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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…

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…

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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...

Police manhunt for Rochester resident continues

Andrew Thatcher, a Rochester resident, left court early a few weeks ago and has not been seen since. Source: Rochester Police Department Facebook

ROCHESTER — 38-year-old Rochester resident Andrew Thatcher is wanted by the Rochester Police Department after fleeing court early a few weeks ago. Thatcher is wanted for the following charges: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Assault, Negligent...

Storm winds rip roof from Mattapoisett boat business

Roof of Triad Boatworks partially torn off in storm. Source: David Curran

MATTAPOISETT — On the night of Monday, Nov. 3, wind gusts moving at over 50 mph ripped away large chunks of the Triad Boatworks facility roof amid a storm. Located at 1 Park Street, the Mattapoisett family-owned business has served the community as...

Jeepers creepers! Mattapoisett swarmed with Hallo-queens and creepy kings

A Ghostbuster smiles with her ghostly-dressed dog. Photos by Mari Huglin

MATTAPOISETT — Ghouls, goblins and gremlins haunted the streets of Mattapoisett, parading through the town ending with a costume contest next to the harbor. On Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, kids and residents of all ages dressed up to take part in...

Every dog has its day: Marion dog deemed not dangerous at public hearing

The Marion Select Board begins the public hearing of Enzo the dog. From left to right: Vice Chair John Hoagland, Chair Randy Parker and Clerk Norman Hills. Photo by Mari Huglin

MARION — The Marion Select Board let sleeping dogs lie at a “dangerous dog” public hearing — declaring that Enzo, a three-year-old border collie and labrador mix who supposedly bit a walker, is not a threat to the town. At a Tuesday, Oct. 28 Select...

Mattapoisett Police continues investigation into ‘violent’ sign at No Kings protest

A protestor at the Mattapoisett "No Kings" rally holds a violent sign, leading to a police investigation.

MATTAPOISETT — A photograph of a bearded man supposedly participating in the Oct. 18 Mattapoisett No Kings protest while holding a handmade sign with the message: “WANTED better snipers,” has prompted a police investigation, local social media...

Two-vehicle crash causes car rollover in Marion

A Toyota Avalon containing a driver and one passenger rolls over due to a collision. Source: Marion Fire/EMS Facebook

MARION — A Ford Bronco and a Toyota Avalon collided in Marion at the intersection of Spring Street and U.S. Route 6, causing a rollover crash that led to a vehicle landing on its roof on Sunday, Oct. 26 at around 4:10 p.m. The three people involved...

Marion resident charged with 3 additional offenses after initial arrest

The contraband seized by the Marion Police Department and Massachusetts State Police after the Oct. 27 initial arrest. Source: Marion Police Department Facebook

MARION — 35-year-old Marion resident Spencer Mello was arrested and charged with three additional offenses related to drug possession with intent to distribute and possession of ammunition without a Firearms Identification card on Sunday, Oct. 27....

Fa-boo-lous trunk or treat with Marion first responders

Sergeant Sean Day with Lexie Dupont, dressed as a magical vampire bat, and Hazel Moore, dressed as Wednesday Addams. Photos by Mari Huglin

MARION — The town of Marion got its spook on with tricks, treats and trunks, hanging out with first responders Saturday, Oct. 25. Dozens gathered as the Marion police, fire and harbormaster’s departments held a trunk or treat complete with...

Rochester’s new fire station estimated cost over $19 million

The Public Safety Building Committee meets to talk about the updates on Rochester's new fire house. From left to right: Fire Chief Scott Weigel, Facilities Director Andrew Daniel, David Sullivan, Chair Arnie Johnson and Deputy Jeff Eldridge.

ROCHESTER — Seeking safety upgrades, improved efficiency and updated gear in a modern building, the construction of the Rochester Fire Department’s new station at 65 Pine St. is estimated to cost $19 million. On Wednesday, Oct. 22, Town...

Detectives on deck: Mattapoisett Police investigate mystery boat

The mysterious abandoned boat on the side of Wolf Island Road. Source: Mattapoisett Police Department Facebook

MATTAPOISETT —- An unknown boat was abandoned on the side of Wolf Island Road on Thursday, Oct. 9 between 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. in Mattapoisett. Mattapoisett Police are investigating the case and attempting to identify the owner. According to the...

