MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli reports that the Marion Police Department arrested a Seekonk man Friday afternoon after he fled from officers following a house break-in. PETER SOARES, AGE 56, of SEEKONK, was arrested and charged with: On Friday, Dec. 20, at approximately 1:12 p.m., Marion Police responded to Abels Way after a resident reported […]
Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Assistant Superintendent and Marion Police Chief Deliver Presentations at DA’s Handle With Care Conference
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Shari Fedorowicz and local law enforcement recently attended and made presentations at the latest Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office Handle With Care Conference. From left to right: Bridgewater State University President Frederick W. Clark, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz, Old Rochester Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning […]
Marion Officials Participate in Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Tabletop Exercise
Marion officials participated in a tabletop exercise facilitated by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday, Oct. 8. (Photo courtesy Town of Marion) MARION — Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman and Emergency Management Director and Police Chief Richard Nighelli report that town officials recently tested their emergency response plans with the help of the Massachusetts Emergency […]
Marion Police Department Launching Traffic Enforcement Campaign Aimed at Speeding
MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli is announcing that the Marion Police Department is launching an enhanced traffic enforcement effort to counter the recent rise in speeding and reckless driving throughout town.
Marion Police Department Launches Body-Worn Camera Program
Chief Richard Nighelli is pleased to announce that the Marion Police Department launched its body-worn camera program this week.
Marion Police Department, Sippican Elementary School Launch Satellite Police Office Initiative
MARION — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Marion Police Chief Richard B. Nighelli wish to share information about a new joint initiative launched between the Marion Police Department and the Sippican School.
Marion Police Investigating Report of Suspicious Person Following Girl
MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli and Old Rochester Regional School District and Superintendency Union #55 Superintendent Michael S. Nelson report that the Marion Police Department is investigating a report of a suspicious person that followed a girl on her walk to school Thursday morning.
Sippican School Administration and Marion Police Take Precautions After School Receives Threatening Phone Call
MARION — Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Marion Police Chief Richard B. Nighelli report that a threatening phone call was received by the Sippican School on Wednesday.
Marion Police Chief Richard Nighelli To Take Part in 2021 Jimmy Fund Walk Next Month
MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli is pleased to share that he is participating in the 2021 Jimmy Fund Walk to benefit cancer research.
Marion Police Officers Subdue Knife-Wielding Man During Well-Being Call
MARION — Chief Richard Nighelli announces that Marion Police Officers, drawing on their de-escalation training and experience, successfully restrained a knife-wielding man earlier today after he threatened first responders with the weapon.