On Friday, November 20, 2020, members of the District B-2 Drug Unit (Roxbury), the Citywide Drug Unit along with the MetroWest Drug Task Force, conducted a drug investigation and executed a search warrant in the area of 50 Savin Street, Roxbury. As a result of the search warrant, officers recovered …
Read More »New Bedford Man indicted for being a felon in possession of a firearm
A New Bedford man was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury with illegally possessing a Mustang .380 pistol and ammunition. Victor Morales, 35, was indicted on one count of possessing a firearm and ammunition while being a convicted felon. According to the indictment, on or about July 20, 2020, …
Read More »Massachusetts Police and health officials to enforce COVID-19 guidelines with hefty fine and non-compliance hotline
The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has created a year like no other in recent memory. We’ve heard stories about wildfires in Australia and California, murder hornets, deaths of George Floyd and subsequent riots, protests, and unrest, locust plague in Kenya, economic hit, loss of jobs, closing of businesses, the loss of …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper shot during traffic stop
A Massachusetts State Trooper has been shot. According to Dave Procopio of the Massachusetts State Police, shortly after 11:30 p.m. Friday, a Massachusetts State Trooper was shot after stopping a motor vehicle on Camp Street in Barnstable. The Trooper was transported by another Trooper to Cape Cod Hospital, and from …
Read More »Massachusetts Environmental Police release great horned owl tangled in soccer net
A Massachusetts Environmental Police Officer assisted in the release of a great horned owl found tangled in a backyard soccer net in Mattapoisett. It was removed by Mattapoisett Animal Control and brought to Mattapoisett Animal Hospital where, after examination, it was determined to be safe for release.
Read More »Commission to Review the New Bedford Police Department’s Use of Force policies releases draft recommendations
“It’s been a long road, but one that’s fostered deep and meaningful conversations with leaders and members of the New Bedford community. The Commission now invites you to participate in the next step — a Public Hearing December 2. Please click below to read all the details.” -New Bedford Police …
Read More »Senior Hayden Duke of Dartmouth’s Bishop Stang to play NCAA Division 1 Baseball at UMASS Lowell
Bishop Stang left handed senior pitcher Hayden Duke of Mattapoisett signed a National Letter of Intent this morning at Bishop Stang High School attended by his parents, Claudia and John Duke, along with coaches and friends. Next fall, Hayden will play NCAA Division-1 baseball with an athletic scholarship at the …
Read More »Couple from NYC arrested after trying to evade police during cocaine delivery to Massachusetts
At 1:18 PM Thursday Trooper Nicholas Latino, assigned to the State Police-Sturbridge Barracks, attempted to stop a dark blue 2015 Honda Accord with a North Carolina registration for speeding on Route 84 eastbound in Sturbridge. The driver refused to stop and fled at excessive speeds while weaving in and out …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police charge one with Marijuana Distribution, Firearms and Ammo Offenses, Following Investigation
A Westfield man was arrested for firearm, ammunition, and marijuana charges yesterday morning after Troopers and local police executed a search warrant at his home, the result of a joint investigation by the State Police Gang Unit and the State Police-Springfield Barracks. Troopers and local officers apprehended DEMETRIUS CABALLERO, 18, …
Read More »Dominican national sentenced for unlawful re-entry
A Dominican national was sentenced today for unlawful re-entry of a deported alien. After reentering the United States within months of being removed, the defendant was charged with a heroin-related offense and was in possession of a phone that had been used in a drug transaction with an individual who …
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