Press Releases
Category: 2021 Press Releases
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DA Cruz, Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts Partner To 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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Brockton Man Killed In Single Motor Vehicle Crash
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A 19 year-old man was killed in a single motor vehicle crash in Brockton overnight, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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Norwell Man Arraigned On Child Rape Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Norwell man was arraigned today on child rape charges, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has announced.… |
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DOJ-MA: Boston Man Pleads Guilty to Wide-Ranging Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 7, 2021 BOSTON – A Boston man pleaded guilty yesterday to his role… |
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Man And Woman Arraigned In Connection With Brockton Murder
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man and woman have each been charged for their roles in connection with the murder of a Brockton man… |
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Man Convicted Of First Degree Murder After Trial
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A jury has convicted the man accused of murdering an Avon man, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Plymouth Police Investigating Suspected Drowning In Plymouth
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Gloucester man was arraigned on a Second Degree Murder charge in connection with the beating death of a… |
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Gloucester Man Arraigned In Beating Death Of Fellow Inmate At Mass Treatment Center In Bridgewater
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Gloucester man was arraigned on a Second Degree Murder charge in connection with the beating death of a… |
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Man Charged With Setting Fire To Occupied Home In Wareham
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 WAREHAM – A man has been held without bail pending the outcome of a dangerousness hearing after he allegedly set fire… |
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Former Attorney Sent To Jail For Smuggling Drugs Into Jail
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Bridgewater woman was convicted and sentenced to jail time for smuggling Soboxone strips into Plymouth County House of… |
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Body Found In Abington Presumed To Be That Of Missing New Hampshire Boy
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A body found in the woods of Abington this morning is believed to be that of a missing 5… |
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Search Continues For Missing New Hampshire Boy In Abington
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police troopers along with Abington Police search a wooded area in Abington today, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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SJC Affirms Convictions Of Brockton Murderer, Strikes Down Bid For New Trial
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has affirmed the convictions and denied the bid for a new trial of a… |
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Five Men Indicted On Human Trafficking Charge
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – Five men have been indicted on a human trafficking charge after they attempted to meet up with an undercover… |
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Boston Man Sentenced To Nine Years In State Prison For Role In Fatal Brockton Shooting
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Boston man has pleaded guilty to an involuntary manslaughter charge in the 2009 fatal shooting of a Brockton… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Brockton Police Continue To Investigate Brockton Homicide/Suicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police are continuing their investigation into a several hours-long standoff where a Brockton police… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Brockton Police Continue To Investigate Brockton Homicide/Suicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police are investigating after a Brockton police officer was shot this evening, Plymouth County… |
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Two Men Indicted On Murder Charge In Connection With Man Stabbed To Death In Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two men have been indicted on charges in connection with the stabbing death of a Brockton man, Plymouth County… |
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DEA Warns That Drug Networks Are Flooding U.S. With Lethal, Counterfeit Pills
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality… |
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Duxbury Man Indicted On Murder Charge In Connection With Fatal Water Incident
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man, formerly of Norwell residing in Colorado, has been indicted and charged with the murder of his father… |
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Whitman Man Sentenced To State Prison On Human Trafficking Charge
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 A Whitman man was sentenced to State Prison time after he was convicted of a human trafficking charge, Plymouth County District… |
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DOJ-MA: Connecticut Man Sentenced for Firearm Trafficking
Defendant sold two “ghost guns” to undercover officer Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 16, 2021 BOSTON… |
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13 Year-Old Killed, Another Injured In Motorcross Crash In Wareham
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 A 13 year-old girl was killed and another man was injured in a dirt bike crash in Wareham, Plymouth County District… |
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Investigation Active And Ongoing After Overnight Fatal Shooting Of A 16 Year-Old In Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police are actively investigating the overnight fatal shooting of a 16 year-old in that city, Plymouth… |
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Man Who Pleaded Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Children At Bridgewater State Day Care Found To Be Sexually Dangerous
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The man who sexually assaulted children at a daycare center at Bridgewater State University has been found to be… |
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Man Indicted On Second Degree Murder Charge After Fatal Beating At Massachusetts Treatment Center In Bridgewater
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Gloucester man has been indicted on a Second Degree Murder charge in connection with the beating death of… |
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Scituate Man Arraigned On Child Rape Charge
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Scituate man has pleaded not guilty to a child rape charge, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz… |
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Commonwealth Prevails In Appeal Of Drive By Shooting Assault Conviction
Contact: Beth Stone 508-894-2541 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts Appeals Court has affirmed the conviction of a Randolph man found guilty for his role in a… |
