A New Bedford man was arrested Wednesday, June 20, after he robbed two liquor stores then carjacked a cab in an attempt to flee the scene. Danny Cardoso, 35, of 211 Eugenia St., Apt. 3E, New Bedford, was charged with carjacking, two counts of unarmed robbery and on two warrant …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit, Fall River PD, Arrest Suspected Cocaine Trafficker
Late Tuesday night, members of the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit, along with a Fall River Police detective, stopped a 1995 Toyota Corolla on South Main at Charles streets in Fall River for motor vehicle violations. Gang Unit troopers observed the operator, later identified as WILSON F. COLON Jr., 26, …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper Helps Deliver Baby in Somerville
At approximately 7:15 a.m. yesterday the State Police Barracks in Medford were notified that a woman had gone into labor in a vehicle that was pulled over on McGrath Highway at Puritan Road in Somerville. Trooper Karl Johnson, who was on his way to court, was the closest Trooper to …
Read More »Drug trafficking suspect free after judge sets bail 10x lower than states’s request
A resident charged with cocaine trafficking after being found in possession of nearly 100 grams of cocaine is back on the streets after the judge set his bail at 10 times less than the state requested. Jeffrey Graciani, 28, of 23 Tallman St. Apt. 4, New Bedford, was arrested Monday, …
Read More »New Bedford designated as an Age-Friendly Community
Mayor Jon Mitchell joined AARP Massachusetts State Director Mike Festa and City officials to officially accept New Bedford’s designation as an Age-Friendly Community, a livability index from the World Health Organization and AARP for older residents to stay healthy and active longer. New Bedford’s process to become an Age-Friendly Community …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Investigating Roll-Over Crash w/ an ejection on Rt. 495
This morning at about 6:00 a.m., troopers from the State Police Barracks in Middleboro responded to reports of a single vehicle roll-over crash that resulted in the death of the ejected operator. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2001 Toyota Tundra was traveling Route 495 by exit 7, when for reasons …
Read More »46th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade, July 7
The 46th Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade will be held on Saturday, July 7, at 11:00 a.m. The parade starting point will be Rockdale Avenue and Union Street at Buttonwood Park. This year’s event is really special because the world-renowned musical group “The Tavares” will be honored along with 14 …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters’ Public Service Announcement
“In an attempt to provide public awareness, since there has not been any formal notice, announcement or signage, regarding the following changes to response and station access. To residents and businesses of downtown & the far west end of New Bedford: This district extends from the New Bedford harbor/waterfront west …
Read More »New Bedford Folk Festival combines world-class talent, food, and vendors, in one of New England’s most popular annual events, July 7 & 8
By Sean McCarthy. If you ask anyone who has experienced the New Bedford Folk Festival why they return they will likely give the same reason. “The magic.” The New Bedford Folk Festival isn’t just a group of individual concerts – a majority of the performances take place in events called …
Read More »The South Coast Hot Jobs List – June 17, 2018
Here are the Hot Jobs in the New Bedford area from the NewBedfordGuide.com jobs database, as of June 17, 2018. Click the right arrow to browse the next job. Want your job listed here? Contact leo@newbedfordguide.com. _____________________________________________________ Customer Service Rep – Walgreens Description: • Models and delivers a distinctive and …
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