DEDHAM, Mass. (WLNE) — Opening statements will begin today in the trial of Karen Read. 43-year-old Read of Mansfield is accused of killing her police officer John O’Keefe back in 2022. She has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors are arguing she killed O’Keefe with her vehicle during a snowstorm outside of a home in Canton. Her defense argues she’s the victim of a police coverup. The trial is expected to last six to eight weeks at Norfolk County Superior Court. Categories: Massachusetts, News ..read more

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — At least five people were displaced by a garage fire in New Bedford on Sunday. District Chief Shawn Sivil said the Red Cross was called to assist five residents, with a possible sixth person impacted by the fire. Sivil said crews responded to calls of a structure fire on Shawmut Avenue around 6:00 p.m., with units arriving to find the fire stemming from a garage doubling as a nail salon. Firefighters were able to contain the flames to the structure, but the crews had to shut off the home’s utilities, resulting in temporary displacements. Sivil said no one was injure ..read more

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The New Bedford Police Department said that an effort will be made to recover equipment that was lost after a pier partially collapsed on Antonio L. Costa Avenue on April 26. The department said that the collapse of an outer section of the pier at Eastern Fisheries occurred around 3:30 p.m. Police said that four vessels were against the pier at the time of the collapse were moved and that there were no injuries. Equipment that fell into the water will be attempted to be recovered, and the pier was already having maintenance done on it at the time of the collapse. Ca ..read more

FOXBORO, Mass. (WLNE) — Welcome to New England, Drake Maye. Patriots first-round draft pick Drake Maye visited his new football home of Gillette Stadium Friday and got settled in at his new locker. The quarterback, picked third overall, was seen walking through the Patriots locker room after being selected by the team on Wednesday. Maye will be wearing number 10 on his jersey, the same number as recently traded fellow first-round pick Mac Jones, who was sent to the Jacksonville Jaguars in March in exchange for a sixth round pick. Categories: Massachusetts, News, Regional News ..read more

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts State Police and other law enforcement personnel responded Saturday morning to requests for assistance from Northeastern University Police after the decision was made to require Israel-Palestinian war protesters to leave a campus encampment. According to the Massachusetts State Police, MSP, Boston Police and Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department personnel directed protesters to disperse and those who refused to leave the encampment were removed and arrested. Approximately 102 protesters who did not comply were arrested and will be charged by Northeastern ..read more

NOTICIAS MEDIODÍA: April 26, 2024 Categories: Massachusetts, News, Rhode Island ..read more

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Four Rhode Island men were arrested in connection with a string of 43 break-ins across 25 Massachusetts towns between 2018 and 2024, according to Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan. Jovan Lemon, 29, of Providence, Paul Lemon, 30, of Warwick, Steven Berdugo, 28, of Providence and Paul Miller, 46 of Woonsocket were indicted on April 18 for a total of 95 counts of unarmed burglary and breaking and entering a dwelling in the daytime with intent to commit a felony. This organized burglary ring allegedly has ties to a violent Providence-based gang. The majority of ..read more

In Rhode Island: Halfway to Halloween Market4 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909 Friday, April 26 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free The Witches’ Night Out Market and the Providence Flea are pleased to announce their first collaborative market of 2024 and the third ever “Halfway to Halloween Market”! Providence Flea has been a part of the local community for over 10 years now, and the Witches’ Night Out Market has been making magic happen for over 6 years! Learn more Spring Markets! 4 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909 Sunday, April 28 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: Free Featuring 80+ local indie makers, artisans ..read more

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A fugitive wanted in a multi-state burglary ring targeting mostly Asian-owned businesses has been arrested, according to Rhode Island U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha’s office. Barrera Garrido, 20, was arrested in Grove City, OH on March 11 and is accused of burgling homes in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Wisconsin and Florida. Garrido and three other conspirators would allegedly surveil Asian-owned businesses and their owners at their businesses and residences and then commit well-planned burglaries in their homes. They ty ..read more

SHARON, Mass. (WLNE) — A case of Powassan virus has been confirmed in Sharon. The early symptoms of Powassan include headache, fever, vomiting and generalized weakness. The virus usually progresses to meningoencephalitis, and people with Powassan often need to be hospitalized. A case of Powassan was confirmed in Kent County back in February.  Powassan can be found in the Northeast and the Great Lakes region of the U.S. and eastern Canada. In the last ten years, only 269 cases have been reported in America. Categories: Massachusetts, News ..read more