• Plainville September 8, 2024 3:16 pm

    Woman struck by vehicle in Conn., taken to hospital by LifeStar

    A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Plainville on Sunday morning and was taken to the hospital by LifeStar. Officers received a report of a woman that had been hit by a vehicle on New Britain Avenue at the intersection with Hooker Street. The woman was given medical aid and was transported to Hartford Hospital by LifeStar. Investigators did…

  • Plainville August 26, 2024 7:16 am

    Driver in deadly Plainville car crash to face judge

    A man who allegedly stole an SUV during a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium over the weekend and caused a deadly crash in Plainville, Massachusetts, is scheduled to face a judge Monday. 

  • Plainville August 26, 2024 9:41 pm

    Man faces judge after crash of stolen SUV in Plainville kills 10-year-old

    A man accused of stealing an SUV from a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium and causing a crash that killed a 10-year-old boy over the weekend in Plainville, Massachusetts, appeared in court Monday. The incident occurred Saturday at the intersection of Route 1 and Interstate 495, according to Massachusetts State Police, who said 42-year-old Michael Escolas of Oxford was…

  • Plainville August 25, 2024 11:17 am

    Child dead in crash after suspect stole SUV from Kenny Chesney concert: police

    An SUV stolen from a Kenny Chesney concert at Gillette Stadium rear-ended a car in Plainville, Massachusetts, killing a 10-year-old child and injuring five other members of their family Saturday night, police said.

  • Plainville August 25, 2024 6:42 am

    10-year-old child killed in Plainville crash

    A family of six was rushed to the hospital after the crash at an intersection of Route 1 and 495.

  • Law enforcement at a residence in Plainville, Massachusetts, on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024.
    Plainville January 5, 2024 5:04 pm

    FBI, local authorities search property in Plainville as part of ongoing investigation

    Local, state and federal agencies searched a property in Plainville, Massachusetts, on Friday afternoon as part of an ongoing investigation. Among those at the scene were FBI Boston’s Evidence Response Team and the ATF, according to an FBI spokesperson. Plainville Police Chief James Floyd said the search was in response to information gathered during the investigation into a narcotics...

  • Firefighters surround what’s left of a home after a house fire on Wampum Street in Plainville, Massachusetts, on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023.
    Plainville December 28, 2023 7:47 pm

    Dog rescued, family displaced after fire rips through home in Plainville

    A family is displaced Thursday night after fire broke out at a home in Plainville, Massachusetts. Fire officials said the three people who were home were already safely outside by the time firefighters arrived at the Wampum Street scene around 2:30 p.m., but crews did rescue the family dog. It took until around 4 p.m. to get the fire under…

  • A worker for a tree cutting crew was seriously injured while in a bucket truck on Hollyberry Lane in Plainville Wednesday morning, according to police.
    Plainville August 8, 2023 11:54 am

    Tree-cutting worker seriously injured in Connecticut

    A worker for a tree-cutting crew has severe injuries after the boom for the bucket truck failed and he fell in Plainville, according to police. Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical crews responded to Hollyberry Lane just after 9 a.m. Wednesday after someone called 911 and reported that a tree-cutting crew had an accident. Crews found a worker partially trapped…

  • Plainville firefighters battle a blaze at 5 Berry Street. (photo courtesy of Patrolman Scott Hodson, Plainville PD)
    Massachusetts May 21, 2023 12:06 am

    Fire Destroys Popular YMCA Pool Clubhouse in Plainville: ‘It's Very Unfortunate'

    A fire broke out Saturday at a YMCA pool clubhouse in Plainville, Massachusetts, destroying the popular swimming spot for local families and residents. The Plainville Fire Department responded around 5 p.m. to the YMCA Family Pool Club at Park Terrace and found heavy fire showing from the clubhouse building. Firefighters from multiple surrounding communities were called to the scene to…

  • Plainville April 20, 2023 7:00 pm

    No Injuries Reported as House in Plainville Goes Up in Flames

    Flames broke out at a home in Plainville, Massachusetts, on Thursday, ripping through fast enough to call multiple departments to the scene. Plainville fire official said they were called to the home on Treasure Island Road around 5 p.m. When they arrived the house was already fully involved. Firefighters from Plainville, Wrentham, Foxborough, Mansfield, Franklin, Norfolk, Bellingham, North Attleboro and…

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