Sunday, April 7, 2013
A look at what happened around the region this past week.
FOXBOROUGH Motor Vehicle Stop in Foxborough Leads Police to Massive Drug Bust A motor vehicle stop on Mechanic Street Thursday turned out to be much more for Foxborough police as officers made a drug trafficking bust after discovering 119 grams of cocaine in the operator’s vehicle. Foxborough Police Sgt. John Chamberlin stopped a vehicle on Mechanic Street earlier in the day Thursday where indicators of criminal activity were present, according to the police department’s Facebook page. “Sgt. Chamberlin subsequently scanned the vehicle with assistance of Foxborough Police K9, Marley, who alerted to the presence of narcotics,” Foxborough police said on Facebook. “The vehicle was brought back to the Foxborough police station where it was …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
A look at what happened around the region this past week.
Lovers’ Quarrel Reportedly Led to Arrest of Foxborough High School Wrestling Coach A lovers’ quarrel between Foxborough residents James Fraser and his wife is reportedly what led to the high school wrestling coach’s arrest Sunday, according to police reports. Fraser, 45, was arrested Sunday following an alleged altercation with his wife at their Sherman Street home and charged with domestic assault and battery and attempted murder by strangulation. Fraser was arraigned in Wrentham District Court Monday and released on $2,000 cash bail, according to court documents. Fraser is due back in Wrentham District Court on May 9th for a probable cause hearing. According to Foxborough police officer David Foscaldo’s report, the “domestic disturbance…
Saturday, March 23, 2013
A look at what happened around the region this past week.
It was a scary scene outside Ahern Middle School on Mechanic Street Tuesday morning after a minivan carrying two children collided with a Foxborough school bus transporting four children. The two children in the minivan were transported to area hospitals while the four school children were reported, OK and brought to the Ahern Middle School office. “All four school children on the bus were fine, thank God, and thank God the injured children [from the van] are going to be OK as well,” said Foxborough police officer Dave Foscaldo. The children from the minivan suffered “serious injuries” but none are life threatening, according to Foscaldo. One child was transported to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Rhode Island and the other was sent to …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the past week.
Teen Attempts Brutal Murder, Police Say A 15-year-old Attleboro male was arraigned Thursday in Taunton Juvenile Court for attempted murder and various other charges after he stabbed, attempted to drown and attempted to kill by asphyxiation a 63-year-old female neighbor Wednesday night, Attleboro police reported. The victim was at Rhode Island Hospital as of Thursday, and her injuries are not considered life-threatening, according to the police. Go here for more on this story. *** 91-year-old Man Brutally Beaten at BJ's Parking Lot At around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, a 91-year-old man was attacked in his car at the BJ's parking lot, FOX 25 reported. According to Dedham Police the man was putting groceries in his car when the suspect opened the …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
A look at the top headlines in your town and the surrounding area for the past week.
Mansfield Selectmen Decide to Euthanize Milo the Dog Mansfield selectmen voted 3-2 to euthanize Milo the dog Wednesday after hearing from both the victim's family and the dog's family. The dog reportedly attacked 6-year-old Christian Hebert on Jan. 3 while at the house of the dog's owner Michael Bailey. Hebert suffered severe injuries to his face, ear area and thigh. After the vote, the Baileys said they would try to appeal the ruling in court. The board heard statements from both sides as well as from Mansfield animal control officers Jeffrey Collins and Steve Simmons. Collins said while he met the dog only once, Milo seemed to be calm and docile in front of a stranger, but the severity and depth of the bites, based on his experience and …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A look at what is happening around the region this past week.
Community Comes Together to Celebrate Life of ‘Mr. Foxborough’ James Davin The town of Foxborough came together on Friday to celebrate the life of longtime resident and father of three, James Davin, who passed away this past October. Hundreds of well-wishers came by Demetri’s Function Hall on Route 1 Foxborough to remember Davin and help support his family. Foxborough-based band Thirty6Red provided entertainment for the night as raffles and prizes were handed out to the many in attendance. Tens of thousands of dollars have been donated in James' memory to help his family in the wake of his death. James was a Foxborough resident for 15 years and served as general counsel for the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department. Read more by clicking …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
A look at what is happening around the region this past week.
Two From Mansfield Dead After Drowning in Cancun Two Mansfield women have died after drowning while on vacation in Cancun, Mexico according to WBZ. The two women, identified as Donna Batta and Gail Binmore, travel to Cancun for a vacation last Friday along with two other friends. After one of the friends left Tuesday, the remaining three took a late night dip in the water. The current was too strong for them and North Attleboro resident Lisa Marie Tondreault was the only person to escape the rough waters and strong undertow. Read more by clicking here *** TD Bank Robbed for in Easton for the Third Time in Three Months TD Bank at Roche Brother's Plaza was robbed Thursday for the third time in three months. Police Chief Allen Krajcik said …
Saturday, January 5, 2013
A look at the top headlines around the area for the week of Dec. 31, 2012.
Wrentham Fire and Norfolk Country Rescue Crews Save Two Trapped Climbers on Joe's Rock While accidents and injuries are nothing new to Joe’s Rock in West Wrentham, Wednesday evening’s rescue of two teenage boys who climbed about 40-50 feet up the face of the rock created one of the more notable incidents in the conservation area. Shoplifting Report Leads to Two Arrests for Drug Possession On Saturday, Dec. 29 Norwood Police arrested 36-year-old Christin Quattrucci of 61 Hayward Dr., Stoughton and 49-year-old Ergin Abaz of 5 Fairview Rd., Canton. NFL Playoffs: TV Schedule and Where to Watch Wild Card Weekend in Foxborough The NFL playoffs kick-off this weekend and while the New England Patriots will be on the sidelines resting up for next …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
A look at the top headlines around the area for the week of Dec. 2, 2012.
Bank Robbery Reported at Mansfield's Sharon Credit Union At 9:39 a.m. Thursday morning, a suspect robbed the Sharon Credit Union on 100 Forbes Blvd. in Mansfield and fled the scene. Mansfield Police Lieutenant Sam Thompson said that the suspect was a black male, wearing a black ski mask, a dark hoodie, blue jeans and white sneakers. He said after taking a currently unknown amount of money from the bank, the suspect ran behind the building through the woods to a vehicle already waiting on Walnut Street. Read more by clicking here. *** Norwood Firefighters Handle Dumpster Blaze at Hospital The quick response and work of the Norwood Fire Department prevented disaster last Wednesday evening at Norwood Hospital. The call came in at 9:07 p.m. …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
A look at the top headlines around the area for the week of Nov. 25, 2012.
Foxborough Man Killed in Easton Car Crash Saturday Easton and Massachusetts State Police are investigating a reported fatal motor vehicle accident that took place on Foundry Street/Rte. 106 Saturday night. Easton police and Massachusetts State Police said the accident took place at 285 Foundry St. The victim is currently identified as a 76-year-old Foxborough resident. The incident remains under investigation. *** Dedham Police Looking for Masked Suspect in Family Dollar Robbery Dedham police are on the lookout for a masked male party suspected of robbing the Family Dollar Store on Bussey Street Sunday night. *** Parents Say Kraft 'Partly to Blame' for Death of Two Women in 2008 Crash The family of a young woman killed in a 2008 car …
