Press Releases
Author: Beth Stone
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Brockton Man in Police Shooting Identified
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz today identified the man in a police involved shooting in Brockton. At… |
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Middleborough Man Held Without Bail In Murder Of His Parents
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Middleborough man has been held without bail after being arraignment and charged with the murder of his parents,… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Middleborough Police Continue To Investigate Double Homicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – One man is under arrest as Massachusetts State Police and Middleborough Police continue to investigate the murders of a… |
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Whitman Man Released On COVID-19 Motion Loses Appeal Of Child Rape Convictions
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the convictions of a Whitman man found guilty of raping a woman at… |
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Brockton Man Arrested In Fatal Hit And Run
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police Detectives have placed a Brockton man under arrest for leaving the scene of a crash that… |
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Fatal Brockton Crash Remains Under Investigation
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police Detectives along with Brockton Police continue to investigate a car crash that left a West Bridgewater… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Brockton Police Seek Public Assistance In Identifying Car Involved In Fatal Hit And Run
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police Detectives along with Brockton Police continue to investigate a fatal hit and run last night in… |
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Whitman Man Sent To State Prison For Eight Years After Pleading Guilty To Motor Vehicle Homicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Whitman man has pleaded guilty to charges that he was operating under the influence of alcohol when he… |
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Malden Man Arraigned On Charges He Schemed To Steal From South Shore Elderly Victim
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – A Malden man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he schemed to steal $8,000 from an elderly woman,… |
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Lakeville Man Sent To State Prison For 7 Years On Drug Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Lakeville man has been sent to State Prison for trafficking in Cocaine, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J.… |
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Maine Man Charged In Multiple Massachusetts Rapes Sent To State Prison For 19-20 Years For West Bridgewater Rape
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Maine man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping a woman in West Bridgewater in 1996, Plymouth County… |
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Plymouth County Children’s Advocacy Center Earns Accreditation From National Children’s Alliance
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Plymouth County Children’s Advocacy Center has been awarded accreditation by National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and… |
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Commonwealth Prevails in Appeal of Child Rape Conviction
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the convictions of an Everett man found guilty of child rape charges, Plymouth… |
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2019 Brockton Homicide Suspect Located In Dominican Republic, Returned To City To Face Charge
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man wanted for a 2019 murder and featured on the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section’s Top… |
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Brockton Man Sent To State Prison For Fatally Stabbing City Man
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man pleaded guilty and was sent to State Prison for his role in the 2014 stabbing death… |
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Second Suspect Arrested For Brockton Homicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A second man has pleaded not guilty and been held without bail in connection with the fatal shooting of… |
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SJC Affirms First Degree Murder Conviction Against Brockton Man
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the first degree murder conviction of Derrick D. Waller for the 2009… |
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Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty To Gun Charges, Sentenced To 3 To 5 Years In State Prison
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to charges that he, along with two others brought a cache of weapons… |
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October 24th In National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz is reminding residents to safely recycle their expired and unwanted medications this… |
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Wareham Man Sentenced To Serve Five Years In State Prison On Drug Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Wareham man pleaded guilty and was sent to State Prison for charges that he trafficked cocaine and other… |
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Victim Identified In Brockton Shooting
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The male victim killed in a shooting last night in Brockton has been identified, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy… |
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Plymouth County DA’s Office Donates Attire For Hire To People Affecting Community Changes (PACC) in Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – In an ongoing effort to address the needs of individuals re-entering the workforce, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J.… |
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Abington Man Arraigned On Rape Charge
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – An Abington man has been arraigned on a rape charge, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz announced. Today,… |
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U.S. DOJ Awards Plymouth County DA’s Office, Health Imperatives With $1.5 M Grant To Combat Human Trafficking
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs has awarded the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and health… |
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Brockton Man Pleads Not Guilty To Shooting Pregnant Woman in the Head
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he shot a pregnant woman in the head, Plymouth… |
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Driver Arraigned On Motor Vehicle Homicide Charges In Scituate Crash That Killed Bicyclist
