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4 people taken to hospital after fiery rollover crash on Cape Cod
Four people were taken to the hospital after the SUV they were riding in struck a pole, rolled over multiple times, and caught fire. Emergency crews responding to a report of a crash in the area of Smith Street in Hyannis after 1 a.m. found an SUV engulfed in flames, according to the local fire department. All four victims, one in serious condition, were taken to Cape Cod Hospital for treatment. Video from the scene showed a toppled utility pole dangling across the road as firefighters worked to extinguish the raging blaze.
Driver faces OUI after fiery Cape Cod car crash injures passengers
A Centerville man is facing charges including an OUI in connection with a fiery, single-car crash in Hyannis that left him and his three passengers injured early Tuesday morning, according to police. Dylan Catozzi, 22, has been charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation and two driving...
New Bedford Police make 14 arrests in the downtown area in 2 weeks after complaints
“NEW BEDFORD – Police officers have focused their efforts on addressing quality-of-life issues and groups congregating in the downtown area. Since May 1st, fourteen arrests have been made around the SRTA Bus Terminal, Mechanics Lane, and Main Library in response to growing complaints. These arrests were made for a variety of offenses, including unarmed robbery, warrants, open containers of alcohol, possession of crack cocaine, and disorderly conduct, to name a few.
Bourne Police Apprehend Suspect Accused of Knife Assault and E-Bike Theft
Mayhem hit a Bourne liquor store when a suspect, already on the hook for felony larceny of an e-bike, turned to violence with a blade in hand. Bourne police were called to Spirits N More on Clay Pond Rd. after a reported knife assault late Monday night. Notwithstanding the dangerous...
Big Dan's rape case focused national attention on New Bedford in 1984
One of the biggest trials that WJAR covered in the 1980s also grabbed national headlines and the attention of Hollywood. Six men were charged in the sexual assault of a woman at a New Bedford bar, Big Dan's. They faced separate but simultaneous trials in 1984. The trial created some...
Jack Teixeira, stationed on Cape, may face court-martial for leaking classified documents
Jack Teixeira, the Massachusetts Air National Guardsman stationed on Cape Cod accused of leaking classified Pentagon information on Discord, could face a trial by court-martial. During a Tuesday hearing at Hanscom Air Force Base, Air Force prosecutors urged a military hearing officer to make that recommendation. Teixeira, 22, of North...
New Bedford Police: you will be fined, towed for improperly parked oversized vehicles, trailers
The NBPD would like to address complaints of oversized vehicles parked overnight on city streets and trailers that are not hitched to a motor vehicle. • Parking a vehicle that requires more than a class “D” license to operate on a city street overnight is punishable by a $50 fine.
New Bedford Police recruit officially sworn in: welcome to the force, Officer Anthony Lopes!
“Help us welcome Ofc. Anthony Lopes! Ofc. Lopes took his oath of office early on Wednesday. Thank you for your commitment to serving and protecting our City. We wish you all the best on your journey, and welcome to the NBPD!”-City of New Bedford Police Department.
New Bedford Police Department warns residents of hoax post making the rounds
It has come to our attention that the attached image is being shared on social media. Please be advised that we have NO knowledge of any such event and have not been involved in any planning discussions for one of this nature. Further, it does not appear that the CMA...
Surveillance video shows pickup truck crash into water during April police chase on Martha’s Vineyard
OAK BLUFFS, MASS. (WHDH) - Newly released surveillance video shows the moment a pickup truck crashed through a gate and into the water at the Oak Bluffs ferry terminal on Martha’s Vineyard during a police chase last month. The incident happened on April 11. After crashing through the gate,...
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