Crime

A man who had two prior rape convictions, and had recently set free by Massachusetts Bail Fund after they posted the $15,000 bail, is charged with a new rape. At about 1:28 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call to …

Shortly after 10 a.m. today Trooper Stephen Thomson, assigned to State Police-Logan, was on patrol in East Boston. As he was traveling on Maverick Street a female flagged him down and began to speak with him. She stated she was not in distress and did not need assistance and, after …

Over the past few days Troopers from the Massachusetts State Police Cheshire Barracks conducted an investigation into suspicious activity at a property on Jackson Road in Savoy that resulted in the discovery of large illegal marijuana growing operation. Troopers from State Police-Cheshire, along with members of the Berkshire State Police …

A 34-year-old Brockton man who allegedly entered onto a Taunton couple’s property and violently assaulted one of them in what is alleged to be a hate crime was found dangerous by a Taunton District Court judge today and ordered held without bail for up to 120 days. Michael Cates was …

Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli reports that three Saugus police officers were stabbed this morning when investigating a report of a stolen motor vehicle. Police responded to a residence on Tuttle Street on Thursday at approximately 7:20 a.m. to investigate a report of a stolen U-Haul rental vehicle that had …

Just after midnight, Trooper Robert Berrena assigned to the Troop B Community Action Team was on patrol in Northampton when he observed a Toyota Corolla with a Vermont registration commit motor violations. Trooper Berrena activated his cruiser emergency lights and stopped the Corolla in the parking lot of the Speedway …

A 24-year-old New Bedford gang member arrested in connection to the ongoing investigation into the July 17th fatal shooting of Keven Rocha on Margin Street in New Bedford was found dangerous and ordered held without bail by a New Bedford District Court judge last Friday, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas …

A 28-year-old Onset Fentanyl dealer arrested in New Bedford while already out on bail for for committing the same crime in Plymouth County was sentenced to serve three years in state prison on Monday, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Kayla Boutilier pleaded guilty in Fall River …

Shortly before midnight last night, members of the Lawrence Police Department requested State Police K9 and Air Wing assistance in locating occupants who fled from a vehicle after a pursuit. The pursuit began with the operator of the vehicle striking a Police Officer, causing serious bodily injury. Massachusetts State Trooper …

New Bedford police officers responded to multiple shots fired at 12:39 pm on Monday in the area of Union and Cottage Streets. No reports of injuries or property damage. The New Bedford Police Department confirmed a shooting Sunday night in the area of Ruth and Roosevelt streets. Police officers responded …