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Fired Massachusetts police officer indicted on charges he mislead police investigation
A former Brockton Police officer has been indicted on charges that he misled a police investigation when he falsely claimed…
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Massachusetts man held on bail on manslaughter charges after overdose death
BROCKTON – A Dorchester man is being held on bail after he was arraigned on charges that he supplied an…
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Massachusetts man charged after fentanyl overdose reportedly kills woman
A Massachusetts man was charged in a superseding indictment Wednesday in connection with fentanyl trafficking resulting in the death of…
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MA man sentenced in wide-ranging fentanyl, heroin, crack, and cocaine trafficking conspiracy
BOSTON – A Fitchburg man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Worcester for his role in a wide-ranging fentanyl,…
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Report: Fall River area sees biggest increase of opioid-related hospitalizations in Massachusetts
By Katie Lannan Massachusetts in 2017 continued to have the highest rate of opioid-related emergency room trips among all states…
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Two arrested in death of 42-year-old man who dies of an apparent overdose
BOSTON – Two Wareham residents were arrested today and charged in connection with selling fentanyl, including to a 42-year-old man…
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Overdose awareness vigil/memorial to take place in Fall River, help, free narcan available
Concluding a series of activities marking Overdose Awareness month, Recover Fall River and Gone Too Soon, two local grassroots organizations,…
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Fall River residents to stand out throughout the city to bring awareness to impacts of addiction and overdose
Two local organizations are looking to shine a light on addiction and overdose during International Overdose Awareness Month. On Saturday,…
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Fall River infant, who overdosed on fentanyl, had part of brain, skull and one vertebrae removed
An 11-month-old girl who police said was a victim of a fentanyl overdose, had to undergo brain and spine surgery.…
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Fall River vigil for International Overdose Awareness Month canceled, other activities in the works
The Annual vigil in Fall River for International Overdose Awareness Month has been canceled. Laurie Godwin, from Recover Fall River,…
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