SOMERSET — Chief Todd Costa and the Somerset Police Department report that a suspect allegedly involved in a break-in last month has been arrested and charged. NICHOLAS SPANO, AGE 39, OF FALL RIVER, was arrested and charged with: Breaking and Entering into a Building in the Nighttime to Commit a Felony Malicious Destruction of Property […]
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Somerset Police Suspect Arrested in Louisiana on Child Enticement Charges Following Month-Long Investigation
SOMERSET — Chief Todd Costa reports that a suspect in a month-long Somerset Police investigation has been arrested by Louisiana State Investigators on an outstanding warrant issued by Somerset Police. CARLOS NORMAND, AGE 33, OF SCOTT, LOUISIANA, was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued by Somerset Police on the charges of: Enticing a Child Under […]
Somerset Police Department Shares Package Theft Prevention Tips During Holiday Season
SOMERSET —As the holiday season approaches, Chief Todd Costa and the Somerset Police Department would like to provide tips to prevent theft for residents expecting package deliveries within the coming weeks. According to the National Neighborhood Watch, nearly one in four adults in the United States has reported having a package stolen at least once. The […]
Somerset Police Department Seeking Lateral Transfer for Full-Time Police Officer Position
Police Chief Todd Costa announces that the Town of Somerset is accepting lateral transfer applications for the position of a full-time police officer within the Somerset Police Department. Situated along the south coast’s busy Route 195 corridor, running from the City of Providence, Rhode Island in the west and the Cities of Fall River and […]
Somerset Police Department Shares Tips for Celebrating Halloween and Trick-or-Treating Safely
Police Chief Todd Costa would like to share guidance and safety tips as Halloween approaches to help Somerset residents and students celebrate safely this season. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following these guidelines from the FDA, the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Wear costumes […]
Somerset Police Department Offers Safety Tips As Part of National Pedestrian Safety Month
Police Chief Todd Costa and the Somerset Police Department would like to share with residents a series of safety tips as part of National Pedestrian Safety Month. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 6,516 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. in 2020. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 81 minutes and […]