Raynham Hotel Robber Heads to State Prison
A Brockton man has been sentenced to serve six to eight years in state prison for robbing a hotel clerk in Raynham with a knife last year.
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Four State Troopers, Civilian Injured by Drunk Driving Suspect
Four Massachusetts State Police troopers and a civilian have been injured in a chain reaction crash caused by a suspected drunken driver.
Bridgewater Rep. D'Emilia: 'Southeast Deserves Shot at Casino'
A lawmaker from Plymouth County is urging Gaming Commission officials to make a decision about the possibility of a casino in the southeastern part of the state.
State Police, Brockton Police Arrest Man on Gun and Drug Charges
A Brockton man was arrested on gun and drug charges by Massachusetts State Police and Brockton Police units Tuesday night after attempting to flee on foot.
Brockton Mayor Bill Carpenter Found Dead in Parked Car
The Brockton Enterprise reports that the 62-year-old was found dead on Wednesday morning, according to the Plymouth County District Attorney’s office.
New Bedford Man Killed in Brockton Shooting Friday
A New Bedford man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Brockton over the weekend.
One Dead, One Arrested in Brockton Shooting
A fatal shooting in Brockton remains under investigation.
Galvin Pushes Early Voting Before Presidential Primary
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, MAY 16, 2019.....Ten months before the 2020 Massachusetts presidential primary, Secretary of State William Galvin is trying to force lawmakers to decide whether to expand early voting and give voters five extra days beginning in February cast their ballots...
Frustrated Mayors See Education Lawsuit as 'Last Option'
Officials from Brockton, New Bedford and Worcester and lawyers working with them outlined on Wednesday a potential lawsuit over a state education funding formula they say has led to painful cuts in their districts.