Crime

Armed with new information, investigators are once again seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place on Route 95 in Attleboro on September 16. Massachusetts State Police responded to multiple 911 calls around 9:40 pm regarding a pedestrian …

A 55-year-old Seekonk man was sentenced to serve three years in state prison yesterday after pleading guilty to charges connected to the operation of a prostitution ring out of his home and distributing cocaine, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Anthony Vitali pleaded guilty in Fall River …

A 30-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to consecutive maximum jail terms yesterday after being convicted in New Bedford District Court of sexually molesting a pre-teen girl, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. A jury of his peers convicted Aaron Costa after a two-day trial of three …

A 23-year-old Taunton man was convicted this afternoon in Fall River Superior Court of the Second Degree Murder of Gordon Weekes, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. The jury returned its verdict shortly after 2 pm today after a week-long trial, which concluded yesterday. The defendant, Miguel …

On Tuesday, Oct. 1, members of a multi-agency gang task force arrested two brothers for narcotics trafficking in Lawrence after task force members recovered a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine and an additional amount of fentanyl. The arrests were made by Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit Troopers, FBI Agents, and …

“I wanted to write in to report that I received 3 scam calls today. They left two voicemail messages saying my SS# had been compromised in the state of Texas and Nevada as well as other states. They did not state who they were and the voicemail was automated. The …

Just before 9 p.m. yesterday Trooper Anthony Lavigne, assigned to State Police-Shelburne Falls, was patrolling Route 91 in Greenfield when he observed a white Dodge Journey with a defective license plate light cross over the white fog line as it passed Exit 26. Trooper Lavigne activated his blue lights and …

The Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit yesterday arrested a known firearm offender linked to violent activity between feuding groups in Brockton, Taunton, and Boston, ultimately recovering two firearms and illegal narcotics. The arrest was the result of a coordinated effort between MSP, Brockton Police, and the Plymouth County District Attorney’s …

Massachusetts State Police Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin today announced the creation of a statewide Unresolved Case Unit to investigate unsolved homicides and other violent crimes to seek justice for victims and their families. The new unit will be comprised of five Troopers who are experienced homicide investigators who will work …

State legislators held a joint hearing today in Boston on bringing safe injection sites to Massachusetts. House Bill 1712 (H1712), refers to the sites as “harm reduction sites” with the goal of preventing fatal overdoses. Per the bill, “A person with a substance use disorder may consume pre-obtained controlled substances …