UPDATE: “Thank you everyone! Eva has been found. She turned herself into DCF!” _____________________________________________________________________ “I am sending you two pictures of 15-year old Eva Castro who has not attended school for 3 months and is being sought by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Division for Children, Youth and …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department and Sheriff Hodgson answer the call made by Mr. and Mrs. Claus
“We were so happy to answer the call made by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and very appreciative for all of the backup we received from surrounding law enforcement agencies. This is truly a very special time of the year that presents us with an opportunity to serve the community in …
Read More »Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife: Avoid decorating with invasive plants this holiday season
Don’t deck the halls with invasive species! Have you started decorating for the holidays? Avoid using invasive plants like oriental bittersweet and multiflora rose! Birds eat and carry away fruits from wreaths and garlands and can deposit still-viable seeds. Exotic, invasive plants can cause severe environmental damage and negatively impact …
Read More »New Bedford resident warns public of regular coyote visit to neighborhood
On top of this resident’s advice Massachusetts officials have frequently shared sage advice that will likely be ignored until someone gets injured. Sadly, that someone will likely be a child since the coyotes will seek out a smaller target that they think they can defeat. PLEASE clean up after yourselves! …
Read More »Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife rescue injured deer stuck in freshly laid concrete foundation
“Last week, we got a report that a buck had fallen into a newly laid foundation of an apartment development in Westwood, MA. The 2.5-year-old buck injured his hind legs attempting to jump out, but had not broken them. Martin Feehan, our Deer & Moose Project Leader, arrived on scene …
Read More »Justice Department announces $750,000 for Massachusetts law enforcement hiring to advance community policing
The Department of Justice has awarded $139 million in grants to provide direct funding to 183 law enforcement agencies across the nation to hire 1,066 additional full-time law enforcement professionals. In the District of Massachusetts, three communities were awarded funding totaling $750,000. “Community policing is proven to protect the community …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police assist “Project New Hope” in distributing jackets for homeless
“Mr. Bill Moore from Project New Hope accepted a large donation of jackets collected for homeless Veterans in the Commonwealth. Pictured here are Captain Thomas Ryan, Major Matthew Gravini, Mr. Bill Moore, and Trooper David Rameau. Project New Hope is dedicated to helping all Veterans, family members, and Gold Star …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police volunteers take part in annual Pink Patch Project
“We were honored Saturday afternoon to take part once again in a great annual event, the gathering TD Garden of Massachusetts police departments who participate in the Massachusetts Pink Patch Project. These officers routinely give of their own time in and around their communities to raise awareness about cancer and …
Read More »City of New Bedford awarded grant to advance green infrastructure projects
The City of New Bedford has won a grant through the state’s Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program to advance green infrastructure projects across the city. New Bedford uses green infrastructure to reduce urban flooding, mitigate extreme heat, improve neighborhood livability, and deliver environmental justice. The grant money will go towards developing …
Read More »Fairhaven Police seek public’s help in locating missing teenage girl last seen in New Bedford
“**MISSING JUVENILE** Missing 14 year old who resides in Fairhaven. She was seen last evening in New Bedford at the KFC on County Street with the male party pictured here at approximately 7:00 p.m. last night. 14 year old Anahiz is 5’2” approximately 130 pounds. She has brown hair and …
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