“Overnight, crews responded to a reported trailer fire. The fire was contained to its contents and there was no damage to the pickup truck.”-Fairhaven Fire-EMS. EMA Marc Jodoin photo. EMA Marc Jodoin photo.
Read More »70-year old bicyclists struck in Taunton, 1 dead, 1 severely injured, driver charged with negligent operation
“A 76-year-old Seekonk man was killed this afternoon on North Walker Street in Taunton after he and another bicyclist were struck by a motor vehicle. The deceased has been identified as Donald MacManus. MacManus and a 72-year-old Attleboro man were riding their bicycles along North Walker Street today at around …
Read More »New Bedford men, Dartmouth man arrested by Massachusetts State Police, Fairhaven, Dartmouth task force
“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 12:40 p.m., Detectives assigned to the Special Operations Division of the Dartmouth Police Department, with the assistance of Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to the Bristol County State Police Detective Unit, and Detectives assigned to the Fairhaven Police Department, executed a …
Read More »[Video] Connecticut emergency personnel battle massive truck fire I-95 that destroys bridge
Emergency Services worked to extinguish a petroleum truck on fire on I-95, underneath the Fairfield Avenue overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut around 5:30am this morning. Both sides of I-95 and several local roads were closed down as Norwalk Firefighters could be seen battling the blaze for several hours. The section of …
Read More »Easton residents discover human skull in creek by house
“On Wednesday afternoon at around 12:53 pm, Easton Police received a call for service from two Summer Street residents stating that they had located a human skull in the stream/creek by their house. When police arrived on scene yesterday, they observed the item and determined it was likely a human …
Read More »New Bedford Police make largest seizure of cocaine in the history of department
“New Bedford, MA — On May 1st, Detective Jonathan Miranda concluded his investigation into a cocaine delivery service, which culminated in the execution of three search warrants. One for 385 Farm St., apartment #2, one for 189 Deane St., apartment #1, and one for a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee connected …
Read More »Family Fest returns to New Bedford: a Day of Fun and Connection for the Whole Family
Get ready to mark your calendars for a day of family-friendly fun and exploration at the annual Family Fest, scheduled for Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 1pm at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center. Presented by PACE Child Care Works, Greater New Bedford Youth Alliance, New Bedford Birth to 3rd …
Read More »Acushnet Fire & EMS hold live fire training exercises at New Bedford Fire Department’s facilities
“Enormous thanks to New Bedford Fire Department for the use of their Live Fire Prop and the staffing they provided for the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department to participate in live fire training evolutions! The training provided gave valuable insight and practice to our members to keep our skills sharp! …
Read More »Man sentenced in Boston for CSAM, mold of boy’s buttocks, pornographic images of 2-year olds
Children’s underwear, diapers, condoms and silicone mold of boy’s buttocks found at residence. “BOSTON – A Kentucky man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for advertising child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on the dark web. Scott Allison, 59, of Glasgow, Ky., was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge …
Read More »Town of Acushnet welcomes two female firefighters to the department
“Congratulations to our two newest firefighters! Paige and Emily graduated last evening from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call Volunteer Recruit Training Program, Class #111 held at the Bridgewater Fire Academy. The ceremony was held in the Horace Mann Auditorium within Boyden Hall at Bridgewater State University. This 15 week program …
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