CRIME & SAFETY
Serious Lakeville accident leaves three injured, one sent to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford
“Crash sends one person to the hospital. Two vehicles collided on Bedford Street, near the former Orchid Of Hawaii. Ambulance 3, Ambulance 2, Engine 1, and Car 2 responded to the scene. Two patients were evaluated and treated at the scene; an adult was transported to Saint Luke’s Hospital with...
Man seriously injured after motorcycle crash in Lakeville
(WJAR) — Lakeville Fire Department said one person was seriously injured after a motorcycle accident Friday night. Fire officials said the crash happened in the area of Bedford Street and Rhode Island Road. One man was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries, fire officials said. Authorities...
Somerset police seek man accused of stealing item from Home Depot, returning it for cash
SOMERSET, Mass. (WLNE) — Somerset police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man who allegedly stole a laundry tub from the town’s Home Depot and returned it for cash. Police say that the same man returned to the store on another day attempting to...
Worcester and Somerset Police Nab Three in Multi-City Fentanyl Sting Operation
In a joint sting operation between Worcester and Somerset police departments, a major fentanyl bust culminated in the arrest of three individuals on charges related to narcotics trafficking. Officials executed stops on two vehicles in Worcester yesterday evening, leading to the discovery of a sizable quantity of suspected fentanyl and the ensuing arrests.
3 charged in $436,000 armed robbery of courier depositing cash from Massachusetts dispensaries
BOSTON — Three Massachusetts men face federal charges in connection with the February robbery of a courier who was bringing approximately $436,200 in deposits to a bank, a majority of which came from one marijuana dispensary. Steven Madison, Christopher White and Quentin McDonald all face charges, including affecting commerce...
New Bedford Police participating in Police Unity Tour to raise awareness for LEOs killed in line of duty
The New Bedford Police Unity Cycling Team is participating in the 2024 Police Unity Tour to continue to raise awareness for law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Our cycling team includes officers from the NBPD as well as officers from surrounding towns. Every May, the team drives...
Widow of Taunton man killed in stabbing asks to share a random of act of kindness in honor of 8th anniversary
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — It’s been almost a decade since the violent stabbing in Taunton killed two and injured multiple others. In 2016, Arthur Darosa murdered Patricia Slavin in her home, before entering a Bertucci’s at the Silver City Galleria Mall. At the Bertucci’s, he would injure...
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