A sentence was handed down on Thursday for a Brockton man who unlawfully possessed a gun. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that in June 43-year-old Michael Whitfield pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on March 6, 2023 where […]
One man is in custody for his alleged involvement in a Fentanyl distribution ring. Brockton Police say that they arrested 60-year-old Scott Pierce after executing a search warrant at 433 West Elm St. In addition officers also seized Fentanyl, a handgun reported stolen from Dighton, and other drugs. Police say Pierce is facing several drug […]
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 […]
A Providence, R.I. man is facing charges following a traffic stop in Quincy. Massachusetts State Police say that at around 7 a.m. Saturday a trooper saw a silver Chevrolet Malibu driving erratically, speeding, unable to maintain any single lane of travel, and striking the center jersey barrier on I-93 South. The trooper initiated a traffic […]
Three people are facing charges following a traffic stop in Randolph. Massachusetts State Police say that at around 2:30 a.m. on December 17 Troopers observed a white Subaru Forester with a defective taillight make several marked lanes violations on Route 93 in Randolph. The vehicle was stopped and troopers made note of three occupants in […]
A student at Brockton High School came to school with a gun. School officials tell WATD News that the student approached a staff member Friday morning and informed them they had a weapon. The gun was voluntarily turned over and the student was taken into custody. A sweep of the building was conducted as a […]
A handgun was confiscated from a student in Quincy Monday morning. Superintendent Kevin Mulvey says a student at the GOALS program was found to be in possession of a weapon, specifically a handgun, and was quickly removed to an administrative area of the building. The student admitted to having a handgun, citing safety concerns outside […]