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 from Bristol from Saturday, November 20, 2021 into Sunday, November 21, 2021.

The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness of the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways.

It will be operated during varied hours, the selection of vehicles will not be arbitrary, safety will be assured, and any inconveniences to motorists will be minimized with advance notice to reduce fear and anxiety.

“The Massachusetts State Police Honor Guard attended two Veterans Day events.

The Massachusetts National World War Two Memorial Committee presented its “Peace Medal” to Braintree Police Officers Matthew Donahue, Richard Siebert and William Cushing at a ceremony at Braintree Police Headquarters. The event recognized the heroic actions of the Braintree Officers on June 4 of this year. Massachushetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason was a guest speaker at the ceremony.

Officers Donahue and Cushing, along with Officer Cushing’s K9 Kitt, responded to reports of a domestic incident in the area of McCusker Drive in Braintree on June 4 and pursued the suspect into nearby woods. The suspect opened fire on them, wounding them and killing Kitt.

Officer Seibert was honored for rushing to assist Donahue and Cushing after they were wounded.
The second event the ceremonial opening of Stoughton High School’s Veterans Memorial Stadium. A Firing Party from the Stoughton Veterans of Foreign Wars performed a rifle salute, with Taps and Echo Taps played by the Stoughton High School Band to honor all veterans from the town.
Participants from MSP Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums are

Lieutenant Readon (US Marine Veteran), Trooper Pushard (US Marine Veteran), Trooper Bukhenik (US Marine Veteran), Sergeant Covino, Sergeant Mulkerrin, Trooper Clemenzi (US Army Veteran), Sergeant Rizos, and Trooper Archambeault. Also pictured are members of the Stoughton Police Department Honor Guard and the Stoughton VFW Honor Guard and Firing Party.” -Massachusetts State Police.

Massachusetts State Police photo.

Massachusetts State Police photo.

Massachusetts State Police photo.

“? PLEASE SHARE:

Missing: Timothy Michael Roberts
Last Seen: May 16, 2021
Location: Wareham, Ma
Age at missing: 35 yrs. old
Year of Birth: 1985
Stats: White, male
Height: 5’10″
Weight: 185 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Hair Style: Short
Eye Color: Blue
Facial Hair: “Line up” at missing
Known Clothing: Blue T shirt and black sweatpants
Tattoos: Yes (unknown type)
Scars/Marks: Scar at the end of eyebrow towards ear. One scar in middle of head at beginning of hairline. Scar on knee.

If info, or seen, please contact the Wareham Police Dept. at (508) 295-1212 Case #21-1597-OF.

Circumstances: Last seen May 16, 2021. Family extremely worried as Mr. Roberts has a number of medical issues. This is out of character.”

Wareham Police Department photo.

Wareham Police Department photo.

“I’m reaching out to seek some help my son’s Christopher Pedrosa has been missing for a month. Last seen in New Bedford.

He’s done this once before but we were able to find him quickly. Now I’m extremely worried. It’s been this long and no word on his whereabouts.

He just turned 16, he’s about 6 feet tall, and autistic. He does not have the average 16-years maturity.

He’s been reported missing and put on the national website for missing kids. He’s involved with court so he also has a warrant for his arrest (nothing criminal).

Please know that any adult who is harboring my child, I will be pressing charges!

If you can please share this post I’d appreciate it! If anyone is to see him, they can immediately call the cops. Thank you.” -Emily Lopez.

“She is 17-years old. She is reportedly dangerous to herself.

She has been missing since Wednesday 11/10/2021. She has been reported as missing to the New Bedford Police Department and the Dartmouth Police Department.

She was last seen was at 9:00am in the morning before heading to school on Wednesday the 10th.

Please If you see her please call the police department. Try to see if she can stay in a safe place. My daughter goes by her nickname “NANY,” but her legal name is Yandielee Figueroa.

She has brown hair, brown eyes and also wears contacts or regular lines.

Baby, please we miss you and we are worried sick, God protect you and guide you ?. WE LOVE YOU PLEASE COME HOME! Contact # 508-991-6350.” -Ortiz Yani.

“MISSING JUVENILE:

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact either Detective Sean McGuire at 508-910-1733 or Detective Kyle Costa at 508-910-1755.

* There is a typo on the poster, as it should reflect New Bedford and not “Bedford.” NCMEC have been notified.

Thank you!” -Dartmouth Police Department.

Dartmouth Police Department photo.

“Veteran members of the New Bedford Police Department, Sgt. Donald Williams and Ofc. Jessica Nicoli, went to Gillette Stadium earlier yesterday to pick up buckets filled with #Coats4Vets.

The buckets were then distributed to the Va New Bedford Clinic to give out to homeless Veterans and those in need. The buckets contained winter clothing, snacks, and hygiene items inside. We thank you all for your service! ??”-New Bedford Police Department.

New Bedford Police Department photo.

New Bedford Police Department photo.

New Bedford Police Department photo.

New Bedford Police Department photo.

New Bedford Police Department photo.

“I am trying to locate my cousin’s burial site. She passed away and I was not told.

I am just looking to pay respects and visit her from time to time. She was my uncle’s daughter. His name was Jose F. Cabral. Her name is Audrey A. Ellis (Cabral) she died 1/30/13.

She has a brother who was also not told of her passing. We just want to find her grave site. If she was not buried, we just want to honor her. If we can locate her ashes we will take care of the rest.

Her family wants to really locate her and her remains. Please share this. We want her with her parents, siblings and with Butch. Her true love.

Thank you! Also- No questions will ever be asked. Thank you all! My Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/chris.cabral.334 and my email is mirthlady@aol.com” -Chris Cabral Martin.

Chris Cabral Martin photo.

Although Massachusetts Bat Week has passed, Life Scout Nicholas Cieri of Stoneham Troop 513 is doing his part to boost local bat survival in the Middlesex Fells Reservation.

Nicholas launched a GoFundMe fundraiser for his Eagle project in which he will be constructing 6 bat boxes. He wrote, “These bat boxes will provide an alternative roosting habitat for little brown bats, which are currently an endangered species in Massachusetts due to White-nose Syndrome.”

Per the GoFundMe, the bat boxes will be located at the Botume House Visitor Center and around the Sheepfold Dog Park. Noah hopes to raise $800 for his project.

Troop 513 can be reached here: jack@troop513stoneham.org and (617) 957-4094.

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife photo.

“Last month on October 9, members of the New Bedford Police Union Cycle Team participated in the 2021 Police Unity Tour, where they biked from Parsippany, New Jersey to the National Police Memorial in Washington, DC totaling 320 miles.

The Unity Tour’s purpose is to honor our brothers and sisters in blue who made the ultimate sacrifice. ??”

New Bedford Police Department photo.