At approximately 6:26 p.m. Massachusetts State Troopers responded to reports of a vehicle that went off the road on Route 495 northbound, south of Exit 53 in Merrimac. The crash resulted in the fatality of the operator. Preliminary investigation by the State Police-Newbury Barracks indicates that a 2013 Nissan Rogue …
Read More »Deceased body located in Florida presumed to be missing Massachusetts teen
A deceased body, presumed to be that of 18-year-old Jalajhia Finklea, was located around noon today in Fellsmere, Florida, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. As a result of further investigation into the recent disappearance of Ms. Finklea, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to District Attorney Quinn’s …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police: “Please help us help families in need in this season of giving!”
For the 36th straight year, the Massachusetts State Police are proud to assist the United States Marine Corps Reserve with the annual Toys for Tots holiday drive. Donors may drop off new, unwrapped, non-violent toys for boys or girls, ages infant to 14, at any State Police Barracks across Massachusetts …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police to roll out extra patrols over holiday weekend
“The Massachusetts State Police Division of Field Services will deploy additional patrols across the state tonight in anticipation of holiday eve social gatherings that present opportunities for alcohol consumption and increased traffic volume. Extra patrols will complement regular barracks patrols in each of the five regional Troops. Additionally, MSP will …
Read More »Dartmouth Police Chief Levesque releases statement on challenges and perspective during Thanksgiving
“Dear friends, While I firmly understand that this year has presented unparalleled challenges across the board for us all, it has also afforded us the unique opportunity to pause for a moment, and reflect upon the importance of some of the things that we once took for granted. Though Thanksgiving …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 30, 2020 – December 4, 2020
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 30, 2020 – December 4, 2020 and they are as follows: Eversource: Eversource will replace the gas mains and service at the following locations: • Hathaway Rd. from Highland St. to train tracks – (Main Relay) …
Read More »UPDATE 3 (FINAL) on Massachusetts State Police search for motorcyclist ejected into Taunton River
“The body that was recovered Monday evening along the banks of the Taunton River has been identified as Gary Amaral, 35, of Fall River. Mr. Amaral was the motorcycle operator who was ejected into the Taunton River when he crashed early Sunday morning. At 12:26 AM Sunday Troopers from the …
Read More »NOTICE: City of New Bedford trash/recycling pick-up delay for Thanksgiving Day
Coast Guard suspends search for fishing vessel “Emmy Rose” lost at sea in Massachusetts
The Coast Guard suspended the active search for four missing fishermen off the coast of Massachusetts, 5:22 p.m., Tuesday. “The decision to suspend a search is never an easy one. Our crews conducted searches continuously for over 38 hours covering an area of approximately 2066 square miles,” said Capt. Wesley …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Association of Massachusetts donates food to 150 families
Thank you to State Police Association of Massachusetts for organizing today’s food donation to 150 families in Boston’s Grove Hall neighborhood. MSP’s Colonel Christopher Mason, Deputy Superintendent Scott Warmington and many Troopers were thrilled to help distribute the items to members of the community at the Neighborhood Network Center!”- State …
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