Massachusetts State Police arrest Bristol County man in murder of 19-year-old

A Bristol County man has been arrested by Massachusetts State Police concerning the death of a 19-year-old over the weekend.

Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J. Galibois announced that Adrian Black, 22, of Taunton, was arrested Monday in Taunton on charges of murder and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon stemming from the stabbing of Milteer Hendricks, 19, of Falmouth, on June 10, 2023 at the Gosnold Grove Apartments, Falmouth.

On June 10th, 2023 at approximately 4:44 p.m., the Falmouth Police Department received a 911 call reporting a possible stabbing at Gosnold Grove Apartments, located at 364 East Falmouth Highway, Falmouth.

Upon arrival, officers found Hendrix bleeding from an apparent stab wound. Hendrix was transported to Falmouth Hospital and then med-flighted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. He was pronounced deceased on Sunday morning .

A warrant for Black’s arrest was issued following an investigation by Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Cape & Islands District Attorney’s Office and the Falmouth Police Department. The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and Taunton Police Department participated in Black’s arrest.

Black is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow, June 13, 2023, at 9:00 am at the Falmouth District Court.