Police, Fire & Courts

Police, Fire & Courts

Man injured when car strikes tree in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — A man was injured early Sunday. Dec. 8 when his car left the road and struck a tree, the Lakeville Fire Department reports. The crash occurred near 140 Howland Road just after 1:30 a.m. The man was extricated from the vehicle and...

Three injured in Lakeville car crash at Bedford, Main streets

Two adults and a child received injuries not believed to be serious following an accident at about 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at the intersection of Bedford and Main streets, the Lakeville Fire Department reported. Two cars collided in the intersection,...

Firefighter to read book on holiday safety Dec. 12 at library

MIDDLEBORO — Local author and Maynard firefighter Michael Parr will lead an interactive reading of his book, “A Firehouse’s Night Before Christmas’’ at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Middleboro Public Library. In the story, firefighters respond to...

Update: Fire victim has died from injuries in Middleboro blaze

MIDDLEBORO – The victim who was rescued from a house fire at 6 Locust St. with severe burns has died, officials said Wednesday. Nathaniel Williams, 67, died Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Rhode Island Hospital, Fire Chief Owen Thompson said. Fire officials...

Middleboro firefighter graduates from academy

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro Firefighter Kyle Ohrenberger was one of 21 graduates of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, the state fire marshal’s office announced Monday, Dec. 2. “Massachusetts...

Man receives serious burns after cooking incident in Lakeville

LAKEVILLE — Two people were injured, including one who was transported by helicopter with significant burns, after a cooking incident led to a flash fire Friday, Nov, 29, the Lakeville Fire Department reported. Firefighters and EMS personnel...

Former Lakeville police officer honored with medal for bravery

LAKEVILLE — Former Lakeville Police Department Officer Dakota J. Jones, who is now a Massachusetts State Police Trooper, received a Medal of Valor during the Trooper George L. Hanna Memorial Awards for Bravery ceremony Tuesday, Nov. 26 at the State...

All’s well after dog rescued after falling into deep well

MIDDLEBORO — With dogged determination, first responders rescued a year-old blue heeler named Bandit Sunday, Nov. 24 after the canine became trapped in a 25-foot well on Bishop Avenue. Fire and police departments from Middleboro and surrounding...

Deer strike leads to car fire in Middleboro amid increased animal activity

MIDDLEBORO — A deer strike resulted in a serious car fire on Route 495 overnight Friday, prompting a warning from the Middleboro Fire Department about increased animal activity this time of year. “This is a very active time for wildlife as they...

Officials remind residents of outdoor burning danger in dry conditions

Middleboro and Lakeville fire officials are reminding the public to be aware of outdoor fire regulations as the area continues to experience low rainfall amounts in recent months. Both departments have responded to brush fires in recent days. ...

Truck rollover closes two lanes of Route 495 for hours

MIDDLEBORO — A dump truck rollover that resulted in a fuel spill early Friday, Nov. 22 caused two lanes of Route 495 South near exit 12 to be closed for several hours, Fire Chief Owen Thompson said. The department was called to the scene at about 5:...

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