15 Mar, 2025

Taunton woman admits to bribing RMV employee to issue driver’s licenses without a road test

Politics Neta Centio took money from several learner’s permit holders and used CashApp to split the money with the road examiner, prosecutors said. The Brockton Registry of Motor Vehicles, where an internal investigation by MassDOT and the RMV determined that approximately 2,100 customers were given road test passing scores without taking the road test. Barry […]

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Taunton man arrested after police pursuit through several communities

Crime During the chase, Luis Melo allegedly drove a stolen car and intentionally struck two police cars, officials said. Police arrested a 33-year-old man on multiple charges Monday evening after three different police departments pursued him through several communities. During the chase, Taunton resident Luis Melo allegedly drove a stolen car with a dog inside […]

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Taunton woman charged with OUI in crash with Dighton police cruiser

Local News Michelle Sousa, 30, is facing multiple charges in connection with the Monday night crash. A Honda CR-V collided with a Dighton police cruiser on Monday night. Taunton police A Taunton woman is facing multiple charges after authorities say she crashed into a Dighton police cruiser on Monday night while driving under the influence. […]

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Taunton man convicted of molesting preteen step-grandson

Crime Prosecutors say 73-year-old Fred Walker molested the victim while the victim was visiting his grandmother’s home. Fred Walker has been convicted of molesting his pre-teen step-grandson. Londonderry Police Department A Bristol County jury has convicted a 73-year-old Taunton man of molesting his preteen step-grandson multiple times over nearly three years, according to the Bristol […]

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Taunton police: Man assaulted chief, several officers with knife

Crime It all started when a vehicle pulled up alongside a traffic stop and the driver allegedly started shouting at police. Douglas Hagerty, 35, of Lakeville. Taunton Police Department A Lakeville man faces a slew of charges after he allegedly used a knife to assault multiple Taunton police officers during an incident Tuesday night. Taunton […]

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