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CRIME & SAFETY
Father bitten in bus stop fight with another dad who had a gun, police say
MARSHFIELD, Mass. — Three Massachusetts schools briefly enacted a shelter-in-place security protocol on Wednesday morning while police responded to a nearby fight. Marshfield Public Schools said the complex on Forest Street involving Marshfield High School, Furnace Brook Middle School and Martinson Elementary School was under precaution for about 25 minutes. District officials said the protocol was initiated at approximately 8:15 a.m.
Teen says he was attacked by group inside Kenmore Station after Red Sox game
BOSTON — An 18-year-old said he was brutally attacked by a group of teens inside an MBTA station after a Red Sox game, resulting in serious injuries. "I got 8 stitches on my lip, my lip was cut open, my tooth went up my lip up here. I had a concussion, I have bruises all over my body," Phoenix Soares said.
Brockton man accused of hitting pedestrian, beating him with a brick to appear in court
BROCKTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A Brockton man accused of murder will face a judge Tuesday. Plymouth district attorney Timothy Cruz says on April 6th, 45-year-old Vasco Semedo was driving on North Main Street, when he allegedly hit a pedestrian. Semedo then allegedly backed up over the pedestrian, got out,...
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...
Taunton police seek help to locate missing man
Taunton Police are asking the public for help locating a missing man. Police said 66-year-old Thomas Cassidy was last seen Thursday afternoon, at 72 Church Green. Thomas was reported to be wearing a dark green jacket with a striped polo shirt underneath and blue jeans. Officials said Thomas lives on...
Firefighters in South Shore Massachusetts hockey league save player in cardiac emergency
PEMBROKE, Mass. — Two South Shore firefighters who play in an amateur hockey league jumped into action to save the life of another player who suffered a cardiac emergency. Off-duty firefighters Brian Oriola, of the Braintree Fire Department, and Scott Hill, of the Duxbury Fire Department, were at the Hobomock Arena in Pembroke at approximately 8 p.m. when the other player collapsed.
Taunton man dies following weekend crash in Lakeville. What we know.
TAUNTON — A 32-year-old Taunton man died Saturday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash in Lakeville Friday night. According to police, Christopher Walker, the operator of the motorcycle, which was a 2015 Honda CBR1000, collided with a 2014 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck at the intersection of Bedford Street (Route 18) and Rhode Island Road (Route 79).
Woman says she was raped by Brockton killer who's been on the loose for 10 years
BROCKTON - For more than 10 years, investigators have been looking for a man they say raped at least three women and killed two others in Brockton.A woman, who wants to be identified only as "Essi," recently told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by the same man just weeks before the two bodies were discovered in 2014."I'm pretty sure he was planning on killing me," she said.Essi's storyIt was November 26, 2013. Essi had just been released from a drug treatment program. She was 22 years old, homeless and struggling with addiction. She needed money for her habit and...
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.
Arrest warrant issued for worker accused in stolen $3M lottery ticket case
An arrest warrant was issued for a Massachusetts man facing charges for his role in a scheme to steal a $3 million lottery prize last year after he didn’t show up to court on Monday. Joseph Reddem, of Raynham, was not in the courtroom at Plymouth County Superior Court...
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...
Raynham cop solves grandparent scam involving Uber driver, return $8,600 to elderly couple
RAYNHAM — Two Raynham police officers, Patrick Leahy and Joshua O'Brien, were awarded commendations by Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante this April for their outstanding work helping the citizens of Raynham. Leahy was awarded the Superior Investigative Award for uncovering a scam targeting elderly residents in Southeastern, Massachusetts, ultimately...
Two-vehicle crash slows traffic near Salty the Seahorse, no injuries
MATTAPOISETT — A two-vehicle collision May 15 near Mattapoisett’s Salty the Seahorse landmark briefly slowed traffic in the town’s busiest intersection. Two pickup trucks crashed within the intersection of North Street and Route 6 Wednesday afternoon. Neither of the two people involved suffered injuries, according to Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray.
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.
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