ATTLEBORO CITYWIDE NEWS

City Manhunt Leads to Arrest of Assault Suspect

ATTLEBORO- A citywide police manhunt, that started on South Avenue, ended off of South Main Street with the arrest of an assault suspect. The suspect was arrested behind the Elks Lodge located at 887 South Main Street.

Attleboro police were assisted by Massachusetts State Police Air-Wing and K-9 units during the 3 hour search. The suspect was wanted for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend early Wednesday morning during a domestic dispute. He was spotted by police Wednesday afternoon and eluded them after a foot chase.

Man Injures Arm in Train Accident

ATTLEBORO- A man standing on the train tracks north of the downtown platform at the Attleboro station had his arm severely injured today when he was stuck by a passing Amtrak ACELA train.

The 45 year old man was reportedly standing too close to the tracks when the train passed by and struck the man. He was taken to Sturdy Hospital by private vehicle just after 1:00pm today. Firefighters were on scene after receiving the call. He was subsequently transferred to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center for specialized care.

The exact details of the incident are being investigated jointly by Amtrak and Attleboro Police.

2 Alarm Fire Guts Plainville Home

PLAINVILLE-  A two alarm fire early this afternoon gutted a 2 story single family home on Lincoln Street. A man living in the home was rescued by a neighbor, when he crawled out the second floor onto a roof, after being awakened by his dog. The neighbor placed a ladder to the roof and helped the resident down just as firefighters arrived. The fire, reported just after 12:30, brought crews from North Attleboro, Wrentham and Norfolk to the scene to assist Plainville firefighters.

Fire crews had the blaze knocked down in about 15 minutes with extensive overhaul needed to totally extinguish the fire. There was 1 firefighter injury reported, a hand and wrist injury, and the firefighter was taken to Sturdy Hospital. The fire, which started on the first floor, is believed to be accidental but the fire is under investigation by Fire Chief Ted Joubert and the Plainville Fire and Police Departments. Bottom photo provided by Mike Chabot.

Large Hole Opens in Street

ATTLEBORO- A large hole opened in the roadway in front of 53 School Street on Monday afternoon. The mini sink hole was reported to officials around 2:30pm. Attleboro Fire, Police and Highway departments responded and the hole was repaired by the Highway department.

There was no reported damage or injures caused by the hole and the roadway was reopened to traffic after the repair.

Attleboro Firefighters Honor Their Departed

ATTLEBORO- Attleboro firefighters gathered on Monday, Memorial Day, at the Attleboro Firefighter Memorial in Woodlawn Cemetery to honor and remember their departed comrades.

Led by Fire Chief Ronald Churchill the names of all departed officers and firefighters that have served in the Attleboro Fire Department were read out loud. A prayer and moment of silence were also observed.

This memorial takes place every year as a way to remember those that have served the Department and have passed on.

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

ATTLEBORO- Attleboro Police Chief Richard Pierce announced today that the Bristol County Leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Massachusetts Special Olympics will take place on Sunday June 8th and pass through Mansfield, Norton and Attleboro.

The torch run is open to all law enforcement officers and community friends. It will start from the Tweeter Center in Mansfield at 10:30 am and end at the Fraternal Order of Police building on Pleasant Street in Attleboro. All money raised will be used to help local Special Olympic athletes.

Please click on links below for more information.

Law Enforcement Officers Torch Run/Bristol County Leg Flyer

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Mansfield Firefighters Launch New Website

MANSFIELD- The Mansfield Firefighters Local 1820 announced the launch of their new website today. The site, engineered by Mansfield firefighter and Local 1820 Vice President Justin Desrosiers, features well put together pages that take you to all the neccessary information regarding Local 1820 and the Mansfield Fire Department.

The website features a range topics from a "Frequently Asked Questions" area, to photos and links to various safety and Union information. To view the site click the link below. There is also a permanent link in the lefthand column under the Favorite Links heading.

Mansfield Firefighters Local 1820 Website

Fire Destroys Three Family in Woonsocket RI

WOONSOCKET, RI- Woonsocket firefighters battled a stubborn blaze today in a three story apartment house on Pond Street at the School Street intersection. The bulk of the heavy fire tore through the third floor and attic area. Twenty minutes into the incident firefighters were ordered to evacuate the building due to the intense fire conditions in the attic and signs of a failing roof structure. Shortly after firefighters were evacuated the roof collapsed on all four sides and into the building.

It was reported that the fire was possibly fueled by gas, however this cause is under investigation.

There was no known reported injuries, to firefighters or civilians. Several people however, were displaced from their homes. Story and Photos By: Scott Langille

Fatal Accident in Attleboro

ATTLEBORO- An overnight accident on Oak Hill Avenue left a 17 year old female dead and a male occupant seriously injured. Both persons were ejected from their Jeep Liberty after it struck a large tree in front of 34 Oak Hill Ave. Attleboro Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene and the male victim was transported to Rhode Island Hospital Trauma Center in Providence by Attleboro Rescue 1.The accident is under investigation by Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Team and the Attleboro Police Department.

Attleboro Firefighters Hold Annual Breakfast

ATTLEBORO- For the 16th straight year Attleboro firefighters held their Annual Free Breakfast for the public yesterday. As usual its was a full house at the Headquarters Station on Union Street. The breakfast, sponsored by Attleboro Firefighters Union 848, featured pancakes,eggs, sausage, Ken Blais' famous home fries,toast,coffee and juice. This years chairman, Steve Marcotte, stated that over 1,000 meals were served with the help of off and on duty firefighters.