Driver uninjured in Marion after rollover car crash

Photo of the single vehicle rollover crash that happened on Monday, Oct. 20. Source: Marion Fire Department Facebook

MARION — At 4:43 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Marion Fire Department and Marion Police Department responded to a single vehicle rollover crash on the S-curve near Gifford Corner Road on 682 Mill Street in Marion. There was a single, female occupant who...

A creepy cup of joe with ‘Michael Myers’ and the Rochester Police Department

Officer Catilin White, Officer Emmanuel Matias, Sergeant Connor Ledin and Officer Amin Alkahal connect with the Rochester Community at Mary Lou's Coffee, alongside "Halloween" villain Michael Myers. Source: Rochester Police Department

ROCHESTER — Members of the Rochester Police Department served up free cups of joe at Mary Lou’s Coffee with a special guest in tow — the iconic “Halloween” villain Michael Myers. “We reached out to Michael Myers and he took a break from terrorizing...

Marion Police seize 6 more guns after initial arrest of Wareham man

Marion Police seized multiple firearms, over 175 rounds of ammunition, and drugs following the execution of a search warrant following a drunken driving arrest. Source: Marion Police Department

MARION — The Marion Police Department seized six additional firearms after an initial arrest of a Wareham man who was found passed out in a car in Marion with guns, drugs and open alcohol on Saturday, Oct. 4. Brian M. Ewan, a 67-year-old Wareham...

Blazing trails at the Mattapoisett Fire Department Open House

Vincent Bradley, 6, of Mattapoisett climbs on top of a vintage fire vehicle. Photos by Grace Ann Natanawan

MATTAPOISETT — Families were fired up at the Mattapoisett Fire Department’s open house on Thursday, Oct. 9. According to Fire Chief Andrew Murray, the event draws about 400 to 500 people each year and gives the department the opportunity to educate...

Driver arrested after Saturday night chase in Mattapoisett

A Mattapoisett police cruiser. Soure: Mattapoisett Police Department

MATTAPOISETT — Connecticut resident Nicholas Kreidel, 19, was arrested Saturday, Oct. 4 after driving recklessly in Mattapoisett. At approximately 11:40 p.m. on Oct. 4, Officer Ben Church was traveling north on North Street when a blue Honda Accord...

Wareham man arrested in Marion on several gun, drug charges

Marion Police recovered two firearms, ammunition, and cocaine during an OUI investigation on Saturday. Photo Source: Marion Police Department

MARION — A Wareham man was arrested in Marion Saturday, Oct. 4 on gun, drug and operating under the influence charges. Brian M. Ewan, 67, of Wareham was arrested at Cumberland Farms in Marion after Marion Police responded to a report of a man...

Two motor vehicle thefts early Monday morning

MARION — Two vehicles were presumably stolen in Marion during the early hours of Monday, Sept. 29, in the area of Village Drive and Fieldstone Lane. The first vehicle was located in New Bedford several hours later through the motor vehicle’s...

Rochester Police establishes safe exchange zone

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department’s newly established safe exchange zone encourages residents to “stay safe, stay smart [and] exchange with confidence.” With designated safe exchange zone signs now posted in the Rochester Police parking...

Marion Police seize fentanyl, cocaine, resulting in 7 arrests

MARION — The Marion Police Department and Massachusetts State Police seized 840 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine, 63 grams of fentanyl, oxycodone pills and 45 grams of psilocybin from an alleged Marion-based drug operation located at 968 Point...

Rochester Police Department wins community policing award

ROCHESTER — For Rochester Police Chief Michael Assad, community engagement has always been a top priority. “We’re trying to get out there and just be visible in the community, which is the most important thing,” he said. The department recently...

Rochester Fire and Police aid overturned boater in Snipatuit Pond

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department received a distress call during the morning of Monday, July 28 from a concerned neighbor who saw an overturned canoe in Snipatuit Pond. Sergeant Connor Leddin arrived at the scene and used a drone to gain...

Tri-town law enforcement unites for ‘Cruising with a Cop’

MARION — The Rochester and Mattapoisett Police Departments and Marion Harbormaster Department joined forces for the first session of “Cruising with a Cop,” a new educational boat tour that made waves with Old Rochester Regional High School students....

Rochester Police Department receives $3,000 for drug response efforts

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Police Department received a check for $3,000 from District Attorney Tim Cruz on Monday, July 7. The funds will go toward police efforts to fight the ongoing opioid crisis, enhance responses to overdoses to Rochester and...