Saturday, December 15, 2012
A look at what is happening around the region this week.
Norton Parents Get Special Delivery on 12/12/12 When Erin Fisher went into labor Dec. 12, she expected it to go well into the next day. Newborn Wesley Scott Fisher was determined to make his birthday an extra special day, however, arriving at exactly 12:12 p.m. Dec. 12, 2012. “We are both doing very well and are going home today,” Erin said. She has lived in Norton for the past five years with her husband Scott. Wesley, named after Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker, was born at 6 lbs., 8 oz. at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. To read more, click here. *** Stoughton Couple Gets Married at 12:12 p.m. on 12/12/12 Joseph Fisher and Nicholas Blanco shouldn't have any trouble remembering their wedding anniversary - the Fisher-Blanco …
Saturday, December 8, 2012
A look at what is happening around the region this week.
Norfolk County DA Rules Stoughton Teen's Shooting Death Accidental The September 29th shooting which killed Stoughton High senior David Wade, long understood to be an accident, has officially been ruled as such, the office of Norfolk Country District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey announced in a press release Friday afternoon. Wade, 17, suffered a gunshot wound to the chest at his Turnpike St. home. He was accidentally shot by his 21-year-old brother. To read more, click here Armed Robbery Reported in Attleboro Attleboro police are searching for a man who they said stole narcotics Friday afternoon at Rite Aid (1099 Washington St.) after he showed employees a gun and jumped over the counter to grab them. Detective Sgt. Arthur Brillon told …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
A look at what is happening around the region.
State Police Make Several OUI Arrests Over Holiday Weekend Massachusetts State Police Troopers made 20 OUI arrests and issued almost 350 citations on area roadways this holiday weekend - the result of increased patrols on Routes 24 and 195 and a sobriety checkpoint in Canton, according to a press release from the MSP. The State Police deployed increased patrols on Routes 24 and 195 in southeastern Massachusetts, the evenings of Friday, Nov. 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24 as "part of the department’s ongoing efforts to curb impaired, distracted, and aggressive driving on those roads," the MSP stated in a press release. To read more, click here Local 7-Year-Old Spurring Effort to Help a Stoughton Grandmother and Young Grandson “Think Globally, Act…
Saturday, November 24, 2012
A look at what is happening around the region today.
Woman Allegedly Sexually Assaulted at Knifepoint in Attleboro Local and state police are looking for a man they say kidnapped a woman at knifepoint and sexually assaulted her Tuesday afternoon in an Attleboro parking lot on Starkey Avenue. Those participating in the search, unsuccesful as of 6 p.m., included Norton and Attleboro police officers as well as state police K-9 units and a state police helicopter. To read more, click here Stoughton Native Killed in Brockton Shooting Police are investigating a Nov. 18 shooting at an apartment complex in Brockton which killed 35-year-old Marvin Pardo, a Stoughton native and 1996 graduate of Stoughton High. Pardo was "found with gunshot wounds to his head and chest when Brockton police responded to…
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Your weekly region roundup.
Carriage House Fire Intentionally Set Easton Fire Chief Kevin Partridge said in a statement Tuesday night that the fire that set the former Carriage House restaurant ablaze was intentionally set. Partridge made the statement after an investigation conducted by himself, the State Fire Marshal and Easton Fire Captain Jeff Webster. To read more, click here Stoughton Police Make Several Alcohol-Related Arrests Stoughton Police responded to three motor vehicle accidents and made three additional motor vehicle stops last Saturday, Nov. 10 which led to the arrests/summonses of seven different people. As a result of these six incidents and subsequent arrests/summonses, the SPD issued three charges of operating under the influence (OUI - liquor), …
Sunday, November 11, 2012
The subject of today's "Wanted" is a man with a stolen ID card.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Each week, we'll feature a different outstanding criminal case from around the region. Information is courtesy of MassMostWanted.com. If you have any information regarding the case, contact your local police department. Theft - Case No. 120594 September 17, 2012 Canton : Sovereign Bank Case Details: Subject entered a Sovereign Bank, located with in Shaw's Market, 95 Washington St., Canton on several occasions. He presented a PA ID card in customer's name receiving a total of $3337.00 in funds. Picture is from Sovereign Bank in South Weymouth where similar incident occurred. If you have any information about the identity of this person or where they are, please contact: Canton Police Department: (781) 828-1214 x 300 Investigator: Det Sgt …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Borderland was taken over by the Hockomock League Cross Country Championships Saturday.
The 2012 George King Hockomock Cross Country Championships were held at Borderland State Park in Easton Saturday morning. The Oliver Ames boys team placed second and the Oliver Ames girls team placed second. Mansfield took top honors for the boys and Franklin took top honors for the girls. Below are final times: Individual Girls: 1 #68 Holmes, Liz SO Foxborough 6:00.3 18:39.15 2 #4 Cuddeback, Shelby SR Attleboro 6:13.3 19:19.56 3 #233 Carey, Sami JR Mansfield 6:17.7 19:33.43 4 #103 Hagen, Lauren SR Franklin 6:19.3 19:38.43 5 #500 Sun, Caroline SR Sharon 6:21.6 19:45.41 6 #255 Sarkisian, Emily SO Mansfield…
Saturday, October 27, 2012
What is happening around the region?
Stoughton Man Turns to Attempted Murder After Argument Turns Violent A 42-year-old Stoughton man is charged with attempted murder after an argument turned violent early Sunday morning, according to Stoughton Police. Police were called to 16 Bell St. in Stoughton at 12:54 a.m. on Oct. 21 after "several calls [reported] a fight and people yelling/screaming," according to the Stoughton Police log. In addition to attempted murder, Michael Safranek, 42, of 29 Bell St. in Stoughton, is charged with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon; and single counts of possession of a firearm while intoxicated and possession of more than one ounce of marijuana, according to the log. To read more, click here Makeover Proposed to East Main…
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
The Tigers beat Canton, 2-1 Wednesday afternoon.
The Oliver Ames boys' soccer team improved to 10-2-3 overall after defeating Canton, 2-1 Wednesday afternoon. In a 1-1 tie with 2 minutes left in the game, David Stapleton scored on a penalty kick to secure the victory. Brandon Boone scored the other goal for the Tigers. OA will take travel to Stoughton on Friday afternoon.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
A look at some of the biggest stories from around the area.
Stoughton Man Charged with Attempted Murder Police arrested a Stoughton man for attempted murder, among other charges, after he allegedly attacked his parents the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 5, according to the Stoughton Police Log and the Stoughton Police Department Facebook Page. Stoughton Police officers Robert Kuhn and John Lydstone arrested Brandon Hensley, 30, of Ethyl Way in Stoughton "for attacking his parents, including the choking of one of the victims," the department's Facebook page reports. To read more, click here. No Support for Pheeny's Island Article in Norton Selectmen unanimously refused to support a petition article within the Oct. 29 Norton Annual Town Meeting Thursday by a 5-0 vote, saying the request to raise and …
Patrick Maguire
10:47 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012
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