The citywide snow emergency parking ban, which began this morning, February 1, will be lifted as of 5:00 p.m. today, Monday, February 1, 2021.
Residents should remove their vehicles from municipal and school parking lots with the parking ban lifted at 5:00 p.m., to ensure those lots are able to be cleared after the snow accumulation.
Earlier this morning, New Bedford Police Department patrol officers arrested three juvenile males in relation to two stolen cars out of Brockton.
Officers located a vehicle that seemed to have hit a retainer wall at 700 Block South Rodney French Blvd. A second vehicle was located at Brock Ave and Aponnegansett St. Shortly after, three of four suspects were located at Fern and Swan streets without incident.
Two of the males in custody are from New Bedford and the third is from Brockton. A fourth male is still being sought.
There is no threat to the public.
“The population of Acushnet is 10,109. This past January 415 residents tested positive for COVID 19. That is 4% of the population, positive, in one month! January was brutal.
Before anyone asks, we don’t know how many were asymptomatic, how many were hospitalized or how many were sick somewhere in between. What we do know is just in the 31 days of this past January 415 of our neighbors got the news we are all trying to avoid, news that upset their lives and worried their families.
To those 415 residents of this town, best wishes from the remaining 9,694 of us who didn’t receive the call.”
Based on the weather forecast of snow accumulation and the timing of snow arrival on Monday, February 1, NBPS will implement full distance for ALL students.
The scheduled Parent Meeting at 5:30 PM will occur as scheduled, but there will be no afterschool activities.
“A head’s up: in anticipation of tomorrow’s snowstorm, #Newbedford will institute a parking ban effective at 8:00 A.M.
The city’s website and Facebook page will soon have information on cancellations.”-Jon Mitchell.
The study is the third phase of the Route 18 redesign and focuses on the section of roadway from Elm Street to Coggeshall Street in New Bedford. Phase One from Walnut Street to Elm Street was completed in 2012; and Phase 2 from Cove Street to Walnut Street was completed in 2019.
The goals of the corridor study are to identify ways to improve access and connectivity through the Route 18 corridor from Elm Street to Coggeshall Street. The study will identify improvements to address access, connectivity, and mobility challenges faced by all users of the corridor, including pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and motorists. It will consider access to the new South Coast Rail Station and economic development opportunities.
VIRTUAL MEETING: Thursday, February 4, 2021
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89901484083?pwd=Vk04QURib0hCSEtjckE5S1FoQUkxUT09
Meeting ID: 899 0148 4083
Passcode: 979241
Join Via Telephone: 13017158592
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For further information: https://www.mass.gov/new-bedford-route-18-corridor-study
A State Trooper was violently assaulted by a suspect he pulled over for speeding on Route 24 in Randolph early Saturday morning, but pursued the suspect to Stoughton, where the suspect abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot but was captured by Stoughton Police.
During the his assault of the Trooper in an effort to avoid arrest, the male suspect, DEVIN FULLER, 29, of Boston, punched the Trooper in the face and, as the two fought on the ground, pushed the Trooper’s head into the pavement and choked him. Once back on their feet, the suspect pushed the Trooper into the middle of the highway, where he was almost struck by a vehicle, and at one point tried unsuccessfully to grab the Trooper’s weapon from his holster.
The incident began at 2:27 a.m. on Jan. 30 after the Trooper clocked FULLER driving a purple Dodge Charger 81 mph in a 55 mph zone for at least one mile on Route 93 southbound in Randolph. After following the vehicle onto Route 24 southbound and continuing to observe it traveling at high speeds, the Trooper activated his lights and stopped the Charger. A query determined that FULLER’s driver’s license had been suspended as a result of an immediate threat notification three days earlier. FULLER repeatedly refused to comply with the Trooper’s requests to step out of the car, and the Trooper observed him repeatedly looking down at the center console.