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – The driver who struck and killed a bicyclist riding along Route 3A in Scituate has been arraigned on charges… |
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Bail Revoked For Mother Charged In Connection With Death of her Toddler
BROCKTON – The Whitman mother who was indicted on charges in connection with the death of her two year-old daughter has had her bail revoked… |
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Massachusetts State Police Arrest Man, Seize Drugs, Cash
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – One man is under arrest and Massachusetts State Police seized Fentanyl, Cocaine and cash, after an investigation in Brockton,… |
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MA State Police, NH State Police, Manchester, NH Police and Brockton Police Arrest Man in New Hampshire for Homicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police, New Hampshire State Police, Manchester, N.H. Police, and Brockton Police have arrested a South Boston man… |
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Brockton Man Arraigned on Gun Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was held on bail after he was arraigned on charges that he possessed a firearm, ammunition… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Brockton Police Investigating Fatal Stabbing
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police Detectives and Brockton Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 31 year-old city man, Plymouth… |
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Two Dead, Driver Critically Injured In Wrong Way Crash In Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – Two people were killed after a wrong-way driver struck their car in Brockton early this morning, Plymouth County… |
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Massachusetts State Police Seize Firearm, Ammo And Arrest Man In Violation of COVID-19 Restrictions in Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police sent to assist Brockton Police in enforcing a mandatory COVID-19 curfew, arrested a man overnight who… |
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One Man Killed, Another Injured After Being Struck By Motor Vehicle in Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – State Police Detectives along with Brockton Police are investigating after one man died and another was injured when they… |
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Mother Arraigned on Manslaughter Charge in Connection with Death of Her Toddler
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The mother of a two year-old Whitman toddler has been arraigned for Manslaughter in the child’s death, Plymouth County… |
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Mother Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Connection with Death of Her Toddler
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The mother of a two year-old Whitman toddler has been indicted for Manslaughter in the child’s death, Plymouth County… |
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Man Arraigned in Brockton Hit and Run Fatal
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man has been arraigned on charges that he left the scene after striking a female pedestrian with his… |
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Police Investigating Shooting and Stabbing in Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 Massachusetts State Police Detectives and Brockton Police are investigating after several people were shot or stabbed at a Brockton party overnight,… |
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Massachusetts State Police Detectives Investigating Fatal in Scituate that Killed Bicyclist
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police Detectives are investigating a fatal crash that left a bicyclist dead along Route 3A in Scituate,… |
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Kingston Man Arraigned on Charges he Possessed Child Pornography
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Kingston man has been arraigned on charges that he possessed child pornography, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J.… |
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Three Arrested, Fentanyl, Cocaine, Cash Seized after State Police Drug Investigation in Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Three people are under arrest and Massachusetts State Police seized Fentanyl, Cocaine and cash after an investigation into drug… |
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Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker who Attempted Release on COVID-19 Motion Sent to State Prison
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man who attempted to be released on a COVID-19 motion has pleaded guilty to narcotics, firearm and… |
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Three People Facing Fentanyl Charges in Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Three people are facing narcotics charges after a Massachusetts State Police investigation into the sale of Fentanyl in the… |
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Hatchet Wielding Brockton Man Indicted on Assault, Property Destruction Charges in Cell Phone Store Incident
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A grand jury has indicted a Brockton man who allegedly produced a hatchet and wreaked havoc inside a downtown… |
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Brockton Man to Serve Four Years in State Prison on Fentanyl Charge
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man who was distributing Fentanyl out of a Brockton apartment has been sent to State Prison, Plymouth County… |
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Abington Man Indicted on Child Rape Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – An Abington man has been indicted on charges that he raped a female child victim, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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State Parole Board Denies Parole for Man who Committed 1992 Murder in Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The state Parole Board has issued its unanimous decision denying parole to a man who murdered a 31 year-old… |
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Fentanyl Distributor Who Attempted to be Released on COVID-19 Motion Pleads Guilty, Sent to State Prison
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Plymouth man who attempted to be released on a COVID-19 motion has pleaded guilty to Possession with Intent… |
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State Police, Brockton Police Investigating Tragic, Fatal Fall
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and Brockton Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding… |
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Man who Participated in Brockton Riot Deemed Dangerous, Held Without Bail
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man allegedly involved in the Brockton riot earlier this month has been deemed dangerous and is being held… |
