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Deceased man found in vehicle, foul play not suspected

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MARION — The Marion Police Department is investigating after a 76-year-old man was found dead in a vehicle Thursday, May 7. Foul play is not suspected. At…

Structure fire caused by cigarette on Point Road, no injuries

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MARION — A structure fire occurred the evening of Friday, April 24 at 1018 Point Road. Fire Chief Brian Jackvony said the fire was caused by improper disposal of a cigarette. The fire…

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Railcar full of construction waste catches fire in Rochester

The Rochester Fire Department put out a fire at the SEEMASS facility on Saturday, March 28. Photos source: RFD

ROCHESTER — Construction scraps headed to a waste disposal facility by train caught fire Saturday afternoon. The Rochester Fire Department arrived at SEMASS, the region’s waste-to-energy plant, around noon of March 28 to find a railcar behind the...

Marion EMS rescue dog trapped in ice

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MARION — A black labrador fell through ice at Washburn Park early Thursday, March 12. The Marion Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services rescued the dog, which had wandered across the marsh and pond near Point Road. Marion Fire Chief Brian...

Two new Rochester police officers sworn in

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ROCHESTER — Two new patrol officers, Paul Douglas and Christopher Coyman, were sworn into the Rochester Police Department at a Select Board meeting Monday, March 16. Rochester Police Chief Michael Assad said two positions had recently come open...

New officer joins Rochester Police force

Jaclyn Kaulback, left, was sworn in Tuesday, Feb. 17 at a Select Board meeting. Photo by Grace Roche

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department’s newest officer officially joined the force Tuesday evening. Jaclyn Kaulback was appointed and sworn in at a Feb. 17 Select Board meeting on the recommendation of Police Chief Michael Assad. He said he...

Rochester driver hits snowbank, causing vehicle rollover

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ROCHESTER — A car flipped over after hitting a snow bank Sunday morning at the intersection of High Street and Looks Mill Lane. The driver sustained minor injuries, and was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford. The Rochester Police and Fire...

Amazon delivery van catches fire in Marion, no injuries

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MARION — A vehicle fire occurred between 143 Cross Neck Road and 112 Cross Neck Road in Marion over the weekend. The Marion Fire Department and Police Department responded to a call of a car fire on Saturday, Feb. 7 around 8:15 p.m. The driver was...

Rochester police assist in Duxbury drug charge case

Bags of various drugs seized by investigators. Photo source: U.S. Department of Justice

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department was among several area agencies that assisted an investigation into a Duxbury man charged with possessing and distributing narcotics in the greater Plymouth area. Justin Tatum, 40, is accused of...

Marion and Rochester chiefs elected as leaders of police chiefs association

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Marion Police Chief Richard Nighelli and Rochester Police Chief Michael Assad were selected as the respective president and second vice president of the Southeastern Police Chiefs Association. Nighelli and Assad were elected by the members of the...

Large house fire breaks out in Mattapoisett

Several towns responded to the Mattapoisett fire on Monday, Jan. 26. Photos source: David Curran

MATTAPOISETT — A large, fast-moving fire broke out at a Mattapoisett home Monday afternoon. Several towns helped fight the flames at 2 Martha's Way, which was occupied when the fire broke out. Fairhaven, Marion, Rochester, Acushnet and New Bedford...

Four unit apartment catches fire in Mattapoisett

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MATTAPOISETT — Five fire departments were called to an afternoon structure fire at 5 North Street in Mattapoisett. Following a report of the smell of smoke, the Mattapoisett Fire Department responded to the four unit apartment and observed smoke...

Tour de fire station: Rochester fire department continues to ask for improvements

A fire truck is parked inches from the garage door.

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Fire Department has wanted a new fire station, with improved safety and efficiency features, for three years. The fire department and Rochester Building Committee have worked together for three years to create a plan to...

Ex-Old Colony teacher sentenced to 5 years for raping former student

Andre Arsenault appeared in Plymouth County Superior Court for his sentencing Friday, Dec. 19. Photo by Grace Roche

BROCKTON — Andre Arsenault, a former culinary arts teacher at Old Colony Regional Vocational High School convicted of rape, assault with intent to commit rape and indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over, was sentenced in Plymouth County...

Car sinks in Sippican Harbor

A car was submerged in the Marion Harbor. Source: Marion Fire and EMS Facebook

MARION — A car sank near the Harbormaster’s office at 1 Island Wharf Road Saturday evening. The Marion Fire Department responded to a call regarding a submerged vehicle at 6:12 p.m. and successfully removed the car around 8:33 p.m. The unattended...

Former Old Colony teacher found guilty of rape, assault and battery charges

Andre Arsenault, a former Old Colony teacher convicted for rape and indecent assault and battery on a person age 14 or over, was found guilty on all charges Dec. 12. File photo

BROCKTON — A former Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School teacher was convicted of rape and assault and battery charges in Brockton Superior Court on Friday. Andre Arsenault, 37, was found guilty on one count of rape, one count of...

Rochester Police Department brings cocoa and community connections

The Grinch brought gifts to the Rochester Police Department event Dec. 5. Photos by Grace Roche

ROCHESTER — Hot chocolate flowed, a fire crackled and holiday movies played on an inflatable screen at the Rochester Police Department’s second annual Christmas Cruiser Illumination. The event was held Dec. 5 at the department’s 29 Dexter Lane...

Hold your horses! Mattapoisett police wrangle loose horse

Lt. Justin King gets control of the loose horse. Source: Mattapoisett Facebook

MATTAPOISETT — A loose horse was wrangled by the Mattapoisett Police Department and Natural Resources Department Thursday, Dec. 4. The Mattapoisett police received a report of a loose horse Thursday afternoon. Lt. Justin King and Natural Resource...

Romanian man charged with credit card fraud in Mattapoisett

MATTAPOISETT — 39-year-old Nicu Vasile Ardel of Romania was arrested in Mattapoisett after an ongoing investigation of credit card forgery. Detective Dennis Tavares arrested Ardel on charges of Larceny and Credit Card Forgery. Police speculate that...