Police, Fire & Courts

Bedford Street car crash sends three to hospital

LAKEVILLE — Three people were transported to Morton Hospital after a car crash on Bedford Street on Monday, Sept. 18 according to Lakeville Fire Chief Michael O’Brien. According to O’Brien, all injuries are believed to be minor.

Driver critical after Middleboro accident

MIDDLEBORO — A driver was critically injured after being ejected in a single-car rollover accident in the area of 160 Everett St. at about 12:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18. The driver, whose name and gender were not available, was in critical condition,...
Most Popular

Wareham residents charged with trafficking Fentanyl, cocaine

WAREHAM — Two Wareham residents were arrested Wednesday, Sept. 6 for trafficking Fentanyl and cocaine, Wareham Police reported. Jade Enright, 43, and Tarah Covell, 42, were arrested after a warrant was served at 3040 Cranberry Highway #36, East...

Man charged with manslaughter, OUI in crash that killed Lakeville woman

LAKEVILLE — A Moscow, Maine man who was allegedly driving 100 miles per hour was indicted Aug. 24 in connection with an accident in Caratunk, Maine last year that killed two young women, one of them from Lakeville. Eric Tankerley, 34, of Moscow,...

Firefighters sworn in, celebrated at annual recognition night

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville Fire Department celebrated service to the community at the third annual Recognition Night held Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Lakeville Council on Aging. The event brings firefighters, their families, friends, and town officials...

Residents displaced after Rhode Island Road house fire

LAKEVILLE — Residents of 39 Rhode Island Road in Lakeville were displaced after a house fire Friday, Aug. 25, Lakeville Fire reported. Smoke was coming from the house when fire engines responded at about 12:25 p.m., Lakeville Fire reported. Engines...

Man injured after vehicle snaps utility pole in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — A man was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital with injuries that appeared serious after his vehicle struck a utility pole Saturday on County Street near the Freetown line, Lakeville Fire Department reported. The accident occurred at...

Four-town vehicle chase leads to arrest of two people, one from Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro, Raynham and Taunton police worked together to arrest two people, one from Middleboro, after a vehicle pursuit Monday, Aug. 14 that involved four towns, damaged a cruiser and led to the discovery of a French bulldog that...

Three Lakeville residents sue after bloody brawl on Block Island Ferry

LAKEVILLE — Three Lakeville residents are among nine New Englanders who have filed suit after reportedly being caught in a brawl on a ferry from Block Island that resulted in physical, emotional and psychological damages, according to legal...

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Lakeville rollover

LAKEVILLE — A man was transported by medical helicopter to a trauma center with life-threatening injuries after a single-car rollover crash on Route 140 South at about 11:10 a.m. Wednesday morning, Lakeville Fire and State Police reported. The man’s...

Middleboro financial advisor sentenced for stealing more than $1 million from clients

MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro financial adviser was sentenced Wednesday, Aug. 9 in federal court in Boston for defrauding his elderly and otherwise vulnerable clients and stealing more than $1 million from the victims’ retirement assets, according to...

Pan-Mass Challenge rider recuperating after being seriously hurt in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — A 56-year-old Norwood man who was seriously injured Saturday in a bicycle accident during a fund-raising ride on Howland Road in Lakeville has been discharged from the hospital and is recuperating at home, Pan Mass Challenge officials...

‘Two Genders’ shirt case goes to appeals court

MIDDLEBORO — Attorneys for Liam Morrison, the Nichols Middle School student who was prevented by school officials this spring from wearing a shirt that stated “There Are Only Two Genders,’’ filed an appeal Friday, Aug. 4 of the most recent decision...

Lovable animal steers firefighters in right direction

LAKEVILLE — Lakeville Fire had a mooo-ving encounter with a steer when responding to a lawn mower on fire. The homeowner was able to keep the fire, which happened earlier this week, small until Engine 2 arrived to extinguish the small blaze. But...

Federal grant allows Middleboro Fire to purchase new vehicle

MIDDLEBORO — The Middleboro Fire Department will purchase a “quick attack’’ vehicle that is smaller and more nimble than a traditional fire truck with a nearly half-million dollar grant from the federal government, Fire Chief Owen Thompson said...

