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Fairhaven Man Arraigned on Murder Charges in Connection with Mattapoisett Shooting

Nicholas Bottella pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and 10 other charges after prosecutors said he fatally shot James Rizza.

Summary by Boston 25 News
33-year-old Nicholas Bottella of Fairhaven has been arraigned in Wareham District Court in connection with a fatal shooting in Mattapoisett on Tuesday; Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Mattapoisett Police Chief Jason King have announced.

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Newport Dispatch broke the news on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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