Police and Fire News

Two suspects arrested, caught during separate car stops

   Left to right: Robert Brown Jr. and Kendrick Williams, both 18-years-old, both charged with aggravated rape. WPD booking photos.

Early morning fire requires Medflight for 8-year old, another 6-year-old also injured

Was first force in county to meet standards

The Duxbury Police Department was granted re-accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission at the Commission’s Annual Meeting held in Andover.

The department originally obtained accredited status in 2006 and was re-accredited in 2009. In 2006, the Duxbury Police Department was the first Plymouth County police department to reach this milestone.

Faces attempted murder charges and a dangerousness hearing

WAREHAM - A 22-year-old Wareham man is being held at the Plymouth House of Correction pending a dangerousness hearing.  According to Lt. Kevin Walsh, Joseph Gomes of 5 Apple Street in Wareham, is accused of holding a 25-year-old woman against her will, physically assaulting her and attempting to rape her over the course of Sunday night.

Rescued by other boaters

PLYMOUTH-Two boaters found themselves in cold water early Monday morning in Plymouth Bay.

According to Capt. John Rogers, the pair, a 39-year-old woman from Middleboro and a 60-year-old man from Kingston, set off near Cordage Park at around 6 a.m. in a 12-foot aluminum boat, which began to sink in 8 feet of water.

Suspected attempted to flee by climbing on roof

Duxbury- Police responding to a reported disturbance at a Stetson Place home have charged the home’s renter with dealing drugs.  

Captured after chase with State Police

PLYMOUTH-State Police arrested a Swansea man suspected in numerous area bank robberies, including two that took place at the same bank in Plymouth. 

Authorities and public safety workers and officials on scene

PLYMOUTH - Plymouth firefighters and police responded to Plymouth North High School Wednesday afternoon for a reported gas line strike around 2:45 p.m.

Utility workers and officials from NStar also responded to the school on Obery Street.

Cash and jewelry taken

DUXBURY- Police are investigating four burglaries that occurred between Monday and Wednesday this week.

In each case, an unoccupied home was entered during the late morning or early afternoon. The suspects took jewelry, cash and other small  valuables. The incidents occurred on East Street, Congress Street, High Street and Driftwood Drive.

Pot and pills found in Sandwich Street home

PLYMOUTH - A Plymouth couple were arrested on multiple drug and weapons charges following a police investigation.