Due to a power outage traffic lights are not functioning at the Robeson St and President Ave intersection or the Stanley St and Robeson St intersection. Please use caution and avoid this area if possible. Officers are on-scene but expect delays.

Power has been restored and the traffic lights are back on at Robeson St and President Ave as well as Robeson and Stanley. Thank you for your patience this morning.

Please see below for important information about the 2024 Great Feast of the Holy Ghost.

Check out the pictures from yesterday's Fall River Housing Authority Community Resource Fair. Officers had a great time at Father Diaferio Village. Our officers are visiting community events throughout the summer, make sure you say hello and snap a pic.

Officer Richard G. Magan was killed in the line of duty on August 11, 2000. Officer Magan died after falling off a ledge while responding to assist another officer. Today we honor his service to the City of Fall River.

Congratulations to Ofc Pereira who is being featured as a Servant Officer. LHLN offers police training to develop police officers who serve with the heart of a servant and the mind of a warrior. Ofc. Pereira is the second FRPD officer to be honored by LHLN.

Don't miss out - Tomorrow afternoon Hot Shoot Challenge at Britland Park! 🏀🔥

On Tuesday, August 23, 1898, Police Officer Louis Gormley was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while involved in a foot pursuit of a fugitive. Officer Gormley had served with the Fall River Police Department for six years.

Thirty years ago today, Officer Thomas Giunta was shot and killed as he was distributing parking permits for a community function. Officer Giunta was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Fall River Police Department for 21 years.

Please join us in congratulating Lieutenant Anthony Elumba on his retirement, following a 28 year career with the Fall River Police Department.

Reminder: Tomorrow is the first day of school for many of the schools in our city. We ask everyone to keep a watchful eye for children at bus stops and be patient with traffic around city schools. Visit Fall River Public Schools Supt for important back to school information.

To help keep traffic moving smoothly before and after school, please follow the traffic pattern outlined below for Fall River Public Schools Supt BMC Durfee High School. Remember, parking in nearby business lots, including the CVS/McDonald’s Plaza at 1620 President Ave, is strictly prohibited.

We are looking forward to another great cops and bobbers event on September 12, 2024. If you are interested in participating, scan the QR code below to register. This is a free family event.

Please be advised that our routine phone lines are currently down. If you have an emergency requiring an immediate response from Police, Fire Department, or Emergency Medical Services, please dial 911 for assistance. We will provide an update as soon as service has been restored.

Service has been restored to our routine line. For non-emergency calls you may resume dialing 508-676-8511. Please dial 911 for any calls requiring an emergency response. Thank you for your patience.

Please avoid the area of Second Street and Middle Street until further notice. The road is currently blocked due to a water main break.

It's not too late to sign up for the 30th running of the Officer Thomas Giunta, Memorial 5k. Scan the code below or click the link in the comments section to register.

Middle Street and Second Street intersection is now open to traffic. Thank you for your patience.

Today, we honor and remember those who lost their lives during the horrific events of 9/11. Lest we forget.