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Road rage incident caught on camera near the Reed Road exit on 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. "Vermont Tahoe Road Raging with a younger kid. I tried to give this kid my number as the Tahoe attempted multiple times to run him off the road but I believe his passenger might not have heard it right... Hoping someone might know this poor kid. PS I sped up in the attempt of the camera getting the plate but unfortunately you can't see it. Failure on my end of not reading it out loud." - Brandon Laura
Fall River Reporter27,835 views • 6 days ago
"I've never seen racism like it was directed at me today." Massachusetts State Representative Marcus Vaughn reports that at a debate Democrat supporters and a Democratic Town Chair verbally harassed him for being black and a Republican. MassGOP Massachusetts Democratic Party
Fall River Reporter163,943 views • 2 months ago
Just before 9:00 a.m. yesterday morning, the Misquamicut Fire Department and The Westerly Ambulance Corps, Inc., along with the Westerly Police Department, were dispatched to Little Masachaug Pond off Atlantic Avenue for a water rescue. A dog successfully rescued was out for a morning walk with his owner and wandered onto the pond and fell through a thin layer of ice near the center. Video courtesy of the Misquamicut Fire Department
Fall River Reporter456,292 views • 8 months ago
A Massachusetts Police Department has charged 17 people from across New England following a comprehensive investigation into a coordinated street takeover that endangered motorists and responding officers in October 2025. The incident occurred early Sunday, October 5th, 2025, when large crowds gathered at the intersection of North Main and Oak streets in Randolph. Vehicles performed drifting maneuvers and donuts in the roadway while participants blocked intersections to allow the stunts. Spectators surrounded the area, many recording videos for social media. When the first officer arrived, his cruiser was quickly surrounded by the crowd, preventing him from entering the intersection. Individuals swarmed the vehicle, striking it and blocking its path. Fireworks were ignited both on top of the cruiser and nearby in the street. Officers estimated nearly 100 people were in the roadway at the intersection.
Fall River Reporter202,587 views • 4 months ago
"I'm so deeply disturbed by what I'm witnessing in the State House. I just got word that the House of Representatives is getting ready to pass a bill into law that essentially negates everything that you voted for in the 2024 ballot question to have my office conduct an audit of the legislator and have some independent oversight." - Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio Diana DiZoglio Diana DiZoglio
Fall River Reporter90,983 views • 3 months ago
According to Abington Police, early Friday morning at approximately 6:15 a.m., the Abington Police Department received a call reporting a woman walking in the middle of Plymouth Street. When Sergeant Marquardt arrived, he quickly recognized that the woman was in significant distress. Moments later, she stepped onto the railroad tracks as a train was approaching. Without hesitation, Sgt. Marquardt ran after her. With the train closing in, he put his own safety at risk to reach her. She struggled fiercely to break free from his grasp, but Sgt. Marquardt refused to let go. Sergeant Marquardt is a 30+ year veteran of the Abington Police Department. It was clear the woman needed immediate mental health support. Sgt. Marquardt, along with Officers Hulak and Walsh, ensured she was safely assisted into an ambulance so she could receive the help she needed. Great job Sgt. Marquardt!
Fall River Reporter125,778 views • 5 months ago
Why is your electric bill so high? Massachusetts closed all the large power plants. In 2022, President Biden visited Somerset, Massachusetts to celebrate the closing of the Brayton Point power plant, which, per the President, "powered 1 in 5 Massachusetts homes and businesses and supported the economy through the electricity they supplied, the good jobs they provided and taxes they paid", but needed to shut down due to the "climate emergency we face today."
Fall River Reporter168,062 views • 8 months ago
28-year old Vitor Francisco Gomes, the man arrested at the scene of last night's double homicide on Aetna Street in Fall River, Massachusetts made his court appearance at the Fall River Justice Center today. It was confirmed by the Bristol County DA that he used the court translator service (seen with headphones at the hearing). According to DA Quinn, the murder scene was the worst he's every seen. One victim was shot in his car, dragged onto the street and beat with a brick. The second man was killed by a pitch fork to the back of the head. There are reports of an illegal boxing lead up to the violence.
Fall River Reporter64,984 views • 2 months ago
Holyoke City Councilor Israel Rivera is facing intense backlash after body-camera footage from his December 2025 DUI arrest by Massachusetts State Police was released by local police unions. He is heard repeatedly threatened to cut or vote against the Holyoke Police Department's budget, saying things like “That’s fine, I’ll just cut the budget,” “I don’t know why I approve your budget every time... Never again will I approve your budget,” and claimed influence as a councilor (“I’m gonna be your boss one day,” “I’m a city councilor, you can’t really work with me?” Rivera was pulled over and arrested on charges including drunk driving (OUI), failing to stop/yield, and speeding. Police observed him driving 40 mph in a 25 mph zone, running a red light, and mounting a sidewalk near a closed bridge. Holyoke police unions strongly condemned the behavior, calling for Rivera's immediate resignation. Rivera pleaded not guilty to the charges on December 22, 2025, and was released on personal recognizance.
Fall River Reporter88,642 views • 7 months ago
ICE on Bedford Street in Fall River, Massachusetts today.
Fall River Reporter14,580 views • 28 days ago
"Last night around 10:45pm Monday Feb 23rd during a historic snowstorm a very unwelcome visitor decided to make an entrance into Freitas Package Store in not the most kind way. If you know or recognize this individual please contact the police department." - Freitas Package Store in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Fall River Reporter67,221 views • 6 months ago
This was at Thrifty Tots in Tiverton, Rhode Island. "Whoever stole the bag has 24hrs to return the bag or I'm contacting the police... No jokes,no kidding... 24 hours or I'm reporting you to the cops and shame on you for stealing it in front of your daughter... I know who you are! You walk by my store daily. Return the bag, or I will go door to door and will find the bag myself ." - Rachael Desrosiers
Fall River Reporter48,476 views • 4 months ago