Lakeville firefighter deployed to Quebec to battle blaze

LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville call firefighter has been deployed to Quebec as part of a 16-member Department of Conservation and Recreation wildland firefighting team. Brian Procida, who works for the Department of Conservation and Recreation wildland...

Eight new suspects face charges in stabbing incident

MIDDLEBORO — Eight more suspects have been charged in connection with a triple stabbing in late June off Wall Street, Police Chief Joseph Perkins reports. Two adults and six juveniles who were allegedly involved in the incident are facing charges as...

Fire Chief offers safety tips for Fourth of July

MIDDLEBORO — Fire Chief Owen Thompson shares several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. According to the state Department of Fire Services and State Police, Massachusetts fire...

Man charged with stabbing teens released on bail, with home confinement

WAREHAM — The 18-year-old Middleboro man charged with stabbing three teens, one critically, was released on $25,000 cash bail, with conditions that he be confined to home with GPS monitoring and was ordered to stay away from all victims and...

Lakeville woman accused of stealing $3 million lottery ticket pleads not guilty

A Lakeville woman has pleaded not guilty to charges that she schemed to steal a winning lottery ticket and cash it in after previously failing to show for an arraignment, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has announced. Carly Nunes,...

Man charged with stabbing teens to face dangerousness hearing

MIDDLEBORO — Jayden Wainwright, an 18-year-old Middleboro man charged with stabbing three teenagers, one critically, was ordered held at the Plymouth House of Corrections pending a June 29 dangerousness hearing during his arraignment at Wareham...

Middleboro man, 18, charged with attempted murder after three teens stabbed

MIDDLEBORO — An 18-year-old Middleboro man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing three teenagers early Saturday, June 24, Police Chief Joseph Perkins reported. Jayden Wainwright was arrested and charged with attempted murder and three...

Latest bid to keep wearing ‘Two Genders’ shirt denied

MIDDLEBORO — A judge has again denied a legal request that Liam Morrison, a rising eighth grader at Nichols Middle School, be allowed to wear his shirt reading “There Are Only Two Genders’’ to school while litigation continues. Morrison’s family has...

Middleboro fire receives $465,000 to purchase equipment

The Middleboro Fire Department has been awarded $422,815 through a regional Assistance to Firefighters grant, Fire Chief Owen Thompson said. Grant funds will be used to purchase new portable radios, truck-mounted mobile radios and portable repeaters...

Man wanted for murder apprehended after being seen in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — A man on the State Police Most Wanted List for a 2022 Brockton murder was apprehended Thursday, June 15 after being located in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn on 43 Harding St. in Middleboro, State Police said. David K. Lynch, 24,...

Middleboro FedEx driver pleads guilty to firearms theft

MIDDLEBORO — A Middleboro man pleaded guilty Friday, June 16 in federal court in Boston to charges stemming from his stealing and selling three firearms from FedEx packages he was responsible for delivering. Frank P. O’Toole, 40, pleaded guilty to...

Lakeville woman charged in Lottery ticket theft fails to show at court

L AKEVILLE — An arrest warrant has been issued for a 23-year-old Lakeville woman who failed to show up for court June 14 on charges related to an alleged theft of a $3 million winning lottery ticket. Carly Nunes was indicted on one...

Two pedestrians struck by vehicle in Lakeville MBTA lot

LAKEVILLE — Two pedestrians were struck by a motor vehicle, one with potentially serious injuries,Tuesday afternoon May 30 at the MBTA parking lot, 15 Commercial Drive, the Lakeville Fire Department reported. Lakeville Fire Department responded to...

Motorcyclist sustains significant injuries in crash

LAKEVILLE — An individual suffered significant injuries in a motorcycle accident Monday night on Howland Road, Lakeville Fire Department reported. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. The patient was transported to St. Luke's Hospital in New...

