By: Laura Soukkavong Photo Credit: Taunton Fire Department Taunton - At 9:50 am, emergency services were dispatched to the Plain Street area. After reports were made of an explosion and multiple burn injuries. When firefighters arrived, they encountered a three-family residence heavily involved in fire. A 25-year-old mother and 2-year-old child were injured in the … Continue reading Investigation Underway Following Devastating Plain Street Explosion

By: Laura Soukkavong Springfield – The firearms investigation unit (FIU) and the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department arrested three individuals and recovered a substantial quantity of cocaine along with an illegal firearm. On Feb. 18, at 11 am, the FIU Detectives had been investigating narcotics and illegal firearms activity. Detectives on Wednesday observed a male individual … Continue reading Springfield Police Arrest Three in Cocaine and Firearm Case

By: Laura Soukkavong Milford - At 11:12 am on Feb. 23, Milford Police arrested 60-year-old Dominick Cristino, of Upton. Officers were dispatched to the area of Main Street after Milford Public Safety Communications Center received a call at 10:57 am about an incident involving a male subject displaying what happened to be a handgun and … Continue reading Incident on Main Street Ends in Arrest for Civil Rights Violation

By: Laura Soukkavong Richmond, R.I. (Hope Valley Barracks) – At 6:33 am, on Feb. 25, state troopers arrested Keonnia Grant,36, Providence, for Obstructing an Officer in the Execution of Duty and Resisting Legal or Illegal Arrest following a response to a disabled vehicle on Route 95 South. Grant was transported to the Hope Valley Barracks … Continue reading Arrest Made in Richmond for Obstructing an Officer and Resisting Arrest

By: Laura Soukkavong Milton, NY – Thomas P. Newkirk, 32, is facing multiple charges following an investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse and violations of court orders. According to the investigators, information was received on Feb. 4, regarding a past sexual assault of a child under the age of 14 in the summer of … Continue reading Police Arrest Local Man for Alleged Child Abuse and Court Order Violations

By: Laura Soukkavong Colonie, NY – Troopers of the New York State police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Interstate 787 at 2:04 am on Feb. 17. During the stop, troopers investigated felony-weight narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and an illegally possessed bladed weapon inside the vehicle. Kendall M. Bachman, 48, subsequently claimed ownership of the seized … Continue reading Felony Narcotics Discovered During Interstate 787 Stop

By: Laura Soukkavong Poultney, Vt. (Rutland Barracks) – Following an investigation by troopers on Feb. 23, at 10:55 am, Amanda Martin, 27, of Rutland, was arrested by troopers. She is charged with assault and robbery, simple assault, petit larceny, and resisting arrest. After taking Martin into custody, she was transported to Marble Valley Correctional Facility, … Continue reading $500 Bail Set for Woman Accused of Robbery and Resisting Arrest

By: Laura Soukkavong Richford, VT (St. Albans Barracks) – On Feb.24, troopers were dispatched to Home Street for an incident that was reported. Upon arrival, officers investigated and identified Jason Bessette, 28, of St. Albans, as the aggressor in a simple assault. He was placed under arrest and charged. He is expected to appear in … Continue reading 28-Year-Old Arrested Following Reported Assault in Richford

By: Laura Soukkavong Hartland, VT (Royalton Barracks) – According to State Police, troopers responded to the intersection of VT Route four and VT Route 12 at 4:36 pm on Feb. 24. David Fitzgerald, 73, of Windsor, was identified as the driver of a Toyota Prius, and Annmarie Pintal, 56, of Amherst, NH, was the driver … Continue reading Drivers Escape Serious Injury in Route 4 Accident, One arrested

By: Laura Soukkavong Boston – Shawn Walker, 24, of Dorchester, was arrested on Feb. 22 by officers of the South End District (D-4). At around 12:20 pm, police responded to the Newbury Street area after a report of a larceny that occurred at Abercrombie and Fitch. Loss prevention advised police that they were following Mr. … Continue reading Suspect Taken Into Custody After Alleged Theft at Newbury Street Store