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Patch.com
January 18, 2018
Prisoners Legal Services and the Mental Health Legal Advisors Group, both of Boston, filed the lawsuit in Bristol County Superior Court on behalf of three prisoners last week. The 23-page complaint alleges that the plaintiffs were held in solitary confinement and placed in tiny cells while in custody of theÃÂ ...
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
January 11, 2018
Mentally ill inmates at Bristol County Jail have filed a lawsuit against officials at the facility, alleging they are often held in solitary confinement and provided with insufficient treatment. The lawsuit was filed on Jan. 9 against Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and other officials. It accuses officers of failing to assess theÃÂ ...
SouthCoastToday.com
January 11, 2018
DARTMOUTH — Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson and federal immigration representatives fielded probing questions about detainees' rights ... In July, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that in the absence of a criminal charge, court officers do not have the authority to hold or arrestÃÂ ...
The Boston Globe
January 11, 2018
A Pawtucket, R.I. man will spend a decade in federal prison for his role in a “a wide-ranging operation” that distributed heroin and cocaine throughout Bristol County in Massachusetts and also in Providence, officials said. Jorge Luis Sanchez-Lopez, 43, received a 10-year prison term at his sentencingÃÂ ...
U.S. News & World Report
January 9, 2018
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A lawsuit filed against officials at a Massachusetts county jail alleges that mentally ill inmates are often held in solitary confinement with little treatment, but the sheriff ... The lawsuit was filed Tuesday against Sheriff Thomas Hodgson and other officials at the Bristol County Jail.
Fall River Herald News
January 9, 2018
FALL RIVER - Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has appointed Vice President-Commercial Lending, Bristol County Savings Bank and BCC Trustee Joan Medeiros as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Bristol Community College. Medeiros will take over for former Chair Joseph A. Marshall, and is the firstÃÂ ...
MassLive.com
January 4, 2018
Now that Thursday's snowstorm stopped and communities are starting to clean up, The National Weather Service has updated snow totals for towns and cities across Massachusetts. The highest reported snowfall appears to be in Taunton with 17.6 inches, according to revised weather service data updatedÃÂ ...
Enterprise News
December 31, 2017
Her immigration raid warning drew the ire of Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson, who at the time was testifying to a Congressional immigration enforcement subcommittee hearing in ... Hodgson even said DuBois should be arrested for violating federal law, but she and other Democrats including Mass.
WPRI-TV 12 (blog)
December 29, 2017
Big snowfall amounts are not expected, but a couple inches of snow are possible in Rhode Island and Bristol County, MA. A little bit more in the way of snow is possible over the Cape and Islands. It'll be cold enough for this to be all snow and once it starts, it will stick to untreated surfaces. Expect slick roadsÃÂ ...
WLNE-TV (ABC6)
December 24, 2017
SEEKONK, MA (WLNE) – Massachusetts State Police are investigating following a fatal pedestrian accident on Route 195 Saturday night. Around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, State ... The accident remains under investigation by State Police, Seekonk Police, and the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. No furtherÃÂ ...
SouthCoastToday.com
December 22, 2017
Carmelo Kercado Jr., 35, wanted for an October double homicide in New Bedford, has been returned to Massachusetts and will be arraigned Tuesday in New Bedford District Court, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office said Friday night. Kercado was captured Dec. 19 in North Carolina, authorities saidÃÂ ...
MassLive.com
December 20, 2017
A 35-year-old New Bedford man wanted for allegedly shooting and killing two men in October has been captured in North Carolina, Massachusetts State ... The Bristol County District Attorney's Office is working with North Carolina authorities to arrange the rendition of Kercado to Massachusetts for trial.
Fall River Herald News
December 18, 2017
A Massachusetts State Police trooper assigned to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office told the court Monday that police executed a search warrant at Mao's residence and seized his cellphone and clothing he wore on the night of the incident. In arguing for Mao's release, Camera said his client has noÃÂ ...