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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 Joel Quiles for the 2013 stabbing… |
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Mattapan Man Arraigned On Gun, Violation Of Abuse Prevention Order Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Mattapan man pleaded not guilty to violation of a protective order and numerous firearms charges before he was… |
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Plymouth County District Attorney Announces Appointment Of Chief Legal Counsel of Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz today named Minhtram T. Tran of Marion as Chief Legal Counsel of… |
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Wareham Man Sent To State Prison On Possession With the Intent To Distribute Fentanyl Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Wareham man pleaded guilty to charges that he possessed with the intent to distribute Fentanyl, Plymouth County District… |
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Manchester Man Sent To State Prison On Gun Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Manchester man has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to serve State Prison time after pleading guilty to charges… |
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Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force Kicks Off Statewide Training on Recognizing and Responding to Issue of Drug Endangered Children
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – Children advocacy professionals, Massachusetts State Police, local police departments and District Attorney’s Offices are amongst the more than… |
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DOJ- MA: Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Fentanyl Trafficking
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Defendant on probation for aggravated assault and kidnapping at… |
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DOJ-MA: Brockton Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking
Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 13, 2021 Defendant conspired with others to traffic heroin, fentanyl, cocaine… |
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Brockton Man Sent To State Prison On Gun Charges
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Brockton man has been convicted on gun charges and sentenced to State Prison, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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Duxbury Man Held Without Bail On Murder Charge In Connection With Fatal Water Incident
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Duxbury man has pleaded not guilty to a Murder charge in connection with a fatal water incident… |
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Abington Man Indicted On Rape Charges
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – An Abington man has been indicted on rape charges, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz announced today. … |
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Plymouth County DA Cruz Gives To Local Groups Servicing The Community
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – Eight local organizations were the recent recipients of monies seized as a part of drug prosecutions, Plymouth County… |
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Brockton Man Indicted In Fatal Hit And Run
Contact: Beth Stone (508) 584-8120 BROCKTON – A grand jury has indicted a Brockton man for leaving the scene of a crash that left a… |
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Two Men Arrested, Fentanyl, Gun And More Than $142,000 Seized After Massachusetts State Police Investigation Into Drug Distribution In Plymouth County
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two men are under arrest and police seized trafficking amounts of Fentanyl, Cocaine, a firearm and more than $142,000… |
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DA Cruz Concludes Brockton Police Involved Shooting Investigation
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has completed his investigation of the December 28, 2020 fatal police shooting… |
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Warrant Issued For Brockton Man Who Allegedly Set Fire, Violated Restraining Order And Cut Off GPS Monitoring Bracelet
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Less than one week after pleading guilty to assault and kidnapping charges, a Brockton man allegedly violated a restraining… |
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Former Brockton Police Officer Indicted On Charges He Mislead Investigation
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A former Brockton Police officer has been indicted on charges that he mislead a police investigation when he falsely… |
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Two Boys Who Drowned At Brockton Park Identified
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The two males who drowned at a Brockton park last evening have been identified, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy… |
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Dorchester Man Arraigned On Manslaughter Charge In Connection With Fatal Overdose
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Dorchester man is being held on bail after he was arraigned on charges that he supplied an overdose… |
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Man Who Pleaded Guilty To Sexually Assaulting Children At Bridgewater State Day Care Held Awaiting Sexually Dangerous Persons Hearing
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Commonwealth has petitioned the Brockton Superior Court to have the man who sexually assaulted children at a daycare… |
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Plymouth County DA Cruz Issues Call To Motorists: BOLO For Bikes
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has issued a call for motorists to be on the lookout for… |
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Homicide Suspect Wanted For Role In Brockton Murder Fatally Shot In Tennessee
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The search for the man wanted in a 2020 Brockton homicide is over after he was fatally shot in… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Hingham Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police Detectives and Hingham Police are investigating after a crash involving a motorcycle and motor vehicle left… |
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This Saturday, April 24th Is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – As National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day approaches, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz is encouraging residents to safely… |
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Man Arraigned On Murder Charge After Fatal Beating At Massachusetts Treatment Center In Bridgewater
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Gloucester man has been arraigned on a Murder charge in the beating death of a fellow inmate at… |
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Homicide Suspect Arraigned In Superior Court For Role In Brockton Murder
BROCKTON – A man pleaded not guilty today to his role in connection with the 2020 murder of a Brockton man, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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Massachusetts State Police, W.E.B. Task Force Arrest Two, Seize Fentanyl And Cash In Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two men are under arrest and police seized trafficking amounts of Fentanyl, Cocaine and more than $25,000 in cash… |
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Brockton Man Found Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity In Mother’s Murder
