201410.31
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Attleboro Man Convicted of First Degree Murder

Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter announced today that Matthew Gumkowski, 33, has been convicted of first degree murder and will serve a sentence of life without parole. Gumkowski was convicted by a jury of his peers for the killing of 50-year-old Joseph Kilrow of Attleboro. The jury deliberated for a day and a half,…

201410.24
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U.S. Attorney’s Office and Bristol County District Attorney’s Office to Conduct “Your Future, Your Decision” for Fall River Youth

The United States Attorney’s Office, in partnership with Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter’s Office and the Fall River Public Schools, is conducting a crime prevention event for approximately 250 eighth grade students at Talbot Middle School, 124 Melrose Street, Fall River. The event will take place on Tuesday October 28, 2014 from 8:00 a.m.-10:30…

201410.24
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Investigation Into Police-Involved Shooting Fatality in Dartmouth

Massachusetts State Police detectives and prosecutors from this office are currently investigating a fatal police-involved shooting, which occurred late last night in the Town of Dartmouth. A preliminary investigation has revealed that Dartmouth Police responded to an apartment at 3 Ledgewood Boulevard at shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday. Police had been dispatched to the apartment…

201410.09
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DA Sutter to Host Free Youth Basketball Clinic for Fall River Area Youth

On Saturday October 18th, Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter’s office will conduct a free basketball clinic for Fall River youth. The clinic marks the 69th free youth sports clinic offered by District Attorney Sutter since the program’s launch in 2007. To date, more than 4,600 total youth have been served. Saturday’s free basketball clinic…

201410.03
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New Bedford Man Convicted of St. Patrick’s Day 2012 New Bedford Murder

Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter announced that Jose Carrion, 28, has been convicted of second degree murder in connection to the March 17, 2012 stabbing death of 33-year-old Melvin Pina in New Bedford. A jury of his peers announced the conviction around 3 p.m. today in the Fall River Justice Center. The trial lasted…

201410.03
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Press Release: Second Armed Kidnapping Suspect in Custody in Baltimore

Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter announced that the second of two suspects wanted in connection to last Tuesday night’s armed kidnapping has been apprehended in Baltimore, MD. Adynew Alves, 28, of Boston turned himself in to Baltimore Police late last night. He is charged in Maryland with being a fugitive from justice, and is…

201410.01
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DA Sutter Partnering with All Bristol County Police Departments and Verizon on Month-Long Domestic Violence Initiative

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter announced today that he is partnering with the 20 police departments across the county as well as Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine Program, which collects unused wireless phones and parts to support survivors of domestic violence. Throughout the month of October, the public is…