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One from Puerto Rico, one from DR detained for drug distribution after 25,000 fentanyl pills recovered
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Two men have been ordered detained in federal custody following a Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force…
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Baker-Polito Administration, union announce changes in wake of death of Fall River’s David Almond
BOSTON — The Baker-Polito Administration and SEIU Local 509 today announced a targeted set of initiatives to address issues facing…
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Lawmakers holding oversight hearing this week in wake of David Almond report
By Colin A. Young/SHNS Following the release of Child Advocate Maria Mossaides’ report detailing the systemic failures that led up…
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Westport man facing possible life sentence in overdose death, denied motion to dismiss
A man who has ties to Fall River and Westport was recently denied a motion to dismiss a charge that…
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Convicted felon, alleged Southeastern MA drug trafficker, detained on new trafficking, gun charges
PROVIDENCE – A Providence man previously convicted in Rhode Island state court on felony drug charges and awaiting trial in…
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Five from Fall River arrested on drug trafficking charges, including 12-year-old
Five Fall River residents have been arrested on drug trafficking and other charges. According to Captain Jay Huard, on April…
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Fall River couple enter not guilty plea on murder charges Monday in death of autistic boy
A Fall River couple was arraigned on murder and other charges in Superior Court Monday in connection with the October,…
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DCF issues statement in response to report on death of Fall River teen
In the wake of a Massachusetts report issued concerning the death of a Fall River boy and the involvement of…
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Lawmakers call oversight hearing in wake of David Almond report
By Colin A. Young/SHNS Following the release of Child Advocate Maria Mossaides’ report detailing the systemic failures that led up…
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OCA report rules Fall River schools, DCF, could have done more to prevent autistic boy’s death
Boston, Mass. — The Office of the Child Advocate released findings and recommendations Wednesday following a multi-system investigation into the…
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