Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office, Homicide Unit prosecutors and Seekonk Police are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred in The Town of Seekonk. At approximately 9:53 pm last evening, Seekonk Police responded to 911 calls regarding possible gun shots in the area of 101 Forsyth …
Read More »17-year old Massachusetts lifeguard beaten and stabbed for asking group to not smoke and drink
On July 4th, 2021 at about 6:30 PM, Worcester Police officers were dispatched to the area of Bell Pond for a report of several males attacking the lifeguard on duty. Upon arrival, officers were brought to the seventeen-year-old male lifeguard, who had been stabbed. Officers rendered medical aid, and the …
Read More »UPDATE: Massachusetts State Police identify victims of fatal New Bedford crash
UPDATE: The victims of Sunday’s fatal crash on Route 140 in New Bedford have been identified as Bryan Crow, 38 and Sally Moreland, 35 both of Newport News, Virginia. No further information is available at this time. Original release below. ________________________________________________ Original story: At approximately 7:45 p.m. yesterday, Troopers assigned …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police investigating fatal crash in New Bedford
At approximately 7:45 p.m. yesterday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a single vehicle crash on Route 140 northbound in the area of the 6.2 mile marker in New Bedford. The crash resulted in fatal injuries to the operator and passenger in the vehicle. Preliminary investigation reveals …
Read More »Woman allegedly attempts to stab New Bedford police officer released then arrested hours later
On July 2, 2021, at 5am, north end patrol officers responded to Princeton St. regarding a male and female breaking into a parked automobile. Following an investigation, 29-year old Sabria Chytrus of 979 Pleasant Street in New Bedford was discovered hiding beneath the porch of a nearby residence. As officers …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police and Boston Police public safety reminder: fireworks are illegal to use, sell or possess
“Public Safety Reminder: As the July 4th weekend approaches, the Boston Police Department would like to remind the public that illegal fireworks pose significant dangers to the safety of our residents and their property and do not belong in our communities. Massachusetts General Law (Chapter 148, Section 39) clearly states …
Read More »Shark reported stranded on Massachusetts beach
“We received word of a shark stranding off First Encounter Beach, Eastham, MA. Unfortunately, the 8′ porbeagle shark was not alive when responders arrived. The AWSC team moved the shark above the high water mark so that scientists from the NOAA Fisheries Service Apex Predator Program can retrieve it to …
Read More »Fairhaven Firefighter Antone “Tony” Medeiros III retires
“Yesterday, the Fairhaven Fire Department and Local 1555 celebrated the retirement of Senior Firefighter, Antone “Tony” Medeiros III. Tony was a great asset to the FFD. His positive attitude, and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring new firefighters will certainly be missed. Thank you for all your years of dedicated service …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police lay to rest, Trooper David Green
“Today the Massachusetts State Police laid to rest one of our own. Those who knew retired Trooper David Green — who was murdered by a gunman last week after he came out of his home in Winthrop to help others after hearing the motor vehicle crash caused by the assailant …
Read More »New Bedford Police respond to house and car break-ins, attempted stabbing of officer
July 2, 2021, at 12:30am, north end patrol officers responded to an apartment in the Presidential housing development regarding a break in progress. Upon arrival, patrol officers N. Cunha and J. Nicoli were able to apprehend two suspects as they exited the residence. Ofc. Nicoli then entered the apartment through …
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