By Chris Lisinski State House News Service More than a week after Gov. Charlie Baker first directed adults 75 and older to start booking COVID-19 vaccine appointments through an online-only platform, a state-run call center aimed at helping seniors who struggle to access or navigate the website is now live. …
Read More »Marion man charged with Cruelty to Animals after execution of search warrant
Chief Richard Nighelli reports that the Marion Police Department arrested and charged a man Thursday evening with animal cruelty. BRANDON R. DAVIS, AGE 26, OF MARION, was arrested and charged with: * Cruelty to an Animal * Possession of Ammunition Without an LTC/FID Card On Wednesday, Feb. 3, Marion Animal …
Read More »26-year old New Bedford armed robber sentenced to prison
A 26-year-old New Bedford man, who committed an armed robbery of a convenience store nearly two years ago, was sentenced to serve three to five years in state prison on Monday, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Joshua Bishop pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 8, 2021 – February 12, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 8, 2021 – February 12, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource: • Nelson St from 94 Nelson St to South Second St • Scott St from Crapo St to County St • Union St from …
Read More »51-year old Massachusetts man charged with possession of child porn and failure to register as sex offender
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Acting Westford Chief of Police Mark Chambers have confirmed that Kevin Migneault, 51, was arraigned yesterday in Ayer District Court on charges of possession of child pornography and failure to register as a sex offender in connection with allegedly possessing multiple videos and images …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office now accepting applications for summer academy
The winter Corrections Officer Academy is moving along nicely. Under the watch of Lt. Kathryn Correia, Sgt. Moses Isidoro and Officer Amanda Custudio on Wednesday afternoon, the recruits worked with handcuffs. We are taking applications for the Summer Academy which is projected to start in July. Come join our team! …
Read More »64-year old New Bedford man charged with trafficking cocaine and fentanyl
On Feb. 3, New Bedford police officers seized approximately 48 grams of cocaine, hundreds of counterfeit Percocet pills containing fentanyl weighing approximately 135 grams, five bullets, and $1,420 at 353 Park St. 64-year old Gregory Lima of 353 Park Street was the target of a search warrant that led to …
Read More »JRI is Hiring for Direct Care Workers and Offering a $1000 Sign On Bonus
JRI is hiring for FULL TIME Direct care workers for The Lindencroft Program and offering up to a $1000 bonus with additional incentives for bi-lingual speakers APPLY HERE: http://indeedhi.re/36GYI6m The Lindencroft Program is part of the Caring Together network of providers. It is a 15 bed intensive group home for …
Read More »Repeat Taunton drug dealer sentenced to prison
A 35-year old Taunton heroin and cocaine trafficker with a long history of drug dealing convictions was sentenced to serve five to seven years in state prison Monday, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. James Mitchell pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to indictments charging him …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9 teams visit New Bedford for special training
“Wednesday was a big day of training for the BCSO and City of Fall River Police Department K9 teams as they ventured to a New Bedford staple – Wonder Bowl. Training there gives the teams great experience in civilian environments, especially around several other odors. Big thanks to Phyllis and …
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