A 31-year-old Mansfield man who violently assaulted his girlfriend in July of 2019, was sentenced to serve up to three-and-a-half years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Richard Duest pleaded guilty late last month in Fall River Superior Court to indictments charging him with …
Read More »New Bedford police seize fentanyl, cash, and gun at 209 Court Street apartment
On March 11, New Bedford narcotics and gang detectives executed a search warrant at 209 Court St. Apt. 3, resulting in the seizure of approximately 71 grams of fentanyl, 14 grams of cocaine, a 45 caliber handgun, bullets, and $1,575. As a result, Andre Daniels, 25, 209 Court St., Apt. …
Read More »New Bedford Man Who Used His Girlfriend to Set Up Men for Robberies Sentenced to Prison
A 22-year-old New Bedford man who, with his girlfriend’s assistance, set up unsuspecting men via dating websites and then robbed them once they came to meet with the woman, was sentenced to serve up to four years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Luis …
Read More »OPINION: New Bedford man humiliated, disrespected, and “dragged through hell” by local RMVs
“Please take up the issue of poor logistics at motor and vehicle registration service centers in Massachusetts, especially nearby centers Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton! Thousands of people threatened with license suspension! The only ones responsible are the authorities and representatives of those centers, the main door guarded by …
Read More »New Bedford’s 25th annual “Day Of Portugal” canceled due to COVID-19
The popular “Day Of Portugal” celebration has been delighting locals for well over two decades. Last year at this time organizers canceled the celebration and most of us at that time thought that COVID would pass in a few weeks or months. Unfortunately, the Day Of Portugal, or as some …
Read More »Dartmouth High Football tops New Bedford 20-14
By Brendan Kurie Contributor The red zone wasn’t kind to the New Bedford High football team on Friday night. Three times the Whalers drove inside the 20 only to be turned away without points by Dartmouth’s defense in a 20-14 loss at Memorial Stadium that kicked off the 2020-21 high …
Read More »Boston Police Department warns public of increased activity of off-road vehicles as spring approaches
“As spring approaches and the warmer weather arrives, the Boston Police Department has historically seen an increase in community complaints and quality of life concerns relative to off-road vehicles such as dirt bikes and ATVs as well as mopeds and motor scooters being driven around the city in a reckless …
Read More »Boston Police Department places suspect in custody after nearly running over several officers during traffic stop
“At about 9:47 PM on Friday March 12, 2021, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) made an onsite arrest following a traffic stop which was initiated in the area of 329 Washington Street in Dorchester. The officers had stopped a motor vehicle as part of an investigation when they confirmed …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office warns public of BCSO scam going around
“SCAM ALERT: We just heard from a gentleman who was the victim of a scam involving scammers who say they’re from the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office. In this case, the scammer said he was Officer Mark Williams from the BCSO, and he demanded the victim to buy gift cards from …
Read More »Boston Police Department seeks public’s help in identifying suspect in vandalism of churches
“BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is Seeking the Public’s Help to Identify Suspect Wanted in Connection to Recent Vandalisms at Churches in Dorchester and South Boston. BPD Community Alert: The Boston Police Department is currently seeking the public’s help to identify a male suspect wanted in connection to …
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