• Fall River March 17, 2024 7:17 pm

    Two arrested in fatal shooting of high school student in Fall River

    Two people are facing charges in connection with the shooting death of an 18-year-old man in Fall River, Massachusetts. Police have arrested Xzavien Figueroa-Valcarel, 19, of Fall River and Giovanni Nunes, 18, of Fall River arrested and have charged both with Accessory to Murder-After the Fact. Fall River police said they received multiple calls Thursday morning for shots fired in…

  • Fall River March 16, 2024 12:52 pm

    Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Fall River

    The victim, identified as 44-year-old Joseph Bump, was transported to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

  • Fall River March 14, 2024 4:07 pm

    18-year-old killed in Fall River shooting

    An 18-year-old male was killed in a shooting in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Thursday morning. Fall River police said they received multiple calls around 11:40 a.m. for shots fired in the 100 block of Rock Street. When they arrived, officers found an 18-year-old male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was treated on scene and transported to a local trauma center,…

  • Fall River February 20, 2024 10:16 pm

    Fall River Popeyes worker accused of throwing tray at customer's face

    A teenager working at a fast food restaurant in Fall River, Massachusetts, is accused of attacking a customer Tuesday. NBC affiliate WJAR reported that 19-year-old Colby McCarthy was arrested after allegedly throwing a metal tray at the head of a customer at Popeyes. Police reportedly responded to the restaurant on Pleasant Street around 6:40 p.m. after a worker and customer…

  • Fall River February 15, 2024 2:50 pm

    Child sex abuse suspect who failed to show up for his trial captured

    A man facing child sexual abuse charges has been rearrested and ordered held without bail after he failed to show up for the start of his trial in Fall River Superior Court on Monday, authorities said. Fall River resident Scott Fontaine, 48, was ordered to appear in court Monday for the start of his trial but never showed up, according…

  • Fall River February 15, 2024 2:53 pm

    Search underway for child sex abuse suspect who failed to show up for his trial

    UPDATE 2/15/2014: Fontaine was located and rearrested on Wednesday afternoon. A manhunt is underway for a man facing child sexual abuse charges after he failed to show up for the start of his trial in Fall River Superior Court on Monday, authorities said Tuesday. Fall River resident Scott Fontaine, 48, was ordered to appear in court Monday for the start…

  • Fall River February 9, 2024 10:07 pm

    Fall River shooting leaves man injured

    A man was injured Friday evening in a shooting in Fall River, Massachusetts, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. Police responded around 7:40 p.m. to Lonsdale Street, where a 34-year-old man was found suffering from gunshot wounds, the outlet reported. The man was taken to a trauma center in critical condition, police told WJAR. There was no immediate word on any…

  • Fall River January 3, 2024 1:56 pm

    Wanted man tied to separate killings among 4 charged in 2023 Mass. shooting death

    Four people have been indicted in a deadly shooting in Fall River, Massachusetts, including another man who’s at large in connection with a double killing in the city in 2021, prosecutors said Wednesday. A Bristol County grand jury indicted two men on murder charges and two others on lesser charges in connection with the May 13 killing of Diamonte Odom,…

  • Fall River December 8, 2023 10:49 pm

    Inspired by her son with autism, mom welcomes kids to her sensory-friendly play space

    Para leer en español, haz clic aquí. Inspired by the needs of her young son, a Massachusetts mother has opened a sensory-friendly play space in Fall River, Massachusetts.  Little Wanderers Sensory Play is a space designed specifically for children with sensory sensitivities, which can be experienced by people with autism, ADHD, OCD, or no official diagnosis at all.  For...

  • Massachusetts December 3, 2023 9:52 pm

    Fall River shooting under investigation

    A reported shooting is under investigation in Fall River, Massachusetts. Fall River Police tell NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR that they received several calls around 8:30 p.m. Saturday for multiple shots fired in the area of Tecumseh Street. Responding officers found bullet casings on the ground but there was no victim, WJAR reported. Police say a victim later turned up at…

  • Fall River November 29, 2023 4:25 pm

    Convicted former Fall River mayor transported to federal prison in Philadelphia

    The convicted former mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, Jasiel Correia, is been transferred from New Hampshire to a federal prison in Philadelphia. According to reports from WPTZ, he is now at the Federal Detention Center Philadelphia. He was convicted of 21 counts for defrauding investors in a smartphone app and for extorting money from marijuana companies. A judge ultimately dismissed…

  • Fall River October 25, 2023 3:45 pm

    Two people shot in Fall River, police investigating

    Two people were shot in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Wednesday afternoon, according to police. Fall River police said they were called to the 100 block of John Street around 1:50 p.m. for a report of a man who had been shot. When they arrived, officers found a male and a female suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest area. Both…

  • Fall River October 19, 2023 8:59 am

    Seven people arrested for causing disturbance at McDonald's in Fall River

    Seven people were arrested after a disturbance at a McDonald’s in Fall River, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, according to police. Fall River police said they received a call around 3:10 p.m. Wednesday from the CVS Pharmacy at 1620 Preisdent Avenue reporting that a large group of youths were causing a disturbance. When police arrived, the group of youths dispersed into a…

  • Fall River October 11, 2023 7:30 am

    All new frights at Fall River's Factory of Terror

    The legendary South Coast haunt has undergone its largest ever renovation — here’s what to expect.

  • Fall River September 21, 2023 2:24 pm

    Demolition of former theater in Fall River begins after fire

    A historic building in Fall River, Massachusetts is being demolished on Thursday after a fire took place. Demolition crews were beginning their work on the Brightman Street building today, according to WJAR. The building was known formerly as the Royal Theatre. The building was vacant at the time of the fire and is under investigation for possible arson. The home…

  • Massachusetts August 29, 2023 11:44 pm

    Coyote mauls woman in Fall River, is killed after second incident

    A woman was mauled by a coyote Monday morning in Fall River, Massachusetts, police said, leaving her with bites on several limbs. The animal attacked her while she was walking her dog about 5:45 a.m., biting her legs and one arm, Fall River police told NBC affiliate WJAR. The woman was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, according to police....

  • Fall River August 25, 2023 12:09 pm

    14-year-old injured in Fall River shooting; another teen facing charges

    A shooting Thursday evening in Fall River, Massachusetts, left a teenager injured. The Fall River Police Department says officers responded to the shooting around 8 p.m. at the Maple Gardens Housing Development. A 14-year-old male victim was found with a gunshot wound to the face. The teenager was taken to Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Police said...

  • Fall River August 9, 2023 2:28 pm

    Fugitive arrested in connection to Fall River sex trafficking ring

    Massachusetts State Police and Fall River Police announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection to the sex trafficking of a child. 57-year-old Thomas Almeida had fled Massachusetts in 2018 was the last defendant who had not bee arrested in the case, according to authorities. The other two people involved in the case were convicted and sentenced to long…

  • Fall River June 30, 2023 2:37 pm

    Fall River cop accused of having relationship with 17-year-old, receiving inappropriate photos

    A police officer in Fall River, Massachusetts, was arrested Friday following allegations that he had a relationship with a 17-year-old and was in possession of inappropriate photographs. Fall River police said in a statement Friday that Officer Michael Morin was arrested by members of the department’s Major Crimes Division on Friday morning and charged with possession of child sex...

  • Fall River June 17, 2023 11:19 am

    Man arrested after reported shooting in Fall River

    A man was arrested in Fall River, Massachusetts after a reported shooting on early Saturday morning. The shots were reported to the police in the area of Cambridge St. and Mott St. at around 3 a.m. Police say they had information about a man walking around the area of Coggeshall St. carrying a firearm. Authorities say they located a polymer…

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