Tagged: Hanson

Hanson Man Arrested After Reports Of Gunshots

March 6th, 2024 | Hanson

A Hanson man is facing gun charges following his arrest on Monday. Hanson Police say they had received reports of gunshots on Pleasant St. Officers then arrested 36-year-old Dominic Nicholas at approximately 4:30 p.m. for the unlawful possession of a firearm, the improper storage of a firearm, possession of a firearm with a defaced serial […]

Crews Respond To Construction Incident In Hanson

February 7th, 2024 | Hanson

Crews were called to the scene of a construction incident in Hanson. Police Chief Michael Miksch says that at approximately 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Hanson Police and Fire responded to 50 Dwight St. for a report of a construction incident involving a partial foundation collapse. The Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team was also called to the […]

Observing The 20th Anniversary Of Hanson Native Maura Murray’s Disappearance In NH

January 19th, 2024 | Hanson

Fred & Kurtis, the father and brother of Maura Murray, speak with WATD’s Christine James about the 20th Anniversary of her disappearance.  

Sweezey Discusses State Rep Campaign

January 17th, 2024 | Hanson

Ken Sweezey speaks with WATD’s Christine James about his campaign for State Representative in the 6th Plymouth District.

Bears Main Topic At Halifax Meeting

November 9th, 2023 | Hanson

Last week a bear killed goats behind an electric fence inside a barn in Hanson. The decision to kill it when it’s found has created controversy throughout our region. Keepers of livestock want their animals protected. They’ve received death threats from lovers of wildlife. A normally small monthly gathering at the Halifax COA Tuesday morning […]

Hanson Police Say Bear Will Have To Be Euthanized

November 3rd, 2023 | Hanson

Officials in Hanson say they will have to euthanize one of the bears seen roaming around town. Hanson Police say that on Wednesday night the bear, known as Pumpkin, got into a resident’s barn and killed a goat. They responded to the scene along with Massachusetts Environmental Police and say the attack took place despite […]

Whitman, Hanson Trick-Or-Treaters Warned Of Bear Sighting

November 1st, 2023 | Hanson

Trick-or-treaters in Whitman and Hanson were asked to be aware of another scary sight on Halloween, a bear. Whitman Police say that at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday they received a report of a black bear in the area of Commercial St. between Linden St. and Dyer Ave. An officer reported seeing the bear while responding to […]

Brockton Man Accused Of Giving False Name During Hanson Traffic Stop

June 12th, 2023 | Hanson

A Brockton man is facing charges after he allegedly failed to comply with a traffic stop. Hanson Police say that at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Main St. that was traveling at over 90 mph. The driver allegedly failed to stop for the officers and fled down Phillips St. […]

Whitman-Hanson Senior Awarded Maura Murray Scholarship

June 2nd, 2023 | Hanson

A senior at Whitman-Hanson High School was honored with the inaugural Maura Murray Scholarship. The scholarship is presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic, and athletic achievement. Murray has been missing since 2004, after her car crashed on Route 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. She was a nursing student at UMass-Amherst at the time. […]

Search Continues For Missing Hanson Teen

May 24th, 2023 | Hanson

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in the search for a missing teen from Hanson. Whitman Police say 13-year-old Kie McCormack ran away from New Bedford on May 16 and has not been found. Police say she has ties in Hanson, Whitman and surrounding towns. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the […]