“NEW BEDFORD – Police officers have arrested a wanted man for purse-snatching. On December 18th, at around 3 PM, an 82-year-old woman was in the Market Basket parking lot. As she was loading groceries into her vehicle, she was approached by a man who grabbed her pocketbook. The woman struggled …
Read More »City of New Bedford announces Christmas tree pickup schedule and drop-off locations
“The tree will have to come down eventually, and when you’re ready, our pals at New Bedford Recycling have the details of when we’ll pick it up, or where you can drop it off.”-City of New Bedford. City of New Bedford photo. City of New Bedford photo.
Read More »New Bedford Detectives charge two with allegedly running a drug delivery service in south end
“NEW BEDFORD – Narcotics detectives have placed two men under arrest following an investigation into a drug delivery service being operated out of a south-end residence. On December 20th, at around 5 PM, detectives executed a search warrant at 98 Grinnell St. During this search, over 29 grams of cocaine …
Read More »New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Center’s hours to change January through March
“New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park has announced winter hours of operation for the park’s visitor center. The visitor center, located at 33 William Street, will be open to the public Wednesday – Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm. This change in hours begins January 1 and remains in …
Read More »New York Man arrested in connection to Christmas double motor vehicle fatality in Somerset
“A 41-year-old New York resident has been arrested on charges related to a late Christmas night motor vehicle double-fatality on the Somerset side of the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge. Adam Gauthier, formerly of Somerset, was arrested shortly after the 11 pm crash and is currently being charged with two counts of …
Read More »Nevada man arrested by Dartmouth Police while allegedly driving stolen vehicle
“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Saturday, December 23, 2023 at approximately 4:33 a.m., members of the Dartmouth Police Department located a stolen Toyota SUV in the parking lot of the Best Western Dartmouth – New Bedford, located at #737 State Road. While monitoring the vehicle, detectives assigned to the Community Impact …
Read More »Taunton Police charge New Bedford man with home invasion, intent to murder, victim shot
“Chief Edward J. Walsh reports that the Taunton Police Department arrested a New Bedford man after a resident was shot during an armed home invasion late Friday evening. JOSHUA MANUEL DELEON, AGE 22, OF NEW BEDFORD was arrested and charged with: • Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon • …
Read More »Simultaneous emergencies in Lakeville trigger recall of town’s firefighters, one firefighter injured
“Firefighters were alerted to a possible water emergency at 42 Lebaron Blvd., an apartment building for residents 55 years and older. On arrival, firefighters entered the attic and located burst pipes. As they worked to isolate the leak, a call came in for a head-on crash at the intersection of …
Read More »Dartmouth cat loving family seeks Christmas miracle for ‘Binks” who is suffering from dental issues
“Good afternoon New Bedford Guide! I am not sure if this is allowed but it was the first news source I could think of to contact. I’d like to share me and my mom’s gofundme for our cat who is in need of a dental procedure. My mom cares for …
Read More »Lakeville Firefighters respond to Assawompset Elem. School for high levels of Carbon Monoxide, smoke
“Fire alarm activation alerts firefighters to burner malfunction at Assawompset Elementary School. The alarm rang into the station just after 5 am, bringing Engine 2 to the scene. The investigating firefighters encountered a smoke condition in this building, prompting a recall of off-duty firefighters. Engine 1, Tower Ladder 1, Engine …
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