NECN
December 15, 2017
One person has been arrested and another is being sought in connection with the murder of a California man in Attleboro, Massachusetts, earlier this month, according to the Bristol County district attorney's office. Job Williams, 33, of Dorchester, was arrested in the Bronx section of New York City FridayÃÂ ...
Seattle Times
December 11, 2017
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts authorities say a man who threw a deadly punch during a bar fight last week has turned himself in. The Bristol County district attorney's office says 27-year-old Pholla Mao will be arraigned on a manslaughter charge Monday afternoon in Fall River District Court.
Patch.com
December 8, 2017
ATTLEBORO, MA — Another arrest has been made in connection to a murder in Attleboro this week, authorities announced Friday. The suspect was identified as Archie Charles, 25, of Malden, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn. Charles will be arraigned Wednesday in AttleboroÃÂ ...
Patch.com
December 6, 2017
ATTLEBORO, MA — An Attleboro man has been arrested in connection with a murder on South Avenue Monday involving marijuana, investigators said. Christopher Johnson was arrested Tuesday and charged with misleading police, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn. Johnson willÃÂ ...
U.S. News & World Report
December 5, 2017
An arrest has been made in connection with a fatal shooting in Massachusetts that police say was drug-related. Dec. ... ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) — An arrest ... The Bristol County District Attorney's Office says Christopher Johnson, of Attleboro, was charged Tuesday with misleading a criminal investigation.
Canton Citizen Newspaper
December 31, 1999
Since its launch during the Clinton administration, the State Police, Mass Corrections, Framingham PD and Bristol County have participated in this program. ... Since Mr. Galvin and his fellow sponsors of S.1305/H. 3269 believe that Massachusetts obstruct federal authorities from executing the law, theyÃÂ ...
Taunton Daily Gazette
December 3, 2017
Miss Taunton, Meghan Rubadou, and Miss Massachusetts, Jillian Zucco, sang Christmas songs from the stage. The holiday theme continues in Taunton today with the city's annual Christmas Parade, whose grand marshal this year is Patrick Murray, president and CEO of Bristol County Savings Bank ...
SouthCoastToday.com
December 2, 2017
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Mel Antonio Real Estate, serving the Greater New Bedford area and beyond, has named their top sales and listing agent of the month for October. Realtor Jason Araujo has been named the top sales agent for the month. “He has already surpassed his 2016 sales figures, ...
Wicked Local
November 28, 2017
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said the matter “remains under investigation,” and could not offer any further details. An Enterprise ... Klinger noted that Massachusetts is consistently one of the top states in the nation in terms of school-based violent threats and incidents. “Massachusetts is one of ...
Taunton Daily Gazette
November 28, 2017
The event's premier sponsors include Bristol County Savings Bank, B&D Construction, G Lopes Construction, and Skyline Roofing. A free shuttle will be provided by GATRA to the event from Coyle & Cassidy School. The Taunton Christmas Parade completes the “Christmas City” weekend on Sunday at ...
Christian Science Monitor
November 27, 2017
Although Samayoa, who is being held in an ICE facility in Massachusetts, wasn't in court, more than 20 of his friends and family, including his Guatemalan-born wife and daughter, turned up to show support and offer ... For now, he's another ICE detainee in the Bristol County Jail in North Dartmouth, Mass.
Liberation
November 19, 2017
On Nov. 12, a 19-year-old man named Larry Ruiz-Barreto, who was soon to be father, was slain by a Fall River police officer near the Fall River Industrial Park at the intersection Airport and Riggenbach road in Massachusetts. The murderous regime of police terror in the United States continues unabated.
Martha's Vineyard Times
November 16, 2017
U.S. Rep. William Keating is criticizing a Republican-sponsored tax bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday. The bill would have adverse effects in Massachusetts, particularly in the 9th Congressional District, which Rep. Keating serves, according to a press release issued by his office.
SouthCoastToday.com
November 14, 2017
She earned her fourth USBC of Southeastern Massachusetts ... in the then Southern Bristol County Women's Bowling Association (SBCWBA), ...
