopers,...
Two transported to New Bedford hospital after early morning crash on Route 79
Multiple people were taken to a trauma center after an early morning crash. According to the Lakeville Fire Department, responders were dispatched for a car versus a utility pole just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning on Route 79 (Myricks Street). Ambulance 3 and Engine 1 arrived at the scene within 6 minutes.
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.
Multiple vehicles involved in early morning crash in Seekonk
(WJAR) — An early morning crash affected Tuesday's morning commute on I-195 in Seekonk. The crash closed lanes around 7:52 a.m. on the eastbound side and westbound side near Exit 1. An NBC 10 news crew was on the scene when some vehicles involved were being towed away. Around...
Two juveniles face criminal charges after Mansfield crash
MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — Two juveniles are facing criminal charges related to a crash that happened in Mansfield yesterday. According to officials, Massachusetts State Police responded to reports of a crash on the ramp from Route 140 southbound to Route 495 northbound in Mansfield shortly after 4 a.m. The...
New Bedford Police recognize “Gentle Giant” for life-saving actions while off duty
“***NBPD RECOVERY COACH SPRINGS INTO ACTION DURING EMERGENCY***. Haywood Barnes is a valued member of our agency and the living embodiment of a “gentle giant”. He exemplifies compassion and dedication as a recovery coach, supporting individuals grappling with addiction. Haywood’s approach is a testament to the profound impact that compassionate care can have in transforming lives and communities.
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...
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...
CPD seeks stolen car that fled from traffic stop
SEEN THIS CAR? The Cranston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle in the photo, which was reported stolen on June 21 around midnight in Raynham, Massachusetts, according to Cranston Police. Around 4:16 p.m. June 22, an alert was received by the Flock license plate reader system indicating the vehicle was reported stolen and traveling in Cranston, according to a post on Cranston Police Department’s social media accounts. “A Cranston Officer located the vehicle containing two occupants on Elmwood Avenue and attempted to pull it over,” according to police. “The operator refused to stop and the vehicle crossed into Warwick and struck the Officer’s cruiser at the intersection of Manson and Warwick Avenue. The suspects managed to avoid capture. Fortunately, the cruiser only sustained minor damage and the Officer was not injured. The vehicle was last seen traveling on Norwood Avenue.” If you’ve seen this vehicle, contact the Cranston Police Department at 942-2211.
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