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Juvenile, woman hospitalized following shooting in Brockton, police say
Authorities are investigating a shooting that sent two people, including a juvenile, to the hospital on Tuesday evening. According to Brockton Police, officers responded to 229 Battles Farm Drive around 5:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting that injured two people. Responding law enforcement entities found a woman and a juvenile suffering from injuries. Both were transported to an area hospital. Police say they are in stable condition. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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10-05-2025
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Police investigating hit-and-run crash into utility poles in Brockton
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash after a vehicle slammed into two utility poles and a fence on Friday night. According to police, around 7:52 p.m., officers were called to Moraine Street for a crash. The driver of a 2012 KIA Forte was traveling northbound when the car struck a utility pole, crashed through a fence, and then collided with a second pole, police say. The compact sedan, which was last registered in Westwood, sustained significant damage. The driver fled the scene on foot before police arrived. Officers attempted to find the suspect by searching the area but did not locate them. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the driver is urged to contact the Brockton Police Department at 508-941-0200. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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28-03-2025
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Brockton Police Junior Cadet program lets kids experience law enforcement. How to sign up
BROCKTON - Some kids play sports for fun, while others are captivated by crime shows and the world of law enforcement. For those with an interest in criminal justice, the Brockton Police Department is offering a unique opportunity to explore that passion firsthand. This summer, the department will be hosting a special program where kids can learn what it's truly like to work in law enforcement. The brochure reads, "The Junior Cadet program provides first-hand experiences and insight into the operations of law enforcement. This program also affords these highly motivated young people an opportunity to consider law enforcement as a potential career choice." The Junior Cadet Program is recruiting Brockton residents, ages 14 to 16 years old. There are two sessions to choose from: July 7 to 11 and August 4 to 8. You can sign up online. Here is what the program is all about. On the Brockton Police Department website, it said, "Brockton Police Junior Cadets spend a week of training during the summer with the men and women of the Brockton Police Department. The kids learn about radar and traffic enforcement from our Traffic Enforcement and Control Unit Officers. By the end of the week, these 14-16 year-olds will have studied criminal law, learned first aid/CPR, bike safety, and are shown presentations from specialized units." First aid/CPR training Criminal law Bike safety Leadership Team building Physical fitness and nutrition Police K-9 Traffic safety Specialized units The website said there is usually a trip planned to Boston with the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit as well as a Red Sox game at Fenway Park. To learn more about the Brockton Police Department Junior Cadet Program go to the police department's website. This article originally appeared on The Enterprise: Brockton Police Junior Cadet Program teaches kids about policing
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12-03-2025
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Report of attempted abduction at Brockton elementary school was fake, police say
A reported kidnapping attempt at an elementary school in Brockton turned out to be fake, authorities announced Wednesday. The Brockton Police Department launched an investigation on Tuesday after a girl who attends the Edgar B. Davis Community School told officers that someone tried to grab her book bag as she walked through the woods near Davis Commons. The child claimed she managed to escape the alleged encounter. Police immediately searched the area for a potential suspect and advised students to avoid the woods. Additional patrols were also established around the school for increased safety. In a statement shared with Boston 25 News on Wednesday morning, Brockton police said the student's allegation 'turned out to be a false report.' Brockton Public Schools thanked the police department for conducting a 'diligent and thorough investigation.' This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
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24-02-2025
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Mass. driver faces murder charge for hitting pedestrian with SUV and brutal assault with brick
A Massachusetts driver accused of striking and killing a pedestrian in 2024 and then hitting the victim with a brick in the head more than 20 times remains held without bail. Vasco Semedo, 46, of Brockton was arraigned Monday in Plymouth Superior Court, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz said in a statement. Semedo pleaded not guilty to the charges of murder, assault with intent to murder, and three counts of assault and battery with a deadly weapon. He is being held without bail in connection with the death of pedestrian Stuart Smith, 50, in Brockton on April 6, 2024. That morning, Brockton Police received several 911 calls for reports of a motor vehicle versus pedestrian crash involving a Toyota RAV4 at 65 North Main St. When officers arrived, they found the driver of the RAV4, later identified as Semedo, being detained by witnesses at the scene, Cruz said. 'I don't have any words': Family of pedestrian killed after 'heinous' attack in Brockton speaks Police found Smith unresponsive on the pavement in front of the RAV4. He was pronounced dead after being taken by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital and subsequently flown to Massachusetts General Hospital, Cruz said. Police arrested Semedo on scene. Investigators reviewed surveillance video and spoke to witnesses. Investigators found that Semedo, driving the RAV4, struck Smith with his vehicle, backed up and drove into the victim again before exiting the vehicle and repeatedly hitting Smith with a brick as he lay on the ground, Cruz said. Semedo is due back in court on April 29 for a pretrial conference. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
