“BOSTON – A Quincy man pleaded guilty today to committing a hate crime. John Sullivan, 78, pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for June 26, 2024. Sullivan was indicted …
Read More »New Bedford Police Officers participate in annual Career Fair to showcase opportunities
“Sgt. Sylvia, Community Police Ofc. Sequeira, and Ofc. Rivera were at Curry College Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. participating in their annual Career Fair! Participating in these events let us showcase the diverse opportunities within the New Bedford Police Department, emphasizing the rewarding and impactful nature of a career …
Read More »Fairhaven Firefighters battle fully involved shed fire with exposures
“The Fairhaven Fire Department responded to a reported shed fire in the rear of 14 Jefferson St. The first crew arrived at 12:52 a.m to find a fully involved shed fire with exposures. The fire extended to a 21 ft. recreational boat and caused damage to a 2013 GMC Acadia …
Read More »Celebrate Earth day with Operation Clean Sweep as they target Acushnet Ave neighborhoods
Operation Clean Sweep presents Earth Day Cleanup – Acushnet Ave Neighborhoods! WHEN: April 13th from 9am – 12pm WHERE: ‘Love The Ave’ HQ behind Cotali Mar Restaurant at 1178 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford. • Free t-shirts to all volunteers • Gloves and tools provided • Wear closed-toe shoes • Walkins …
Read More »Boat wrap recycling program for Dartmouth residents protects our life giving waterways
“Dartmouth, MA – It protected your boat all winter, now it’s time to protect the environment. Clean white boat wrap is accepted through this drop-off program at the Dartmouth Transfer Station. Zippers and straps must be removed and discarded. Spray painted wrap cannot be accepted. “This boat wrap drop-off program …
Read More »50-year old New Bedford man allegedly arrested with a quarter kilo of cocaine
“Detectives have placed a man under arrest for trafficking in cocaine following an investigation into his activities. On April 1st, at around 11 PM, Detective Nathaniel Almeida concluded his investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 89 Barrett St. The target of the investigation was ANDRES GALVAN …
Read More »Massachusetts Senate bill shifts $863 million from state savings account to shelter system
By Sam Drysdale State House News Service Lawmakers started negotiations Monday on a bill that’s expected to eventually inject hundreds of millions more dollars into the state’s family shelter system and put time limits on how long homeless families can stay in the system. Ways and Means Chairs Rep. Aaron …
Read More »Westport Fire Department High Winds on South Coast will knock down power lines, trees
“HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT: * WHAT…East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE…In Massachusetts, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, Southern Bristol MA, and Southern Plymouth MA Counties. In Rhode Island, Block Island RI, and Newport RI …
Read More »Massachusetts woman sentenced for shooting Attleboro gas station clerk in botched robbery
“A 33-year-old Allston woman who shot an Attleboro gas station clerk during a botched robbery was sentenced late last week in Fall River Superior Court to serve five to seven years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Ashley Weaver pleaded guilty to indictments charging …
Read More »New Bedford Police arrest city man in connection with Monday night’s hit & run, shooting
“New Bedford, MA – A local man has been placed under arrest following a shooting in the north-end sector. On Monday, April 1, at around 9:30 p.m., patrol units were called to the Earle Street/Ashley Boulevard intersection regarding a hit-and-run accident involving a man with a gun. It was then …
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