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New Bedford, Dartmouth Police Officers Raise Funds for Special Olympics at Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop event
Members of the New Bedford Police Union and the Dartmouth Police Department took part in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Thursday evening at Texas Roadhouse in Dartmouth. The event raised money and awareness for Special Olympics Massachusetts, a year-round organization that provides…
Police, fire notebook
Suspect in UMASS Dartmouth stabbings wanted by ICE
Westport police, firefighters, paramedics respond to rollover crash with injuries
A Westport crash on Friday afternoon resulted in injuries, according to officials. At just before 2:30 p.m., a call came in for a motor vehicle crash with a vehicle on its side in the area of 246 River Road. Westport Police and Fire Engine 1, Rescue 2 and Chief 2 responded to…
Massachusetts Teacher Association, politicians, condemn South Coast ICE arrests; DHS says operation is lawful and part of nationwide deportation push
While federal immigration agents detained over 30 people this week in New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fall River, officials and groups are pushing back against ICE’s actions. The Massachusetts Teachers Association has issued a statement, attributable to MTA President Matt Bach and…
ICE spotted in Dartmouth earlier this week
Somerset stabbing defendant pleads not guilty, held without bail
A man who allegedly stabbed two people in a Somerset hotel room acted in self-defense, with drugs at the heart of the fight, his defense lawyer argued in Bristol County Superior Court on Sept. 25.
Motorcycle rider suffers serious injuries in Acushnet crash
Acushnet police are investigating the cause of a crash that sent a motorcyclist to the hospital with serious injuries Thursday night.
ICE seeks detainer against suspect in deadly Providence stabbing
Chukwunonso David Uzoma-Eze, 19, is accused of stabbing two UMass Dartmouth football players outside a Providence club, killing one of them.
Young Motorcyclist Left Unresponsive After Nighttime Crash in Acushnet
A 21-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday night after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle at South Main Street and Jean Street, Acushnet. Police and fire crews responded around 9:14 p.m. and found the motorcycle in the road next to a vehicle. The rider was unresponsive…
Mass. leaders accuse ICE of sowing fear in community; agency says detention is 'a choice'
As local leaders continue pressing ICE for transparency about arrests in Massachusetts, the agency maintains it is not required to provide a rationale.
Bristol County District Attorney identifies 34-year-old Brockton man killed in fiery crash, remembered as family man
Arson suspected as cause of Fall River fire
A large fire that left three buildings damaged in downtown Fall River is now being investigated as an arson case.
Fall River fire investigated as arson; building to come down
A 34-year-old Brockton man was identified as the person killed in a tractor-trailer crash in Easton Wednesday night, according to the Bristol County District Attorney.
Fire in downtown Fall River leaves building heavily damaged
Fuel spill contained after 4-car crash in Attleboro
An investigation is underway into a four-car crash involving a dump truck that caused significant delays during Thursday morning's commute.
Witnesses say ICE makes arrest in Fall River's SouthCoast Marketplace
Agents evidently with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained a man around 11 a.m. at SouthCoast Marketplace on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
3 buildings damaged by large Fall River fire
Crews are still on scene battling a 3-alarm fire that broke out late Wednesday night in Fall River.
Fiery Fatal Crash in Easton
Investigators are probing a fatal Easton collision after a work van burst into flames following a fiery Turnpike Street crash with a tractor-trailer on Wednesday night.
Attorneys, advocates help families navigate wave of ICE arrests across South Coast
Community organizations and attorneys are stepping in to help families navigate a recent surge of ICE activity across the South Coast.
34-year-old driver killed in fiery Easton crash
Driver dead after fiery crash in Easton
Police are investigating a deadly crash between a tractor-trailer truck and a van in Easton.
Bristol County District Attorney: One dead in fiery multi-vehicle crash
$1.3 million in state aid could help save New Bedford fire station 9
Mayor Jon Mitchell had been planning to close the station to help close a $32 million budget gap, despite objections from the city council and firefighters union.
