201501.30
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Resources for Teens and Parents on Drug Abuse

In honor of National Drug Facts Week, District Attorney Tom Quinn’s Office partnered with SADD National to conduct a live, online webinar addressing the ongoing and growing issue of drug abuse and teen drugged driving. The issue affects all, but becomes especially important to discuss among teens. Vehicle accidents are already the leading cause of…

201501.26
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Murder Charge Brought in Thursday New Bedford Homicide; Arraignment Today

Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn announced this morning that charges against 36-year-old Jason Valliere in connection to the Thursday afternoon homicide of Javon Brown in the City of New Bedford have been upgraded to murder. Mr. Valliere, of 84 Fredericks St., New Bedford will be arraigned later this morning in New Bedford District Court….

201501.24
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Press Release: Arrest Made in Connection with Thursday New Bedford Homicide

Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn announced this morning that an arrest has been made in connection to the Thursday afternoon homicide of 36-year-old Javon Brown in the City of New Bedford. District Attorney Quinn announced that Jason Valliere, 36, of 84 Fredericks Street, New Bedford, has been charged with accessory to murder-after the fact….

201501.22
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Media Advisory: Homicide Investigation Underway in New Bedford

UPDATE: The victim of today’s homicide in New Bedford has been identified as Javon Brown, 36, of Dartmouth. The press release sent out earlier today can be found below. New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to this office and Homicide Unit prosecutors are currently investigating a homicide, which occurred this afternoon in the City…

201501.22
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Somerset Man Indicted on Murder Charges, Connected to Death of His Mother

Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn announced today that a Bristol County Grand Jury has indicted Michael Kostek, 63, of Somerset, on charges of second degree murder, assault and battery on a person over 60 and recklessly permitting serious bodily injury by a caretaker. Mr. Kostek is accused of causing the death of his 88-year-old…

201501.22
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District Attorney Quinn’s Office to Host Live Web Forum on Teen Drugged Driving

Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn is announcing that his office will participate in National Drug Facts Week by hosting a LIVE online web forum to educate the community on “Teen Drugged Driving.” The forum is a partnership between the District Attorney’s Office and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) and will be broadcast on Monday,…

201501.20
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New Bedford Man Convicted of 2003 Drive-by Slaying

Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn today announced that 40-year-old Shawn Hunt was convicted today of 2nd Degree Murder, connected to the 2003 slaying of 20-year-old Alberto “Tito” Gonzalez in New Bedford. Mr. Hunt, of New Bedford, was convicted by a jury of his peers this afternoon in Fall River Superior Court. The jury deliberated…

201501.12
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Acting DA Quinn waits to hear word on his status

From The Standard Times By Curt Brown January 12, 2015 NEW BEDFORD — His colleagues describe acting Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III as a straight shooter, down to earth, serious, even soulful. But what many do not know is that Quinn, the oldest of seven children, received a four-year football scholarship to…

201501.12
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DA Tom Quinn, Social Media Links Have Changed

Please note that due to the recent appointment of Thomas M. Quinn as Bristol County District Attorney, some of our social media links have changed.  Be sure to stay connected via the following links: On Facebook at www.facebook.com/bristolcountydistrictattorney On Twitter at www.twitter.com/bristolda On Instagram at www.instagram.com/bristolcountyda Plus, follow our boards on social justice, safety, and wellness at www.pinterest.com/bristolda

201501.08
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Meet the DA: Thomas M. Quinn III

Thomas M. Quinn III began serving as First Assistant District Attorney in 2007. He previously served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office from 1988 to 1997 and thereafter maintained a private law practice in Fall River for ten years focusing on criminal defense. Born in New Bedford, he grew…