Police are actively investigating a pedestrian fatality involving a motor vehicle on County Road in Freetown last evening. Freetown Police were called to the area of 130 County Road in Freetown at approximately 12:59 am on Tuesday, September 1st. Police discovered the victim, identified as 35-year-old Christopher Pennenga of Freetown, …
Read More »New Bedford Police seize 9 firearms during gang-related investigations
New Bedford Police Department Detectives last week seized a total of nine firearms as a result of ongoing investigations related to gang activity in the city. On August 26, NBPD Detectives recovered a MasterPiece Arms semi-automatic firearm from a garage at 82 Crapo St. along with several rounds of ammo …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Rony’s last day as a working police dog
“Happy Retirement K9 Rony! Tuesday was K9 Rony’s last day as a working police dog. Capt. Paul Douglas’ longtime partner called it a career on Tuesday after more than seven years of service to the people of Bristol County. Rony, a Belgian Malinois who is almost 10 years old, specialized …
Read More »New Bedford Symphony to open season with “Bach” to the concert hall
Featuring 23 string and percussion musicians plus Yaniv on piano! Tickets: $10 per household, available on the Z website. Subscribers who purchased regular concert tickets for September 12 have been contacted about converting tickets to virtual concert access. This concert will be recorded at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center and …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth to host virtual Food Security Summit
Senator Mark Montigny and others discuss the region’s efforts to strengthen food system. On Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 7 p.m., the UMass Dartmouth Leduc Center for Civic Engagement is hosting a virtual Food Security Summit. The longstanding issue around access to food has been brought to the forefront during …
Read More »Wareham Police raise funds to benefit “Cops for Kids with Cancer”
Saturday the Wareham Police Association hosted its second annual golf tournament at Little Harbor Golf Course in Wareham to benefit “Cop for Kids with Cancer.” Here are some pics from this weekend. Thanks to all of the sponsors, donors, volunteers and golfers. Thanks again and we look forward to this …
Read More »Boston man charged for painting Swastikas outside JFK Building
Michael P. Norton State House News Service A Boston man faces up to 10 years in prison in connection with charges that he spray-painted swastikas Friday on an air-intake stack outside the JFK Federal building down the street from the State House. According to U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling’s office, Gerard …
Read More »Acushnet Fire & EMS Department respond to car fire
“Monday, August 31, 2020: Firefighters were called to a residence for a vehicle fire in the driveway. The fire was extinguished and there was no extension to the home.”-Acushnet Fire & EMS Department.
Read More »New Bedford Police department warns residents of text scam circulating
“SCAM ALERT! Be aware that a current text scam is circulating on phones that uses your first name and advises you that you have a package awaiting delivery, but you must complete a survey prior to delivery. If you receive this text do not click any of the links within …
Read More »Brockton man charged with assaulting officer with vehicle
A Brockton man was arrested and charged in connection with assaulting an officer while fleeing a motor vehicle stop. The defendant’s vehicle allegedly dragged the officer for several feet as the defendant fled the scene, eventually crashed head-on into a guardrail on Route 24 at approximately 100 miles per hour, …
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