201502.26
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Statement Regarding Indictment of Michelle Carter

Statement Regarding Indictment of Michelle Carter: Michelle Carter, 18, of Plainville, was indicted as a youthful offender on February 5th on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. The charge is connected to the July 13, 2014 death of Conrad Roy, 18, of Fairhaven and Mattapoisett. On that date, Fairhaven police were notified by his family that…

201502.26
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It’s official: Quinn sworn in as Bristol County DA

From The Standard Times By Kevin P. O’Connor, Herald News writer February 26, 2015 Thomas M. Quinn III, a career prosecutor with a gravelly voice and the eyes of a cop, was sworn in Wednesday as the chief law enforcement officer of Bristol County. He replaces Sam Sutter, who was elected Fall River mayor in…

201502.26
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Fatal Drowning Probed in Attleboro

Attleboro Police and State Police Detectives assigned to this office are currently investigating an apparent fatal drowning, which occurred this afternoon in the City of Attleboro. Police and Rescue Personnel received a 911 call reporting a drowning at an indoor swimming pool at an apartment complex located at 3 Commonwealth Avenue around 3:15 p.m. today….

201502.24
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The Real, Long Term Impact of Teen Dating Violence

Is Teen Dating Violence Really an Issue? Our answer is yes, but for many others, there remains a misconception that dating violence doesn’t affect teens. On the contrary, data shows that 1 in 3 teens report experiencing at least one form of abuse in a dating relationship. Far more concerning however, is that the CDC’s…

201502.24
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Technology tips for domestic violence and stalking victims

From The Federal Trade Commission Article date: February 5, 2015 by Lisa Weintraub Schifferle, Attorney, FTC We love technology. So it’s disturbing when it’s used to threaten or harass people – especially domestic violence and stalking victims. With computers and mobile phones, abusers have more tools for stalking. They can install spyware to hack into your…

201502.23
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Fall River Man Convicted of Stabbing; Sentenced to 14 Years in State Prison

Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn announced today that a 53-year-old Fall River man was sentenced to serve at least 14 years in state prison late Friday afternoon after being convicted of a stabbing a woman inside her home in 2013. Edward Mason pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court Friday afternoon to charges of…

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is nationally recognized Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence, sometimes called dating abuse, domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, all refer to the same thing—unhealthy relationships. These relationships involve one partner having power and control over the other. Studies show that 1 in 3 teens admits to experiencing abuse in a dating relationship….