Did You Know? The most dangerous day of the year for child pedestrians* is Halloween On average, over two times as many child pedestrians die on Halloween compared to other days Average Deaths Per Day (Laxton, 2012; Sperling, 2012) Halloween: 5.5 Other Days: 2.6 Halloween Safety Tips Costumes should be made of fireproof fabric and…
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that Jeremy Amaral has been convicted of first degree murder and witness intimidation connected to the March 2013 slaying of 35-year-old Tiffany Ann Durfee in New Bedford. A jury of his peers voted to convict Mr. Amaral, 36, of New Bedford, this afternoon in Fall River…
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that a 53-year-old man accused of fraudulently receiving thousands of dollars for a bogus armed forces veterans’ charity has been convicted in Fall River Superior Court, and that proceeds seized during the investigation will be turned over to the Wounded Warriors Project charitable fund. Gary Fincher,…
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a 22-year-old New Bedford man, who broke into a young couple’s home and burglarized their home at gun point in the middle of the night last May, was sentenced to serve six to seven-and-a-half years in state prison Friday in Fall River Superior Court….
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a 21-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to serve five to seven years in state prison Friday afternoon after being convicted of a violent January armed robbery at a Coggeshall Street convenience store. Jose Sanchez, who was charged with two counts of armed robbery…
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a New Bedford child rapist was sentenced to serve eight to 10 years in state prison Wednesday afternoon in Fall River Superior Court. Manny DaSilva, 48, of New Bedford, pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges of rape of a child, and two counts of indecent…
On Saturday October 24th, District Attorney Thomas Quinn’s Office will conduct its 7th Annual Volunteer Fair, inviting members of the public to learn about different volunteer opportunities throughout the community. This year’s event will be unlike any other held in the past, as the district attorney’s office will be partnering with the annual Connecting for…
District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a 35-year-old Fall River man who robbed four different businesses during the course of about 24 hours in October 2013, was sentenced Tuesday to serve seven to 10 years in state prison. Michael Pacheco, formerly of 83 Quarry Street, pleaded guilty to four counts of unarmed…
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a 44-year-old Fall River man was sentenced to serve two decades in state prison after being convicted late last week of a violent rape of a teenage girl in Fall River. Eduardo Rodriguez pleaded guilty last Thursday to several charges, including rape, rape-causing substantial…
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a New Bedford heroin and cocaine trafficker was convicted and sentenced to serve seven to 11 years in state prison. Omar Colon, 46, pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon in Fall River Superior Court to two indictments charging with with trafficking in excess of 36 grams…
