Dighton Fatality

Bristol County District Attorney’s Office
Thomas M. Quinn III
District Attorney

Press Release
May 9, 2019​​​​

Police are actively investigating an apparent fatal dog mauling, which occurred this evening in Dighton.

At 7:59 p.m. this evening, Dighton Police received a 911 call regarding the discovery of a deceased male on the property of 2577 Maple Swamp Road.  The 911 call was placed by a neighbor, who found the deceased.

The deceased is a 14-year-old from Rehoboth.  Foul play is not suspected at this time. The dogs are being taken into the custody of animal control in the area.

As the investigation into the incident has just begun, no further information can be released at this time. 

Contact:

Gregg Miliote

Director of Communications

508-997-0711

774-292-9576–cell