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