“23 Firefighters graduated from a 10-week rigorous training program in which they received the physical, mental, and technical skills to perform their jobs effectively & safely. The graduating Firefighters of Recruit Class 01-2023 represent the Fire Departments of New Bedford, Lakeville, Somerset, and Taunton. New Bedford Welcomed 15 new Firefighters: …

“A Boston man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly sex trafficking and transporting a minor to Rhode Island to engage in prostitution. Tramonte Jamier Queen, 23, was indicted on one count of sex trafficking of a child and one count of transportation of minor with intent …

“An Amesbury man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for child pornography charges. Thomas Cross, 30, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to five years in prison and five years of supervised release. On Aug. 18, 2023, Cross pleaded guilty to one count each …

Defendant allegedly trafficked at least five women. “A Stoughton man previously convicted of multiple counts of sex trafficking has been arrested on sex trafficking charges. Marvin Pompilus, 39, was charged with one count of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. Pompilus was arrested yesterday and, following an initial appearance …

The community gathered around the Wareham Police Memorial on Thursday evening for the addition of 7 names being added to the memorial. The addition was for 5 former police officers, Kenneth Baptiste, Gordon Lopes, Theodore Weygandt, Dennis Damata and Ralph Forni. Also added were two former canine members, K-9 Cago …

“Ofc. Paul Patota was in great company today along with numerous other law enforcement agencies that made their way to Gillette Stadium for the annual “Coats 4 Vets” event. The Massachusetts Military Support Foundation sponsors the event along with Ocean State Job Lot, Home Depot, and our beloved New England …

“On Sunday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – MBTA will be conducting an emergency evacuation drill involving a Commuter Rail train in the area of the Whale’s Tooth parking lot in New Bedford. The exercise is part of activities taking place as the …

“City of New Bedford Police Department Community police officer Manuel Sequeira was pleased to join his brother and sister officers in the Massachusetts State Police for their Thanksgiving Food Drive distribution at the Presidential Housing Development in New Bedford. A great job was done and a great time was had …

“Yesterday the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the retirement of two long time employees- Superintendent Steve Souza (37 years of service) and Assistant Superintendent II Bob Horta (33 years of service). Sheriff Heroux hosted a retirement party for both of them early this afternoon to honor their contributions to the …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 20, 2023 – November 24, 2023, and they are as follows: Offices will be closed & no construction works Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th! Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services …