The man was driving at a high speed around 4 a.m. when he changed lanes, losing control of the car and sliding off-road, police told Patch.
The call came during a period during which there has been an increase in similar "swatting" calls in other Massachusetts towns.
Jason Moore, 39, is expected to be arraigned on assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charge Friday.
No one inside the apartment building was hurt, but one police officer was taken to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation.
A 31-year-old woman from Rhode Island was killed after a wrong-way driver slammed into her car on a highway in Mansfield over the weekend.
State Police are investigating Rt. 495 after they confirmed the tractor-trailer driver did not survive the crash.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but New Hampshire Conservation Officers believe inexperience was the primary factor.
Massachusetts State Police say the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
While the fire was quickly put out, firefighters found "what appeared to be chemicals used in the manufacturing of unlawful narcotics."
The erratic behavior of a man prompted a call to emergency crews who found an active drug lab in a Mansfield apartment Monday, police say.
The funding is provided by the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
Police say Qinxuan Pan stole a vehicle from Station Buick GMC on Feb. 16.
Police say the man robbed the Citizen's Bank at the Chauncy St. Stop & Shop after threatening that there were explosives in the building.
The Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communications Center opened in the middle of F. Gilbert Hills State Forest on Thursday.
Police say the man was drunk driving when he struck and killed a pedestrian.
A fire broke out in the basement of a home at 3 Farm Pond Path on Saturday morning.
The Board of Health said there have been 193 known cases since March with 174 recoveries and six cases under isolation.
Chief Ron Sellon communication is key to relating to residents the intent of the law over simply enforcing it, therefore increasing trust.
Mansfield police said Matthew Sarnowitz was found shirtless and shoeless early Sunday morning after a four-hour search.
Police said mailboxes and a stained-glass decoration were damaged on Mill Street early Tuesday morning.
Mansfield police said the money raised from sales of the police patches were given to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Mansfield Fire Chief Justin Desrosiers said Saturday's protest in town was pointed, yet respectful.
Mansfield Police Chief Ron Sellon said his officers are steadfast in our commitment to the fair and equal treatment for every person."
The Mansfield Fire Department resumes in-person permit inspections by appointment only - with new guidelines - this week.
Mansfield police said one gun is missing with Trevor Johnstun being held on machine gun, drug and ammunition crimes.
Anyone who suffers from domestic violence or sexual abuse during the coronavirus health crisis is urged to reach out for help.
Mansfield police offers tips to spot scams amid a rash of phishing emails recently sent to residents.
Mansfield police said they have received dozens of calls from residents about an email-based phishing scam.
The Mansfield Fire Department has received many donations of personal protection equipment fire officials said has been tough to acquire.
Boston police on Thursday thanked Mansfield police for delivering masks donated anonymously to Boston-area hospitals.
RI State Police said Tanya Beland, 35, was charged with possession of cocaine and fentanyl.
Don't be fooled by scammers trying to trick you into providing personal information or money.
Rhode Island DOJ said four were arrested in Homeland Security bust it said involved steroids brought to Massachusetts and RI from Hong Kong.
Mansfield fire said one passenger suffered life-threatening injuries during the early morning crash Sunday on I-495 South.
Expect to see Mansfield police, fire and other emergency vehicles at Qualters Middle School on Sunday and Monday.
The Mansfield Police Department will hold a series of three women's risk reduction, avoidance and self-defense classes in March.
Mansfield Officer Mike Fitzgerald and K9 Ronan will begin Explosive Ordnance Disposal training this week.
The Mansfield Fire Department made several promotions after Lt. Justin Desrochers was promoted to Mansfield Fire Chief.
Mansfield has openings for volunteers as an emergency management specialist.
The Mansfield Fire Department announced the graduation of two firefighters from the Massachusetts Fire Academy.