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Former Rochester Teacher Convicted Of Rape
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was convicted of Rape today in Plymouth Superior Court… |
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Pembroke Man Sent To State Prison On Child Porn Dissemination Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Pembroke man who created child sexual assault visual material and then disseminated it via X has been sentenced… |
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Rhode Island Man Who Allegedly Kidnapped And Victimized Elderly Woman Indicted In Superior Court
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Rhode Island man who allegedly kidnapped and victimized a 75-year-old woman was indicted today in Brockton Superior Court,… |
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Brockton Man Convicted Of Child Rape Sentenced To At Least 15 Years In State Prison
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in state prison today after being convicted of… |
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Parole Granted To Convicted Murderer In 1992 Fatal Shooting
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 NATICK – The state parole board has granted parole to an adult man convicted of First-Degree Murder in connection with a… |
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Contractor Sentenced To State Prison After Pleading Guilty To Larceny Charges
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Plymouth man was sentenced to serve time in state prison today after pleading guilty to using his swimming… |
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Braintree Man Dies Following Fatal Crash In Brockton
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Braintree man died in the early morning hours of November 14 following a motor vehicle crash in Brockton,… |
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Convicted Child Rapist Sentenced To A Maximum Of 38 Years In Prison
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Pembroke man convicted of seven counts of child rape was sentenced to serve three decades in prison today… |
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Rockland Fatal Shooting Victim Identified, Investigation Ongoing By MSP, Rockland Police
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Rockland Police continue to investigate the fatal shooting of a man, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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Brockton Woman Who Ran Rental Fraud Scheme Sent To Jail
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to jail for securing rental properties through fraudulent means and failing to… |
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Dorchester Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter Charge In Connection With 2019 Fatal Overdose
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Dorchester man changed his plea today in Plymouth Superior Court on charges that he supplied an overdose victim… |
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Brockton Man Held In Fatal Stabbing
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man pleaded not guilty today to a charge that he fatally stabbed his 68 year-old friend, Plymouth County… |
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MSP, Rockland Police Investigating Fatal Workplace Incident After Pair Fall From Lift
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Rockland Police are investigating a fatal workplace incident that left one man dead and another… |
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Man Killed, Two Others Injured In Plymouth Head-On Crash
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A man was killed and two people were injured in a head-on crash in Plymouth this morning, Plymouth County… |
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Middleborough Man Arraigned In Superior Court On Murder Charge Connected To June Fatal Stabbing
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Middleborough man accused of fatally stabbing his mother’s partner in June was arraigned today in Brockton Superior Court,… |
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Saturday Is The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Rx Drug Take Back Day
Contact:: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – This weekend, residents in Plymouth County have the opportunity to clean out their homes of unused or expired medications… |
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Criminal Complaint Issued In Case Where Plympton Woman Is Accused of 12 Counts Of Animal Cruelty
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A criminal complaint was issued this week against a Plympton woman accused of several counts of animal cruelty, Plymouth… |
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Two Defendants Indicted In Organized Retail Crime Ring That Targeted Multiple Ulta Beauty Stores
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two defendants have been indicted in connection with a coordinated organized retail crime spree that swept across eastern Massachusetts this… |
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Real Estate Broker Arraigned On Embezzlement And Larceny Charges
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Massachusetts real estate broker was arraigned today in Brockton Superior Court on charges relating to the abrupt closure… |
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Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office Awarded $60,000 Grant To Protect Public Safety
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $60,000 this month through a federally funded grant. The Healey-Driscoll… |
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Man Found Guilty Of Child Rape At A Massachusetts Migrant Shelter Sent To State Prison
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man found guilty of raping a 15-year-old female victim at a Rockland hotel being used as a migrant… |
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Wareham Man Arraigned On Charges Related To Explosion At His Residence
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 WAREHAM – A Wareham man was arraigned today in district court on charges stemming from an incident earlier this month which… |
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Two Women Arraigned On Animal Cruelty Charges Related To The Deaths Of Two Dogs
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A mother and daughter from Bridgewater were arraigned today in Brockton District Court stemming from the July deaths of… |
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Rhode Island Man Who Allegedly Kidnapped And Victimized Elderly Woman Found To Be Dangerous, Held Without Bail
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Rhode Island man who allegedly kidnapped and victimized a 75-year-old woman has been found to be dangerous, Plymouth… |
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Man Continues To Be Held Without Bail In Murder Of Maine Man
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – A man who allegedly murdered another man before dropping his body off at South Shore Hospital continues to be… |
