When: Saturday, May 21st, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: Meet at the Orpheum Theatre parking lot, 1005 S. Water St. New Bedford, MA Volunteers will be cleaning up the Southend Neighborhoods. You can pre-register online. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe …

“Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Michael Crowley had the honor of playing Taps yesterday for the annual service at the state of Maine’s monument to law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. The memorial is located in Augusta. In addition to his regular duties as a patrol supervisor, Sgt. …

“‘Operation Shore Thing,’ a multi-jurisdictional year-long extensive investigation into a narcotics trafficking ring operating in and around Taunton and Fall River, has resulted in the seizure of approximately $350,000 worth of fentanyl and oxycodone, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III and State Police Superintendent, Col. Christopher Mason announced. …

“Defendant illegally entered the United States three times. A Guatemalan national was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. Darwin Geovani Herrera Orellana, 31, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Douglas P. Woodlock to six months in prison and one year …

“On Friday, May 6, 2022, at approximately 10:25 p.m., Turlock Police Officers responded to a 9.1.1 call of a rape that had just occurred at the Days Inn, 185 North Tully Road. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and detained a male standing near the office who matched the description …

“Worried Mother!!! I am trying to locate my son Mitchel Thompson. Last seen this morning was supposed headed to school at New Bedford High. He never made it to school. Not answering his phone straight to voicemail, called the girlfriend, he isn’t with her. Called the cops. Not quite sure …

Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today a funding opportunity for facilities in the City’s Arts & Culture sector that need capital investments and support to revitalize their buildings, equipment, and outdoor spaces. Arts & Culture is a vital segment of New Bedford’s economy and community that has huge impacts on quality …

“New Bedford police detectives have seized two firearms following their surveillance of a narcotics transaction. On May 9th, 2022, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau were monitoring activity in the area of “Temple Landing”. At approximately 5:30pm, a drug transaction was observed between a male and female on …

“New Bedford Police Ofc. Robert Gomes Jr. received his retirement plaque after 28 years of dedicated service to the New Bedford Police Department. We thank you Robert, enjoy your retirement!” -City of New Bedford Police Department.

“New Bedford police detectives have arrested a juvenile and taken another gun off the streets. On May 5, detectives were patrolling the area of the “Temple Landing” housing development. Police have heightened their vigilance in this area in response to increased activity. An encounter with a group of males near …