07/08/2026
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Fall River Police Patrol Officers investigated a reported machete attack near Bicentennial Park.
The person reporting the incident came to the Fall River Police Department approximately one hour after the alleged incident occurred. At the time the report was made, the "victim" was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.
Because of the serious nature of the allegation, officers conducted a thorough investigation. After taking the initial statement, officers responded to the area of Re*****on Avenue, where the incident was reported to have occurred.
Officers interviewed several witnesses and determined that the facts did not support the original allegation. Witness statements conflicted with the reporting party's account, and investigators found no evidence that a machete was involved. The investigation determined that the incident was a verbal argument between individuals who know each other.
We felt it was important to share the outcome of this investigation to put the public at ease as this particular incident was being circulated through social media. After several hours of investigative work, officers determined that no crime had occurred, and no criminal charges were filed.
As a reminder, what you hear over the police scanner is often the beginning of an investigation, not the end of one. Many times incidents reported to the police are not what the actual outcome is once our officers gather the facts.
