by Lenny Rowe | Jan 29, 2022 | News
The Town of Plympton is conducting well-being checks for residents in town. Fire Captain John Sjostedt says they also have a warming center set up at the Police Station. People can call 781-585-2633, extension 211 to set up a call. If they leave their name,...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 28, 2022 | News
The town of Marshfield declared a local state of emergency ahead of the impending storm tomorrow. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says residents should prepare while they can. They don’t want to put public safety in harm’s way in trying to rescue people...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 28, 2022 | News
Braintree Police say a 19-year-old man is wanted for murder after a shooting at the South Shore Plaza. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey and Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois say Julius Hammond-Desir, of Maynard, is wanted in connection to the murder...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 27, 2022 | News
A Marshfield man was arrested after he was accused of exposing himself at an apartment complex. 33-year-old Randy Coakley is facing charges that include open and gross lewdness, resisting arrest, and disturbing the peace. Marshfield Police say they responded to the...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 27, 2022 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan says the city is making preparations for this weekend’s snow storm. He joined WATD to discuss the hiring Yulanda Kiner, the city’s first-ever Diversity and Inclusion Manager. Brockton will also receive free COVID-19 tests from the...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 27, 2022 | News
David Mugar, the businessman and philanthropist who transformed the Boston Pops July Fourth concert and fireworks show from a small local event, into a nationally-televised extravaganza, passed away this week. Terrorism expert and frequent WATD contributor, Colonel...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 27, 2022 | News
January is national Human Trafficking Awareness month, and Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says it happens right here on the South Shore. He says since 2018, his office has been dealing with Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) cases. They’ve...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 27, 2022 | News
Democratic State Representative Kathy LaNatra says she’s kicking off her re-election campaign. She was first elected in 2018, and will be running for a third term in the 12th Plymouth District. The kick-off will take place as a virtual event from 6:30 to 7:30 tonight....
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 27, 2022 | News
Braintree Police say a 22-year-old man was arrested in town after a man was located with a stolen ATM. Darryn Paul Pierre-King, with an address out of West Hartford, Connecticut, was arrested after a pursuit. This morning around 3:15, a officer was on patrol near...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 26, 2022 | News
Chris Doughty has launched his campaign as a Republican candidate for Governor. The Wrentham businessman started Capstan Atlantic in 1992. The company says it is a leading producer of precision powdered metal gears, sprockets, and complex structural components. He...