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Rhode Island Man Arraigned On Charges After Kidnapping And Victimizing Elderly Woman
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Rhode Island man was arraigned today on charges stemming from an incident where he is accused of kidnapping… |
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Man Indicted On Charge That He Fatally Stabbed Man After Argument Over Dinner
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Middleborough man has been indicted on a murder charge for fatally stabbing another man to death, Plymouth County… |
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Brockton Man Arraigned On Motor Vehicle Homicide Charge
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has pleaded not guilty to a charge that he struck and killed a pedestrian, Plymouth County… |
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Brockton Man Found Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity In 2021 Beating Death Of His Father
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Brockton man was found not guilty by reason of insanity today on a murder charge related to the… |
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Brockton Man Found Guilty Of Charges Related To Monthslong Child Abuse
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was convicted today in Brockton Superior Court of charges stemming from the continued victimization of a… |
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Brockton Man Arraigned On Charges Relating To Fatal Hit-And-Run
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was arraigned today on charges stemming from a fatal hit-and-run earlier this month, Plymouth County District… |
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Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Child Rape At Migrant Shelter
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A jury has found a man guilty of raping a 15-year-old female victim at a Rockland hotel being used… |
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Man Held Without Bail In Murder Of Maine Man
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – A man pleaded not guilty to murdering another man before dropping his body off at South Shore Hospital, Plymouth… |
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East Bridgewater Man Arraigned On Charges Alleging He Victimized A Child
CONTACT: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – An East Bridgewater man was arraigned today on charges stemming from an incident earlier this month where he is… |
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Suspect In Custody For Scituate Homicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 SCITUATE – A man is under arrest charged in connection with the murder of a man dropped off at South Shore… |
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Level 3 Sex Offender Held In Custody Following Dangerousness Hearing On Charges Related To Enticement Of A Child
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Level 3 sex offender who allegedly attempted to lure online and then meet up with a 13-year-old girl,… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Scituate Police Investigating Homicide
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Scituate Police have identified the victim who was left dropped off at South Shore Hospital… |
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Five Plymouth County Comfort Dogs Complete Friendly Find/Tracking Training
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Five K9 members of the Plymouth County Comfort Dogs Program have completed training to assist their police departments in… |
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Bridgewater Couple Arraigned On Charges They Stole From Campaign To Raise Money For Unhoused Man
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A couple from Bridgewater has pleaded not guilty to charges related to a GoFundMe campaign they created to benefit… |
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Man Indicted On Involuntary Manslaughter Charge In Connection With Death Of Elderly Man In Marshfield
CONTACT: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Marshfield man has been indicted on a manslaughter charge by a Superior Court grand jury in connection with the November… |
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BHS Choral Director Arraigned On Human Trafficking Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton High School instructor has been arraigned on human trafficking charges after an investigation by the Massachusetts State… |
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Introducing Kingston Police K9 Mabel
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 KINGSTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Kingston Police Chief Brian Holmes are proud to introduce Mabel, a… |
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MSP Continue To Investigate Fatal Boat Crash In Hull
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police, Hull Police, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Massachusetts Environmental Police are continuing their investigation into… |
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Introducing Carver Police Comfort Dog Daisy
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 CARVER – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Carver Police Chief Marc Duphily are proud to introduce Daisy, a… |
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Parole Granted To Convicted Murderer In 1995 Fatal Shooting
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 NATICK – The state parole board has granted parole to an adult man convicted of First-Degree Murder in connection with a… |
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Brockton Man To Serve Life In Prison For 2021 Fatal Stabbing
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Brockton man will serve life in prison for his role in the stabbing death of 44-year-old Eric J.… |
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Brockton Man Convicted In Fatal 2021 Stabbing Case
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Brockton man was convicted yesterday in Superior Court stemming from his role in the stabbing death of 44-year-old… |
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Repeat Drunk Driver Held On $250,000 Cash Bail In Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 WAREHAM – A man pleaded not guilty today to charges that he was intoxicated and behind the wheel when he struck… |
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Homicide Arrest Warrant Issued For Suspect On The Lam, Two Accomplices Arraigned In Superior Court
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – An arrest warrant was issued for a fugitive from justice accused of committing a brazen double homicide, and two… |
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NDAA Elects Veteran Massachusetts DA Tim Cruz as President- For Immediate Release:
July 17, 2025 Cruz to Lead Nation’s Oldest & Largest Prosecutors Association Arlington, VA – The National District Attorneys Association (NDAA) Board of Directors has… |
