The City of New Bedford Police Department has launched “Operation Safe Streets,” a campaign that plans on taking the roads and streets of the City back to commuters and pedestrians. Massachusetts has had an uptick of people driving their ATVs, dirt bikes, and other Off-Read Vehicles in the streets, and …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police trooper Dabene “serves and protects” momma deer and fawn
“Massachusetts State Police Trooper Paul Dabene was on patrol yesterday when he saw a mother deer and her fawn walking up an access road that connects to the Massachusetts Turnpike in Framingham. The mother and her baby were approaching the Pike. Trooper Dabene, who patrols that stretch of the Pike …
Read More »Lakeville accident sends one to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford
“One adult male was transported to New Bedford’s St Luke’s Hospital following this crash on Saturday evening. The Lakeville Fire Department responded to a call that came in around 4:30 pm, with off-duty FF Dylan Hanson driving up on the crash just moments after. Ambulance 3, Engine 1, and Car …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police K9 Unit had 73 missions in one week
“From May 25-31, our K9 Unit had 73 missions, including four drug sniffs, three searches for bodies, two gun searches, five searches for suicidal persons, a school search, and numerous patrols. Nine calls involved suspects with weapons (eight guns and a knife). Our Trooper handlers and their canine partners are …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrested 41 wanted suspects
“From May 27-June 2, our Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section arrested 41 wanted suspects who were on the run in Massachusetts communities. They face such charges as murder, armed assault with intent to murder, rape, rape of a child, home invasion, carjacking, aggravated assault, indecent assault and battery, and fentanyl trafficking. …
Read More »New Bedford Fire, Police Department, Animal Control, respond to Willard Street structure fire
“The New Bedford Fire Department responded to 58 Willard St shortly after 9:00pm this evening for a reported structure fire. On arrival, Engine 6 & Ladder 3 reported a two story, one-family residence with fire extending through the roof in the rear of the dwelling. Crews undertook an interior attack …
Read More »Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Dark Web Drug Trafficking Operation
A Brockton man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Boston to his role in a highly sophisticated drug trafficking operation that manufactured and distributed a multitude of controlled substances using the Dark Web. Allante Pires, 25, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute …
Read More »Malden Woman Sentenced for Embezzling Nearly $800,000 from Employer
A Malden woman was sentenced today in federal court in Boston on fraud and identity theft charges in connection with her embezzlement of more than $795,000 from her employer. Kayla Figelski, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to three years in prison and …
Read More »New Bedford, Fall River, Lakeville Fire Department recruits graduate
“It’s graduation season, but this one was extra special for us!!! The New Bedford, Fall River & Lakeville Fire Departments conducted a merged fire academy (hosted by Fall River). ? ? Recruit Class 31 graduated today and will begin their careers as Firefighters. ?? Welcome to the New Bedford Fire …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department to host annual “Fire Fighter Memorial Sunday”
“Our annual ‘Fire Fighter Memorial Sunday’ is taking place on June 12th. Each year, the New Bedford Fire Department holds this ceremony to honor our members who have passed. Please join us at 8:30 AM at the Firefighter’s Memorial located on the corner of Rockdale Avenue and Lake Street, New …
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