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Rochester Police chief graduates from FBI course

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ROCHESTER — Rochester Police Chief Michael A. Assad Jr. has graduated from the FBI National Command Course, Session 9, at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Assad was the…

Deadly shooting leaves Mattapoisett neighborhood in shock

The Harbor Beach flag flies at half-mast in honor of James Rizza. Photo by Grace Roche

MATTAPOISETT — A deadly shooting in a quiet, close-knit neighborhood has shocked the Mattapoisett community. James Rizza, 57, died of multiple gunshot wounds…

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Fairhaven man charged in fatal Mattapoisett shooting

Police investigate 10 Harbor Road where the shooting occurred on June 30. Photos by David Curran

WAREHAM — A Fairhaven man was arraigned on 11 charges, including first-degree murder, at Wareham District Court today. Nicholas Bottella, 33, has been charged with shooting and killing 57-year-old James Rizza at a residence on Harbor Road in...

Shooting reported near Harbor Beach in Mattapoisett

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MATTAPOISETT — A shooting occurred near Harbor Beach around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. The Mattapoisett Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the Harbor Beach area and pursued one suspect into Marion, where they were taken into...

Former harbormaster sues Marion

Adam Murphy has filed a lawsuit against the town of Marion. File photo

MARION — After an ongoing disagreement over his retirement classification that ended with former Harbormaster Adam Murphy leaving the position in March, he is now suing the town for a breach of contract. The suit, filed April 14, claims Murphy was...

Horseplay: Police Department introduces horse therapy to support officers' mental health

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ROCHESTER — With cowboy boots and cowboy hats, some of the Rochester police department gathered at Clover Creek Farm next to Captain Bonney’s to kickoff the Blue Saddle Program’s first event on Tuesday, June 16. Rochester Police Chief Michael Assad...

Meet Rochester’s Sergeant Catherine Connolly

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ROCHESTER — Having been an interim, acting sergeant since January, Catherine Connolly has been promoted to permanent sergeant at the Rochester Police Department. At a Select Board meeting on Monday, June 1 Police Chief Michael Assad recommended...

Catherine Connolly appointed as permanent police sergeant

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ROCHESTER — Acting Sergeant Catherine Connolly has been promoted to a permanent sergeant in the Rochester Police Department. At a Monday, June 1 Rochester Select Board meeting Connolly was recommended and appointed as a sergeant having been an...

Plymouth County Sheriff's Office layoffs may have ripple effects in small towns

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ROCHESTER — At the beginning of March the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office announced 33 layoffs in the offices of Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Field Services and Civil Process. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation took the largest hit in...

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 approximately 8:30 a.m., the Marion Police Department was called to the area of 350 Front St....

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 department received a call for a structure fire around 10:30...

Brush fire breaks out in Mattapoisett

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MATTAPOISETT — What started as a small controlled burn on a Mattapoisett resident’s property got out of hand around noon Saturday. The resident held a permit to burn brush, but the fire spread beyond the intended materials and brought the...

Vehicle crashes into treeline, driver injured

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MARION — A car veered off the side of the road and crashed into the treeline on Mill Street on Sunday, April 5. Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony said the driver was injured and transported to an area hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries....

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...