Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Cocaine Dealer Arrested Again: Police
Falmouth police said Brian Costa ran a cocaine operation on Clark Street. He was arrested on similar charges in Mashpee in February.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
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I'm a national news writer for Patch. I grew up in Massachusetts outside Boston and started my journalism career at 19 when I earned an internship in The Boston Globe sports department. I graduated from Boston University in 2007 and became a reporter at Foster's Daily Democrat in New Hampshire before joining Patch in 2010. I've covered three New Hampshire presidential primaries and won awards for environmental reporting and Sunday staff excellence from the New England Newspaper & Press Association. I live in Maine's Midcoast with my girlfriend Julia and too many animals to list here.
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Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Rhode Island Man Killed In Swansea Crash
John Souza, of Cranston, Rhode Island, was killed in a Swansea crash. He was a disc jockey and comedian who went by "Johnie Armani."
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Cape Cod Bicyclist Stabbed Elderly Man: Police
Provincetown police said Aaron Mrowka was on a bicycle when he stabbed an 82-year-old man then pedaled off.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Attleboro, MA|News|
Student Murder · Gronk Heist Arrest · Dog Stolen: MA Crime
Massachusetts' top crime news also included the hunt for an accused killer on Cape Cod and a lawyer accused of smuggling drugs into prison.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Plymouth, MA|News|
Plymouth School Bus Crash: Report
A school bus was reportedly involved in a crash in Plymouth on State Road.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Accused Cape Cod Cop Killer Hid In Insulation, Opened Fire: DA
Thomas Latanowich, a "career criminal" with 125 criminal charges, was charged with murdering Yarmouth police Officer Sean Gannon April 12.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Wrentham, MA|News|
Massachusetts Drug Take Back: 13 Tons Collected
Massachusetts authorities said 27,000 pounds of drugs were collected during the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barrington, RI|News|
Rhode Island Drug Take Back: More Than A Ton Collected
Rhode Island authorities said 3,300 pounds of drugs were collected during the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Big Pawtucket Cocaine Bust: Police
Pawtucket police said Gumercindo “Cindo” Sanchez and Derek Ashworth were found with about $20,000 worth of cocaine.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Plymouth, MA|News|
Lawyer Smuggled Drugs Into Plymouth Prison: DA
Officials said Elana Gordon smuggled drugs into the Plymouth County House of Correction.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Fatal Swansea Crash On Interstate 195: Rhode Island Man Killed
Massachusetts State Police said a Rhode Island man was killed in a head-on crash in Swansea on Interstate 195.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Mt. Hope High School Ranked Among Best In Rhode Island
Mt. Hope High School was ranked among the best Rhode Island high schools on U.S. News' "Best High Schools" rankings.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barrington, RI|News|
Barrington High School Ranked No. 2 In Rhode Island
Barrington High School was ranked among the best Rhode Island high schools on U.S. News' "Best High Schools" rankings.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Plymouth, MA|News|
Plymouth Police Honored For Rescuing Kidnapped Students
Plymouth schools thanked police for locating two students kidnapped from a bus stop in November.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Easton, MA|News|
Easton Officials Honored For Saving Woman Impaled In Nor'easter
Kathy Steiger was driving to pick up her stranded husband during a nor'easter when a tree crashed through her vehicle and impaled her leg.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Norton, MA|News|
Norton Police Search For Missing Man
Norton police said Christopher Gookin was last seen May 5 on Newcomb Street.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Attleboro, MA|News|
Attleboro High School Ranked Among Best In Massachusetts
Attleboro High School was ranked among the top 100 in Massachusetts on U.S. News' "Best High Schools" rankings.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Barnstable High School Ranked Among Best In Massachusetts
Barnstable High School was ranked among the top 100 in Massachusetts on U.S. News' "Best High Schools" rankings.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth High School Ranked Among Best In Massachusetts
Falmouth High School was ranked among the top 100 in Massachusetts on U.S. News' "Best High Schools" rankings.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Seekonk High School Ranked Among Best In Massachusetts
Seekonk High School was ranked among the top 100 in Massachusetts on U.S. News' "Best High Schools" rankings.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff