Have you wondered where former New Bedford City Councilor Steven Martins has been? Chris Resendes sits down with Steven and discusses what he misses about being a Councilor and what he feels makes the ideal public servant.
Read More »Dominican National Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Fentanyl Conspiracy
The alleged leader of a Boston-based heroin and fentanyl trafficking organization pleaded guilty Tuesday, August 21 in federal court in Boston. Jose Antonio Lugo-Guerrero, a/k/a Fernando Rivera-Rodriguez, 40, who formerly resided in Mattapan, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than …
Read More »Mexican national arrested for trafficking four kilograms of heroin in Massachusetts
A Mexican national was arrested yesterday in connection with drug trafficking activities that resulted in the seizure of approximately four kilograms of suspected heroin. Miguel Angel Torres Morales, 39, was charged today by criminal complaint with possession with the intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin. According to …
Read More »West Nile Virus detected in latest mosquito sample near Oak Grove Cemetery; targeted ground spraying for mosquitoes planned
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the New Bedford Health Department of the finding of West Nile Virus in a primarily bird-biting mosquito sample obtained in the area of Oak Grove Cemetery, located at 185 Parker Street in New Bedford. The mosquito is of the curiex pipiens/restuan …
Read More »MassDOT Registry Accepting Applications for 2018 Low Number Plate Lottery
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is issuing a reminder that the applications for the 2018 Low Number Plate Lottery are now being accepted online at mass.gov/platelottery or by mail. Applicants must apply by August 27 and, if selected for a low number plate, will be notified after the …
Read More »Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts SPARK program
Last week, we had a chance to check out Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts, Inc.’s SPARK program – a free, year-long program for middle school girls focusing on leadership and entrepreneurial thinking, highlighted by a week-long residential summer experience.
Read More »New Bedford mom seeks public’s help in finding special teacher that positively impacted her autistic son’s life
“I’m trying to find a woman named Elisa that my son worked with at the Christopher Donovan Center in Wareham up until 2 years ago. My son has autism. It’s a disorder that generally is considered to affect his ability to form bonds, but he has continuously asked for Elisa …
Read More »Massachusetts MS-13 Member Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Murder
An MS-13 member was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for racketeering conspiracy involving the murder of a 16-year-old boy in East Boston. Edwin Diaz, a/k/a “Demente,” 20, a Salvadoran national, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 35 years in prison and five …
Read More »Three Wareham establishments allegedly serve alcohol to minors during compliance check
On Thursday, August 9, Wareham Police Detectives conducted a compliance check of pouring establishments, with regard to the sale of liquor to minors. Over 40 restaurants, bars, and clubs were checked and three of the locations failed. As is the policy of the Wareham Police, not only is the business …
Read More »North Dartmouth Woman and Weymouth Man Charged with Drug Trafficking
A North Dartmouth woman and a Weymouth man were arrested Saturday and charged in connection with drug trafficking activities involving the shipments of multiple kilograms of cocaine sent through the mail. Cristina Lopez, 43, of North Dartmouth, and John Tavares, 31, of Weymouth, were charged with conspiring to distribute and …
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