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Trash truck blaze leaves piles of debris in Taunton
Piles of trash were left of the side of a street in Taunton after a trash truck caught on fire. Berkley firefighters helped respond to the scene on County Street. It is unclear what caused the fire. No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation.
Taunton felon pleads guilty to illegal gun possession
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A Taunton man pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing a gun as a felon. The United States Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts said 34-year-old Jermaine Rodrigues was found in possession of two AM-15 pistols in June 2022. One of the guns was equipped with a laser...
Taunton elementary school to be dedicated to fallen Marine
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — East Taunton Elementary School will be dedicated to Lance Cpl. Raymond R. LaPointe, a Taunton resident killed in action in Vietnam in 1967. Lettering honoring LaPointe will be unveiled on the front of the school as part of a dedication ceremony on June 14. The...
Providence police arrest man accused of assaulting assistant attorney general
(WJAR) — Providence police said man was arrested after he assaulted a woman on Monday. Police said the assault happened downtown and that the victim is an assistant attorney general. Phelipe Tenenbaum, who is accused of the attack, appeared in court Tuesday morning. He is facing two assault-related charges.
One injured after rollover in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — A vehicle rolled off the highway in North Smithfield Tuesday night. Police said the car was traveling at a high rate of speed on Douglas Pike. According to officials, the car was involved in a criminal investigation. Police said the driver suffered serious injuries, but...
Driver charged in 2023 crash that killed embattled Boston activist
Activist Clark Grant was facing federal fraud charges with his wife at the time of his death. An Abington woman is charged with a misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide after she allegedly crashed into a Roxbury activist, Clark Grant, while he was on a motorcycle over a year ago in Easton.
Weather Now: Cool Dry Tonight; Partly Sunny Milder Wednesday
Clear to partly cloudy Tonight, Temperatures in the 60s during the evening, cooling to the upper 50s overnight and pre-dawn hours. Our weather looks dry next few days. Mostly sunny Wednesday morning, then partly sunny by afternoon. A bit warmer with afternoon highs in the upper 70s, slightly cooler near the shore. A brief afternoon shower is possible once again, however expect a mainly dry comfortable day.
Man's body pulled from water in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man's body was pulled from the water in Providence Monday afternoon. Officials on scene were seen searching the water near the hurricane barrier. Police said a nearby boater called around 4:30 p.m. after seeing a body near the hurricane barrier. Officials have not released the...
Which Berkley employees made the most in 2023? Here are the top 10 highest earners
BERKLEY — Which municipal employees made the most in Berkley in 2023? The Gazette analyzed salary data from the town, including Berkley Public Schools, to get the answer. The town of Berkley had 426 employees in 2023. This number includes full-time, part-time and temporary employees. Seven of the top 10 were police. The rest were from the...
Former Providence man sentenced to serve 18 years in state prison on child molestation charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced yesterday that a man has been sentenced to serve 18 years in state prison after sexually assaulting three female victims between 2012 and 2018, who were under the age of 14. 43-year-old Nelson Santos pleaded guilty to two counts of...
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