Middleboro garage fire causes significant damage

MIDDLEBORO — Extensive damage was reported following a garage fire Monday night, May 22 at 245 Wood St., according to Middleboro Firefighters. No injuries were reported in the blaze, which was confined to the detached structure. Firefighters...

Firefighter honored after more than 20 years of service

MIDDLEBORO — Capt. Dana Fontaine was honored Friday, May 19 on his retirement after more than 20 years of service with the Middleboro Fire Department. Among those in attendance at his retirement celebration were select board members Mark Germain and...

Firefighter: Sprinklers can save lives in fast-moving house fires

LAKEVILLE — Two minutes. In that short amount of time, a single flame on a curtain can explode into a blaze that fills a room with fire and reaches “flashover’’ stage, when all combustible substances ignite and survival chances are virtually non-...

Lawsuit filed against Middleboro for prohibiting ‘two genders’ shirt

MIDDLEBORO — A lawsuit was filed in federal court Wednesday against the town and school system for forbidding a middle school student from wearing a shirt with the message “There are only two genders,’’ saying the prohibition violated his First...

Middleboro battles fire in woods amid dry, windy conditions

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Fire battled a fire in the woods at 25 Thompson St. Sunday, May 14, at about the same time as emergency personnel responded to a teenager struck by a vehicle on Route 28. The fire was reported at about 10:30 p.m., Fire Chief...

Breaking: Middleboro teen suffers life-threatening injuries when struck by car

MIDDLEBORO — A 15-year-old Middleboro High School student suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck by a vehicle Sunday evening on Route 28, Police Chief Joseph Perkins and Fire Chief Owen Thompson reported. Police received multiple...

Lakeville woman charged with trying to cash in stolen $3 million Lottery ticket

LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville woman has been indicted on charges she tried to steal and cash in a $3 million lottery ticket that was purchased by a customer at the former Savas Liquors in Lakeville, where she worked as a clerk. Carly Nunes, 23, was...

Man charged with armed robbery of Sunoco in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO— Owen Lang, a 20-year-old Kingston man, was charged with armed robbery after he stole money at Sunoco Mart at 157 Main St. on Tuesday, May 9 while possibly showing a knife, Middleboro Police reported. Around 5:07 p.m. Tuesday, a man...

Police chief receives new three-year contract with possible extensions

MIDDLEBORO — Police Chief Joseph Perkins will continue leading the department for some time. He and the town have reached an agreement on a three-year contract that began May 1, Town Manager James McGrail announced at the May 1 Select Board meeting...

Four hospitalized after Lakeville crash

LAKEVILLE — Four people were hospitalized after a crash Saturday, April 22 on Pierce Avenue after a car left the road and struck trees, the Lakeville Fire Department reported The department responded at 10:45 p.m. after dispatchers received multiple...

Middleboro Police looking for owner of car in alleged hit and run

Middleboro Police are looking for the owner of a car alleged to be involved in a hit-and-run accident in the parking lot of Harry’s on W Grove St. The incident occurred between 6:30 p.m. and 7:37 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, according to the...

Police, fire lend a hand on High Five Friday

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro school students began their day April 14 on a high-five note. On the aptly named “High Five Friday,’’ about 20 representatives of the Middleboro police and fire departments greeted students entering the Goode and Burkland...

Firefighter hurt, home destroyed in Lakeville blaze

LAKEVILLE — A Lakeville firefighter was transported to Morton Hospital in Taunton with minor injuries after fire destroyed a home Monday afternoon at 6 Beechtree Drive, the department reported. As many as three people were in the home at the time of...

Sweet stuff: American Legion brings cookies to first responders

A quartet from Middleboro's Simeon L. Nickerson American Legion Auxiliary Unit 64 engaged in their annual "Easter Cookie" distribution for Middleboro and Lakeville First responders Easter weekend. Large cookie trays were presented to Middleboro...

Middleboro man arrested after crystal meth, cocaine seized

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Police seized a significant amount of crystal methamphetamine and cocaine during a drug raid early Saturday, April 1 that led to the arrest of a Middleboro man, Police Chief Joseph Perkins reported. Ruben Ricardo Da Silva, 27...