The Be Like Brit Foundation was established by Cherylann and Len Gengel to honor the life of their daughter, Britney Gengel who died tragically in the 2010 earthquake in Haiti along with approximately 300,000 others. Brit’s Home in Grand-Goâve, Haiti was built to honor the memory of Brit and her …
Read More »New Bedford man loses father, Vietnam Veteran, Jimmy “Popcorn” Freitas, to cancer
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story identified the person who lost his father as a female. It was, in fact, a male. “I want to put this up on this page. My father was a Vietnam veteran and lived in New Bedford since I was born. (He’s pictured in …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department seize Fentanyl, cocaine, firearm, cash
“New Bedford Police Department Narcotics and Gang Detectives executed a search warrant at 209 Court St. Apt. 3 on March 11, resulting in the seizure of approximately 71 grams of fentanyl, 14 grams of cocaine, a 45 caliber handgun, bullets, and $1,575. Andre Daniels, 25, 209 Court St., Apt. 3, …
Read More »Repeat Attleboro bank robber sentenced to a decade in prison
A 37-year-old Stoughton man who robbed an Attleboro Bank in late 2019 was sentenced earlier this month to serve eight to 10 years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Steven Cerqueira pleaded guilty on March 2 in Fall River Superior Court to an indictment …
Read More »Moped operator in Boston crash dies; Massachusetts State Police determine victim caused crash
The victim operating a moped that crashed into a minivan in the Forest Hills section of Boston on Friday night has died from his injuries. The victim is identified as Joseph Pielmeier, 30, who has addresses in Virginia as well as in Boston and Somerville. Evidence indicates that the moped …
Read More »Massachusetts man convicted of assaulting girlfriend; sentenced to prison
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 …
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