After his repeated requests to FULLER to get out of the car were ignored, the Trooper then attempted to take hold of the suspect’s arm and escort him from the vehicle. At that point FULLER punched the Trooper in the face and reached toward the center console. Fearing FULLER could be retrieving a weapon, the Trooper pulled the suspect from the vehicle and the altercation continued outside the car in the breakdown lane. FULLER repeatedly struck the Trooper, then tackled him to the ground and drove his face into the pavement. Throughout the assault the Trooper attempted to control FULLER and stop his assaultive action
As the Trooper got back onto his feet, FULLER grabbed him with both arms and drove him 15-20 feet into and across two travel lanes and in front of an oncoming vehicle, the driver of which had to take evasive action and change lanes to avoid hitting the Trooper. At that point the Trooper and suspect again fell to the ground and continued fighting, and FULLER pulled at the Trooper’s duty belt and reached for the Trooper’s service weapon. The Trooper put both hands on his gun to prevent the suspect from gaining control of it.
The violent struggle ended when an off-duty Trooper travelling in his personal vehicle on Route 24 observed what was occurring and pulled over to help his fellow Trooper. At that point FULLER got back into his vehicle, drove in reverse in the wrong direction about 100 yards at a high rate of speed, then put the car back into forward gear, pulled across two travel lanes with no regard for oncoming traffic, and fled down Route 24 southbound at an estimated speed of 140 mph, weaving across all lanes.
The Trooper, meanwhile, returned to his cruiser and pursued FULLER. The suspect exited Route 24 onto Route 139 in Stoughton. While exiting the ramp, the Trooper observed FULLER drive into an industrial park. Other Troopers responded to assist, including an MSP K9 unit and the off-duty Trooper who had pulled over to help at the site of the assault a few moments earlier. Stoughton Police Officers also responded to assist. The Charger was found abandoned in the rear of the industrial area. The MSP K9 unit and the Trooper who had been assaulted initiated a track of the suspect through a wooded area. While they were tracking FULLER’s route of flight through the woods, Stoughton Officers located and apprehended the suspect behind a Hampton Inn & Suites on Page Street
During an inventory search of FULLER’s car, Troopers located a bottle of Hydrocodone pills, a Class C controlled substance; a small amount of marijuana; and three THC edible packets. Also located in the car were plastic bags consistent with packaging and distribution of illegal narcotics.
Troopers took custody of FULLER, who declined medical attention. FULLER was booked at the State Police-Foxborough Barracks on the following charges
01. Assault with intent to murder;
02. Assault and battery on a police officer;
03. Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon;
04. Failure to stop for police;
05. Negligent operation of a motor vehicle;
06. Reckless operation of a motor vehicle;
07. Resisting arrest;
08. Possession of a Class D narcotic with intent to distribute;
09. Possession of a Class C narcotic with intent to distribute;
10. Operating after license suspension;
11. Speeding; and
12. Disturbing the peace.
FULLER was ordered held on $50,000 cash bail and was transported to Ash Street Jail in New Bedford to be held pending arraignment in Stoughton District Court on Monday.
The Trooper who was assaulted was transported to Milton Hospital, where he was treated for contusions and lacerations to his head and upper body and a lower body injury
At approximately 5:35 p.m. today Troopers assigned to State Police-Foxborough responded to reports of a rollover crash on Rt. 95 North approximately one half mile north of Exit 5 in North Attleborough. The crash resulted in the fatality of one of the operators.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the crash involved two vehicles, with one, a 1996 Toyota Corolla, rolling over. The operator of the vehicle that rolled over was transported with serious injuries to Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, where he succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as a 27-year-old Franklin man. His name is not being released at this time. The second vehicle, a 2021 Toyota, was operated by a 33-year-old female from Seattle, Washington. She was uninjured.
The crash remains under investigation by Troop H of the Massachusetts State Police with assistance from the State Police Collision Analysis, Reconstruction Section and the State Police Crime Scene Services Section, and the Bristol County Detective Unit.
