A former Massachusetts State Trooper was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with the ongoing investigation of overtime abuse at the Massachusetts State Police (MSP). Gregory Raftery, 47, of Westwood, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young to 90 days in prison, one year …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper Sentenced for Overtime Abuse Investigation
A suspended Massachusetts State Police Trooper was sentenced today in federal court in Boston in connection with the ongoing investigation of overtime abuse at the Massachusetts State Police (MSP). Eric Chin, 46, of Hanover, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns to one day in prison, deemed …
Read More »Taunton Fentanyl Dealer Convicted of Manslaughter
A 24-year-old Taunton man pleaded guilty on Friday to an indictment charging him with the involuntary manslaughter of 25-year-old Berkley resident Marc Esperanca in connection to a fentanyl overdose, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today. Scott Reynolds, who knowingly sold an extremely powerful batch of fentanyl …
Read More »27-year old Wareham man arrested for leading police on car chase
On Friday, March 22, at about 3:00 p.m., Wareham Police officers Richard Robidoux and Aaron Pacheco responded to the parking lot of a business on Cranberry Highway for a report of suspicious activity involving a vehicle. In addition, two WPD detectives were in the area and also responded. Upon approaching …
Read More »Burglar barricades himself into Wareham apartment, hides under pool table
On Saturday, March 23, at about 10:00 p.m. Wareham Police officers Blaise Lalli and Jennifer Braley responded to a residence on Highland Court for a break and entering in progress. The caller said that they had pulled in their driveway and observed a male walking down a set of stairs …
Read More »Traffic Stop in Northfield Leads to Arrest for Trafficking Cocaine
Yesterday at about 4:20 a.m., Trooper Scott Boutell from the State Police – Shelburne Falls Barracks stopped a 2001 Volkswagen Passat for speeding, amongst other motor vehicle violations, on Route 10 north at the intersection of Main Street in Northfield. Trooper Boutell determined the operator, RYAN SPATH, 21 of Richmond, …
Read More »Wareham police arrest two on OUI charges over the weekend
On Saturday, March, 23 at about 11:15 p.m. Wareham Police officers were dispatched to the area of Depot Street for the report of an intoxicated driver. Within a few minutes, Officer Michael Phinney observed the vehicle in question and pulled it over near Atlantic Boats. After a brief investigation, Bethany …
Read More »Three wanted by Dartmouth police for stealing $2,500 worth of items from Best Buy
Dartmouth police are looking for the public’s help to identify three suspects who recently stole about $2,500 worth of items from Best Buy. Anyone with information that can help identify the individuals are encouraged to call Detective Kyle Costa at 508-910-1755.
Read More »New Bedford police arrest four on drug charges on Thursday
On March 21, at 12:09 pm, New Bedford police officers arrested two people on drug charges in the area of 1701 Acushnet Ave. 39-year old Felix Lebron of 200 Riverside Ave. APT #321 was arrested on charges of possession of a Class B drug and conspiracy to violate drug laws. …
Read More »Wareham police seize suspected fentanyl in drug raid
On Wednesday, March 20, at about 2:00 p.m., Wareham and Bourne Police detectives conducted a drug raid at 42 Choctaw Drive, Indian Mound Beach, after a joint investigation. At the location detectives confiscated suspected fentanyl, pills, and over $500.00 cash. Placed under arrest at the scene was Michael Mello, 55, …
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