Tagged: Braintree

Two Teens Killed In Braintree Shooting

June 25th, 2023 | Braintree

Police are investigating after two teenagers were killed in Braintree. Police say that at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday, several 911 callers reported hearing multiple shots fired on Alfred Rd. Officers arrived on-scene and found two individuals in a parked motor vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims, identified by the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office as […]

Braintree Police Seek Help Identifying Car Break Suspects

May 8th, 2023 | Braintree

Braintree Police are investigating a series of car breaks. Police say the breaks were reported Sunday morning and took place in the area of King Hill Rd. and Rome Dr.  Anyone with information is being asked to contact Braintree Police at 781-843-1212 or by emailing tips@braintreema.gov.    

Erin Joyce Enters Race For Mayor Of Braintree

May 4th, 2023 | Braintree

A race for the Mayor of Braintree is already shaping up with former Planning Board Chair, Erin Joyce, announcing her candidacy.  The incumbent, Mayor Charles Kokoros, also recently announced he is seeking re-election to the post. Joyce, a civil engineer, tells Christine James, she has the professional and political experience to lead the town in […]

Braintree Police Investigate Reported Home Invasion

April 26th, 2023 | Braintree

Braintree Police are investigating a reported home invasion. The incident took place about 7:40 p.m. Monday at a residence on Bickford Rd. Police say Units arrived within minutes of the call and discovered two residents on the outside of the home, one with minor facial injuries. The injured victim said that he answered a knock […]

Officials Release More Info On Braintree Clean Harbors Fire

February 17th, 2023 | Braintree

The Braintree Fire Department, state Haz-Mat team, and numerous other agencies responded to a two-alarm fire at the Clean Harbors site. The company says there were no injuries reported at the Hill Avenue Facility. The fire was limited to several trailers that were parked at the facility. They contained a mixture of paints, expoxy, oil […]

Braintree Man Charged With Dragging Holbrook Police Officer

February 15th, 2023 | Braintree

A Braintree man is facing charges after fleeing from police. Holbrook Police say that they received a 911 call on Tuesday reporting an erratic driver who was seen pulling behind a business in town. Officers found the vehicle, which was still running. Police say the driver, Matthew Connell, became uncooperative and put his vehicle in […]

Stolen Car Suspects Arrested In Braintree, After Chase Begins In Randolph

February 3rd, 2023 | Braintree

A car chase that began in Randolph on Friday afternoon ends with a crash and arrests in Braintree.   Braintree Deputy Police Chief Michael Want tells WATD News they were able to locate the remaining suspects.   At this time no information was available regarding the identity of the suspects.

Crews Respond To Two Alarm Fire In Braintree

January 19th, 2023 | Braintree

Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Braintree. Norfolk County Control says the fire took place at 36 Hobart St. around 4 p.m. Thursday and at one point reached two alarms. Quincy, Randolph, Holbrook, and Weymouth provided mutual aid, while Boston provided station coverage. At this time there is no official word […]

Braintree Apartment Building Evacuated After Fire

November 18th, 2022 | Braintree

Crews in Braintree were called to the scene of a fire at a multi-unit apartment building Thursday night. The fire was reported around 7 p.m. at a 16-unit apartment complex at 1741 Washington St. Fire officials tell WATD News that all 16 units were evacuated and one firefighter was injured, but has since been released […]

Braintree Run Held In Memory of Archbishop Williams Student

October 24th, 2022 | Braintree

Runners were at Braintree High School on Sunday for a run in memory of Kate Phalon McCarthy. One of Kate’s best friends Liv Riley explains. Her other best friend Kate Murphy tells WATD News how it all got started. For more information go to the Kate Phalon McCarthy Memorial Fund Facebook Page.