A local officer responding to a call, ended up aiding the suspect instead of charging her. According to Seekonk Police, Thursday evening, Ptlm. DiCristoforo was sent...
The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruled Tuesday morning that Fall River’s panhandling ordinance is unconstitutional. Justice Barbara Lenk stated in her ruling that “we see an unacceptable...
Chris Van Buskirk Weighing free speech and public safety arguments, the Supreme Judicial Court is set to hear arguments Monday in a case challenging the constitutionality...
Many Fall River residents continue to voice their frustration over the city’s panhandlers. Without the suit against the city being settled, however, no action can be...
A Superior Court Judge ruled Wednesday that the City of Fall River cannot charge panhandlers before the current suit against the city by ACLU Massachusetts is...
According to a press release, the ACLU of Massachusetts, with the firm McCarter & English, today filed a lawsuit against the City of Fall River, challenging...
Brockton Police are putting panhandlers on notice. The Department states they will criminally charge offenders, which could include arrest, summons and/or a fine if the panhandler...
