“Defendant coerced a 13-year-old girl to engage in sexually explicit conduct via messaging app BOSTON – A former Assistant Chief Probation Officer for Lynn District Court was sentenced in federal court today in connection with child exploitation offenses. Brian Orlandella, 49, of Beverly, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court …

“Congratulations to the recruits of Massachusetts Firefighter Academy’s Class303, ClassS28, & ClassBW21, who graduated yesterday! For those who couldn’t attend the ceremonies, or who want to relive them, video is being posted on our YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/dfsosfm.” -Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Massachusetts Department of Fire Services photo. Massachusetts …

“A Royalston man was arrested yesterday on child pornography charges. Kevin Divoll, 51, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography. Following an initial appearance yesterday in federal court in Springfield before U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni, Divoll was detained pending a detention hearing scheduled for …

14 health care providers now administering the JYNNEOS vaccine statewide. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced 42 additional cases of monkeypox in adult males within the past seven days, bringing the total number of monkeypox cases in the Commonwealth to 157 residents since the state’s first case …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 8, 2022 – August 12, 2022, and they are as follows Eversource will be working on the street milling from gas main relays on: • Main Relay on Phillips Rd. from Holly Tree Lane to Route …

Following the Department of Revenue’s release of June 2022 collections earlier today, the Executive Office for Administration and Finance announced that the Commonwealth will end Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) with a $1.9 billion surplus, according to preliminary figures. This surplus accounts for $3 billion in automatic tax refunds required under …

“The New Bedford Police Department has arrested a man connected to a shooting on County Street that occurred on July 25. On August 1, detectives responded to 116 Pleasant Street to speak with Geovante Baez, 20, of Stoughton, who had a warrant out of the Department of Youth Services. Upon …

On Tuesday approximately 150 homeless cats and kittens arrived in New Bedford from Florida as part of the MSPCA’s “Southern Hub” transport program. Florida has a high population of homeless cats and their shelters are overwhelmed. The program provides a lifeline for these cats by transporting them to Massachusetts where …

“Leadership of Civil Rights and Human Trafficking Unit also announced. United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins announced the rollout of: • 1-83-END-H8-NOW • (1-833-634-8669) The “End Hate Now” hotline is dedicated for reporting hate-based incidents or potential criminal activity. Massachusetts residents and visitors are encouraged to call the hotline to …

“Defendant has two prior state convictions for child pornography offenses. An Arlington man was sentenced on July 28, 2022 in federal court in Boston for possession of child pornography. Mason Lister, 27, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to 10 years in prison and five years …