Tagged: Brockton

Whitman Police Investigating After Car Thefts From Dealership

September 29th, 2023 | Brockton

Whitman Police are investigating after cars were stolen from a local dealership. Chief Timothy Hanlon says shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday Brockton Police told them about an investigation into a crash involving a white Ford Explorer on Crescent St. An initial investigation determined that the car involved had been stolen from a dealership on Temple […]

Threatening Texter ID’d By Brockton Police

September 25th, 2023 | Brockton

Police take action after a series of threatening texts were sent out. Brockton Police said that on Sunday they we were made aware of a series of threatening text messages targeting individuals. That was followed by social media posts. Police say they have identified the author, and charges are pending.

Sullivan Discusses School Budget Deficit, Preliminary Elections, Brockton Hospital

September 21st, 2023 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the school department’s budget deficit, Tuesday’s Preliminary Elections, and the current state of Brockton Hospital.    

Cruz Discusses Recent Drug Busts

September 15th, 2023 | Brockton

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD’s Christine James about a major take down involving alleged narcotics dealers.

Man Charged With Dragging State Trooper During Traffic Stop

September 14th, 2023 | Brockton

A Brockton man is facing charges after allegedly dragging a State Trooper during a traffic stop. Massachusetts State Police say that shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday night a car was stopped on Montello St. in Brockton for motor vehicle violations. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Derek Lobo, drove off at one point dragging the trooper […]

Brockton Mayor Discusses School Budget Deficit

September 7th, 2023 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the recently discovered $14.4 million school department deficit and Wednesday night’s School Committee meeting.  

Sullivan Discusses Brockton Hospital, End Of Summer, Electric Vehicles

August 31st, 2023 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the progress on Brockton Hospital, the end of summer activities, and a grant for electric vehicle charging stations.

NAACP Brockton Branch To Hold Candidate Meet And Greet

August 25th, 2023 | Brockton

The Brockton Area NAACP will be hosting a Meet and Greet the Candidates event Saturday afternoon.   Phyllis Ellis, President of the Brockton Area Branch of the NAACP, tells WATD News this will provide the public with an opportunity to become more engaged in local politics.   Meet and Greet the Candidates will take place […]

Sullivan Discusses Brockton Hospital, School Year, ACT-SO Awards

August 17th, 2023 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the current status of Brockton Hospital, the upcoming school year, and a ceremony for the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics winners.  

First Responder Jamboree In Brockton On Saturday

August 17th, 2023 | Brockton

Brockton Police Spokesman Darren Duarte, Police Officer Nichole Anderson, Sgt. Mike Livingston, and Miss Charlet speak with WATD’s Christine James about the First Responder Community Jamboree in Brockton.Â