State grants $1.3 million to keep New Bedford’s Fire Station 9 open
After months of budgetary back-and-forth, the city announced Wednesday that the state would appropriate the funds to keep the North End station open.
Swansea Police Department Shares Severe Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Weekend Storm
With a storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to Massachusetts this weekend, the Swansea Police Department would like to remind residents to take steps now to prepare and stay safe. Before the storm, residents should take precautions to ensure their homes and families are…
Taunton gets new police chief. Who is Eric Nichols?
Community denounces New Bedford ICE activity following surge in arrests
Sadness, fear and frustration fueled a rally outside New Bedford City Hall Tuesday night as residents and advocates spoke out against recent ICE operations in the area.
Taunton Police Investigating Serious Collision Between Car and Juvenile Male on Skateboard
TAUNTON — The Taunton Police Department is investigating a serious collision between a motor vehicle and a juvenile male on a skateboard that occurred on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, at approximately 4:47 p.m., the Taunton Police and Fire Departments were called to…
ICE makes at least a dozen arrests in New Bedford
Healey called on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to reveal immediately who they arrested and the reasons why.
ICE arrests surge in New Bedford area; immigrants warned to stay home
At least nine people were arrested in New Bedford and Dartmouth Tuesday, after at least 10 arrests Monday.
Suspect in murder of UMass Dartmouth football player will be returned to RI
A UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing another student in Providence over the weekend appeared in court Monday.
New Bedford Teen Arrested in Fall River Shooting
Fall River Police arrested 18-year-old Bruno Darosa in New Bedford for a Cash Street shooting. Officers seized an unserialized loaded firearm discarded in a toilet during the raid.
Police find gun in toilet while arresting Fall River shooting suspect
Police arrested a suspect in New Bedford in connection with a shooting in Fall River earlier this week.
1 arrested, 1 wanted after Somerset police chase
Police have arrested a man and are still searching for a woman after a police chase that began in Somerset Friday evening.
UMass Dartmouth student dead, another injured after stabbing
One person has died and another was injured following a stabbing just after midnight Saturday outside of Mezzo Lounge on Charles Street.
Swansea Police Department Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing 16-Year-Old
SWANSEA — The Swansea Police Department, in coordination with the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council, is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Jadiel Ramirez, a…
Taunton man held without bail in girlfriend's murder
Matthew Cruz, 37, was arraigned Friday on a murder charge in the death of Shannon Smith.
Dog revived, cats rescued after Westport house, post office fire
Firefighters rescued two cats and a dog from a fire in a home connected to a post office at 1976 Main Road that caused significant damage to the house but left the post office unscathed.
Somerset double stabbing suspect indicted, not for attempted murder
A Fall River man accused of attacking a couple with a knife in a Somerset hotel on Aug. 1 is no longer being charged with attempted murder as his case moves to Bristol County Superior Court.
Taunton man charged with girlfriend’s murder
Police have arrested a Taunton man accused of killing his girlfriend Thursday afternoon, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III.
Residents displaced by fire at multi-family Fall River home
District Fire Chief David Jennings told 12 News the fire started around 5:30 a.m. Friday at the home on Pleasant Street.
Murder in Taunton
A Taunton man faces a murder charge after Bridgewater resident Shannon Smith was found unconscious following an alleged domestic incident at an Allcot Circle home in Taunton on Thursday afternoon.
Westport Point boat fire may have been electrical
Future of New Bedford fire station 9 remains uncertain
The debate over whether to keep a New Bedford fire station in operation continued this week.
Taunton man charged with murder after woman dies in domestic incident
Firefighters save dog, two cats from Westport Point fire
Fire extinguished at home adjacent to Westport post office
Crews from Westport, Dartmouth and Fall River were called to the U.S. Post Office on Main Road in Westport Wednesday morning after a fire broke out in the adjoining house.
Man sentenced to life for 2023 Mansfield murder
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his roommate in Mansfield more than three years ago.
