Crime

Francis “Frank” P. Sumner Sr. has been named a person of interest in the murder of Molly Bish, Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. announced today. Sumner, who died in 2016, is being investigated in the 2000 murder of the 16-year-old after investigators recently received new information. Sumner, …

A 44-year-old New Bedford man who used a hypodermic needle, and a threat that the needle was contaminated with HIV, to rob a pharmacy clerk about a year ago was sentenced to serve four to six years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Steven …

On Thursday, May 27, just before 2:00 a.m. Trooper Luis Valdez, assigned to the Massachusetts State Police-Concord Barracks was on patrol on Route 3 in Billerica. While conducting stationary speed enforcement, Trooper Valdez was able to measure the speed of a gray BMW 528 sedan traveling 86 miles per hour …

Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office, Homicide Unit prosecutors, and New Bedford Police are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred this afternoon in The City of New Bedford. At approximately 3:12 pm today, New Bedford Police responded to 911 calls reporting a shooting outside of 67 …

ACTIVE INVESTIGATION AT DAVID ST./EAST RODNEY FRENCH BLVD.: Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to the district attorney’s office, Homicide Unit prosecutors and New Bedford Police are actively investigating a shooting incident in the area of David St. and East Rodney French that happened outside of 67 David Street around 3:12pm. …

A Massachusetts State Police Detective assigned to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III’s office has concluded his investigation into the May 1st multi-vehicle crash involving New Bedford City Councilor Hugh Dunn. On that date at approximately 1:23 A.M., New Bedford Police officers responded to the area of South …

“On May 27, 2021, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) Warrant Fugitive Unit (WFU) officers were assisting agents with the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, with the apprehension of 54-year-old Anthony William Rodgers, wanted out of Boston, Massachusetts, for attempted murder and assault with …

UPDATE: On June 02, 2021 Investigators with the VBPD Fatal Crash Team received a tip that a truck matching the description of the suspect vehicle was located in Binghamton, NY. With assistance from the Binghamton Police Department, investigators were able to identify, and obtain warrants for the suspect driver in …

On May 28, 2021, at approximately 2am, north-end New Bedford police patrol units responded to 1623 Acushnet Ave. in response to a male brandishing a firearm. Upon arrival, officers were provided a description of the male who was then located seated in the rear of a nearby vehicle. The male …

On May 27, 2021, Narcotics and gang detectives executed a search warrant at 73 Apache Ct. As a result, 67.5 grams of fentanyl, 10 grams of crack cocaine, and over $5,100 in cash were seized. The subject of the investigation was 19-year old Angel Yadier Ocasio-Robles. He was charged with …