Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced today that the Department has begun a body camera pilot program as part of her wide-ranging slate of operational reforms. Devices from several vendors will be evaluated over the next six months by approximately 100 Troopers. The cameras will …
Read More »NOTICE: Hayden-McFadden Elementary School re-opens Tuesday, Feb. 5
Hayden-McFadden Elementary School will RE-OPEN for classes tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Feb. 5th, at the regular time. Repairs have been made to a boiler pipe and the heat turned back on.
Read More »District Chief Scott Kruger appointed acting Deputy Fire Chief for City of New Bedford
District Chief Scott Kruger has been appointed acting Deputy Fire Chief for the City of New Bedford. A selection committee comprised of current acting Chief Paul N. Coderre, Jr., Fairhaven Fire Chief Timothy Francis, and Personnel Department staff recommended Kruger for the position following a competitive selection process. Kruger takes …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police seeking public’s help in Wareham fatal accident
An early morning crash on Route 195 in Wareham left one person dead and another being treated for minor injuries. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Gregory Furtado indicates that at about 4:45 a.m. this morning, a 2012 Nissan Titan pickup was traveling on Route 195 Eastbound when it is believed to …
Read More »Family seeks missing teen who may be in New Bedford, Fall River area
“My little sister, Dakodah Hall, went missing this weekend from Woonsocket RI. It’s a shot in the dark because she could literally be anywhere. Most likely New Bedford MA, Fall River Ma, Agawam Ma, or Providence Ri. If anyone has seen her or has any information on her whereabouts please …
Read More »State police report one dead after car accident on 195
The Massachusetts State police report that a car accident resulted in one fatality on Route 195 in Wareham near exit 21 around 5am. All traffic lanes are open. Troopers investigating a crash w/ a fatality, Rt 195 eastbound, Wareham that occurred around 5 a.m. Investigation into facts and circumstances is …
Read More »New Bedford High School senior Nivaldo Rocha hopes to inspire others with creation of high school app
“My name is Nivaldo Rocha I’m a senior at NBHS and I made a school app and would like to share with the NBG because I really like the page and the work that you guys do. I was the first student to create an app for NBHS. I started …
Read More »Boston firefighter rescue dog in freezing cold water
On Sunday, Boston firefighters rescued a dog Approximately 200 feet from shore. The owner stated that Kai likes to swim but went out a little too far and wasn’t able to swim back. According to the Boston Fire Department, the dog was in the water approx 30-40 minutes before firefighters …
Read More »Juliette Simmons Named Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen 2019
Fifteen outstanding teens competed in the 9th annual Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen pageant, but only one walked away with the crown, hundreds of dollars in scholarship prizes, gifts, entry to the state pageant, and the year of a lifetime. Juliette Simmons, a 16-year-old Junior at Fairhaven High School, impressed …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police K9 Flash Receives Body Armor Donation
Massachusetts State Police K9 Flash recently received a bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Flash’s vest was sponsored by a charity dog wash event hosted by CareOne at Essex Park and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift …
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