The Plymouth police drug unit, with the help of Kingston and state police, raided homes this week in Boston, Plymouth, and Kingston, seizing more than 400 grams of cocaine and […]
Author Archives: Andrea Estes - Independent Staff
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Firefighter accused of secretly recording his ex-girlfriend may face new charges after motorcycle crash
A Plymouth firefighter on paid leave since November after being accused of secretly video recording his ex-girlfriend in the nude is likely facing new criminal charges after he slammed his […]
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Suspect in church vandalism spree now faces gun-related charges
Jonathan White, who was arrested July 4 after allegedly vandalizing a historic Kingston church, is facing new, gun-related charges stemming from the search of his car and Plymouth home. A […]
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FBI searches Plymouth home of church ransacking suspect
FBI agents this week searched the Plymouth home of Jonathan White, who was arrested July 4 after he allegedly ransacked a historic Kingston church, destroying priceless artifacts, and setting fire […]
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Police captain on paid leave while under investigation for alleged assault on his father
A top Plymouth police official has been on paid leave for three weeks while the town investigates allegations that he physically and verbally assaulted his father at a dance recital […]
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Plymouth man undergoing psychiatric evaluation after alleged vandalism rampage at historic church
A Plymouth man is undergoing psychiatric testing after he allegedly ransacked a historic Kingston church, smashing antique windows and shutters, and setting fire to Pride and Black Lives Matter flags […]
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Fired Walmart worker’s alleged threats prompt massive police response
Two days after he was fired from Walmart at Colony Place in Plymouth, a former employee allegedly threatened to shoot up the store and then kill himself, police said. Plymouth […]
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Teen’s speedy 911 call helps to keep downtown house fire from spreading
A teen’s swift thinking prevented a fire from destroying one downtown home and spreading to others, Plymouth Fire Chief Neil Foley said. The teenager, the only person in the single-family […]
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Plovers will force restrictions, but July 3rd White Horse celebration is still on
Officials say bonfires and fireworks won’t be allowed on about a half mile stretch of the beach.
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As a family mourns, questions remain in the death of Rodney Riviello
In the end, Rodney Riviello was just a few blocks from the emergency room he walked out of in the scorching heat late last Tuesday morning. His body was found […]