A Plymouth man this week agreed to plead guilty to charges he cyberstalked multiple victims over a decade, posting on social media sites digitally altered images of them that included pornographic photos, according to federal prosecutors. James Florence Jr., 36, who was living at the Redbrook apartments in South Plymouth when he was arrested in […]
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After a long career, police captain says he’s had enough
He was the public face of the Plymouth Police Department, speaking for it when crimes were committed or suspects charged. He promoted the department on its Facebook page and organized searches when someone went missing. Captain Jason Higgins was the voice of the Plymouth police — until he was not. Higgins was in and out […]
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On the fifth attempt, prosecutors get their wish: Alleged serial package thief jailed
It took five tries, but Plymouth County prosecutors finally persuaded a judge to lock up Sunny McDonough, the alleged package thief accused of carrying out a multitown, multiyear crime spree across eastern Massachusetts. Brockton District Court judge Jeffrey Clifford on Monday granted a prosecutor’s motion to revoke McDonough’s bail and sentenced her to 90 days […]
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Judge raises bail to $75,000 for man charged with raping woman outside downtown bar
A Plymouth judge has set a higher bail for a man accused of raping a woman he met at a downtown bar, after prosecutors argued the $1,000 bail imposed at his arraignment would allow him to leave the country before the case is heard. Plymouth District Court judge Shelby Smith on Friday increased bail for […]
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Paroled murderer accused of groping girl in Plymouth hotel pool wants case dropped
A paroled killer accused of groping a 13-year-old girl in a Plymouth hotel pool wants a judge to throw out the charges, arguing that police lost key evidence — notes and recordings from interviews with the alleged victim and her friend. The alleged incident took place in February at the Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor. Police […]
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‘You can’t sit on your balcony or even watch TV’
They moved to the Plymouth waterfront, drawn by the spectacular bay views from their living room windows. Life at Copper Cove Village was idyllic, and the condo owners loved calling it home. They knew that living in the downtown area might come with some noise. But they never imagined their lives would be upended by […]
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Plymouth man charged with raping woman outside of Main Street bar
A Plymouth man faces possible deportation after being accused of raping a woman he met early Sunday morning at a downtown bar. Luan Lucas De Souza Goncalves, 21, is being held on $1,000 bail after pleading not guilty to rape and indecent assault and battery charges Monday in Plymouth District Court. He is in the […]
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From a teetering Jeep to a toppled sign to a dangling bumper, police arrest three drivers in separate incidents
What do all these have in common? A Jeep teetering at the edge of Manomet Point, a giant highway sign splayed across the hood of a Buick, and a public school bus with rear-end damage. That’s what Plymouth police found when they answered three separate driving-related calls this week. Three drivers now face criminal charges […]
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Plymouth fire chief warns of ‘extremely high’ brush and wildfire fire risk
You’ve probably noticed something missing this fall – significant rainfall. That’s led to a dramatic increase in brush fires throughout Massachusetts, scarring landscapes and causing hazy skies. As of earlier this week, more than 450 fires had burned over 1,500 acres since the beginning of October because of drought conditions. So far, Plymouth hasn’t faced […]
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Suspect in organized theft spree held on $100,000 bail
A New York woman was ordered held on $100,000 cash bail Tuesday, charged with taking part in a retail theft ring that stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from Ulta Beauty stores, including one in Plymouth. Johana Quispe of Queens, NY, 34, pleaded not guilty in Plymouth District Court Tuesday to organized retail crime, larceny […]