Police, Fire & Courts

Police, Fire & Courts

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:...

Questions raised on wording of debt exclusion for fire station

LAKEVILLE — Concerns were raised at the Nov. 18 Lakeville Select Board meeting about the wording of the January ballot vote that would decide the future of a new fire station. Lakeville voters will go to the polls Jan. 28 to decide whether to...

Attorneys general from 18 states ask Supreme Court to hear ‘Two Genders’ case

MIDDLEBORO – Eighteen states and several organizations have filed “friend of the court’’ briefs asking the Supreme Court to review the case of a Middleboro student who was forbidden to wear a T-shirt to school with the words “There are only two...

Special Town Meeting voters support $21.5 million new fire station

LAKEVILLE — A new $21.5 million fire station was approved by Lakeville Special Town Meeting voters Nov. 12 with no public discussion and little dissent. Voters agreed by a 141-28 margin to borrow $21,409,960 to design construct, equip and furnish a...

Woman charged with animal cruelty after neglected, dead animals found on property arraigned on animal cruelty charges

WAREHAM — A Middleboro woman faced charges of 20 counts of animal cruelty, subsequent offense, in Wareham District Court Thursday, Nov. 7 after officials said they found 17 dogs, two cats and one guinea pig neglected and lacking water and food at...

Lakeville residents targeted in elder abuse scheme, officials say

LAKEVILLE — Two men were arrested for their alleged roles as couriers in a multi-state “grandparent scam’’ whose victims included Lakeville residents, United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has announced. Roberto Munoz, 29, of Hialeah, Fla. and...

Three injured in Lakeville crash that temporarily closes Route 18

LAKEVILLE — Three people were transported to St. Luke’s Hospital after an accident that closed a portion of Route 18 just south of Lakeville Town Hall for about an hour Tuesday afternoon, Lakeville Police Chief Matthew Perkins reported. The accident...

Lakeville resident thanks firefighters every year for saving his life

LAKEVILLE — One hot day in August of 2020 very easily could have been his last. In the midst of changing a tire in his driveway, Lakeville resident Charles Chaffalo collapsed and went unconscious. His heart stopped beating. If it weren’t for...

Help needed for dogs removed from Precinct Street, back in Middleboro

MIDDLEBORO — Most of the 17 dogs removed from a 53 Precinct St. home last week will be back in town Friday, Oct. 25 and donations are being sought for their care. The dogs, which were removed as part of an animal welfare investigation, spent the...

Hail to the chief: Middleboro has new top cop

MIDDLEBORO — Middleboro has a new police chief. With unanimous approval from the select board and to the cheers of his fellow department members literally standing behind him, Robert Ferreira was named interim police chief at the Oct. 21 Select...

Animals from Precinct Street now in care of MSPCA

MIDDLEBORO – The 17 dogs, six horses, two cats, guinea pig and turtle removed from 53 Precinct St. in Middleboro are now being cared for by MSPCA-Angell in Boston, according to the MSPCA. The dogs were found living in unsanitary conditions in the...

Update: Dogs likely went without food for days before Precinct Street warrant

MIDDLEBORO — The 17 dogs located at 53 Precinct St. had likely gone without food since Tuesday, Oct. 15, Animal Control Officer Kevin Racicot said. That was three days before they were found when Middleboro Animal Control executed a warrant on the...

17 dogs with no food or water among animals removed from Middleboro home

MIDDLEBORO — Seventeen dogs needing medical care will be removed from a home at 53 Precinct St. in Middleboro that has been condemned as a health and fire hazard, Middleboro Town Manager Jay McGrail and Health Agent Kayla Smith have reported. The...

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