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After Dangerousness Hearing, Man Released on GPS, Conditions for Role in Brockton Riot
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – After the Commonwealth deemed a man allegedly involved in the recent Brockton riot to be dangerous and held without… |
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Tennessee Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charges, Sentenced to Five Years in State Prison
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to charges that he brought a cache of weapons into the City of… |
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Brockton Murderer Denied Bid for New Trial
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – A man convicted of murdering a 15 year-old Brockton man in 2006 has been denied a bid for… |
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Plymouth County Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education Summer Program 2020 Cancelled
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – After careful consideration, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has cancelled the 2020 Plymouth County Drug and… |
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Woman Killed in Hanson Fire
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – A woman has been killed in a house fire in Hanson, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz… |
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District Attorney Cruz Warns Plymouth County Residents of Scams
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – As we continue to work through these challenging times, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz is warning residents… |
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Rockland Man Charged with Striking Pedestrian, Fabricating Story
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Rockland man has been arraigned on charges that he allegedly struck a pedestrian and left the scene last… |
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State Parole Board Denies Parole for Man who Murdered Rockland Man
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The state Parole Board has issued their unanimous opinion to deny parole to a man who murdered a 22… |
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Commonwealth Prevails in Appeal of Human Trafficking Conviction
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the conviction of a Brockton woman found guilty of trafficking a person into… |
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State Parole Board Denies Parole for Man who Murdered his Parents and Sister in 1993
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The state Parole Board has issued their unanimous opinion to deny parole to a man who murdered his parents… |
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Stoughton Man Committed to State DYS Custody for Motor Vehicle Homicide that Killed Four Young Men
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Stoughton man who was convicted of Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation charges when he crashed his car… |
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Stoughton Man Guilty of Motor Vehicle Homicide Charges in East Bridgewater Crash that Killed Four Young Men
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Stoughton man has been convicted for charges of Motor Vehicle Homicide by Negligent Operation when he crashed his… |
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State Police, Brockton Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – State Police Detectives and Brockton Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 22 year-old man outside his home… |
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Quincy Man to Serve Life in Prison After Conviction in Marshfield Burglary / Homicide Case
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Quincy man has been sentenced to Life in Prison after a jury convicted him of brutally murdering a… |
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Bridgewater State Hospital Patient Indicted on Manslaughter Charge After Allegedly Supplying Drugs used in Fatal Overdose Death of Another Patient
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man has been indicted on charges that he allegedly supplied Fentanyl and Cocaine to a fellow patient at… |
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Siblings Indicted in Brockton Arson Case
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A brother and sister have been indicted on charges that they set fire to a Brockton home, Plymouth County… |
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Massachusetts State Police Detectives, Brockton Police Investigating Double Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police Detectives and Brockton Police are investigating a single motor vehicle crash that left two men dead,… |
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DA Cruz Continues Fight Against Auto Insurance Fraud
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $50,000 from the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts, and will… |
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Man Held, Deemed Dangerous In Pembroke Fatal Crash
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – The driver who allegedly was under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he struck a car in Pembroke… |
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State Police Investigating Death of Whitman Two Year-Old
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Detectives assigned to Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz’s Office along with Whitman Police are investigating the death… |
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Marshfield Man Arraigned On Charges In Pembroke Crash That Killed One, Seriously Injured Two Others
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Marshfield man pleaded not guilty to charges that he was allegedly under the influence of alcohol and drugs… |
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Norton Couple And Their Corporation Indicted For Embezzlement From Potential New Homeowners
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Norton couple and their corporation have been indicted on Larceny charges after they allegedly took tens of thousands… |
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Man Sentenced To 8-12 Years In State Prison For Shooting
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man has been sentenced to serve 8-12 years in State Prison for a shooting a man in the… |
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Massachusetts State Police Detectives Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Brockton Police Vehicle
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police Detectives are investigating a fatality where a pedestrian was struck by a marked Brockton Police cruiser… |
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Carver Man Guilty In Motor Vehicle Homicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 WAREHAM – A delivery truck driver has been convicted on charges that he struck and killed a motorcyclist in Middleboro in… |
