Two Men Indicted for Previously Unsolved New Year’s Eve New Bedford Murder
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III today announced two indictments connected to the previously unsolved December 31, 2015 murder of Aaron Gant Jr. in New Bedford.
A Bristol County Grand Jury yesterday afternoon indicted Aaron Bookman, 23, and Angel Acevedo, 24, both of New Bedford, on charges of murder, carrying an illegal firearm and assault and battery by means of a firearm. Both men were arrested in January on lesser charges connected to the ongoing investigation and remain in custody at this time.
Arraignment dates for the new murder indictments have yet to be scheduled by the court.
Mr. Gant, 24, of New Bedford, was shot on Grinnell Street near the intersection to Pleasant Street around 7:10 p.m. on December 31. Mr. Gant, the victim of a gunshot wound, arrived at St. Luke’s Hospital around 7:20 p.m. after being driven there in a private vehicle. Mr. Gant was declared deceased shortly after arriving at the hospital.
The investigation was coordinated by Assistant District Attorney Katie Rayburn, who is the Deputy Chief of District Attorney Quinn’s Homicide Unit, and was conducted by New Bedford Police Detectives and Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to this office.
With today’s indictment announcement, the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office has now solved all nine homicides that occurred within the county in 2015.
The South Coast Hot Jobs List – 7 April 2016
by Michael Silvia
The Greater New Bedford unemployment rate is much higher than the rest of Massachusetts, but believe it or not there really are a lot of available for qualified applicants. Sometimes the barrier to a new job can be the lack of information on available job openings.
To solve this, each week New Bedford Guide will pull jobs from our jobs database to inform job seekers about the hottest jobs in the area.
01. Reinhart Foodservice, L.L.C. – Class A Drivers (New Bedford)
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for those with food service experience. Transporting products from our distribution center to our customer locations, the individuals we select will conduct pre/post-trip inspections, unload cased products from trailers to desired locations, and handle other duties as assigned. In addition to competitive wages, we offer options for medical, dental, and vision insurance, AD&D, disability, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), and home/auto insurance. Full job description can be found: here.
02. Multiple Positions Open – Dunkin’ Donuts (New Bedford)
Dunkin’ Donuts is hiring for multiple positions in New Bedford and Fairhaven! The job pays $10/hour plus tips. Benefits for employees that meet qualifications include: paid vacation and health insurance. Want to apply? Call 508.995.0513 and they will match you up to a store nearest you. You can also email: now-hiring@dalykenney.com. Full details and application process: here.
03. Financial Associate – Webster Bank (South Dartmouth)
Offer appropriate investment products to existing and prospective clients and provide ongoing service to all existing clients. Liaise with retail branch staff to ensure communication and updates related to WIS marketing and cross referral activities are delivered effectively. Full details and application process here.
04. Campus Supervisor – High Point Treatment Center (New Bedford)
QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts, BS in Nursing preferred or equivalent experience. Management experience required. Must maintain and submit licensure/certificate necessary to perform the required position. For full job details and application process here.
05. Electrical Service Department Assistant – RALCO Electric Inc. (Westport)
We are seeking to hire an individual to support our Electrical Service Department. This individual must have excellent customer service skills and be extremely comfortable with a computer and standard Microsoft applications. This individual must be a detailed and very organized person who can easily recognize inconsistencies. Be more of a leader and strive for excellence. Only experienced applicants will be considered for this position. For full job details and application process here.
06. Solar Sales Manager – My Generation Energy (Dartmouth)
Manages the residential and small-scale commercial solar business, plans and executes direct marketing and sales of solar energy installations, coordinates all activities, documentation, scheduling, materials planning, and follow-up requirements for each installation, participates in strategic and tactical planning for the business, collaborates with team to refine and improve sales processes, compiles market trends, competitive intelligence, and customer information. For full job details and application process here.
07. Stylist – FRANCESCA’S (Dartmouth)
The successful candidate is a fashion savvy member of a Boutique Team who is motivated to provide a superior guest experience to maximize sales and profit. Under the guidance of the Boutique Leadership team, the Stylist is responsible for ensuring that sales goals are achieved by supporting and executing brand standards for our guest and team. This will include assisting with guests needs, offering product knowledge, merchandising, handling cash transactions, and maintaining a neat and visually inspiring boutique environment. Full details and application process here.
08. Service Technician – Tasca Nissan (North Dartmouth)
We are currently looking for two experienced technicians. Nissan certification a PLUS. Multiple brand experience needed for one position. Positions include some nights and weekends. Nice clean shop and modern equipment. Please forward resume or fill out application on the Tasca website. Be sure to post for the Dartmouth location. For full job details and application process here.
09. Paving Laborer – PJ Keating Co (Acushnet)
This position will work with members of the construction team to ensure smooth operations of daily paving on each job. Performs a wide variety of tasks associated with the laying down of asphalt. For full job details and application process: here.
