“Defendant cyberstalked and sent death threats to ex-girlfriend and her family. A Connecticut man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for threatening, harassing and intimidating a Massachusetts woman through social media and email. Marshall Nicholas Fain, 32, of New Haven, Conn., was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge …
Read More »Massachusetts man injured, trapped in collision between cement truck and box truck
At approximately 8:00am on Thursday, Maine State Police responded to a report of an accident on the Maine Turnpike Mile Marker 1 southbound in Kittery. Upon arrival, first responders found that a box truck driven by Manuel Depina-Gonolves, 22, of Boston was traveling south when he rear-ended a fully loaded …
Read More »Bristol Country sobriety checkpoint scheduled as Christmas approaches
Colonel Christopher S. Mason, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County between Thursday, December 22, into Friday, December 23, 2022. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen …
Read More »Massachusetts officials remind residents about importance of flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
“With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents of all ages to get vaccinated. Flu activity across the country is higher than usual so far this year. Residents can get both a flu shot and a COVID-19 booster in the same visit. “This flu …
Read More »New Bedford holiday schedules for FREE COVID-19 testing and vaccine locations
“Residents encouraged to stock up on free COVID-19 test kits available at public libraries. Local COVID-19 vaccine locations, including Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport, are changing their upcoming schedules to accommodate the Christmas and New Year holidays. All local COVID-19 vaccine and testing locations will …
Read More »Wareham Fire Department responds to gas leak on Swifts Beach Road
“On Tuesday, November 29, at 9:14 a.m., the Wareham Fire Department was alerted to a gas leak on Swifts Beach Road. Engine 1, Engine 5, Tower 1, and C-3 (Asst. Chief Rogers) responded and determined there was a significant gas leak caused by a utility company working in the area. …
Read More »Wareham, Marion, Onset, Carver Fire Departments respond to structure fire
“On Saturday, November 19, at 11:19 a.m. the Wareham Fire Department received multiple reports of a structure fire at 426 Main Street. Captain Mickey Bird, who was in charge of Engine 1, immediately ordered a 2nd alarm on arrival, due to heavy fire conditions in the large multi-family residence. Arriving …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department responds to automatic fire alarm on Frederick Street
“At 1:00pm yesterday, a 911 call was received from 28 Frederick Street reporting an automatic fire alarm activation and a smell of smoke in the basement. First responding fire crews reported a dryer fire with extension into the walls. Crews stretched hand lines to the basement, first floor, and prevented …
Read More »Massachusetts woman walking dog surrounded by 9 aggressive coyotes
“On 10/15/22 at 9:30 PM, Swampscott Police received a call from a resident who was walking their dog on Rockyledge Rd. The caller reported a large group of coyotes was now surrounding them and their dog, the caller stated that this group of coyotes were not backing down from them. …
Read More »Truro man who set his mother on fire dies in New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail
A Massachusetts man accused of killing his mother and setting her on fire has died in a South Coast jail. Cape & Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe and Truro Police Chief Jamie Calise announced Saturday that as a result of a request for a well-being check and a separate report …
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