Meet Scott O’Brian, 27-year-old owner of Toyz4Boyz. Growing up in the area, Scott’s father had always been an entrepreneur, owning a bunch of different businesses. One of those businesses was a hobby store, where he sold, fixed, and repaired RC vehicles. Naturally, Scott fell in love with the vehicles and …
Read More »Child pornography suspect on Massachusetts Most Wanted list captured
According to Massachusetts State Police, a child pornography suspect with ties throughout Massachusetts and recently added to the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted Fugitives list was captured this afternoon in New Jersey after the MSP Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (MSP VFAS) and US Marshals developed information that he was hiding …
Read More »Statement of New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell on the NOAA Approval of Operation Plans for Groundfish Sectors
“NOAA’s long-awaited decision to approve sector operation plans and allow limited groundfish operations to resume is an important first step and welcome relief to many New Bedford fishing families and waterfront businesses impacted by the closures of Sectors 7 and 9. I applaud all those industry leaders and elected officials …
Read More »Massachusetts Troopers, Officers, & Agents Hit 4 Apartments Simultaneously, Seize Guns, Ammo and Drugs, Arrest 4
On Tuesday, Troopers from the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit, along with Troopers from the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and the C3 Policing Unit, and officers from the FBI Western Massachusetts Gang Task Force, DEA, and Holyoke Police, made simultaneous entry into four apartments in a residence at …
Read More »P.A.C.E. Head Start is now accepting applications
PACE Head Start is currently accepting applications for the upcoming school year which will begin in September 2018. Head Start provides a free family-centered school readiness program for approximately 300 children ages 3-5 from income-eligible families living in New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. Head Start children benefit from an …
Read More »New Bedford’s 29th Annual Public Hanging
In August 1990 there were no contemporary art galleries in the city, so we decided to have a Public Hanging. 29 years later New Bedford is considered one of the most creative in the country. Calling all artists to submit work for the showing through August 1st—26th. Aug 4th is …
Read More »CLOSED: City of New Bedford’s Treasurer’s Office is hiring for a Senior Account Clerk
THIS JOB POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. PAY: $16.04 – $21.84 Performs, according to standard office procedures, a variety of duties requiring a moderately complex degree of decision making and knowledge of the functions of the department. Perform all levels of payment processing including cashiering, processing …
Read More »Sagamore Beach man arrested for online solicitation of a minor
On July 19, 2018, the Lakeville Police Department reported that they arrested a male subject relating to an online solicitation. The investigation concluded that an individual was attempting communication with a minor child for purpose of sex. As a result of this 7-month investigation the following individual was arrested: Robert …
Read More »New Bedford man arrested as police take illegal loaded gun off the street
New Bedford Police narcotics unit took a loaded gun off the street Tuesday, July 17 following an investigation that led to an arrest. Narcotics detectives learned through their investigation that an individual might be in possession of an illegal firearm. Police observed the individual riding in a vehicle and stopped …
Read More »New Bedford Man Connected to Seekonk Armed Robbery Sentenced to State Prison
A 29-year-old New Bedford man who participated in an armed robbery at a busy Subway restaurant in Seekonk last year was convicted and sentenced to serve up to four years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Cesar Berroa pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior …
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