10. Athletics Assistant – Boys & Girls Club of Boston (Long Island)
We are currently recruiting for the position of Athletics Assistant to work at Camp Harbor View located on Long Island, MA. Long Island is situated in Quincy Bay, in the middle of Boston Harbor. Major responsibility is to oversee the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of quality and developmentally appropriate programs, activities, services, and special events in the camp”s athletic program areas for youth ages 11-14. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of program staff and coordination of program partners. For full job details and application process here.
Two men shot while sitting in car in New Bedford; two men arrested
This afternoon at approximately 1;00 pm west end officers were sent to the area of Chancery St. and Court St. regarding shots fired. Sgt. Emanuel Cabral, who was working a paid detail nearby, also heard the shots. Shortly thereafter, he observed the two suspects ducking in and out of a yard before they both ran in a westerly direction. Several officers converged in the area and the suspects were taken into custody near the intersection of Park and Mill Streets. One of the males, Roberto Guerrero, was in possession of a loaded .357 Ruger revolver. He does not possess a license to carry firearms.
Several shell casings were also found at the scene of the shooting indicating there was a second firearm involved.
Meanwhile, the two shooting victims arrived at St. Luke’s Hospital by private auto. It appears they were sitting in their vehicle when the suspects walked up to them and opened fire.
The driver, a 28 year old New Bedford man suffered several gunshot wounds to the left arm. He was subsequently transferred to Rhode Island Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. His passenger, a 22 year old New Bedford man, suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh area. He is also facing non-life threatening injuries and remains at St. Luke’s Hospital.
Roberto Arias Guerrero, age 26, of New Bedford and Donald Venearble, also age 26, of New Bedford will be arraigned tomorrow in New Bedford district court on firearms and assault with intent to murder charges. Officer David Roy is the arresting officer.
At approximately 3;00 pm members of the Gang Unit located a second firearm in the basement of a home near the scene of the shooting. The Glock 9 millimeter handgun is believed to be the weapon that was actually fired.
The case remains an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact Det. William Sauve at 508-991-6300 ext. 79514 or leave an anonymous tip at 508-961-4584.
NBHS Young Alumni Association to Host Spaghetti Supper Fundraiser
NBHSYAA members recently hosted current NBHS students during a visit to Brown University.
The New Bedford High School Young Alumni Association will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Keith Middle School cafeteria 225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740 to benefit the mission of the NBHSYAA. Invitations are extended to the greater New Bedford community.
Funds raised will go toward the Association to carry out its mission of providing educational resources to NBHS students in order to prepare them for college and careers after graduation.
To purchase tickets online, please visit www.newbedfordschools.org for a link to the tickets on the NBPS homepage.
Tickets are also available at the main office at New Bedford High School, 230 Hathaway Boulevard, as well as at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building, 455 County Street, in the Office of Human Capital Services, Room 101.
“The NBHS Young Alumni Association is committed to providing NBHS student with resources that will prepare them for college and life after graduating from high school,” said Justin Braga ’12, a senior at Brown University who co-chairs the NBHSYAA with fellow NBHS alumna and Brown student Melissa Isidor. “We hope to raise enough funds to be able to help subsidize trips to colleges throughout the Northeast, so that NBHS students can be fully aware of the opportunities that they have as graduates of NBHS. We want every NBHS student to believe that they can succeed, and we hope to provide a helping hand to students in their pursuit of accomplishment.”
“The initiative that the Young Alumni Association has taken since the group was founded last year is an incredible accomplishment that we as a school are extremely proud of,” said Headmaster Bernadette Coelho. “This event will be a great benefit to our New Bedford High students who have their sights set on the future, giving them the chance to see colleges firsthand and hear directly from their NBHS predecessors on the opportunities that are available to students after they graduate.”
Superintendent Pia Durkin said, “We hope the school community and the wider New Bedford community will come together to support this excellent effort spearheaded by our own NBHS alumni. It is heartening to see their ambition and desire to give back to their school by working with current students on college and career readiness, and it is a reflection of the deep sense of pride that New Bedford students have.”
New Bedford man arrested with two semi-automatic handguns, half pound of marijuana
Last night at approximately 6:30pm members of the Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau executed a search warrant at 7 Hazard Court. This was the result of a drug distribution service being operated out of the home. The warrant was obtained by Det. Kevin Barbosa.
The target of the warrant was taken into custody without incident as he drove away from his residence. As a result of the search, the following was seized;
Half pound of marijuana
$8,645 in cash
A Kel-Tec .380 semi-automatic handgun loaded with 6 rounds of ammunition
A Bryco Arms .380 semi-automatic handgun loaded with 5 rounds of ammunition
Digital scales and packaging materials
The subject of the warrant does not possess a license to carry firearms.
Scheduled to be arraigned this morning in New Bedford district court of various firearm and drug charges; Reginald Sadm age 23 of New Bedford.
Faces Of New Bedford – #44: Joel Cordero
Meet Joel Cordero, 31 year-old father of two, Broadcast Editor and all-around artist.
Joel has lived most of his life in New Bedford. After graduating from Bristol Community College with a degree in Graphic Design, he started working with an artist, Thomas Deininger, creating found object assemblages that the duo installed in skyscrapers, hotels and private collections across the country. He worked with Deininger for about eight years before deciding that he wanted to continue his Bachelors Degree.
