It’s been more than 100 years since Plymouth police joined the state civil service system. Town officials say that’s long enough. “It’s an entity that has probably run its course,” said Police Chief Dana Flynn. “It hasn’t kept up with the times.” That’s why officials are looking to opt out of the statewide program, a […]
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Suspect in Redbrook thefts gets 15 months in jail for probation violations
Sunny McDonough, the alleged serial package thief, has been sentenced to 15 months in jail after she was found to have violated the terms of her probation out of Wareham District Court. It was the first significant sentence imposed on McDonough, who has faced larceny charges in courts across the state, including those related to […]
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State Police scour woods off Route 3 after discovery of a human skull
Massachusetts State Police have recovered what appears to be part of a human skull in the woods off Route 3 in Plymouth, officials said. The skull was discovered earlier this month by a man searching the woods for deer antlers, according to Plymouth Police Chief Dana Flynn. The man reported his discovery to Plymouth police […]
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Firefighters, others find comfort in Rio
The stress level at Plymouth’s fire stations is likely lower these days – thanks to Rio. No, taxpayers are not funding vacations in Brazil for local firefighters. Rio is a 19-month-old black lab trained as a comfort dog. After learning the ropes of his new role – he completed training in February – Rio has […]
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Plymouth man charged with making death threats against Trump
A Plymouth man faces charges after posting online death threats against President Donald Trump. Michael McMahon, 67, allegedly periodically posted menacing comments directed toward Trump on his Facebook page. “I just need one clear shot at djt,” one read.In another, he wrote, “Wanna save millions of lives? Shoot a future dictator. 1930S GERMANY. Remember that?” […]
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Plymouth police won’t take people into custody based solely on immigration status
As the Trump Administration attempts to move forward with its plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, Plymouth Police Chief Dana Flynn says his department will adhere to state law in deciding when to assist federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. That means it generally won’t cooperate with ICE officials unless there is a court-ordered […]
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Big boom: State bomb squad detonates ‘unstable and hazardous’ materials
The Massachusetts State Police bomb squad detonated hazardous materials – including ammunition-making supplies – discovered in a vacant home for sale on Summer Street Thursday evening. Bomb technicians wearing protective gear safely removed the items from the basement of the century-old home at 132 Summer St. Thursday and took them to sandpits behind the town’s […]
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Judge rules Plymouth man shot by police in 2018 gunfight can proceed with lawsuit
He admitted shooting at Plymouth police, pleading guilty to 18 firearms-related charges. Even so, a judge has ruled, the imprisoned Michael Walsh can sue four officers who returned fire during a 2018 gunfight outside his Federal Furnace Road home, severely injuring him. “It’s outrageous that police officers who risked their lives and got shot at […]
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Police chief wants to allow guns in Town Hall, other public buildings
Town Meeting members will decide in April whether to opt out of a state law that bans firearms from public administrative buildings and properties, including parks. At the urging of Police Chief Dana Flynn, the Select Board Tuesday voted 3-2 to recommend to Town Meeting that it support his proposal to exclude Plymouth from the […]
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Plymouth police officers to start wearing body cams
It’s taken more time than expected and a lot more money than initially set aside, but Plymouth police officers are finally being outfitted with body-worn cameras. The department, which plans to unveil the cameras soon, hailed their arrival in a Facebook post as “a big step forward.” “These cameras will enhance public safety, strengthen trust […]