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Mary Serreze
New Bedford Police Arrest Eight in Weekend Incident
The incident involved shots fired, a fight, property damage, and a breaking and entering, police said.
Two New Bedford Men Plead Guilty in Stabbing Death of West End Teen
Mateo Morales, 15, died of a stab wound in the summer of 2016.
Wareham Woman Arrested After Crashing into Liquor Store
Police responded to Liquor 'N More for reports that a car had struck the building twice.
Fall River Man Indicted for Murder in Fatal Stabbing of Gary Werra
Werra's body was found wrapped in plastic in the woods behind the Gold Medal Bakery in Fall River.
Police Seek Suspect in Alleged Armed Robbery at Westport Market
A store clerk was allegedly robbed at gunpoint by a masked man.
Columbia Gas Must Pay $53M and Cease Operations in Pipeline Explosion Crime Case
The Massachusetts utility has admitted federal liability in the 2018 gas explosions that rocked the Merrimac Valley.
Wareham Police Chief John Walcek Sworn In
Walcek, who was promoted from the role of acting chief, took the oath of office before a standing room crowd.
Coach Cited for Fatal Rowing Team Van Crash in Florida
The Jan. 15 van crash killed one college rower and injured others, including Marion resident Hannah Strom.
Malcolm Gracia New Bedford Police Shooting Case Settled for $500K
New Bedford police in 2012 shot and killed a teenage boy after he allegedly stabbed an officer. Malcolm Gracia's family in 2015 filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Police Nab Alleged Fall River Laundromat Thief
Police say the suspect's distinctive bow-legged gait let to his identification.