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“On Thursday afternoon at about 4:00 p.m., Wareham firefighters responded to Timber Lane for an Amazon delivery van on fire. Capt. Mickey Bird and the crew of Engine 1 quickly knocked down the fire with the assistance of Engine 5. A second vehicle, which was parked close by was also …

“On Monday night Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit Trooper Greg Valentine and his partner Kyber (pictured) responded to Route 202 in Southwick to help local officers search for a suspect who fled from a stolen car that had been pursued by local police earlier in the night. Trooper Valentine deployed …

‼️MISSING!!: Brittney McCormack, 27-years old Rockland, Massachusetts July 2021 According to John John Llewellyn, Rockland’s chief of police, Brittney has struggled with substance abuse in the past. She has gone missing repeatedly in recent years, and police were able to get McCormack counseling and support services. Now she hasn’t been …

Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport has been extended through March 2022 and has added an additional day of testing on Jan. 5 to accommodate post-holiday demand. Effective Jan. 2, 2022, Project Beacon—part of the state’s Stop the Spread program—will continue offering COVID-19 testing at 1569 …

“POLICE PRESENCE AROUND SCHOOLS: The New Bedford Police Department is aware of the viral social media postings which warn of violence at schools throughout the country tomorrow. These postings are of ambiguous origin and although no law enforcement agency has yet verified any credibility to them, out of an abundance …

A 27-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to serve four to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a violent episode that took place inside a Fall River cafe, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Christian Guerrero pleaded guilty in Fall River …

A New Bedford man pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in federal court in Boston to illegally possessing a firearm and selling cocaine. Khyron Thompson, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition and one count of distribution of and possession …

“Last Friday the Massachusetts State Police concluded the first-ever regional winter clothing drive at the State Police General Headquarters in Framingham. The drive amassed an abundance of winter clothing for youth and teenagers, including new coats, boots, scarfs, hats, and gloves. Some citizens were even gracious enough to donate handmade …

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“Community Alert for December 14, 2021: Have You Seen Us? Boston Police Update Most Wanted List If you know anything about the whereabouts of any of these individuals call CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is interested …