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Read More »Walk to remember victims/survivors of opioids in New Bedford set for July 19
Mexican National with Nine Prior Deportations Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry
A Mexican national with nine prior deportations pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to illegally reentering the United States after being deported. The defendant, who violated federal pretrial release by testing positive for cocaine and buprenorphine, was released from custody pending sentencing. Defendant also has pending domestic assault …
Read More »Corrections Officer Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Smuggle Opioids into Prison for Inmate
A corrections officer at the Massachusetts Correctional Institute facility in Norfolk (MCI-Norfolk) pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to a conspiracy to smuggle Suboxone strips into the facility for an inmate. William Holts, 51, of Pawtucket, R.I., pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess a controlled …
Read More »St. Peter’s Episcopal Church to host LGBTQ cookout
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 351 Elm Street, Dartmouth is hosting a cookout for the LGBTQ Community on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 6:30-8:30PM. This is a community-wide event. Attendees do not need to be members of St. Peter’s. All LGBTQ folks in our local community, their family members, supporters and …
Read More »Alleged New Bedford Fentanyl Dealer/Illegal Gun User Held as a Danger in Superior Court
A 47-year-old New Bedford man, who was arrested earlier this year for selling fentanyl and possessing illegal firearms while on probation for a prior drug distribution conviction, was detained as a dangerous person by Superior Court Judge Thomas McGuire last Friday. Richard Campbell was the subject of a dangerousness hearing …
Read More »Taunton Child Rapist/Abuser Sentenced to Lengthy State Prison Term
A 32-year-old Taunton man who raped and assaulted his young relative on numerous occasions was sentenced to serve 15 to 17 years in state prison after being convicted at trial in Fall River Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Deosdete Faria was convicted during a …
Read More »Popular Fairhaven Huttleston Marketplace has varied vendors and live music
Looking for locally produced products from the Southcoast area? Trying to support local businesses within the community? Want to enjoy live music while you shop? Searching for something fun for the entire family? Find the answer to these questions at the Huttleston Marketplace, Fairhaven’s very own outdoor bazaar, featured every …
Read More »Fall River Armed Career Criminal Sentenced to State Prison
A 23-year-old Fall River gang member was sentenced to serve four to five years in state prison after being convicted of illegal firearm charges and deemed an Armed Career Criminal by the court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Mahamadou Kante was convicted after a three day …
Read More »Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Kilo of Cocaine, $27,000 in Lancaster
Last night, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Trooper Juan Sandoval was on I-190 southbound in Lancaster, traveling to a paid detail when he observed a 2017 Toyota Camry commit motor vehicle violations. When Trooper Sandovol signaled the vehicle to stop for the violation, just prior to Exit 6, the vehicle came …
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