“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 …
Read More »Dartmouth Police Department arrests New Bedford man after car pursuit
“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m., Dartmouth Police Detective Matthew CORREIA observed Joshua BISHOP, 29, of Fern Street, New Bedford operating a 2021 Jeep Compass on State Road. Having prior knowledge that BISHOP was wanted by the Massachusetts Parole Board, Detective CORREIA attempted to …
Read More »Boston man sentenced for solicitation of child sexual abuse porn of kids as young as 7-years old
“A Boston man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for sexual exploitation of children as well as distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Robinson Alberto Baez-Nova, 39, of Jamaica Plain, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 22 years in prison followed by …
Read More »Suspect Apprehended in New Bedford Car Break-Ins, Linked to Previous Crimes
New Bedford, MA – In a recent development, the New Bedford Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a series of car break-ins. The arrest comes after a vigilant patrol by officers who responded to a call regarding a suspicious individual in the vicinity of Fulton Street …
Read More »18-year-old suspect charged by New Bedford Police for shooting in City’s South End
“NEW BEDFORD – Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting outside of a Brock Ave. convenience store earlier this month. Officers responded to the shooting at around noon on February 15th. No injuries were reported; however, a vehicle sustained damage before fleeing the scene. As a result …
Read More »Brazilian man, formerly of New Bedford, convicted of murdering daughter sentenced for illegal entry to the U.S.
“A Brazilian man who formerly resided in New Bedford was sentenced to ten years imprisonment today in federal court in Boston for illegal reentry. The defendant is currently serving a sentence imposed in Massachusetts state court of 25 years-life in prison for a 2016 murder conviction. The defendant also was …
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