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Fairhaven Police Department Responds to Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Fairhaven Police Department Responds to Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

FAIRHAVEN — Chief Michael J. Myers reports that the Fairhaven Police Department responded to the scene of a fatal motor vehicle crash Wednesday night.

At approximately 5 p.m., Fairhaven Police responded to the area of 475 Bridge St. for a report of a serious motor vehicle crash.

At this time, the scene is very active and drivers are asked to seek alternate routes.

All further information and any inquiries should be referred to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office.

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Fairhaven Police Department Awarded State Certification Status

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
[email protected]

Fairhaven Police Department Awarded State Certification Status

FAIRHAVEN — Chief Michael J. Myers is pleased to announce that the Fairhaven Police Department achieved State Certification from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission (MPAC) on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

The department was recognized for its achievement during an awards ceremony at The Connors Center in Dover.

Certification is a self-initiated evaluation process by which police departments strive to meet and maintain the highest standards of law enforcement, and is considered the best measure of a police department against the established best practices around the country and region.

“Being certified through MPAC is a great achievement for our department and highlights the high standards that we have at the Fairhaven Police Department,” Chief Myers said. “I want to commend the officers who worked hard through the certification process and we look forward to working toward earning full accreditation.”

The certification process is long and rigorous. It involves both an internal self-review and an external assessment by the Commission’s team of subject matter experts.

The MPAC program requires that departments meet all 159 mandatory standards.

These carefully selected standards include: Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid, Collection and Preservation of Evidence, Communications, Working Conditions, Crime Analysis, Community Involvement, Financial Management, Internal Affairs, Juvenile Operations, Patrol Administration, Public Information, Records, Traffic, Training, Drug Enforcement and Victim/Witness Assistance.

Earlier this year, the department was evaluated by a team of Commission-appointed assessors who found the department to be in full compliance with all of the necessary standards required for certification.

The Fairhaven Police’s certification has been granted for a period of three years. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary.

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Fairhaven Police Investigating Pedestrian Crash Involving Pickup Truck

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
[email protected]

Fairhaven Police Investigating Pedestrian Crash Involving Pickup Truck

FAIRHAVEN — Officer Marcy Haaland reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is investigating a pedestrian crash where an older man was injured and hospitalized Wednesday morning.

At approximately 9 a.m., Fairhaven Police responded to the intersection of Huttleston Avenue (Route 6) and Francis Street for a report of a man who was struck by a pickup truck.

Upon arrival, officers located an 84-year-old Fairhaven man who was injured from the collision.

The man was conscious and alert and was transported by ambulance to Fairhaven High School, where he was subsequently picked up by a medical helicopter and flown to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The extent of his injuries is unknown at this time.

The driver of a Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck, an 80-year-old Fairhaven man, remained at the scene and was cooperative with police. Witnesses also stopped and spoke to officers on scene.

The initial investigation indicates that the victim had been walking across Huttleston Avenue, a four-lane road, and was nearly to the curb when he was struck by the pickup truck that was traveling eastbound.

The truck sustained damage to its hood and windshield. The driver of the truck was not injured.

A Fairhaven Police accident reconstruction officer was called to the scene to investigate and the incident remains under investigation.

 

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Fairhaven Police Arrest Man for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Friday, May 11, 2019

Media Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
[email protected]

Fairhaven Police Arrest Man for Trafficking Fentanyl, Cocaine

Police Seize More than 19 Grams of Fentanyl and More Than 500 Grams of Cocaine

Police seized more than 500 grams of powder and crack cocaine, more than 19 grams of fentanyl and Suboxone, along with digital scales and packaging materials. (Courtesy Photo Fairhaven Police)

FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department and the Wareham Police Department arrested a man on drug charges.

ROBERT WARD, AGE 56, OF EAST WAREHAM is charged with:

  • Trafficking Cocaine
  • Trafficking Fentanyl

On Friday, May 10, at approximately 9 a.m., Fairhaven and Wareham Police, with assistance from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, executed a search warrant at 6 Bartlett Lane in East Wareham.

Police seized more than 500 grams of powder and crack cocaine, more than 19 grams of fentanyl and Suboxone. They also seized digital scales and packaging materials.

WARD was booked at the Wareham Police Department and held pending his arraignment at Wareham District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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