“The Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit would like to remind residents of, and visitors to, Massachusetts about some important water safety tips for the spring season. The forecast for inland Massachusetts is sunny skies with average temperatures above 80 degrees Thursday through Monday, while temperatures in some Coastal Massachusetts communities …
Read More »Rochester Fire Department announces passing of former Lt. Conrad”Slim” Bernier
“Message and announcement from RFD Chief Scott Weigel: It is with deep regret, we are saddened to announce the passing of former RFD Lieutenant Conrad Slim Bernier at the age of 90. Lieutenant Bernier’s career in the fire service spanned over 70 years and began at the age of 12, …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police, local fire department respond to truck fire, exploding fuel tank
“Massachusetts State Police in Millbury responded to a truck fire on Route 495 North in Milford. The driver kept attempting to go back to get his belongings until a Trooper told him to stop and had him stand behind the cover of a Good Samaritan pickup truck that had pulled …
Read More »Massachusetts man sentenced to prison for child pornography offenses
“A Seekonk man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston on charges of child pornography. Sean J. Trahan, 45, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge George A. O’Toole Jr. to 126 months in prison and five years of supervised release. On Oct. 19, 2021, Trahan pleaded guilty …
Read More »City of New Bedford puts two new ambulances into service for community
“Two new ambulances are now in service for the City’s Emergency Medical Services team. EMS Director Mike Thomas said the trucks are Ford 550s and have a combined cost of about $700,000, funded by the City last year. Medic 1 will serve the West End, and Medic 2 will serve …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department arrest juvenile with guns, 9th firearm seized this month
“New Bedford police detectives have seized two firearms from a juvenile, marking nine illegal weapons taken off of the streets since the beginning of the month. On May 10th, 2022, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau executed a search warrant at an apartment in the “Shawmut Village” housing …
Read More »“Operation Clean Sweep” seeks volunteers for upcoming South End of New Bedford clean-up
When: Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Meet at the Orpheum Theatre parking lot, 1005 S. Water St. New Bedford, MA Volunteers will be cleaning up the Southend Neighborhoods. You can pre-register online. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe …
Read More »Boston Police Department launch investigation after woman stabbed to death in Mattapan
“Death Investigation in the Area of Rosewood Street in Mattapan. At about 9:40 PM, on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, officers assigned to District E-18 (Hyde Park), responded to a call for a person stabbed in the area of Rosewood Street in Mattapan. Upon arrival, officers observed an adult female suffering …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Trooper play “Taps” for Maine police officers killed in the line of duty
“Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Michael Crowley had the honor of playing Taps yesterday for the annual service at the state of Maine’s monument to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The memorial is located in Augusta. In addition to his regular duties as a patrol supervisor, Sgt. …
Read More »Massachusetts multi-agency “Operation Shore Thing” investigation nets Fentanyl, pills, 7 arrests
“‘Operation Shore Thing,’ a multi-jurisdictional year-long extensive investigation into a narcotics trafficking ring operating in and around Taunton and Fall River, has resulted in the seizure of approximately $350,000 worth of fentanyl and oxycodone, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III and State Police Superintendent, Col. Christopher Mason announced. …
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