Crime
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Massachusetts man pleads guilty to involvement in oxycodone conspiracy involving up to 1,000+ pills at a time
BOSTON – A Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to his involvement in an oxycodone conspiracy. According to the Massachusetts Department of…
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22-year-old Newport man sentenced in death of 22-year-old man with Westport and Fall River ties
A local man was sentenced Wednesday concerning the death of a 22-year-old man with Westport and Fall River ties. According…
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Closing arguments scheduled in trial concerning murders of 14 and 29-year-olds in Fall River
The trial concerning a Fall River double murder will have closing arguments Thursday, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s…
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Town states Swansea beach victim of vandalism, urges public to help keep beach safe
A local beach has reportedly been a victim to vandals. The Town of Swansea has announced that they recently experienced…
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ERO Boston arrests Brazilian fugitive wanted for rape of 13-year-old child
BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston arrested a Brazilian fugitive wanted for rape of…
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Fall River man facing several firearm charges after foot pursuit held without bail pending dangerousness hearing
A Fall River man is facing several charges after a weekend arrest. According to Det. Sergeant Matthew Mendes, the Fall…
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Former National Guard member from Bristol County sentenced for retaining and transmitting hundreds of pages of classified National Defense Information
BOSTON – Jack Douglas Teixeira, a former member of the United States Air National Guard stationed in Massachusetts, was sentenced…
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Massachusetts and Rhode Island Violent Fugitive units arrest Fall River man on several charges
Rhode Island and Massachusetts authorities arrested a Fall River man recently. According to Rhode Island State Police, on Friday, members…
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Recidivist child sexual predator sentenced who previously impregnated minor, expressed interest in making 13-year-old his wife in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, RI – A thrice convicted sex offender described in court documents as being a “recidivist, hands-on child sexual predator”…
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Rhode Island and Massachusetts cleaning company sentenced over forced labor, failure to pay minimum wage and overtime
Fall River — An East Providence cleaning company has been sentenced after pleading guilty Friday in Fall River Superior Court. Martins Maintenance…
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