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.
Here's an update from the Acushnet Police Department on an armed robbery investigation.
UPDATE: On Friday, December 22, 2017, Acushnet Police executed search warrants at 6 Briarwood Lane, Rochester as part of the ongoing investigation of an armed robbery committed on 12/14/17 at Jason’s Variety, 270 Main Street, Acushnet
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The 7th Annual Safe Zones Fill the Bus Toy Drive is taking place this coming Saturday, as the organization teams up with police departments in New Bedford, Acushnet, Dartmouth and Fairhaven to collect toys for local children and families that can't afford gifts.