Mansfield Police Offer Women's Self-Defense Training In November

Mansfield residents can learn practical self-defense techniques and personal safety strategies during new training program.

Attleboro Woman Charged With Murdering Her Newborn Baby 41 Years Ago

The newborn baby boy's body was found in the woods in Mansfield in January 1985, the district attorney's office said.

Man Killed After Losing Control Of Car In Mansfield

The man was driving at a high speed around 4 a.m. when he changed lanes, losing control of the car and sliding off-road, police told Patch.

Mansfield High School Cleared By Police After Threatening Call

The call came during a period during which there has been an increase in similar "swatting" calls in other Massachusetts towns.

Mansfield Man Accused Of Stabbing Neighbor Appears In Court: Police

Jason Moore, 39, is expected to be arraigned on assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charge Friday.

Mansfield Police Officer Hospitalized After Apartment Fire

No one inside the apartment building was hurt, but one police officer was taken to the hospital for possible smoke inhalation.

Woman Identified In Wrong-Way Mansfield Crash On I-495

A 31-year-old woman from Rhode Island was killed after a wrong-way driver slammed into her car on a highway in Mansfield over the weekend.

Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Mansfield Crash

State Police are investigating Rt. 495 after they confirmed the tractor-trailer driver did not survive the crash.

Mansfield Man Dies In Snowmobile Crash In New Hampshire

The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but New Hampshire Conservation Officers believe inexperience was the primary factor.

Driver Dies After Crash On I-95 In Mansfield

Massachusetts State Police say the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

One Arrested After Fire At Suspected Mansfield Meth Lab

While the fire was quickly put out, firefighters found "what appeared to be chemicals used in the manufacturing of unlawful narcotics."

Mansfield Police Investigating Apparent Drug Lab In Apartment

The erratic behavior of a man prompted a call to emergency crews who found an active drug lab in a Mansfield apartment Monday, police say.

Mansfield Fire Department Awarded $14k Grant For Safety Equipment

The funding is provided by the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.

Person Of Interest In Yale Murder Steals Car In Mansfield: Police

Police say Qinxuan Pan stole a vehicle from Station Buick GMC on Feb. 16.

Mansfield Police Searching For Robbery, Bomb Threat Suspect

Police say the man robbed the Citizen's Bank at the Chauncy St. Stop & Shop after threatening that there were explosives in the building.

Mansfield And Foxboro Regional Dispatch Center Opens

The Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communications Center opened in the middle of F. Gilbert Hills State Forest on Thursday.

Mansfield Man Accused of Drunk Driving In Fatal Crash

Police say the man was drunk driving when he struck and killed a pedestrian.

Mansfield Fire Department Responds To Basement Blaze

A fire broke out in the basement of a home at 3 Farm Pond Path on Saturday morning.

Mansfield Reports 11 New Coronavirus Cases In Past 2 Weeks

The Board of Health said there have been 193 known cases since March with 174 recoveries and six cases under isolation.

Mansfield Chief Talks 'Future Of Community-Oriented Policing'

Chief Ron Sellon communication is key to relating to residents the intent of the law over simply enforcing it, therefore increasing trust.

Easton Man Charged In Mansfield CVS Robbery At Gunpoint

Mansfield police said Matthew Sarnowitz was found shirtless and shoeless early Sunday morning after a four-hour search.

Mansfield Police Seek Help Identifying Vandalism Suspects

Police said mailboxes and a stained-glass decoration were damaged on Mill Street early Tuesday morning.

Mansfield Police To Make $2,500 In Patch Sales Donations

Mansfield police said the money raised from sales of the police patches were given to victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Mansfield Fire Chief Shares Pride In Town Amid Protest

Mansfield Fire Chief Justin Desrosiers said Saturday's protest in town was pointed, yet respectful.

Mansfield Chief Denounces Police Action In Death Of George Floyd

Mansfield Police Chief Ron Sellon said his officers are steadfast in our commitment to the fair and equal treatment for every person."

Mansfield Fire To Resume Permit Inspections

The Mansfield Fire Department resumes in-person permit inspections by appointment only - with new guidelines - this week.

Gun Sought After Mansfield Man's Arrest On Gun, Drug Crimes

Mansfield police said one gun is missing with Trevor Johnstun being held on machine gun, drug and ammunition crimes.

Coronavirus: Crisis Mansfield Domestic Violence Help Available

Anyone who suffers from domestic violence or sexual abuse during the coronavirus health crisis is urged to reach out for help.

Mansfield Police: What To Look For In Scam Emails

Mansfield police offers tips to spot scams amid a rash of phishing emails recently sent to residents.

Mansfield Police Warn Of Cable Scam

Mansfield police said they have received dozens of calls from residents about an email-based phishing scam.

Coronavirus: Mansfield Fire Thank Public For PPE Donations

The Mansfield Fire Department has received many donations of personal protection equipment fire officials said has been tough to acquire.

Coronavirus: Mansfield Police Deliver Donated Masks To Boston

Boston police on Thursday thanked Mansfield police for delivering masks donated anonymously to Boston-area hospitals.

Mansfield Woman Facing Drug Charges In Rhode Island

RI State Police said Tanya Beland, 35, was charged with possession of cocaine and fentanyl.

Calls Claiming There's a Problem With Your Social Security Number

Don't be fooled by scammers trying to trick you into providing personal information or money.

Mansfield Police Assist International Steriod Ring Bust

Rhode Island DOJ said four were arrested in Homeland Security bust it said involved steroids brought to Massachusetts and RI from Hong Kong.

Mansfield Fire Respond To Head-On Collision On I-495

Mansfield fire said one passenger suffered life-threatening injuries during the early morning crash Sunday on I-495 South.

Mansfield To Conduct Emergency Training At Qualters Middle School

Expect to see Mansfield police, fire and other emergency vehicles at Qualters Middle School on Sunday and Monday.

Mansfield Police To Hold Women's Self-Defense Classes

The Mansfield Police Department will hold a series of three women's risk reduction, avoidance and self-defense classes in March.

Mansfield Police K9 Ronan Headed Back To School

Mansfield Officer Mike Fitzgerald and K9 Ronan will begin Explosive Ordnance Disposal training this week.

Mansfield Fire Department Announces Promotions

The Mansfield Fire Department made several promotions after Lt. Justin Desrochers was promoted to Mansfield Fire Chief.