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Two teens arrested after shots fired at victim in New Bedford
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (165+ words) Police lights file image. (WJAR) NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Two teenagers were arrested following a shooting in New Bedford’s West End, police said. Officers responded to the intersection of Chestnut and Willis streets at approximately 3:30 p.m. Wednesday for reports…...
Fall River man sentenced for mailing cocaine from California
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (201+ words) FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — A Fall River man was sentenced after admitting he shipped kilograms of cocaine from California to Massachusetts through the U.S. mail. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said 44-year-old Justin Dupras was sentenced Thursday in Boston federal court…...
Fall River police credit Flock cameras with solving sofa dumping case
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (322+ words) FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — Fall River police are crediting Flock cameras and traditional investigative work with identifying suspects in two separate illegal-dumping investigations. Both suspects were issued court summonses. In the first investigation, Police responded to Ace Street on July…...
Miguel Martinez Youngs defeats incumbent John Goncalves in Ward 1 primary
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (70+ words) WJAR Miguel Martinez Youngs defeats incumbent John Goncalves in Ward 1 primary by NBC 10 NEWS (WJAR) — Miguel Martinez Youngs defeated incumbent City Councilor John Goncalves in the Ward 1 primary on Wednesday. The Ward 1 seat covers Fox Point, Wayland Square, and College…...
Locomotive fire, police activity disrupt train travel between Boston, Providence
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (112+ words) BOSTON (WJAR) — Two apparently separate incidents disrupted train travel between Boston and Providence on Wednesday afternoon. WCVB reported that smoke billowed from the locomotive of an MBTA Commuter Rail train that stopped at Ruggles Station in Boston. The train originated…...
Incumbent Providence Mayor Brett Smiley battles David Morales in Democratic primary
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (145+ words) Rhode Island voters choose nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and other offices. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley faces his first hurdle Wednesday in his bid for reelection. Smiley will try to turn back…...
Star player's transfer from Hendricken to La Salle shocks high school football scene
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (87+ words) WJAR Star player's transfer from Hendricken to La Salle shocks high school football scene by KEVIN MOORE, SPORTS TEAM 10 (WJAR) — Bishop Hendricken and La Salle were two of three Rhode Island teams that played a week one game this past…...
Peach Cobbler Factory brings Southern sweets to Providence
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (358+ words) by CATE HANEWICH, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A viral dessert chain known for its Southern-style sweets has officially opened its first New England location in Providence. The Peach Cobbler Factory is now serving customers at 102 Dean Street, near the Federal…...
Lithium-ion battery likely sparked fire inside trash truck in Woonsocket
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (120+ words) WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A lithium-ion battery pack likely caused a fire inside a Waste Management trash truck in Woonsocket, according to the fire department. Officials said the truck began smoking Tuesday on Second Avenue. The driver moved the truck out of…...
Car crashes into utility pole, food truck in Taunton
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (249+ words) by ERIN LAWLOR, NBC 10 NEWS TAUNTON, Mass. (WJAR) — A car crashed into a utility pole and then slammed into a parked food truck on Route 138 in Taunton, witnesses said. Video captured the moment the car struck the pole, snapping it…...