A Boylston man pleaded guilty last Thursday in federal court in Worcester to two child pornography charges. Randy Alan Chaplis, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of distributing child pornography and one count of possessing child pornography involving a prepubescent minor and a minor who had not attained 12 years …
Read More »New Bedford police respond to Santander Bank robbery on Kempton Street
New Bedford police responded to a bank robbery at Santander Bank on 1238 Kempton Street at 5:07 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22. No injuries were reported. Police are actively investigating.
Read More »Fill the bus donations brighten holidays for nearly 100 area children
With buses and cruisers overflowing, members of Neighborhoods United and the New Bedford Police Department distributed toys to about 100 area children this holiday season as the conclusion to the seventh annual Safe Zones Fill the Bus Toy Drive. The gifts were donated by generous area residents who participated in …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is seeking to fill an Environmental Enforcement Inspector vacancy
PAY: $15.80hr – $21.52hr Conducts inspections, investigations and communication/outreach activities throughout the City to ensure compliance with all City, State and Federal requirements. Assists with implementation of meter program, backflow prevention device testing and sewer deduct meter inspection program. Ensures customer compliance with City Ordinances, as well as any State …
Read More »State Police Investigate Pedestrian Fatal on Route 24 in Bridgewater
Last night at approximately 9:20 p.m., troopers from the State Police barracks in Middleborough responded to reports of a pedestrian struck on Route 24 northbound near Exit 15 in Bridgewater. Preliminary investigation by State Troopers indicates that Darkeem Kelow, 26 of Boston was operating a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox in the …
Read More »The Donut Factory dazzles with whimsical treats in the heart of New Bedford
By Chris Fernandes “Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.” –Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) Invention, in the most literal sense, is at the heart of the delightfully creative desserts crafted at the aptly titled ‘Donut Factory’ at 102 Rockdale …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Overflow Shelter Open Tonight, Dec. 26
The overflow will be opened again tonight. We are expecting a long bout of frigid temperatures over the next week and a half. I will confirm that the overflow is opened every day with the email blast by 12pm. Guests should plan to arrive at 6pm and not earlier so …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Overflow Shelter Open Tonight, Dec. 25
Due to the expected temperature drop, the overflow will be opened tonight. I do expect to be near capacity tonight so guests should plan to arrive as early as 6pm. Plan accordingly and all inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless.
Read More »Rhode Island man charged with numerous car breaks at Dartmouth Mall
On Saturday, December 23, 2017, Dartmouth Police responded to three (3) separate calls regarding car breaks in or around the North Dartmouth Mall. During the course of investigation, Officers David OIKARINEN and Adam REGO were able to identify the suspect’s vehicle as a black Mazda 626 bearing Rhode Island registration …
Read More »Dartmouth Police Investigate Suspicious Package at Walmart
On Sunday, December 24, 2017 at approximately 5:36 a.m., Dartmouth Police responded to Walmart to investigate a suspicious package located on the north side of the building. After locating the package, emergency personnel secured the area and requested the assistance of a K-9 trained in the detection of explosives. After …
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