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 …
Read More »Man released by judge after firearms conviction connected to ongoing New Bedford homicide case
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 …
Read More »Onset Fentanyl dealer arrested in New Bedford sentenced to state prison
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 …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police K9 “Kantor” tracks suspect involved in striking police officer with vehicle
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 …
Read More »New Bedford Police respond to gunfire for second straight day
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 …
Read More »Wareham Police respond to 6-year old child and dog left unattended in a vehicle
On Thursday, July 30, at about 3:00 p.m. Wareham Police responded to the Ocean State Job Lot for a report of a child left unattended in a vehicle for over 30 minutes. An adult guardian was finally located in the store, came outside, and was confronted by angry bystanders. After …
Read More »Man shot in the south end of New Bedford Sunday night
The New Bedford Police Department confirmed a shooting Sunday night in the area of Ruth and Roosevelt streets. Police officers responded and discovered evidence of shots fired. Shortly after, St. Luke’s reported a shooting victim had arrived and was being treated for a gunshot wound to the leg and does …
Read More »Brockton man held without bail after alleged hate crime on gay couple
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 arraigned today and ordered held without bail pending the results of an upcoming dangerousness hearing in Taunton District Court. Michael Cates was …
Read More »Plainville man charged with enticement of minor
A Plainville man was arrested yesterday and charged with attempted enticement of a minor. David Cerasuolo, 47, of Plainville, Mass., was charged by criminal complaint with one count of coercion and enticement of a minor, or attempt thereof. Following an initial appearance via videoconference in federal court in Boston, Cerasuolo …
Read More »Massachusetts State Troopers seize 500 Bags of heroin from motor vehicle stop
Last night at about 7:25 p.m., Trooper Patrick Dolan assigned to State Police-Northampton was on patrol on Worcester Place in Holyoke when he observed a black Acura commit motor vehicle violations. Trooper Dolan stopped the Acura at the intersection of High Street. Trooper Dolan approached the vehicle and identified the …
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