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Police: Person in custody after significant incident in Fall River

by ALEXIS ROSSI, NBC 10 NEWS

Fri, January 30, 2026 at 8:41 PM

Updated Fri, January 30, 2026 at 8:44 PM

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A person is in custody in Fall River after police said there was a significant incident Friday night.

Police said the incident happened on Barnes Street.

Members of the Members of the Major Case Division are on scene investigating.

Officers said there is no threat to the community.

Police did not share any additional information.

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