“Defendant previously convicted of strangulation/suffocation and assault and battery. A Guatemalan man residing in Framingham has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after deportation. Carmen Jimenez-Cruz, 42, was sentenced on May 11, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley to one year …
Read More »6-year old struck and killed by Sysco tractor-trailer in Andover
On Tuesday at approximately, 5:00pm the Andover Police and Fire Departments and EMS received reports of a pedestrian versus tractor-trailer accident downtown. Upon arrival at Elm Square at the intersection of Elm and Main streets, first responders learned that a Sysco tractor-trailer had struck a 6-year-old child in a crosswalk. …
Read More »Massachusetts Animal Control discovers sign and beaver tail nailed to tree
“It’s true, ACO Jones responded to the area of Stuart Pond yesterday after a report that a beaver tail was nailed to a sign someone posted that reads “Beavers No Gnawing”. ACO Jones called for a Massachusetts Environmental Police Officer to respond. If you know who may have done this, …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police wrangle horses taking a stroll on Route 88 in Westport
“MORNING CONSTITUTIONAL: Who doesn’t like a little walk after breakfast some days? This morning before 8, two horses somehow got loose from their stable at a private residence and took a morning trot onto Route 88 in Westport. Troopers from the State Police Troop D Community Action Team, the State …
Read More »Truck barrels through Massachusetts gas station, left dangling over retaining wall
On Wednesday morning, Norfolk Police and Fire Departments received 911 calls about a reported accident at Daley Service Center at the intersection of Main Street and Rockwood Road. Upon arrival, first responders discovered a chaotic scene: a gas pump ripped out and smashed, obvious damage to a few cars, and …
Read More »Open letter to New Bedford City Councilors regarding motion on Rent Stabilization Ballot Question
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. Do you have a counter opinion to …
Read More »Massachusetts sex offender previously convicted of rape, arrested for possessing child pornography
“A Chelsea man was arrested yesterday for possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Lasall Johnson, 54, was charged with possession of child pornography. Following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston yesterday afternoon before U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Judith G. Dein, Johnson was detained pending a hearing scheduled …
Read More »Cambridge man wins 2023 44th New Bedford Half-Marathon second year in a row
Today thousands of runners once again participated in the Annual New Bedford Half Marathon, the City’s 44th. The race wass hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, a New Bedford-based fraternal organization, and the City of New Bedford. The course was a challenging one that included two major hills, …
Read More »Middletown Police release name of man found dead in home after wellness check in
“Authorities are investigating after a local man was found dead in his home. According to police, on Tuesday, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Middletown Police Officers responded with the Middletown Fire Department to a residence at 916 West Main Road. The response was a result of friends of the resident requesting …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of March 13, 2023 – March 17, 2023
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of March 13, 2023 – March 17, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Jack and Bore under 140 off of Phillips Rd • Sassaquin Ave. from …
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