“BOSTON – A New York man was convicted yesterday by a federal jury in Boston of sex trafficking a minor and forcing her to work at a strip club for his financial benefit. Sherriff Cooper, 37, was convicted of sex trafficking of a minor by force, fraud and coercion; transportation …
Read More »Hyannis woman sentenced in Boston for helping distribute Fentanyl in Southeastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island.
“A Hyannis woman was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for her involvement in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Rebecca Bartholomew, 37, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs to three years in prison and three years …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department kick off Women’s History Month with photo of female pioneers
“In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we thought we’d show off an early 2000s #throwback photo acknowledging some of the courageous women of the NBPD. Happy #WHM, we celebrate the contributions and the sacrifices women have made not only in U.S. history, but every single day. Thank you to our officers, dispatchers, …
Read More »Vermont State Police charge 29-year old New Bedford man with crack cocaine trafficking
“On February 29th, 2024, at approximately 2100 hours, Troopers from the Vermont State Police Rutland Barracks, members of the Vermont Drug Task Force, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Rutland Town Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop in the Town of Rutland. The operator of the vehicle was identified …
Read More »CVS, Walgreens to dispense abortion pill in Massachusetts, significant move in reproductive healthcare
In a landmark development for reproductive healthcare access in Massachusetts, leading pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens have announced plans to begin dispensing the abortion pill, mifepristone, this March. This decision comes amidst ongoing legal debates and reflects a significant step in ensuring accessibility to abortion services following the overturning of …
Read More »Massachusetts woman charged with traffic, narcotics offenses, after aggressive, erratic driving
“Shortly before 9 p.m. on February 27, Trooper Victoria Thompson, assigned to State Police-Norwell, was dispatched to 911 reports of a white Mercedes sedan being operated erratically, speeding and tailgating other vehicles, on Route 3 northbound in Pembroke. Trooper Thompson set her cruiser in the area of Exit 32 and …
Read More »Three injured, 85-year-old Rehoboth man dies in Seekonk head-on collision
“An 85-year-old Rehoboth man died during a crash with another vehicle Thursday afternoon on County Street in Seekonk. The deceased has been identified as John Denardo. The preliminary investigation indicates that Mr. Denardo’s Cadillac was traveling east on County Street near 985 County Street at around 4:10 pm today when …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of March 4, 2024 – March 8, 2024,
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of March 4, 2024 – March 8, 2024, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Acushnet Ave from Phillips Rd to Fox St • Main …
Read More »Interview with a homeless New Bedford man living outdoors in the harsh, weather conditions
In a small homeless encampment near the on-ramp from Route 18 to 195 west, Carlos Felix conducted an interview with a homeless man to shed light on the situation. The encampment, located in an open area of grass near Coggeshall Street, has been present for some time, with residents coming …
Read More »53-year-old man who raped, sexually molested five children in New Bedford, Fairhaven sentenced
“A 53-year-old man who raped or sexually molested five children under the age of 16 in New Bedford and Fairhaven was sentenced this week to serve 15 to 20 years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Andres Escribano Sanchez pleaded guilty in Fall River …
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