Connect with us

Massachusetts

Massachusetts State Police arrest alleged drug traffickers in possession of multiple guns, magazines, ammunition

Published

on

Massachusetts State Police arrest alleged drug traffickers in possession of multiple guns, magazines, ammunition


State Troopers have arrested two Massachusetts men on a list of charges.

According to Massachusetts State Police, in the early morning hours of May 12th, Trooper Austin Rose was conducting traffic enforcement on Route 27 in Brockton as part of the SP Milton-Barracks midnight shift. While in traffic, Trooper Rose clocked a Toyota SUV travelling 10 miles per hour above the posted speed limit.

 

Trooper Rose conducted a traffic stop of the Toyota which had turned onto Westgate Drive and approached the operator, 20-year-old Jaziah Rivera of Weymouth. When asked by Trooper Rose if Rivera knew the speed limit, Rivera gave confused responses and handed Trooper Rose his entire wallet instead of his driver’s license. Trooper Rose also smelled an odor of burned marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle.

Advertisement

 

Trooper Rose asked Rivera about the contents of two bags in the rear seats of the vehicle. Rivera and a passenger of the vehicle agreed to show Trooper Rose the contents of the bags. After showing Trooper Rose the contents of the first bag, Rivera grabbed the second bag and tried stuffing the contents deeper into the zippered pockets. Rivera placed the bag on his lap and continued to manipulate what was inside without showing Trooper Rose. Uncertain of what could be contained inside and for the safety of those on scene, Trooper Rose removed the bag from Rivera’s lap and placed it onto the hood of the Toyota.

 

Now backed up by Trooper Autumn Mederios, Trooper Rose shined his flashlight onto the bag and was able to see a pistol magazine inside. The Troopers ordered Rivera and his passenger out of the vehicle and placed them into handcuffs. Neither Rivera nor his passenger possessed a license to carry firearms. Rivera and the passenger were secured in cruisers on scene.

Advertisement

With the discovery of the loaded magazine, Troopers Nathan Pereira, Matthew McCarthy, and John Buckley responded to Westgate Drive. Trooper Rose returned to the bag on the hood and removed a 30-round 9mm Glock magazine, and several digital scales with a white powder residue.

 

A search of the vehicle discovered a tan Glock 17 with an inserted 17-round magazine, a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun with an inserted 17-round magazine and round in the chamber, an additional 30-round 9mm magazine, two 17-round 9mm magazines, a 6-round 9mm magazine, thirty-nine 9mm rounds, and several bags of crack cocaine. An additional bag of crack was discovered on the passenger’s person, totaling nearly 19 grams within the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop.

Jaziah Rivera and his passenger, 18-year-old Jazavier Rivera of Brockton, were placed under arrest and transported to the Milton barracks to be booked, fingerprinted, and photographed.

Jaziah Rivera and Jazavier Rivera were arraigned in Brockton District Court on charges of Trafficking In Cocaine, Conspiracy To Violate Drug Law, Possession Of A Firearm Without FID, Possession Of Ammunition Without FID, Possession Of A Large Capacity Firearm During A Felony Offense, Possession Of A Large Capacity Feeding Device, and Carrying A Loaded Firearm.

Advertisement

 Jaziah Rivera faces further charges of Possession Of A Large Capacity Feeding Device (Two Additional Counts) and Speeding.



Source link

Massachusetts

Driver charged in Plymouth hit-and-run

Published

on

Driver charged in Plymouth hit-and-run


Authorities said a driver is facing charges after a hit-and-run crash left a pedestrian badly hurt this weekend in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. Saturday on Court Street. Police said the driver briefly stopped before fleeing the scene.

The victim was airlifted to a Boston hospital with critical injuries. Plymouth police said Monday that the patient is in stable condition and faces a long road to recovery.

The driver, identified as Francis Kelly of Plymouth, is charged with negligent operation and leaving the scene of a crash causing personal injury.

Advertisement

“We would like to sincerely thank the public for the tips provided and for sharing surveillance footage that proved critical to this investigation,” Plymouth Police Capt. Marc Higgins said in a statement. “Incidents like this underscore the strength of community cooperation in supporting victims and ensuring accountability.”



Source link

Continue Reading

Massachusetts

White Christmas chances rise in western Massachusetts

Published

on

White Christmas chances rise in western Massachusetts


CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – There is a chance for snow leading up to Christmas. 

In western Massachusetts, the chances for a white Christmas go up the farther north you are or the closer you are to the Berkshires. In Springfield, the chance for at least one inch of snow on Christmas Day is around 40 to 50 percent.

In Pittsfield, the chances are over 75 percent. In the extreme northwest corner of Massachusetts, near North Adams, the historical chance for a white Christmas is over 90 percent. So, it definitely helps your chances for snow if you’re in one of the higher-elevation areas.

How much snow is expected Tuesday

Light snow will begin on Tuesday around sunrise and continue on and off for much of the day until the evening.  A minor accumulation is expected in the Pioneer Valley with a few inches in the hills and Berkshires. Slick roads and sidewalks are possible, especially if not treated. High temperatures will be in the low to mid-30s.

Advertisement

What’s the chance of a white Christmas in western Mass?

As of right now, the chances for a white Christmas this year are definitely higher than in the past few years, with some snow on Tuesday. Of course, the best chance for the snow to stick around until Christmas Day without melting will be back in the Berkshires. 

December 25 2025 12:00 am

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day both look dry and comfortable.

Advertisement

Local News Headlines