acushnet police

A male cyclist has been killed in a crash with a large truck on South Main Street in Acushnet.

Acushnet Police and the Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad responded to a residence this evening after a person brought home what appeared to be a grenade.

A break-in at a beloved Acushnet ice cream parlor and restaurant discovered on Wednesday morning has sparked a police investigation.

A Ford Middle School substitute gym teacher is under investigation following a May 13 incident involving "physical contact" between the teacher and several students, according to a letter from the assistant principal.

A possible animal cruelty case is being investigated by police and the Animal Rescue League of Boston after two dead pets were found in bags at a popular Acushnet waterfront recreation spot.

After rumors about an attempted kidnapping at Cumberland Farms on July 4 spread on social media, Acushnet police have confirmed that an incident did in fact take place.

Acushnet Police were called after reports of a driver taking photographs of children at the school bus stop, but police say no crime had been committed.

'If you used the blue mailbox located outside the Acushnet Post Office, please keep an eye out for any fraudulent activities,' police said.

Local police join forces to crack down on distracted driving among teens.

Safe Zones' annual Fill the Bus toy drive is slated for this Saturday, December 15, at multiple locations across the SouthCoast.