Murder Suspect Gets Life Sentence
A Kingston man received a life sentence after pleading guilty to the 2023 fatal shooting of a 23-year-old roommate inside a Mansfield home.
Dartmouth School Committee signs policy on ICE in schools
New Bedford Shooting: Two Teens Arrested
Two 17-year-old boys are facing multiple charges in connection with a shooting Wednesday afternoon in New Bedford.
2nd Taunton shooting suspect ordered held without bail
The second woman arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened at a Taunton house party over the weekend faced a judge Friday.
Raynham Teen Arrested for Online School Threats
A Raynham 17-year-old was arrested after the FBI flagged online gaming chat threats of a school shooting and bombing, though police found no weapons.
Fall River Convenience Store Thief Charged
It's alleged Ryan Pavao assaulted two convenience store clerks, threatened them with a knife, and stole 285-dollars.
Raynham teen arrested for alleged terroristic threats against school
Second New Bedford Woman Charged With Murder
A second New Bedford woman has been arrested and charged with murder for her role in last weekend's mass shooting in Taunton.
Juveniles Charged in West End Shooting
New Bedford Police arrested two 17-year-olds for a West End shooting near Chestnut and Willis streets, seizing firearms and a 3D-printed ghost gun frame.
Woman charged with murder in Taunton shooting
Police have arrested a New Bedford woman accused of shooting and killing another man at a Taunton house party last weekend.
New Bedford Woman Charged With Murder
New Bedford's Sienna Barboza faces murder and assault charges following a deadly Taunton house party shooting that killed a Brockton man and injured seven others.
2nd suspect in Taunton house party shooting arrested on murder charge
Woman arrested in connection with deadly house party shooting in Taunton
Woman arrested in connection with fatal Taunton house party shooting
25-year-old woman charged with murder after house party shooting in Taunton, Massachusetts
Motorcyclist dies after New Bedford crash
A 21-year-old man has died after a crash in New Bedford Friday night.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in New Bedford
New Bedford Police investigate a fatal Friday night motorcycle crash at Walnut and S. Sixth streets that claimed the life of 21-year-old Anthony Navarro Rodriguez.
Serious Motorcycle, SUV Crash in Lakeville
Route 18 in Lakeville is closed following a serious crash between a motorcycle and an SUV that hospitalized two people with severe injuries.
Taunton residents concerned after deadly shooting at house party
1 dead, 7 injured in shooting at Taunton house party
Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed at a house party in Taunton early Sunday morning, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III.
1 dead, several injured in shooting at weekend house party in Taunton
Taunton House Party Shooting
Taunton Police are investigating an early Sunday shooting at a Weir Street house party that left multiple people hospitalized with gunshot wounds.
Taunton Police Investigating Shooting at Weir Street House Party
The Taunton Police Department is actively investigating a shooting that occurred at an apparent house party early Sunday morning and resulted in several people being injured. At approximately 12:37 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, Taunton Police received several 911 calls reporting…
The Bristol County District Attorney’s office is investigating a shooting that happened at a house party in Taunton.
Man hospitalized after ladder fall at grocery store in Fall River
A painter suffered a serious injury while working at a supermarket in Fall River early Friday morning, according to police.
Chief Thody Recommends Termination of Two NBPD Officers Following Internal Investigation Into Usage of Automated License Plate Reader Technology
NEW BEDFORD – Police Chief Jason Thody is recommending the termination of two officers following an internal investigation into the misuse of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology. I An internal affairs investigation has concluded that Officer Emily Pacheco and Sgt.…
Dartmouth holds annual Overdose Awareness Day
Child Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car In Attleboro: Report
An Attleboro collision between the car and bicycle is now is now under investigation.
What Bristol County Voters Need to Know About the Massachusetts Primary Election
Swansea Police Department and Swansea Public Schools Assign New School Resource Officers
Chief Mark Foley and Superintendent Scott C. Holcomb are pleased to introduce Swansea Public Schools' two new School Resource Officers.
Meet the 9th Bristol County State Representative candidates