Brockton fatal stabbing; Easton fatal crash: Top 5 stories in the Brockton area last week

BROCKTON − Police found a 41-year-old man who'd been fatally stabbed in the early morning on March 25 on Belmont Avenue, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz said in a written statement. Brockton police were driving on Belmont Avenue while investigating a robbery when they saw a man lying on the ground who was suffering from "apparent stab wounds," Cruz said.

A Taunton man died in a motorcycle crash on Turnpike Street in Easton on Wednesday evening.

The man who police say was involved in a hit-and-run in Bridgewater on Friday, March 17, that injured a pedestrian was arrested and charged Monday.

West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School students attend a pre-prom gathering at a Pearl Road home in West Bridgewater, prior to heading to the senior prom at LeBaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville.

In case you missed it, here are five stories of the top stories from the past week throughout the Brockton area.

Man found stabbed to death on Belmont Avenue in Brockton, DA says

Police found a 41-year-old man who'd been fatally stabbed early morning on March 25 on Belmont Avenue, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz said in a written statement. About 4:39 a.m. Brockton police were driving on Belmont Avenue while investigating a robbery when they saw a man lying on the ground who was suffering from "apparent stab wounds," Cruz said. The man was transported to Good Samaritan Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Man found stabbed: Man found stabbed to death on Belmont Avenue in Brockton, DA says

Brockton police and Massachusetts State Police investigate a crime scene next to 44 Belmont Ave. where a man was stabbed to death on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Brockton police and Massachusetts State Police investigate a crime scene next to 44 Belmont Ave. where a man was stabbed to death on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Taunton nonprofit founder accused of fraud killed in Easton motorcycle crash, DA says

A Taunton man is dead after a motorcycle crash on Turnpike Street in Easton on Wednesday evening, according to the Bristol County District Attorney's Office. At around 5:51 p.m., the Easton Police responded to a crash in the area of 479 Turnpike St., where a motorcycle and a Jeep Cherokee had collided, killing the motorcyclist, 39-year-old Clark Grant, of Taunton, Gregg Miliote, spokesperson for the district attorney's office, said. The driver of the Jeep, a 40-year-old Brockton woman, remained on scene after the crash to be interviewed by police.

Fatal motorcycle accident in Easton: Taunton nonprofit founder accused of fraud killed in Easton motorcycle crash, DA says

Easton Police and Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at Turnpike and Foundry streets on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.
Easton Police and Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle at Turnpike and Foundry streets on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Driver arrested in Bridgewater hit-and-run that injured pedestrian, police say

The man who police say was involved in a hit-and-run in Bridgewater on Friday, March 17, that injured a pedestrian was arrested and charged Monday, the Bridgewater Police Department said. Ryan Dinocco, 20, of Abington was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with personal injury, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, improper operation of a motor vehicle speeding at a rate greater than reasonable, and a marked lanes violation, according to Bridgewater Police Chief Christopher Delmonte. The 19-year-old woman who was injured in the crash was transported by ambulance to an area hospital.

Driver arrested in hit-and-run: Driver arrested in Bridgewater hit-and-run that injured pedestrian, police say

Bridgewater Police tweeted on March 18, 2023 that they had identified the owner of this vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian.
Bridgewater Police tweeted on March 18, 2023 that they had identified the owner of this vehicle believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian.

'Unusual and concerning': Human remains with no coffin found at Stoughton cemetery

Workers at Dry Pond Cemetery found what they believed to be human remains as they dug a fresh grave. The remains weren't in a coffin, according to a statement from the Norfolk County District Attorney's office. Authorities excavated the remains and took them to the office of the chief medical examiner in Boston. "The origin of the remains, the identity of the person, the cause and manner of that person’s death, as well as how the remains became interred at Dry Pond Cemetery are all unknown and under active investigation," the DA's office said, calling the circumstances of the discovery "unusual and concerning."

'Unusual and concerning': 'Unusual and concerning': Human remains with no coffin found at Stoughton cemetery

Dry Pond Cemetery
Dry Pond Cemetery

West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School students show off senior prom attire

Approximately 100 West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School students attended a pre-prom gathering at a home on Pearl Road in West Bridgewewater to take photographs before heading to the senior prom at Lebaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville. Family and friends took photos while students showed off their attire. Mr. West Bridgewater 2023 William DeLuca III even made an appearance.

Students show off senior prom attire: West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School students show off senior prom attire

West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School students attend a pre-prom gathering at a Pearl Road home in West Bridgewater, prior to heading to the senior prom at LeBaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville on Friday, March 24, 2023.
West Bridgewater Middle-Senior High School students attend a pre-prom gathering at a Pearl Road home in West Bridgewater, prior to heading to the senior prom at LeBaron Hills Country Club in Lakeville on Friday, March 24, 2023.

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