Patch.com
November 13, 2017
FALL RIVER, MA – A New Bedford man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Fall River Sunday night, the Bristol District Attorney's office said. ... The shooting is under investigation by the Bristol County District Attorneys' Office, Massachusetts State Police, Fall River Police Department Major ...
WLNE-TV (ABC6)
November 6, 2017
SOUTH COAST, Mass. (WLNE) – Tuesday is Election Day in parts of Massachusetts and ABC6 News is following three major races in Bristol ...
Turn to 10
November 5, 2017
Westport Police, Mass State Police, and the Bristol County DA's Office were all called in to investigate and they haven't yet identified the 48-year old Fall River victim or the suspect, also reportedly from Fall River. The 46-year-old suspected driver was interviewed by police and damage on her vehicle was ...
SouthCoastToday.com
November 5, 2017
TAUNTON, MA, October 26, 2017 -- Bristol County Savings Bank is one of 42 Massachusetts banks participating in the Small Business Banking ...
WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
November 3, 2017
... still without power in Rhode Island and around 1,000 in Massachusetts, along with a number of Eversource outages in Bristol County, Mass.
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November 2, 2017
Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high water on ... Dellicarpini said parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw wind ...
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November 2, 2017
The panel said it would be too disruptive for Massachusetts to .... Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high water on the ...
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November 1, 2017
Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high water on ... Dellicarpini said parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw wind ...
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November 1, 2017
BROCKTON, Mass. (AP) — Two .... Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high water on the commute. ... Dellicarpini said parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw wind gusts of up to 70 mph or more.
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November 1, 2017
Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high water on ... Dellicarpini said parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw wind ...
Turn to 10
October 31, 2017
Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high water on ... Dellicarpini said parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts saw wind ...
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October 31, 2017
... but it's still lights out for many areas in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. .... Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high ...
NewBostonPost (blog)
October 31, 2017
The Diocese of Fall River includes Bristol County, one town in Plymouth ... church-goers and a desire to remove the aura of politics from Mass.
WPRI 12 Eyewitness News
October 31, 2017
... without power in Rhode Island and about 184,000 in Massachusetts, along with a number of Eversource outages in Bristol County, Mass.
MassLive.com
October 31, 2017
Hundreds of thousands of households across Massachusetts reported ... 10 percent of households in Plymouth and Bristol County lost power.
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October 30, 2017
Voters in Massachusetts approved legalizing the adult use of .... Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high water on the ...
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October 30, 2017
AMHERST, Mass. ... University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers said in a survey released Thursday that nearly 80 percent of all revenue at the Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville was derived from Massachusetts residents. ... that 33,000 homes and businesses without power in Bristol County.
Turn to 10
October 30, 2017
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) -- The ramshackle Massachusetts homestead where a woman accused of witchcraft during the 1692 Salem .... Many locations, especially Bristol County, MA, will run into high water on the commute.
MassLive.com
October 28, 2017
... crash on Route 140, Massachusetts State Police reported Saturday. ... Scene Services Section and Bristol County State Police Detectives.
Law360
October 27, 2017
Law360, New York (October 26, 2017, 8:58 PM EDT) -- A Massachusetts county sheriff's captain arrested in August for allegedly helping a fisherman known as ...
Fall River Herald News
October 21, 2017
The Herald News, Fall River, MA .... The state's proposal touts Massachusetts' global connections, its regional strengths and geographic communities. ... Taunton as “one of the oldest cities in the country and the seat of Bristol County. ... a 45-minute drive to an international airport and access to mass transit.
Patch.com
October 20, 2017
BOSTON, MA — A Bristol County Sheriff's deputy on Thursday was ... for free daily newsletters and breaking news alerts from Massachusetts ...
U.S. News & World Report
October 18, 2017
Democrat Paul Feeney has won the special election to fill the state Senate seat left vacant by the resignation of former state Sen. James Timilty.
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