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CRIME & SAFETY
'He took a bullet for us': Trump supporters rally at Taunton Green after shooting attack
TAUNTON — Judith Conlan drove from her home in Somerset to share her appreciation for former president Donald Trump with drivers circling the Taunton Green. “It’s not far to travel for a man who took a bullet for us,” Conlan said. She was one of about a...
Police: 3 suspects linked to international theft group used cameras to break into Braintree homes
Police arrested three suspects believed to be part of an international theft group for allegedly surveilling their victims with hidden cameras to break into their homes.
Man accused of vandalizing Kingston church allegedly had ammo, writings on mass shootings
KINGSTON - A man accused of vandalizing a historic Kingston church may face new charges after investigators say they found ammunition and references to mass shootings inside his car.Jonathan White, 43, from Plymouth was arraigned in Plymouth District Court on Tuesday. Assistant District Attorney Victoria Wood told the court that a search warrant executed on White's car found startling new evidence."Ammo that can go into an assault rifle style weapon. There were also writings referencing mass shootings and societal collapse," Wood said. "There was also a handwritten 'things to do list' found in this defendant's car that included get rifle...
Missing Taunton woman found safe
TAUNTON, MASS. (WHDH) - A 37-year-old Taunton woman who had been missing for several weeks has been found safe, Taunton police announced. Police first asked for the public’s help in efforts to find Amanda Brown after she was last seen in early June. In an update near 12:45 p.m....
Taunton emergency responders save baby from choking
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A one-month-old baby is now recovering in the hospital thanks to the help of first responders. It happened on Monday night when officials were called to a home for a child not breathing. According to Taunton fire officials, a Taunton Police Officer was first on...
Brockton man sought in killing of Milford teen at Northborough birthday party
Authorites are looking for a Brockton man who is facing a murder charge in the death of a teenager at a party in Northborough in May. Erik Coelho dos Santos, 20, was among the hundreds of people at a birthday gathering at 333 Howard St. that continued into the morning of May 12, according to authorities.
‘Slightly Stoopid’ Move Lands Massachusetts Man In Bangor Jail
Too much heat mixed with too many spirits and not enough common sense landed a man from Braintree, Mass., in a Bangor jail over the weekend. Kevin Reid, 30, had been attending the "Slightly Stoopid" concert at the Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor Saturday evening, police said. Coming off a...
3 stabbed in Holbrook apartment complex, police say
All three victims were rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning. The Holbrook Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing that occurred on Saturday, the department said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 3:30 a.m. on July 13th at 166 Longmeadow Drive, an apartment complex, the department said in...
Multiple agencies save man’s life after Massachusetts State Police receive call that individual jumped out of car while on highway
Law enforcement agencies worked together Sunday morning to save a man’s life. According to Kingston Police, shortly after 5:00 a.m., the Massachusetts State Police received a call that an individual, appearing to suffer from a mental health crisis, jumped out of a vehicle on Route 3 in Kingston and ran into the woods.
Injured woman from head-on crash identified as Wareham resident
Jocelyn Maniglia, 47, has been identified as the woman injured in a head-on collision on Minot Avenue on Monday, July 8. A gray Toyota Highlander traveling east on Minot Avenue, driven by Wareham native Matthew Goodchild, collided head-on with a black GMC Sierra traveling west, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office.
Defense in Karen Read murder case continues to seek for dismissal of two charges
(WJAR) — The defense in Karen Read murder case is continuing to argue for two out of three charges to be dismissed. Read’s lawyers filed a reply to the prosecution’s opposition on Tuesday. This comes after the prosecution filed an opposition to the defense’s motion to dismiss...
Police captain on paid leave while under investigation for alleged assault on his father
A top Plymouth police official has been on paid leave for three weeks while the town investigates allegations that he physically and verbally assaulted his father at a dance recital last month. Captain Jason Higgins, a command staff member who serves as spokesman and chief of professional standards, has denied...
Transit Police seek two women who allegedly attacked father and daughter on train
MBTA Police asks anyone with information about either suspect to contact their Criminal Investigations Unit at 617-222-1050. The MBTA transit police are looking for two women who allegedly attacked a father and daughter on the Red Line, the agency said. The incident occurred in between Downtown Crossing and Quincy Center in the morning of July 5th.
Former Boston attorney convicted of rape sentenced to up to 10 years in prison
BOSTON (AP) — A former Boston attorney was sentenced Monday to five to 10 years in prison for rape, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office told NBC 10 News. Gary Zerola, 52, was found guilty of rape last month after a jury deliberated for five hours, prosecutors said. He was acquitted of the greater charge of aggravated rape and burglary, according to the office of the Suffolk County district attorney.
Driver injured in crash after leading troopers on chase in Foxboro, police say
A driver was injured after racing off from a traffic stop and crashing their car in Foxboro early Sunday morning, state police say. Around 2:14 p.m., a Massachusetts State Police trooper tried to stop a car on Route 95. The car did not stop and raced down Route 95 before driving onto Route 140 for Mansfield, state police say. The trooper stopped the case. A short time later, the car crashed. The driver was injured, the extent of which was not immediately clear.
The Hingham Police Patrolman’s Association Golf Tournament
Please join us for The Hingham Police Patrolman’s Association Golf Tournament, being held on Monday, September 23, 2024!. Early start breakfast/check in @ (7:50am) including fresh bagels, fruit, assorted muffins/ danishes, coffee and juice. You are allowed to take food with you on the course! 9 am shotgun start , followed by lunch. Lunch will include, steak tips with peppers and onion, herb marinated grilled chicken, tavern Mac n’ cheese, rice pilaf, corn on the Cobb, Caesar salad, bakery fresh rolls and corn bread.
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