Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Swansea Prison Guard Moonlighted As Heroin Dealer: DA
Stephen Lebreux, of Swansea, was arrested after selling heroin to an undercover police officer at the Swansea McDonald’s.
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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Attleboro, MA|News|
Attleboro Police Seek Home Depot Theft Suspect
Attleboro police said anyone who recognizes this man should contact them at 508-222-1212.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Police Warn Of Sean Gannon Fund Scam
Barnstable police said scammers have called Cape Codders asking for money for a fund for slain Officer Sean Gannon.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Martha's Vineyard, MA|News|
Massachusetts Police Mourn One Of Their Own
The death of Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon highlighted the inherent danger officers face — especially serving warrants.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barrington, RI|News|
Rhode Island Man Had 1,000+ Child Porn Images: Feds
Authorities said Jose Cortes, of Central Falls, took explicit photos of a toddler.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Attleboro, MA|News|
Attleboro Police Ask Help ID'ing CVS Theft Suspect
Attleboro police said anyone who recognizes this man should contact them at 508-222-1212.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Rhode Island-Based Hasbro Starts Toy Recycling Program
Hasbro, based in Pawtucket, now offers a national recycling program that will turn used toys into park benches and flower pots.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Teens Accused Of Trafficking Cocaine
Falmouth police said Ahmad Faiky and Natasha Carr were found with more than 27 grams of cocaine following a traffic stop.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Martha's Vineyard, MA|News|
Martha's Vineyard Police Honor Fallen Officer
Martha's Vineyard police officers were among thousands who mourned slain Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Hyannis Fentanyl Busts: 2 Arrested; 3 Guns Seized
Barnstable police said "career criminals" Jimmy Lee Perry and Michael Randall were recently arrested at a Hyannis residence.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Massive Pawtucket Fentanyl, Cocaine Bust: Police
Pawtucket police said they seized $36,000 worth of fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana and arrested Raymond Dasilva.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Falmouth, MA|News|
Cape Cod Traffic: 3-Mile Backup At Sagamore Bridge
Latest Cape Cod traffic: long delays at the Sagamore Bridge, which is under repair and down to one lane in each direction.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Warren Man Exposed Himself To Girl At School Bus Stop: Police
Police said Joshua Strother exposed himself to a girl at a school bus stop.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Barnstable Police Honor Fallen Officer
Barnstable police were among thousands who mourned slain Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
East Providence Police Honor Fallen Officer
East Providence police were among thousands who mourned slain Yarmouth Police Officer Sean Gannon.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Easton, MA|News|
Easton Woman Impaled By Tree In Nor'easter Thanks Rescuers
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
Plymouth, MA|News|
HS Coach 'Sick' About Team's 82-0 Victory
Old Rochester High School in Mattapoisett recorded the win over Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School Saturday in Lawrence.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Seekonk-Swansea, MA|News|
Emaciated Dog Rescued By Massachusetts Eversource Worker
Massachusetts Eversource worker Susan Sweeney called police after seeing two dogs living in "deplorable" conditions in Rochester.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Shot Yarmouth Police Dog Released From Hospital
Yarmouth police K-9 "Nero" was shot searching for a career criminal in Barnstable. His handler, Officer Sean Gannon, was killed.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Tragedy: Toddler Drowns In Swimming Pool
Massachusetts' top news of the day also included a funeral for a fallen Cape Cod police officer and uncertainty over Tom Brady's return.
Jason Claffey, Patch Staff
