SOMERSET — Interim Chief Todd Costa reports that the Somerset Police Department arrested and charged a man with trafficking fentanyl this week. BRYAN KING, AGE 36, OF SOMERSET, was charged with: Trafficking in Fentanyl More Than 36 Grams Conspiracy to Violate the Controlled Substance Laws On Tuesday, June 8, Somerset Police Detectives received credible information […]
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Somerset Police Officer Assists Family in Need After Purchasing Christmas Dinner Following Shoplifting Incident
Chief George McNeil is pleased to report that a Somerset Police Officer purchased a Christmas dinner for a family in need after responding to a shoplifting incident. “This incident is a true testament of Officer Lima’s great character and decision making,” Chief McNeil said. On Sunday, Dec. 20, Somerset Police Officer Matt Lima responded to […]
Somerset Police Join Pink Patch Project to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
SOMERSET — Chief George McNeil is pleased to announce that the Somerset Police Department is participating in the Pink Patch Project this month. The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative effort among public safety agencies nationwide to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and to support cancer research organizations. October is Breast Cancer […]
Town of Somerset Confirms First Case of COVID-19 in Town
SOMERSET — Town Administrator Richard M. Brown, in conjunction with Police Chief George McNeil and Fire Chief Jamison Barros, confirmed today that Somerset Public Health Nurse Emily Lachance has been notified by Massachusetts Department of Public Health officials of one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Somerset. The patient has been isolated and is being supported and […]
Somerset Police Department Reminds Residents of Upcoming Hands-Free Law for Drivers
SOMERSET — Chief George McNeil and the Somerset Police Department would like to remind residents of the upcoming hands-free law for drivers. On Feb. 23, An Act Requiring the Hands-Free Use of Mobile Telephones While Driving will go into effect prohibiting drivers from using cellphones and other hand-held devices while operating a vehicle. There will […]
Somerset Police Seeking to Identify Man After Alleged Fraudulent Bank Transaction
Chief George McNeil reports that the Somerset Police Department is seeking to identify a man who allegedly withdrew funds from an account at St. Anne’s Credit Union without authorization on Thursday, Aug. 15.