On Friday, November 8, the Wareham Police evening shift was alerted by Communications Officer Nicolle Amaral about a stolen motor vehicle from the state of New York, possibly headed to the Wareham area. This vehicle was alleged to have a missing juvenile female in it, as well as multiple firearms. …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police investigating fatal crash in Taunton
A crash last night on Route 140 in Taunton resulted in the death of a Lakeville woman. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Nicholas Lorenco indicates that at about 9:15 p.m., a 33-year-old Plymouth woman was traveling on Route 140 Northbound in a 2005 GMC Envoy when her vehicle collided with a …
Read More »East Wareham man steals car while owner watches, leads police on pursuit
On Friday, November 8, at 10:40 a.m., Wareham Police received a call reporting a vehicle had just been stolen from Chuck’s Auto at 281 Onset Avenue. The owner of the car had observed an unknown male get into his vehicle and drive out of the lot. The victim and another …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police bid final farewell to K9 Jäger
It is with much sadness that we report the recent passing of Jäger, a retired member of the Massachusetts State Police K9 Section who, post-retirement, remained a beloved member of his own family and the wider MSP family. Jäger joined the Massachusetts State Police in February 2007 when he was …
Read More »Massachusetts man convicted of a third offense firearm-related crime
A 27-year-old Roxbury man with two prior illegal firearm-related convictions who was arrested last February in Fall River with a loaded firearm strapped to his ankle was convicted of a third offense firearm-related crime in Fall River Superior Court this week and sentenced to serve seven to nine years in …
Read More »New Bedford to observe Veterans Day 2019 with parade, service, and guest speakers
The members of New Bedford’s Veterans Advisory Board extend an invitation to area residents to attend New Bedford’s Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, November 11, beginning at 11:00 a.m. It is presented by the City of New Bedford Veterans Advisory Board Veterans Day …
Read More »Rosemary S. Tierney Community Center dedicated in New Bedford
Mayor Jon Mitchell, joined by former Mayor Rosemary S. Tierney and her family and friends, along with current and former City officials, formally dedicated the Hazelwood Senior Center in Mayor Tierney’s honor on Friday morning. In May, Mayor Mitchell proposed that former Mayor Tierney be honored for her many public …
Read More »Concerned New Bedford mom warns people about man assaulting kids to steal their phones
“On Thursday, Nov. 7 my son was walking home near Parker and Cedar St. and this guy wearing a ski mask approached him. The guy said he was in a gang and was recently released from jail and that he just wanted to listen to music. My son then proceeded …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, November 8
Due to the expected low temps for this evening, the overflow will be opened tonight. All guests should plan to arrive for 6pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will be served between 6pm and 7:30pm and we wrap up between 9:45pm and 10pm. As a reminder, the …
Read More »Massachusetts State Troopers “arrest” two “howligans” up to no good
“At approximately 3:30 p.m. today Trooper Ricky Chiampi, assigned to State Police-Revere, responded to 911 reports of two dogs loose on Route 1 at the Boston/Chelsea line. As he was arriving on scene Trooper Chiampi observed two Huskies on the Tobin Bridge where two concerned motorists pulled over and were …
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