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Massachusetts State Police Investigating Fatal Drowning Incident
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A four-year-old child died early Monday morning following a drowning incident in Brockton Sunday afternoon, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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Parole Denied To Convicted Murderer In 1994 Double Homicide
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Massachusetts State Parole Board has denied the release of a man convicted of both first-degree and second-degree murder… |
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MSP, State Fire Marshal Investigating Fatal Firework Incident
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and investigators from the state Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the death of a 70 year-old… |
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Mattapan Man Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Case
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Mattapan man was arraigned today in Brockton District Court following a fatal domestic violence incident that occurred Monday… |
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Man Held Without Bail After Argument Over Steak Dinner Led To Fatal Stabbing
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Middleborough man is being held without bail after he was arraigned on charges that he fatally stabbed a… |
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Brockton Man Sent To State Prison For Shooting Pregnant Girlfriend In The Head
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was sentenced to 25-30 years in state prison today after being convicted in May of several… |
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Sex Offender Arraigned On Charge He Recorded A Woman In A Retail Fitting Room
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 WAREHAM – A Mashpee man was arraigned today on a charge that he allegedly recorded a woman changing in a retail… |
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Brockton Man Arraigned In Alleged Shooting
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was arraigned in Brockton District Court today on several charges related to a shooting in broad… |
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Plymouth Schools Cafe Director Arraigned On Charges He Stole Equipment, Deli Meat
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A man has been arraigned on charges that for a number of years he stole food, cafeteria equipment, classroom… |
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South Attleboro Man Killed In Motorcycle Versus SUV Collision
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 WAREHAM – A South Attleboro man was killed Thursday in Wareham following a vehicle collision on Cranberry Highway, Plymouth County District… |
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Quincy Man Held Without Bail During Dangerousness Hearing
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Quincy man was arraigned today in Brockton District Court on charges stemming from his alleged efforts to help… |
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Dorchester Man Indicted On Charges Related To Brockton Fatal Stabbing
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Dorchester man was indicted today in Brockton Superior Court on charges stemming from a fatal stabbing in Brockton… |
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New York Man Arraigned On Child Sexual Assault Charges
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted a child under 14, Plymouth County District… |
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Second Man Arraigned This Week For Helping A Homicide Suspect Evade Capture
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Dorchester man was arraigned today in Brockton District Court stemming from his alleged efforts to help homicide suspect… |
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Two Men Indicted For Roles in 2024 Car Crash
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two men were indicted yesterday in Brockton Superior Court for their roles in a fatal car crash last August… |
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Woman Arraigned On Charges She Allegedly Physically Assaulted Children At A Preschool
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Hull woman was arraigned today on charges that she allegedly assaulted several children at the preschool where she… |
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Parole Granted To Convicted Adult Murderer In 1987 Slaying Of Elderly Man
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 NATICK – On Wednesday the state parole board granted parole to an adult man convicted of first-degree murder in commission of… |
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Brockton Man Found Guilty Of Shooting Pregnant Girlfriend In The Head
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was convicted today of several violent offenses stemming from the 2020 shooting of a pregnant woman,… |
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Supreme Judicial Court Denies Motion For New Trial In 2006 Homicide
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BOSTON – The Supreme Judicial Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts upheld a murder conviction today stemming from a 2006 shooting… |
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Tomorrow Is The Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Rx Take Back Day
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Spring is here and it is time for residents to clean out their homes of unused or expired medications… |
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Suspects Indicted For Roles In Organized Retail Crime Ring
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON –A man and a woman were indicted today in Plymouth County Superior Court on organized retail crime charges stemming from… |
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New Bedford Man Arraigned Following Exposure Incident At Tabor Academy
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 WAREHAM – A New Bedford man was arraigned today in Wareham District Court on criminal charges after allegedly exposing himself Wednesday… |
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Weymouth Man Arraigned For Vandalizing Tesla Cybertruck
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – A Weymouth man was arraigned today in Hingham District Court after allegedly vandalizing a Tesla Cybertruck in an incident… |
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Brothers Indicted In Connection With Abington Homicide
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two brothers were indicted in Plymouth Superior Court today in connection with the murder of a man found dead in Abington… |
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Pembroke Man Extradited To The Commonwealth After Years As A Fugitive
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 PLYMOUTH – A Pembroke man who had been on the run since 2019 had his bail revoked late last week following… |
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Two Women Arraigned On Organized Retail Crime Charges
