Man Charged in Series of Fall River Church Thefts

Man charged in series of Fall River church thefts

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WPRI) — A man is facing charges for allegedly breaking into a Fall River church on three separate occasions, according to police. Officers were called to Holy Name Church on Hanover Street around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday for reports of a break-in. A church staff member told police a man had activated the alarm as he left the building and fled toward President Avenue. Police said they found no signs of forced entry, with all doors and…

North Carolina man arrested following multiple car break-ins at churches last weekend

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Man arrested for allegedly stealing from multiple Fall River churches

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Police Department said that a man was arrested for allegedly stealing from two churches in the city on multiple occasion. 36-year-old Joseph Costa was charged with three counts of breaking and entering a building in the daytime for a felony and two counts of larceny over $1,200. Police said that Holy Name Church on Hanover Street was broken into on June 22, July 6, and July 8, while Saint Anthony of the …

Fall River man held on bail concerning multiple break-ins, thefts, at city churches

An arrest by Fall River Police has led to multiple charges. According to police, on Tuesday, at approximately 7:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to Holy Name Church on Hanover Street for a reported break-in. A church staff member observed a thin white male with dark hair, wearing a red t-shirt,