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A Search For Suspects Following Early Morning Robbery At Rockland 7-11
Rockland Police are investigating an armed robbery. Police say that shortly before 3:30 a.m. Saturday two males entered the 7-11 on Market St. and approached the clerk as he was working at the coffee machine. One of the males, described as being 6 foot tall Hispanic...
Two Carver Men Facing Firearms and Drug Charges Following Raid
Two Carver men are facing firearms and drugs charges following a raid on a Marks Way home last Friday, February. 16.. Carver Police say sixty-four-year-old Steven Farrell, and thirty-eight-year-old Sean Healey were taken into custody without incident after a search...
Alleged Murderer Sentenced to Prison for Art Fraud
A former Cohasset man charged with killing his wife has been sentenced to more than three years behind bars in an unrelated art fraud case. Forty-nine-year-old Brian Walshe was sentenced to 37 months on Tuesday in federal court for selling two fake Andy Warhol...
Crash Into Brockton Home Leaves One Injured
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,...
Solution Proposed For Bottlenecks On Old Colony Rail Lines
A proposed solution to bottlenecks on the Old Colony Rail Line was discussed during Tuesday’s meeting of the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization. Deputy Director Charles Kilmer says there is some funding made available for this initiative. ...
Marshfield Officers Injured During Well Being Check
A call for a well being check on a local Marshfield woman on Monday night, turned into an attack on several police officers. According to Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares, the woman, who has a history of violent behavior, became argumentative, starting...
Randolph Man Facing Charges Following Attempted Robbery In Swansea
A Randolph man is facing charges following an attempted robbery. Swansea Police say that shortly before 1 p.m. Monday officers responded to 330 Swansea Mall Dr. (Route 118) for a report of an attempted robbery. Officers were told that two men approached a courier...
Marshfield Farmers’ Market at the Fairgrounds is Back
Stratton the cat is looking for a new home
Meet Stratton! Stratton is a shy but kind cat hoping to find a loving home. Our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter tell us this handsome guy is guessed to be about 2-yeas-old. He was found outside so his exact age isn't know. What makes him a harder cat to place is he...
One Person Hospitalized Following Wollaston Shooting
Quincy Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Wollaston. Police say that shortly after 3 a.m. Friday officers were dispatched to Elm Ave. and Marlboro St. for a report that a person had been shot. They arrived on scene and located a male who was treated...
Lopes Found Guilty For Murders Of Weymouth Police Officer, Bystander
Verdicts were rendered on Friday in Norfolk Superior Court in the trial of Emanuel Lopes who was charged in the death of Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and 77-year-old Vera Adams. Lopes was charged with first degree murder for Chesna’s death. He was...
Proposed Bylaw Change Would Allow Detached One-Bedroom Dwelling On Single House Lot
In Plymouth, accessory dwelling units, or ADU’s seem to be an idea whose time has arrived—and they may arrive in greater numbers if Article 14 is approved by Town Meeting. ADU’s are living spaces—often called basement or garage apartments, or granny flats—that can add...
20 Displaced Following Brockton Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Brockton Thursday morning. Deputy Fire Chief Scott Albanese says that at around 8:15 a.m. a civilian went to Station 3 on N. Main St to report a building fire. Crews arrived on scene at 573-585 N. Main St. to find a fire...
Milton Voters Reject MBTA Zoning Act
Voters in Milton struck down the MBTA Communities Act Zoning during a Special Election on Wednesday. The measure was approved at December Special Town Meeting and calls for more residential development in Milton after the town was designated a Rapid Transit community...
Drummey Discusses The History Of Valentine’s Day
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with Dan McCready about the Valentine's Day holiday.
Suspect In Whitman Woman’s Murder Re-Arrested In Kenya
A suspect being sought for the death of a Whitman woman has been re-arrested in Kenya after previously escaping custody in that country. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations says that 41-year-old Kevin Kangethe was taken into custody last night following a...
Milton Voters To Weigh In On MBTA Zoning
The Town of Milton is holding a special election in Wednesday regarding approval of the December Special Town Meeting vote in favor of MBTA Communities Act Zoning. Tom Callahan, of Yes For Milton, tells WATD News there are three important reasons why everyone should...
Marshfield Officials Discuss Winter Storm
Deputy Fire Chief Michael Laselva, Harbormaster Michael DiMeo, Town Administrator Michael Maresco, and Lt. Artie Shaw of the Marshfield Emergency Operations Center speak with WATD's Dan McCready about Tuesday's storm.
Rob Gilman Discusses Storm Impact
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman tells Dan McCready what we can expect from Tuesday's storm.
Five Displaced Following Randolph Apartment Building Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire at a Randolph apartment building. Fire Chief Ronald Cassford says that shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday they got a report of a fire at a 24-unit apartment building at 27-29 Reed St. Upon arrival firefighters saw smoke showing from...
Help a homeless Husky find his new home
Meet Kobe, a spirited 2-year-old, 40 pound Siberian Husky ready to find his forever home! Kobe is a lively companion who loves running and playing. Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter who are helping Kobe find his people, shared with us Kobe is Neutered and...
One Killed In Middleborough Crash
One person was killed following a head on crash in Middleborough. Police Chief Joseph Perkins and Fire Chief Owen Thompson say that at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friday crews responded to Route 28 in the area of Cushman St. and Rocky Gutter St. for a report of a head-on...
Jackets, Lettuce Handed Out During February Vets Drive Thru
The Goon Squad was on hand once again for another Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfclieYBZXE
Cruz Discusses Cyber Sense Program
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the Cyber Sense program.
Meschino Discusses Blizzard Of 78, Community TV
State Rep. Joan Meschino speaks with WATD's Christine James about the Blizzard of 1978, the deadline for bills to be filed, and the importance of community television.
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