A 43-year-old New Bedford man was charged with armed robbery after stealing a digital watch from another man Thursday at 4:39pm at County and Grinnell Streets. Joao J. Reverdes, 43, of New Bedford, was armed with a knife when he stole the watch, the victim told police. Police have been …
Read More »Peabody murder suspect reportedly commits carjacking in Middleton
The second man wanted in connection with the recent double homicide in Peabody is believed to have committed a carjacking last night. We are releasing a description of the carjacked vehicle. If anyone sees this vehicle or the suspect they should call police immediately. Suspect WES DOUGHTY, 39, may be …
Read More »Police searching for man who robbed Shaws Market in Fall River on Tuesday
On 2/21/17 there was an unarmed robbery at Shaws Market located at 4171 North Main St. in Fall River. The Fall River Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male in the photos. Please forward any information to Det. John McDonald (508)324-2796, Fall River Main Line (508)676-8511, …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell Announces Developments on Medical and Recreational Marijuana
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today two developments related to medical marijuana and recreational marijuana. Host Community Agreement Reached for Medical Marijuana Dispensary The Mayor announced that the City has successfully negotiated a host community agreement with Beacon Compassion Center of Norwood, Massachusetts. Beacon is presently seeking approval from the Massachusetts …
Read More »Second Subway robbed in New Bedford in as many days
Police are investigating the armed robbery Tuesday of the Subway restaurant at 109 Nauset St. At 7:55 p.m. a male armed with a knife walked into the restaurant, demanded money and fled with an undetermined amount of money. He was described as a white male with a tan in his …
Read More »New Bedford police officers respond to shots fired on North Front Street
On Tuesday morning at approximately 12:30 am, New Bedford police officers were dispatched to the area of the 300 block of North Front Street on one shot detected by shot spotter. Officers searched the area and found no damage, no shell casings, and no injuries were reported.
Read More »New Bedford Subway robbed by two men with masks armed with knives
Police are investigating an armed robbery Monday at the Subway restaurant at 157 Coggeshall St. At 6:01 p.m., two men wearing masks entered the store, armed with knives, stole an undetermined amount of cash and fled west. One suspect was described as white with a big nose and light colored …
Read More »Fairhaven man charged with OUI after crashing truck and foot chase
On Monday morning at approximately 1:55 am, New Bedford police officers spotted a pick up truck traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of MacArthur Drive and South Street. Officers activated their blue lights and siren in attempt to stop the truck which failed to stop for …
Read More »14-year old mugged by three males for his sneakers
A 14-year old male was walking in the area of 21 Bullard Street in New Bedford around 9:05pm on Monday when three males approached him and stole his Space Jam 11 sneakers. He was not injured. The victim stated that the three males were possibly in their teens and wearing …
Read More »State Police Arrest Dighton Man Following High Speed Pursuit from Cape Cod to Middleborough
This morning at about 9:30 a.m., Barnstable Police attempted to stop a 2017 Hyundai Sonata in their town. The operator refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued on local roads and highways from Cape Cod to Middleborough, including Route 6, Route 3, Route 44, Route 105, Route …
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