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Man Convicted And Sentenced To Serve Life Without Parole For Role In Marshfield Murder, Burglary
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A man has been sentenced to state prison after a jury convicted him on murder, burglary, and firearms charges… |
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Victim Identified As State Police, Brockton Police Continue Investigation Into Overnight Fatal Shooting
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – State Police Detectives along with Brockton Police are investigating the fatal overnight shooting of a 21 year-old man, Plymouth… |
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Brockton Man Sent To State Prison For His Role In City Murder
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has been found guilty for his role in the death of a city man, Plymouth County… |
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Sandwich Man Sentenced To Jail For Hit And Run That Left Firefighter Seriously Injured
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Sandwich man has pleaded guilty and been sent to jail on charges that he struck and seriously injured… |
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Man Sent To State Prison In Brockton Man’s Death
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has been sentenced to State Prison for his role in the death of a 64-year-old man,… |
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Wareham Man Held Without Bail, Charged in Stabbing Murder After Traffic Confrontation
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 WAREHAM – A Wareham man has been held without bail after his arraignment today on Murder and Assault charges, Plymouth County… |
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Man Arrested, Fentanyl, Cocaine Seized After State Police Drug Investigation In Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man was arrested after a State Police investigation into Fentanyl and Cocaine distribution in the city of Brockton,… |
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Commonwealth Prevails In Appeal Of Homicide Conviction
October 28, 2019 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the convictions against a man found guilty of stabbing a Brockton man to death,… |
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Saturday, October 26th Is DEA National Rx Drug Takeback Day
Contact: Beth Stone – 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz is reminding residents to safely recycle their expired and unwanted medications… |
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Maine Man Indicted In 1996 West Bridgewater Rape
Contact: Beth Stone – 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Maine man has been indicted for the kidnapping and rape of a woman in West Bridgewater in… |
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State Police Investigating Unattended Death, Skeletal Remains Found
Contact: Beth Stone: 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and Wareham Police are investigating an unattended… |
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Pembroke Woman Found Guilty Of Motor Vehicle Homicide, Manslaughter By OUI, For Causing Fatal Crash In Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone – 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Pembroke woman was convicted on charges that she caused a fatal car crash that left a Bridgewater… |
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Berkley Man To Serve Life Without Parole For Murder Of Wareham Man
Contact: Beth Stone: 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A jury convicted a Berkley man on charges that he shot and killed a man in his Wareham home,… |
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West Bridgewater Man Sentenced To 6-8 Years In State Prison For Causing Brockton Crash That Killed A Man
Contact: Beth Stone: 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A West Bridgewater man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced for causing the crash that killed a man in… |
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Office Of Chief Medical Examiner Rules Abington Case Is Murder-Suicide
Contact: Beth Stone: 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has made a determination in the shooting deaths of a… |
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Abington Shooting Victims Identified
Contact: Beth Stone: 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office have identified the victims in today’s shooting… |
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Man To Serve Life Without Parole For Role In Marshfield Murder, Burglary
Contact: Beth Stone: 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A man has been sentenced to State Prison after a jury convicted him on murder, burglary, and firearms charges… |
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Commonwealth Prevails In Appeal Of Gun, Assault Convictions Against Brockton Armed Career Criminal
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the convictions against a Brockton man who was convicted of firing a… |
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Brockton Man Convicted Of Gun, Drug Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has been convicted of gun and drug charges and being an Armed Career Criminal, Plymouth County… |
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Brockton Man Convicted Of Gun, Drug Charges
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has been convicted of gun and drug charges and being an Armed Career Criminal, Plymouth… |
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Fall River Woman Indicted In Stabbing Murder After Traffic Confrontation
Contact: Beth Stone 508-894-2541 BROCKTON – A woman has been indicted on charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman after a traffic… |
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Massachusetts State Police Detectives Investigating Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash Involving Brockton Police Vehicle
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police Detectives are investigating a fatality where a pedestrian was struck by a marked Brockton Police cruiser… |
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Brockton Man Indicted On Murder, Gun, Armed Career Criminal Charges For Role In City Shooting
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has been indicted on charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 32 year-old man,… |
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SJC Affirms Murder Conviction In Shooting Death Of Middleboro Woman
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court today affirmed the the first degree murder conviction of Thomas Buttimer for the 2013… |
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Woman Indicted For Leaving Scene Of Pedestrian Fatal
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Duxbury woman has been indicted on charges that she left the scene of a crash where a woman… |