UPDATE: “The missing male, Dennis Darbyshire, has been located, and returned to his group home safely. Thank you for all of your assistance.” ___________________________________________________________________ The Dartmouth Police are seeking the public’s help in finding missing 46-year old Dennis Darbyshire of Dartmouth. He was last seen on Friday, April 30, 2021 …
Read More »Drug Enforcement Agency New England announces 20th Take Back Day
This weekend the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will once again conduct one of its most popular community programs: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday April 24 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. the public can dispose of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications at 565 collection sites throughout New …
Read More »Necropsy of deceased dog found in plastic bag found near Massachusetts school reveals extensive abuse
In late March, a young female Jack Russell Terrier-type dog was found deceased near a Lawrence, MA, school. A necropsy has revealed the dog’s death was the result of extensive abuse, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) Law Enforcement Department, working in conjunction with the Lawrence Police Department, …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit prepares for the worst-case scenario
“This week Troopers assigned to the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit underwent in-depth training and conducted real-world scenarios for the operation of vessels in zero visibility conditions. This training prepares the unit members to expeditiously respond to emergencies on the water in all conditions, when seconds can matter. Seen in …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police mourn passing of K9 “Tank,” longtime partner of Trooper Janeczak
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Massachusetts State Police K9 Tank, the longtime partner of Trooper Thomas Janeczak. Tank passed away Monday evening after a short battle with a vicious infection. Trooper Janeczak was by Tank’s side when he passed. Tank joined the Massachusetts State …
Read More »Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief Long releases statement on having conviction of murder of Det. Mulligan overturned
“A Message from Boston Police Superintendent-in-Chief Gregory Long The reprehensible and corrupt behavior of three former members of the Boston Police Department has caused the conviction in the 1993 murder of Detective John Mulligan to be overturned. Those three detectives not only disgraced themselves, but unfortunately their conduct was used …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department mourns passing of retired Sgt. Franklin A. Eccleston
“The NBPD grieves the passing of retired Sgt. Franklin A. Eccleston, 67, of New Bedford. He served with the department for 30 years. During the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps and later served in the Army Reserves. He was a member of the Massachusetts Police Association, …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department responds to Coggeshall Street fire
“Yesterday morning at 8:29am several 911 calls were received reporting a fire on the exterior of 309 Coggeshall Street. Tenants and a passerby attempted to extinguish the fire. This wood-frame building contained two first-floor commercial spaces as well as three living units. The building was protected by working smoke detectors. …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police mourns loss of long-time dispatcher Lisa O’Brien
“The Massachusetts State Police is saddened by the loss of active Dispatcher Lisa M. O’Brien (Tobin). O’Brien was a 35-year employee of the Department. She was assigned to Troop-H Communications in South Boston and passed away on February 25, 2021. The obituary for Lisa Marie O’Brien at MacDonald Funeral & …
Read More »Boston Police Department seeks the public’s help in finding missing 33-Year-Old Keyla House
“Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s help and assistance in efforts to locate 33-year-old Keyla House of Florida. It is believed that Ms. House’s travel plans brought her to the Boston area on Friday, February 19, 2021. Ms. House is described as 5’3” tall and …
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