Public Safety

Tenement Fire In Fall River

Donna Motta November 29, 2016 Comments Off on Tenement Fire In Fall River

Fall River fire officials reported a blaze at 683 Walnut Street last night, but had the fire under control within a half hour. According to reports, the dispatch calls were reported shortly after 11

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Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Still Critical

Donna Motta November 18, 2016 Comments Off on Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Still Critical

News reports confirm that a 50 year old pedestrian struck by a car earlier this week while crossing Plymouth Avenue in Fall River is still battling for his life today. Police Spokesman Lt. Paul

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Fall River Has New Police Chief

Donna Motta November 15, 2016 Comments Off on Fall River Has New Police Chief

The city’s new police chief John Lynch was sworn into office during a ceremony Monday at Government Center. Family, friends, EMS employees, along with Mayor Correia and State Representative Alan Silvia, were among those

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Swearing In Ceremony Set For New Fire Chief

Donna Motta November 14, 2016 Comments Off on Swearing In Ceremony Set For New Fire Chief

The City of Fall River has a new fire chief. At a swearing in ceremony scheduled for later today, John Lynch, who had been serving as provisional fire chief since former Chief Robert Viveiros

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Sobriety Checkpoint Planned By State Police

Donna Motta November 10, 2016 Comments Off on Sobriety Checkpoint Planned By State Police

With the upcoming Veteran’s Day holiday coming next weekend, Massachusetts State Police are alerting motorists to plan for a sobriety checkpoint scheduled for Saturday, November 12th. Fall River residents driving on that day should

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