FALL RIVER — After a recent ruling by a superior court judge, local police are limited for now in their ability to “prevent an escalation” between motorists and panhandlers, according to Police Chief Albert Dupere.“The statute was a way to prevent escalation. Now that tool has been taken away temporarily, in Fall River at least,” the chief said. “Now (panhandlers) have a little bit more leeway, where they can actually walk out into the street [...]
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