“Massachusetts State Police fugitive unit Troopers and an MSP K9 Unit team and partner officers, after a nightlong search for an accused child rapist, ultimately captured him before dawn today in Stoneham woodland. Members of the MSP Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (MSP VFAS) and US Marshals Service Task Force Officers …
Read More »26-year-old New Bedford gang member convicted gunning down of 18-year old at Clemente Park
“A 26-year-old New Bedford gang member convicted by a jury of his peers last month of the second degree murder of Brad Lourenco was sentenced this week in Fall River Superior Court to life in prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Superior Court Judge Renee Dupuis …
Read More »Boston Police Officers stop axe and machete wielding man trying to attack group of teens
“At approximately 5:15 pm, on Monday, November 27, 2023, Officers assigned to the A-1 (Downtown) Drug Control Unit arrested Israel Silva, 51, of Roxbury, on weapons and drug related charges. Officers were conducting a drug investigation in the area of Temple Place area when they heard a loud disturbance approximately …
Read More »Massachusetts man allegeldy steals ambulance, goes on rampage, causing multiple accidents, assaults
“On November 29, at 1740 hours Gardner Dispatch received a call from Heywood Hospital for assistance with a male party, later identified as Harrison Barjolo, 21, of Spencer, Massachusetts, who reportedly accessed an ambulance at the hospital and began to drive away with it. While en route to assist, Gardner …
Read More »Apparent murder-suicide in front of roommates, child takes place in Marlborough
“Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Marlborough Chief of Police David Giorgi have confirmed the ongoing investigation into an apparent murder-suicide that occurred this morning in Marlborough. Wednesday, at approximately 10:05 a.m. Marlborough police received a call for a shooting at a Rice Street residence. Upon arrival police located two …
Read More »New Bedford man alleged to have broken into home and assaulted ex-girlfriend held without bail
“A 36-year-old New Bedford man arrested last week for allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and violently assaulted her was found dangerous by a New Bedford District Court judge and ordered held without bail for 120 days, District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Eberth Galicia-Giron is charged with Domestic …
Read More »Skeletal remains found off of Rt. 195 in Fairhaven almost 40 years ago is finally identified
“On April 8, 1985, a driver traveling westbound on interstate 195 stopped in the breakdown lane in the Town of Fairhaven, just beyond the Mattapoisett town line. Off the shoulder of the road, in the brush about 45 feet from the roadway, the driver saw a human skeleton and immediately …
Read More »Another New Bedford Christmas Grinch caught allegedly stealing packages from porch
Please make sure you are taking all the proper measures to protect yourself from porch pirates this holiday season! This is the time of year where criminals will scope out packages on the front porch of houses and gift themselves an early Christmas present. We received another “Ring Doorbell” video …
Read More »Massachusetts fugitive wanted in two states arrested after chase and striking telephone pole
“On November 25, 2023, at approximately 9:12 p.m., Trooper Troy Couillard of the #NHSP #TroopC Barracks was on patrol, conducting stationary radar speed enforcement in the town of Sullivan on Route 9. At that time, Trooper Couillard observed a motor vehicle traveling westbound at a high rate of speed. Trooper …
Read More »Good samaritan catches alleged thief that stole bike from New Bedford small business
On Sunday night, we shared Yesteryear Cyclery’s story about a Grinch who decided that he wanted a free bicycle for Christmas and walked out of the store with a gorgeous Eastern Reaper. You can see photos and the discussion of the story here. Yesteryear posted this statement along with several …
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