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – Two Connecticut women have been extradited from New York to the Commonwealth and arraigned on organized retail crime charges… |
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Massachusetts State Police, Brockton Police Investigating Overnight Fatal Shooting
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man overnight, Plymouth County District Attorney… |
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Brockton Woman Arraigned For Rental Fraud Scheme Spanning Four Years
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A woman accused of securing rental properties through fraudulent means and failing to pay rent for years was arraigned today… |
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Brockton Double Homicide Suspect Added To Commonwealth Fusion Center Most Wanted List
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Investigators have identified a suspect wanted for fatally shooting two teens over the weekend in a Brockton mall parking… |
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Brockton Man Who Fled Traffic Stop, Dragged Massachusetts State Trooper, Sent To Jail
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man who fled from a traffic stop, dragging a Massachusetts State Trooper down the roadway, has been… |
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Introducing Middleborough Police K9 Officer Millie
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 MIDDLEBOROUGH – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Middleborough Police Chief Robert Ferreira are proud to introduce Millie, a… |
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Man Killed In Fatal Train Versus Pedestrian Crash
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 ABINGTON – A man was killed yesterday after being struck by a commuter rail train in the town of Abington, Plymouth… |
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Rochester Man Sent To State Prison For 2023 Fatal Shooting
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Rochester man was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in state prison Friday after being found guilty of… |
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Man Charged With Vandalizing Property At Bridgewater State University
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man has pleaded not guilty to charges that he affixed Neo-Nazi propaganda stickers on property at Bridgewater State… |
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Brockton Man Sent To State Prison For 2022 Fatal Shooting
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A local man was sentenced to 10 – 12 years in state prison after being found guilty earlier this… |
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PCDAO Holds Inaugural Meeting Of Plymouth County Community Court Advisory Board
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz hosted the inaugural meeting of the Plymouth County’s Community Court Advisory Board… |
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Brockton Man Arraigned On Murder Charge Related To 2024 Fatal Pedestrian Incident
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON- A man was arraigned today on charges relating to a fatal incident last year where he is accused of striking… |
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MSP, Brockton Police, U.S. Marshals Service Continue Search For Murder Suspect In 2023 Deadly Dollar Tree Store Shooting
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Members of law enforcement continue their search for a man wanted in connection with a brazen daytime shooting inside… |
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Pembroke Man Pleads Not Guilty To Charge He Exposed Himself To Boy At Indoor Sports Complex
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – A Pembroke man has pleaded not guilty to a charge that he exposed himself to a boy inside the… |
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Brockton Man Arraigned On Murder Charge Related To 2024 Motor Vehicle Crash
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man was arraigned today in Superior Court on charges including Murder in connection with a fatal motor… |
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Plymouth Man Indicted On Charges Related To Fatal Shooting
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man charged in connection with a fatal shooting in a Plymouth parking lot last year was indicted today… |
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New York Man Indicted In Organized Retail Crime Case
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two women have been indicted in connection with an organized retail crime ring that stole merchandise from stores across… |
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State Parole Board Denies Release Of Man Who Shot And Killed His Grandmother, Then Set Her On Fire
Contact: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The state Parole Board has once again denied parole to a man who murdered his grandmother in 1980, Plymouth… |
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Two Men Killed, Another Injured In Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash In Brockton
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two men were killed late Wednesday night in Brockton as a result of a single-car collision with a tree,… |
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Massachusetts Parole Board Denies Release For Convicted Murderer
Contact: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 NATICK – The Massachusetts Parole Board has denied the release of a Middleboro man convicted of second-degree murder in 2011, Plymouth… |
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Woman Arraigned On Charges She Stole Over $10,000 In Beauty Products From Sephora
CONTACT: Beth Stone 508-584-8120 HINGHAM – A New Jersey woman pleaded not guilty Friday to charges she stole over $10,000 worth of beauty products combined… |
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DA Cruz, Insurance Fraud Bureau Of Massachusetts Continue Decadeslong Partnership To Fight Against Auto Insurance Fraud
CONTACT: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has been awarded $50,000 from the Insurance Fraud Bureau of Massachusetts to continue… |
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Brockton Man Indicted On Murder Charge Related To 2024 Fatal Pedestrian Incident
CONTACT: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A man was indicted today on charges relating to a fatal incident last year where he is accused of… |
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Two Men Indicted For Roles In 2024 Fatal Brockton Shooting
CONTACT: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – Two men were indicted today in connection with a fatal shooting at a home in Brockton last July, Plymouth County… |
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Man Arraigned On Murder Charge For Fatal Stabbing In Brockton
CONTACT: Nathan Lederman 508-584-8120 BROCKTON – A Brockton man has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a fatal stabbing in a local park… |