On Friday, October 6th a man was stabbed at the downtown New Bedford SERTA bus station. Police have since arrested the suspect, Derek Wiggins, 51, of New Bedford and released the following statement on the situation: NEW BEDFORD – Patrol officers have arrested a man for assaulting another with a …
Read More »New Bedford mother of three perishes in head-on collision in South Boston
At 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Massachusetts State Police responded to a crash in South Boston involving a minivan and flatbed tow truck that resulted in the death of the minivan’s operator. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2023 Chrysler Pacifica was westbound on South Boston Bypass Road, just east of Frontage …
Read More »Man wanted after dragging New Bedford police officer in fleeing stolen vehicle
NEW BEDFORD – A New Bedford police officer was dragged by a stolen motor vehicle he had just stopped in the city’s south end. On October 6th, at around 1:30 PM, Ofc. James Marinelli spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen while traveling on Route 18 South. He conducted …
Read More »Fairhaven residents strongly divided on housing of migrants at Seaport Resort & Marina
Two groups of protesters were formed outside the “Seaport Resort & Marina” in Fairhaven, Massachusetts on Saturday morning. One group in opposition to the housing of migrants, while the other being in favor. It was quite the scene with signs being held, horns constantly beeping, and both sides loudly speaking …
Read More »Two Massachusetts women charged with abuse of autistic, disabled 10-year-old
METHUEN — Chief Scott J. McNamara reports that the Methuen Police Department arrested and charged two women in connection with the physical abuse of a 10-year-old child on a bus contracted with Methuen Public Schools. On Friday, Sept. 29, Methuen Public Schools contacted the Methuen Police Department regarding an inquiry …
Read More »Wareham Firefighters respond to 2-car accident with one vehicle rolled over on side
“On Saturday, October 7th around 5:40 P.M., Wareham Fire received a report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident with one vehicle rolled over on its side. C-2 (A/C Haskell), Engine 1 (Shift 1), and Rescue 1 (call back personnel) responded to the intersection of Cranberry Highway and Carver Road. …
Read More »Massachusetts Trooper Matthew McRae released from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
“Trooper Matthew McRae departed from Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown on his way home. The Association is thankful to witness yet another significant milestone in Trooper McRae’s recovery. As he recovers, we can only hope for a return to full duty. Trooper McRae was struck by an alleged drunk driver …
Read More »Fall River’s ‘Forever Paws” turns to ‘Swifties’ to help find kittens their furever homes
“…are you ready for it? Listen, this was bound to happen eventually. Long story short: the director and her assistant are obnoxious ‘Swifties,’ so we have a litter that will be Enchanted to meet you! Meet the Taylor’s version litter. It’s been a cruel summer with kitten season hitting us …
Read More »Determined Massachusetts State Police Troopers, K9s, launch search for missing 5-year-old boy
“Yesterday, a 5-year-old child went missing in Warren, Massachusetts. An extensive search, including our dedicated Troopers and Sergeants assigned to the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), K-9 units, Airwing, and SP Brookfield, in collaboration with our local law enforcement partners, was swiftly initiated. Remarkably, within about half an hour of …
Read More »Altar at Massachusetts church set afire, items from food pantry stolen
“Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief Timothy M. Harhen say that the East Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments are investigating after a local church was vandalized and a fire was set on Friday. One or more people are believed to have entered St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church at …
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