Troopers were assisted by MassDOT, Attleboro Fire and EMS, North Attleborough Fire and EMS, and Mansfield Fire and EMS. The right travel lane was closed for 2 hours while the investigation was being conducted.
BPD Community Alert: Boston Police are seeking the public’s help to identify the above pictured individual in connection to an ongoing Homicide investigation.
At about 12:40 PM on Friday, January 22, 2021, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester), responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of Bowdoin Avenue and Washington Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located an adult female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as Tasjahnaya Dance, 19, of Dorchester.
The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information relative to the above images is asked to contact BPD Homicide Detectives at (617) 343-4470.
Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of all those who wish to help this investigation in an anonymous manner.
By Chris Van Buskirk
State House News Service
Hot dogs and pricey beer won’t be on the menu next week when Fenway Park opens up again.
How about a COVID-19 vaccine and a view of the storied field that has seen some of the greatest and worst moments of Red Sox history. Walk down the concourse just inside Gate A at Fenway Park and you’ll see Sammy’s on 3rd, typically a great place to grab a drink during a game.
But people walking near the bar Friday weren’t there to grab something to gulp down before the first inning as they were getting a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Lisa Ivey of Boston, a personal care attendant and a part of 1199SEIU, got her first shot of the vaccine. She said she feels privileged because “unfortunately there are still a lot of people” waiting.
“I’m really ecstatic to have this opportunity to be here because there are a lot of people who are petrified. And as we stand up, and show that this is really important, so we can put this pandemic to rest,” she told reporters moments after getting a dose. “Everyone needs to be accountable to getting a shot.”
Starting Monday those in the first phase of the state’s distribution plan and people 75 and older can make their way to Fenway to take the first or second step in inoculating themselves against the virus. Appointments are required. Officials involved in the program said they plan to offer 500 doses a day starting Monday with an eventual goal of 1,250 a day.
Fenway is the state’s second large-scale vaccination site alongside Gillette Stadium, both operated by CIC Health. Gov. Charlie Baker announced that Gillette Stadium would serve as the state’s first mass vaccination site just over two weeks ago and it started serving first responders last week.
The opening of mass sites comes as people have reported frustration and confusion with scheduling an appointment. Gov. Charlie Baker urged patience as he said the state planned to add more availability and launch a call center to help the scheduling process.
CIC Health Chief Operations Officer Rachel Wilson said people will be able to move through the vaccination process at Fenway in about 45 minutes to an hour.
“This is the second mass vaccination site that we’ve opened,” she said. “And through that process, we’ve understood what it will take to avoid queues. And we believe that our workflows are such that and our space availability indoors is such that people will not have to wait outdoors.”
Even if it snows, the site plans to stay open and honor appointments. If the weather is so bad that road conditions are unsafe and transit to Fenway becomes dangerous, officials said they will “proactively notify individuals to cancel their appointments” and will help reschedule them.
The Fenway site plans to operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. In a few weeks, hours will expand to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and include weekend options.
A person scheduled to get a vaccine at Fenway enters through Gate A, proceeds to a signup area complete with a socially distanced area for a line to form. From there, they walk up a rampway, past several concession stands, and into the vaccination area.
A team of workers prepare doses of the vaccine on top of a bar and then gives them to workers who inject them into arms. People who get the vaccine can then walk over to one of the several selfie stations that provide a scenic view of the baseball field — on Friday it was covered in a layer of snow.
Linda Edge, a personal care attendant of 11 years from Quincy, also made her way out to Fenway Park Friday to get a shot. The consumer that she works with has compromised sicknesses and she felt it was important to get inoculated.
“The location here is excellent, used to come here as a kid, but it was much easier for me to come here,” she told reporters.
Sarah McKenna, Red Sox senior vice president for fan services and entertainment, said Fenway has an emotional impact on the region, and doling out vaccines is the park’s greatest responsibility it has had in a long time.
What happens when the Sox play ball in April?
“We’ll make it work. I mean, that’s what we do,” McKenna said.