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Community steps up as Barnstable officer faces long recovery after being struck outside Cape Cod Melody Tent; family fundraiser launched
The community is coming together in a big way as a 19-year Barnstable Police veteran remains in recovery after being struck by a vehicle while helping pedestrians leave a concert, police said. Officer Peter Ginnetty was hit shortly after 10:00 p.m. Sunday, at 41 West Main Street…
Fall River multi-sport 9-year-old vying for national Youth Athlete of the Year award and you can help her win
9-year-old Khlani Silvia of Fall River has advanced to the Top 15 in the 2026 Youth Athlete of the Year competition and can continue to advance with your help. Silvia’s mother, Sarah Amaral, said the family and local community have been backing Khlani throughout the contest.…
Fall River Police arrest man accused of assaulting woman with piece of wood, kidnapping, urinating on officers
Fall River Police arrested a man after he allegedly assaulted a friend and responding officers. According to Deputy Chief Barden Castro, on Thursday, at just after 3:00 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 200 block of Rodman Street for a report of a man who was acting…
22-year-old Fall River man held without bail in Superior Court on drug and firearm charges
A Fall River man faced a judge Thursday in Superior Court after being arrested on multiple gun and drug charges. According to police, on May 21st, CAST detectives were patrolling the area around Hartwell Street and Rodman Street. During their proactive patrolling, they observed a…
Man held on bail after 19-year police veteran struck by vehicle, significantly injured, at Cape Cod Melody Tent
A 19-year Barnstable police veteran remains in recovery after being struck by a vehicle while directing pedestrians after a concert, police said. Officer Peter Ginnetty was hit shortly after 10:05 p.m. Sunday, at 41 West Main Street in Hyannis. Police said he was standing in a…
Nigerian national residing in Massachusetts accused of voting in 2 elections
BOSTON – A Nigerian national residing in Massachusetts has been arrested and charged with illegally voting in the 2022 midterm elections. Defendant also allegedly voted in the 2024 Presidential primary election. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 56-year-old…
Community mourns beloved Fall River man Gerry Mello, remembered for sense of humor, love of sports
A beloved Fall River man has died. 79-year-old Gerald “Gerry” Mello passed away on Sunday. Gerry was actively involved with Greater Fall River RE-CREATION and had also worked as part of People Incorporated. He also loved his sports. He could be seen wearing Patriots or Red Sox…
Joined by Carlos Cesar, Pastor Manny Silva, Anne Brensley announces initiative in Fall River to introduce Portuguese-language ballots in Massachusetts
FALL RIVER, MA – Republican nominee for Secretary of State Anne Brensley announced an initiative today to make Portuguese-language ballots available in Massachusetts communities where they are needed, beginning with cities such as Fall River that are home to significant…
Massachusetts State Rep. says taxpayers are covering approx. $7 million a year in after-hours bail commissioner fees
Massachusetts State Rep. Steve Xiarhos says Massachusetts taxpayers are still covering after-hours bail commissioner fees, after legislation he filed to change the practice was sidetracked this year. Since a 2024 change in state law, when a person is arrested and released on…
U.S. Coast Guard Southeastern New England, good Samaritans, respond after fishing vessel catches on fire
They say the fishing community is like a family and that was evident Wednesday morning after an incident. According to U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England, at just before 4:00 a.m., Sector SENE received a distress call over Channel 16 of a vessel on fire, the…