Bellingham Police arrest Franklin resident following a road rage incident

Franklin Police update via Bellingham Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On June 2, 2026, at approximately 6:43 PM, the Bellingham Public Safety Communications Center received a report of a male party pointing a firearm at another male party following a road rage incident on Maple Street.

Bellingham Police Officers responded to the area and quickly identified a suspect vehicle and operator. The Franklin Police Department was notified and requested to be on the lookout for the suspect.

A short time later, Franklin Police Officers located the suspect still inside the vehicle in the parking lot of the 99 Restaurant in Franklin. Bellingham Officers responded to the scene, interviewed the suspect, and recovered a loaded firearm.

The suspect, identified as Stephen Fahey, 61, of Franklin, was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Bellingham Police Department for booking.

Fahey was arraigned this morning in Milford District Court on charges including:

Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon

Carrying a Firearm While Intoxicated

Disturbing the Peace

The Bellingham Police Department would like to thank the Franklin Police Department for their assistance in the investigation and apprehension of the suspect.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Cranston (RI) Police arrest man on MA warrant stemming from road rage incident

"This morning (2/20/23), members of the Cranston Police and Franklin Police arrested a Cranston man on a warrant stemming from a road rage incident that occurred in Massachusetts on Friday where the suspect, Michael Sylvester, age 43, of 206 Dunedin Street allegedly fired multiple shots at a second vehicle and also struck a third. 

A search of Mr. Sylvester’s residence resulted in the seizure of four firearms, ammunition and several marijuana plants. He is now facing charges in RI and MA and extradition to MA as a Fugitive for multiple assault and firearm charges when he is arraigned in court tomorrow morning. 

Great job by all of the Officers and Detectives from both states who investigated and safely apprehended this armed suspect."

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The full Cranston Police report is shared here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyuqrIrHdEU0SWmTTZfsj32eS3e_sjvT/view?usp=share_link

Cranston, RI Police arrest man charged with road rage incident

Franklin Police report road rage incident on Friday, 2/17/23, investigation continues

Tonight (2/17/23), at approximately 5:15 PM the Franklin Police Department responded to the area of Washington Street by the Bellingham town line for a report of a road rage incident involving a firearm. 

In partnership with the Bellingham MA Police, it was determined a road rage incident occurred in Franklin where a suspect fired a firearm at another vehicle and fled from the scene. 

There were no reported injuries. There is no threat to the public currently. This matter remains under investigation. No further information will be given at this time.

Franklin Police report road rage incident on Friday, 2/17/23, investigation continues