After experimenting with a few different majors, he settled on photography, which is something he had already been freelancing.
During his time in school, the city of New Bedford highly influenced his direction as an artist and photographer. He worked on his “The Ave” project, which documented the people, places, and events that happen on New Bedford’s Acushnet Avenue. This developed into his senior thesis as a short documentary, a series of large prints and a very-well put together book. Through this project he was able to meet people he’d never met before and create work that he was proud of.
His freelancing really started to pick up in 2014 as he began working with large companies, such as Bluefly, shooting high-end fashion products for e-commerce.
In early 2015, after eight years of managing commercial and residential properties in New Bedford and Fall River, he acquired his MA Real Estate license and began to practice flying UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) as a marketing tool and for fun. In February of this year he was awarded his FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Sec. 333 Exemption for Commercial photography and video.
The day before he passed his realtor’s exam he received a call to inform him he landed a job as a Broadcast Editor at Boston’s Ch7 NBC News. There he edits together stories and openings of the news broadcasts. He is en route to working with reporters as a Videographer on the road. He is excited about his work and knows this is only the beginning to bigger and better opportunities.
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Faces of New Bedford is a project by Colton Simmons. If you are interested in booking a shoot or getting prints from the series email all inquiries to colton@coltonsimmons.com
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Spring Fling to Boost Technology in the Classroom at Holy Family-Holy Name School
Holy Family-Holy Name School is holding the second annual Spring Fling on Saturday, April 23 from 7:30-11:30 at the New Bedford Country Club in Dartmouth. Tickets are $50.00 and include, passed hors d’oeuvres, live music, amazing auction items, 50/50 raffle and mingling with friends and alums of HFHN. Last year’s event was so successful that the proceeds allowed us to expand the HFHN technology center by adding 30 new laptop computers!
For more than 40 years, HFHN has been a special place that has created fond memories, lifelong friendships and a legacy of excellence. In keeping with those themes, we are inviting all those who have been touched by HFHN in one way or another to help us raise money for this school by joining us at this event. We will reminisce about the HFHN of yesterday and celebrate the innovations of today’s HFHN. If you need tickets or would like to feature your business as a sponsor, please email us at forwardfundsc@gmail.com or call the school directly at 508-993-3547. You can also purchase tickets online by going to http://www.hfhn.org/spring-fling/
Detective Lawless is looking to identify this male regarding thefts from a locker room at a local gym. Anyone with information is asked to contact him at 508-991-6300 ext. 79505 or leave an anonymous tip at 508-961-4584.
Brooklyn-based Saxman Returns to the Wamsutta Club For YWCA Benefit
Tenor and soprano sax player, composer, and bandleader David Bindman brings his 5 piece band into the Wamsutta Club in downtown New Bedford on Friday night, April 8, at 8 pm. The concert is presented by Whaling City Sound and proceeds benefit the YWCA of Southeastern Mass.
Three fifths of the band have been together for over 30 years, which is longer than most marriages: Bindman, bassist Wes Brown, and drummer/percussionist royal hartigan are the core of Blood, Drum, Spirit, a jazz and world music band that is recognized internationally and has recorded in China.
Rounding out this talented core on this special night are Jen Baker on trombone and Matan Rubinstein on piano. Both are respected instrumentalists and composers on their own, and each performs regularly with a number of ensembles.
Bindman’s compositions were featured on his 2012 2-CD set Sunset Park Polyphony, and the band will be playing some of those songs along with more recent compositions by Bindman and other band members.
The group is in town for a weeklong residency at UMass Dartmouth, where they will engage with and perform for students in a variety of settings, in keeping with the character of their music, which pushes boundaries and encourages an openness to many forms of music. Jazz fans who cherish acoustic music on a world class level, in a comfortable and focused setting, will find this an evening to remember. A limited food menu will be available until 9 pm, as well as a cash bar.
The Wamsutta Club, at 427 County Street, corner of Union Street, in downtown New Bedford, has plenty of on-site, easy-in/easy-out parking and is handicap accessible.
YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts is a women’s membership movement whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts serves an area that stretches from the Rhode Island state line east to Provincetown, south to the Islands and north to Attleboro, Brockton and Plymouth. YWCA helps women, girls and their families attain self-sufficiency by providing services to support the vast needs of people from numerous populations. While the special concerns of women provide the impetus for YWCA services, many programs are open to everyone. YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts programs and services are identified in five areas: Advocacy, Adult Services, Wellness for Women and Girls, Residential Services and Youth Services.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. You are advised to purchase tickets early, as seating is limited and the event may sellout. Tickets are available at the YWCA, 20 South Sixth Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, (508) 999-3255, www.ywcasema.org; from Whaling City Sound (508) 992-6613, www.whalingcitysound.com; or at the Wamsutta Club, (508) 997-7431, www.wamsuttaclub.net. Directions are available at www.wamsuttaclub.net, or www.whalingcitysound.com.
