Tagged: Brockton

Fugitive Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Quincy Man

April 2nd, 2024 | Brockton

An arrest has been made in connection with a 2023 murder of a Quincy man. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 10:30 p.m. on February 26, 2023, a Brockton Police officer on routine patrol heard a gunshot in the area of North Main St. and Spring St. Officers arrived at 54 […]

Two Arrested, One Being Sought For Brockton Shooting

April 1st, 2024 | Brockton

A man is being sought in connection with the shooting death of his brother. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that at approximately 2:17 a.m. Sunday, Brockton Police received a 911 call for a report of a shooting at 36 Hoover Ave. Upon arrival they found a man who was shot in the chest. […]

Sullivan Discusses Schools, State Drama Win, and The Anglim

March 28th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan discusses how the city is working to address both the financial and safety challenges in the schools, the win for drama students at the state finals, and the opening of a new multi-unit residential site downtown.  

Crews Respond To 3-Alarm Brockton Fire

March 22nd, 2024 | Brockton

Crews were called to the scene of a three alarm fire in Brockton Thursday morning. The fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. at 31 Otis St.   Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said that crews had their hands full.   While the home sustained substantial damage Nardelli says it’s not a total loss.   12 people […]

Driving Instructor At Brockton RMV Pleads Guilty

March 20th, 2024 | Brockton

A driving instructor at the Brockton RMV has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 48-year-old Ngan Dinh of Boston pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud.  Dinh was charged with paying a road test examiner at the Brockton RMV service center to report that […]

Sullivan Discusses School Budget Report, Praises Drama Students

March 18th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about a recent report regarding an audit of the Brockton Public Schools and praised the High School Drama Club for their success in a state competition.  

Brockton Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting

March 15th, 2024 | Brockton

Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Brockton. Brockton Police say officers responded to Hammond St. and George St. shortly after 3:30 a.m. Friday after receiving a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found nine shell casings on the street. No injuries were reported, but police say a house did sustain property damage […]

Brockton School Officials Release Report On Findings Regarding Budget Deficit

March 11th, 2024 | Brockton

School officials have released the findings from a third-party reviewer into a more than $18 million budget deficit. The report, conducted by Open Architects, says the “core drivers of the district’s budget deficit are costs associated with transportation, special education services and select employee benefits.”  The report determined that Brockton Public Schools never created a […]

Brockton Observes Anniversary Of Strand Theatre Fire

March 11th, 2024 | Brockton

The Anniversary of the Strand Theatre Fire was observed in Brockton on Friday.   Fire Chief Brian Nardelli tells WATD News that this event has been an annual observance.   Fire Chief Brian Nardelli tells WATD News that commemorating this event, which was observed on Friday, has become an annual tradition.   Nardelli says that […]

Crash Into Brockton Home Leaves One Injured

February 21st, 2024 | Brockton

One person was hospitalized after a car crashed into a home Tuesday night. Brockton Police say that shortly after 10 p.m. they were called to 901 Crescent St. to investigate a car accident involving a Honda Civic and a house. It appears that the car hit a curb, causing it to go through a fence […]