The Brockton Police and Brockton School Police executed a search warrant Friday (04/19)2024) afternoon after a drive-by shooting on Brookside Avenue at around 7:00 a.m. The gunfire damaged a vehicle. Fortunately, no one got hurt.
Investigators are looking for a male teenage suspect who drove a stolen Maroon Chevy Traverse, which police recovered a short distance from the suspect's home.
Brockton Patrol Officers, Detectives, and State Police searched the juvenile's residence and seized three illegal handguns, along with ammunition. Please join us in thanking all the Police officers who prevented a future tragedy by taking these weapons off the streets.
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911 Dispatchers are often the first voices you hear in an emergency. Their job is critical, as they act as the lifeline between callers and emergency responders, ensuring that the right help arrives as quickly as possible. Please join us during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 14-20th, as we pay tribute to unsung heroes like Christina, Darrelyn & Maldine, and our entire ETD Staff!
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Several young ladies from West Middle School attended the Women Empowering Students of Tomorrow breakfast. Several successful women from the city broke bread with the students in the cafeteria.
Police Chief Brenda Perez gave inspiring advice and testimonials at the event. Perez said the key to success is hard work, confidence, dedication, and perseverance.
Also, Christina Monteiro shared her experience of wanting to be her own boss, even while at Brockton High.
Former West student Sasha Sanon talked about her middle school experience, which she said changed her life. Sanon was determined to achieve the American Dream. Sanon is a CPA and Senior Associate at the Siegfried Group in Boston. She pushed the girls to overcome challenges.
Another former West Middle School student, Jovera Rice, talked about her high school experience and how the girls could make the most of it. Rice, who graduates from Southeastern this year, plans to attend law school after college.
Former West student Stephanie Ribeiro, an executive at Massachusetts Probation Service Headquarters in Boston, spent time with the girls and encouraged them to believe in themselves.
Thank you, West Middle School!!!
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The Brockton Police Junior Cadets spend a week of training during the summer with the men and women of the Brockton
PD. There are two sessions—one in June and the other in August.
The kids learn about radar and traffic enforcement from our Traffic Enforcement & Control Unit Officers.
By the end of the week, these 14-16-year-olds will have studied criminal law and learned first aid/CPR, bike safety, leadership, nutrition, and basic personal finance.
****QR Link update April 5, 2024****
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