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2016 murder of his mother, Plymouth… |
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Police Seek Public’s Assistance In Locating Driver Involved In Fatal Hit And Run Crash In Bridgewater
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Bridgewater Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the driver involved in a fatal… |
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Quincy Van Operator Indicted In Passenger Death
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Quincy man who worked as a van operator transporting those differently abled has been indicted on a charge… |
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Brockton Man Indicted In Murder Of His Father
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was indicted today on a Murder charge in the beating death of his father, Plymouth County… |
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Solved-Homicide of Virginia Hannon
Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz, Massachusetts State Police and Pembroke Police today announced that they have developed information leading them to a suspect… |
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DA Cruz, Massachusetts State Police, Pembroke Police Announce New DNA Information In 1984 Unsolved Homicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PEMBROKE – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz, Massachusetts State Police and Pembroke Police today announced that they have developed… |
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Plymouth County DA Publishes Brady Policy On Website
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has published his Brady Policy on the office’s website to state the… |
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Homicide Suspect Arraigned In District Court And Indicted In Superior Court On Same Day For His Role In Brockton Murder
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man is being held without bail after pleading not guilty to his role in connection with the 2020… |
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Investigation Ongoing Into Fatal Bridgewater Hit And Run, Victim Identified
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The investigation is ongoing into a fatal hit and run in Bridgewater over the weekend, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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One Under Arrest, Massachusetts State Police Searching For Second Man Wanted In Connections With 2020 Brockton Murder
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – One man is under arrest and Massachusetts State Police are actively searching for a second man wanted in connection… |
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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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Middleborough Man Indicted On Charges That He Killed His Parents
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Middleborough man has been indicted on charges that he killed both of his parents, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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Man Indicted On Charges He Was Driving Under The Influence Of Marijuana When He Struck And Killed West Bridgewater Woman
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man who struck and killed a woman has been indicted, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz… |
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Interpol Red Notice Re-Issued For Brockton Murderer Tried In Ecuador
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Interpol has re-issued a red notice for a man who murdered his wife and toddler son in Brockton in… |
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Brockton Man Arraigned In Murder Of Father
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man pleaded not guilty today to beating his father to death, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J.… |
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South Boston Man Indicted In Brockton Murder
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A South Boston man has been indicted on a charge in connection with the fatal stabbing of a Brockton… |
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Brockton Man Indicted On Arson Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has been indicted on charges that he set three separate motor vehicle fires, Plymouth County District… |
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Marshfield Woman Arraigned On Murder Charge
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Marshfield woman pleaded not guilty today to stabbing her husband to death, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J.… |
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Whitman Man And Former Circus Coach Arraigned On Charges He Assaulted Minor
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Whitman man who operated a circus school has been charged with assaulting a 15 year-old, Plymouth County District… |
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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 Joao Teixeira for the 2009 shooting… |
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Veteran Prosecutor Chosen to Lead Plymouth County District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has named a veteran prosecutor to lead the Office’s Conviction Integrity Unit… |
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East Bridgewater Man Sent to State Prison on Gun Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – An East Bridgewater man who possessed an assault weapon and ammunition has been sent to State Prison, Plymouth County… |
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Findings of Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz Regarding Officer Involved Fatal Shooting on February 16, 2020 in Byfield Massachusetts
RELEASED JANUARY 14, 2021 ______________________________________________________________________________ The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office have… |
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DA Cruz Concludes Police Involved Shooting Investigation
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz completed his investigation of the February 16, 2020 fatal police shooting of… |
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DOJ-MA: Brockton Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses
Department of Justice-U.S. Attorney’s Office-District of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 15, 2021 Brockton Man Sentenced to Nine Years for Drug and Firearm Offenses… |
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DOJ-MA: Career Criminal Indicted on Fentanyl Possession
Department of Justice-U.S. Attorney’s Office-District of Massachusetts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, January 12, 2021 BOSTON – A Brockton man was indicted by a federal grand… |
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Plymouth County DA Cruz Announces 2020 Homicide, Overdose Stats for County
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office investigated seven homicides and one officer-involved shooting,… |
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DA Cruz,Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts Partner to 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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One Man Dead, Another Charged In Fatal Stabbing In Brockton
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON — Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 35 year-old man, Plymouth County District… |