35 arrested in Brockton; Bridgewater Triangle on TV: top stories last week

BROCKTON − Local and State Police arrested nearly three dozen people, issued five criminal summonses and seized seven dirt bikes and scooters in a sweep that authorities dubbed "Operation Hot August Nights."

Shots were fired in the parking lot of an upscale Bridgewater apartment complex. Police Chief Christopher Demonte said, "It's a rare event,” of shooting incidences in Bridgewater.

A 19-year-old was shot near Brockton Housing Authority complex.

Signature Healthcare had hoped to reopen Brockton Hospital fully by the end of the year. Hospital leaders now say key services like inpatient care and the emergency department won't reopen until 2024.

Last month, the History Channel aired a one-hour episode on the Bridgewater Triangle, Didn't catch the episode? Here's what you missed, how to still watch it — plus an interview we did with a Raynham man featured in the show

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

Police arrest 35 in 'Operation Hot August Nights' in Brockton

Local and State Police arrested nearly three dozen people, issued five criminal summonses and seized seven dirt bikes and scooters in a sweep that authorities dubbed "Operation Hot August Nights." "The Brockton Police Department and Massachusetts State Police last night conducted 'Operation Hot August Nights,' a zero-tolerance mission to interdict offenders responsible for violent crimes and narcotics dealing, as well as those negatively impacting quality of life for Brockton residents," State Police spokesperson David Procopio said in a written statement.

:35 arrested: Police arrest 35 in 'Operation Hot August Nights' in Brockton

Reopening of Brockton Hospital delayed in wake of fire. Why and what's reopening when

Signature Healthcare had hoped to reopen Brockton Hospital fully by the end of the year. But citing supply chain problems, hospital leaders now say key services like inpatient care and the emergency department won't reopen until 2024. In an interview on Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, Signature's director of facilities and engineering, Brian Backoff, said estimates change daily for when the first day of full service will take place.

Reopening of Brockton Hospital delayed: Reopening of Brockton Hospital delayed in wake of fire. Why and what's reopening when

Exclusive tour of Brockton Hospital:: Exclusive first tour of Brockton Hospital since devastating fire — What we saw and learned

See where the fire started: See the room where the Brockton Hospital fire started

Here's exactly where History Channel filmed 'Bridgewater Triangle' and more answers

Last month, the History Channel aired a one-hour episode on the Bridgewater Triangle, a 200-square-mile area within Southeastern Massachusetts that is a hotspot for reports of paranormal activity. Here's where they filmed, what you missed and how you can still catch that episode.

Here's were History Channel filmed:: Here's exactly where History Channel filmed 'Bridgewater Triangle' and more answers

History Channel heads to Bridgewater: History Channel heads to Bridgewater Triangle to investigate 'Native American curse'

Taunton man Med-Flighted after Raynham rollover crash with entrapment

A 33-year-old Taunton man was flown to Rhode Island Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover crash in Raynham Tuesday night, Raynham Fire Chief Bryan Lacivita said. First responders found the man trapped inside a Honda Civic that had flipped on its side in a wooded area near 205 Judson St. in Raynham. Firefighters immediately went to work with hydraulic rescue tools to extricate the injured man, but due to the vehicle position and the amount of damage, a second engine was requested to assist, Lacivita said.

Man Med-Flighted after Ryanham crash: : Taunton man Med-Flighted after Raynham rollover crash with entrapment

'Gross violation': Middleboro student loses 'two genders' T-shirt case. Why it's not over

A judge may have ruled against a Middleboro middle schooler who says he has a First Amendment right to wear a "There are only two genders" T-shirt to school — but it's not over. The United States District Court of Massachusetts ruled on June 16 against Liam Morrison's request for a preliminary injunction that would have forbidden the school from banning his T-shirt while the case is pending. Then in July both sides agreed to ask the court to convert that preliminary ruling into a final judgment against Morrison — thus paving the way for an appeal to a higher court.

'Gross violation': 'Gross violation': Middleboro student loses 'two genders' T-shirt case. Why it's not over

Should Middleboro have sent home student Should Middleboro have sent student home for 'there are only two genders' T-shirt?

Free speech or hate speech: Free speech or hate speech: Middleboro student sent home for second time may sue school

Staff writer Kathy Bossa can be reached by email at kbossa@enterprisenews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Enterprise today. 

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