acushnet police

A male cyclist has been killed in a crash with a large truck on South Main Street in Acushnet.

Acushnet Police and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded to a residence this evening after a person brought home what appeared to be a grenade.

A break-in at a beloved Acushnet ice cream parlor and restaurant discovered on Wednesday morning has sparked a police investigation.

A Ford Middle School substitute gym teacher is under investigation following a May 13 incident involving "physical contact" between the teacher and several students, according to a letter from the assistant principal.

A possible animal cruelty case is being investigated by police and the Animal Rescue League of Boston after two dead pets were found in bags at a popular Acushnet waterfront recreation spot.

After rumors about an attempted kidnapping at Cumberland Farms on July 4 spread on social media, Acushnet police have confirmed that an incident did in fact take place.

Acushnet Police said that an hours-long standoff Monday morning was resolved safely after an Oliveira Avenue man was taken to hospital for evaluation.

A single-vehicle crash in Acushnet Monday afternoon saw three people suffer significant injuries. One was flown to Rhode Island Hospital via MedFlight.

A speeding incident led to Acushnet Police arresting two people on alleged heroin trafficking and weapons charges.

Acushnet Police say a heavy law enforcement presence in the town Monday was part of the search for a suspect who has since been arrested.