New Bedford Police are investigating reports of shots fired at 2:24 a.m. Thursday in the 1800-block of Acushnet Avenue.
No injuries were reported. Police are also investigating whether this incident is connected to reports of a vehicle striking a building in the area.
Here’s audio and a text transcript from Attorney General Sessions discussing transnational criminal organizations to federal law enforcement in Boston on 21 September, 2017.
“Good afternoon.
It is great to be with you all here in Boston. Thank you, Bill for that kind introduction. I understand from my team that you all were the first U.S Attorney’s Office to reach out and ask that I visit – and I am thrilled to be here and acknowledge the great work being done in this office.
And especially today, during what President Trump has declared both “Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week” and “National Gang Violence Prevention Week,” thank you for all of the work that you do to protect our families and communities from the devastation of drug abuse and the blight of gang violence.
President Trump’s first declaration makes clear to all those who are suffering addiction, seeking treatment, or who are in recovery from opioid addiction: we stand with them, we are praying for them, and we are working every single day to help them.
And the second puts all gang members and other organized thugs on notice: we are coming for you. We will hunt you down; we will find you, and we will bring you to justice.
As violent crime is on the rise nationally and surging in some of our major cities as we see more and more loved ones die at the hands of opioids and all the while remaining ever vigilant regarding the threat of radicalized terrorists, we face formidable challenges.
Yet, this office has risen to the occasion and zeroed in on yet another danger: transnational criminal organizations, specifically MS-13.
As this community knows first-hand, MS-13 is probably the most violent and ruthless gangs on the streets today. It has made inflicting gruesome violence their primary feature.
Guided by their motto – “Kill, Rape, and Control” – MS-13 has assaulted, raped, maimed, and killed just for the sake of it. In so doing, they have destroyed communities, the lives of hard-working law abiding immigrants, and left devastation and misery in their wake.
Over the past few months, I have been to ground zero for MS-13. First, I traveled to Central Islip, New York, where the gang is running rampant: killing victims, traumatizing communities, and replenishing its ranks by taking advantage of the Unaccompanied Alien Child program. This program continues to place juveniles from Central America into this gang controlled territory. It is clearly being abused.
Further, I have traveled to the proverbial “belly of the beast” in San Salvador, El Salvador, and observed the gang’s nerve center.
These experiences have only cemented my belief that MS-13 represents some of the worst of the worst when it comes to criminal street gangs.
Further, it has hardened my resolve that we must contain and dismantle this gang, clique by clique and member by member.
One need look no further than what has occurred here in Boston as proof positive of what this gang is capable of.
The alleged gang murder of a mother in front of her two young children? It simply does not get any worse than this. The brave men and women of this office, along with your law enforcement counterparts, are taking the fight to them.
I understand that over 400 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers took part in the massive MS-13 takedown stemming from this office’s indictment of 60 MS-13 members.
It is precisely this type of law enforcement collaboration that is absolutely necessary: street level intelligence and investigation combined with federal partnership remains a tried and true combination for successfully investigating and prosecuting this group of thugs.
You have also made good use of all the implements in the federal tool box: RICO, false documents, alien in possession of a firearm, and conspiracy to distribute narcotics. Once again, well done.
This is precisely how we will dismantle and defeat MS-13: charge them with whatever crime they commit and stay nimble and flexible to ensure we get them off of the street, in jain and out of the country.
As evidenced by the President’s Executive Order, fighting transnational criminal organizations has been and continues to be one of the Administration’s top priorities. As such, we at the Department have taken steps to support law enforcement and prosecutors in this mission:
We have issued mandates to the field that prosecutors renew their focus on immigration offenses-specifically where those criminals have a gang nexus, targeting violent crime offenses, and charging the most serious, readily provable offense – all of which will ensnare criminal gangs.
I have re-constituted the Organized Crime Council and charged our federal law enforcement partners to make the decimation and dismantlement of MS-13 a top priority, and this focus is already paying dividends.
We have sent additional prosecutorial resources to the Southwest Border and created Border Security Coordinators in each of our U.S. Attorney’s Offices-to focus on criminals, like MS-13 that have a nexus to the Southern Border.
We have also re-invigorated the Institutional Hearing Program, or “IHP” whereby immigration judges come to Federal BOP facilities to adjudicate the immigration status of criminal aliens. It saves time, not to mention tax payer funds, and prevents some of these violent criminals from just being sent from federal prison to an ICE detention facility where they will then just wait, at taxpayer expense, for an immigration hearing that could have been done at their federal prison.
Finally, we have shifted things around in order to surge an additional 300 AUSAs to the field to specifically focus on violent crime and immigration, both of which will involve anti-MS-13 efforts.
But we are not done. These are great steps, but I am pleased to announce we are taking further action.
We are now working with the Department of Homeland Security and HHS to examine the unaccompanied minors issue and the exploitation of that program by gang members who come to this country as wolves in sheep clothing. In fact the gang uses this program as a means by which to recruit new members.
Further, we are engaged in increased and renewed international coordination between U.S. law enforcement and our partners in the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, improved sharing of cross border information is essential – this has already resulted in more gang apprehensions; In fact, El Salvador arrested 700 gang members when we were there.
Let me be clear about something: the status quo is unacceptable. This is America. We will not allow the likes of MS-13 or any other gang to prey upon our communities, to decapitate individuals with machetes, baseball bats, and chains, — or to turn places like Boston, Washington, D.C., and Long Island, New York, into war zones. MS-13 members are known for attacking anyone perceived as even a possible rival.
All law abiding individuals must be free to walk down any street without fear of being hacked with a machete just because they don’t don the white and blue of the Mara.
As I have said before, these gang members might be targeting our youth, but I have a message for them. We will find you. We will devastate your networks. We will starve your revenue sources, deplete your ranks, and seize your illicit profits.
We will not concede a single block or street corner to your vicious tactics.
From past investigations, we know these transnational criminal organizations smuggle members into our country almost exclusively through our border with Mexico. They station these gang members in safe houses in Texas before they travel to various points around the United States.
Securing our border, both through a physical wall and with the brave men and women of the border patrol and restoring an orderly and lawful system of immigration is part and parcel of this anti-gang strategy.
Again, I want to applaud federal, state, and local law enforcement and our prosecutors here in the Boston area for all you have done and being the tip of the spear in our fight against MS-13.
As I stated we are currently battling many public safety issues.
On Monday, the FBI will release the annual crime statistics for 2016. Tragically, they will show violent crime rose by again. Murder rose. Aggravated assault, rape, and robbery rose. We cannot accept this as the new normal. I have said before, my best judgement was that the 2015 numbers were not a blip.
This is a frightening trend that threatens to erode so much progress that had made our neighborhoods and communities safer – over 30 years declines in crime are being replaced by increases. I urge mayors and governors to take this seriously now. And to work with federal, state, and local law enforcement. We must confront this rise before it gains more momentum.
Further, as this community felt on Marathon Monday, 2013, at the finish line of a historic and proud race, terrorism remains an omnipresent concern. Once again, law enforcement and prosecutors, including your Acting U.S. Attorney, rose to the occasion and stayed faithful to our mission by bringing those responsible to justice.
Well done, and thank you.
As we have seen most recently with our brethren in the UK, whether it is a bomb on mass transit, a vehicle used as a deadly weapon, or a hijacked airliner, we must always be ready and use every lawful tool in our arsenal to disrupt a plot before it comes to fruition.
Further, this area – along with the rest of New England – is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. These toxic substances are stealing our brothers, sisters, cousins, and moms and dads.
I have traveled to New Hampshire and seen 50 mothers of opioid victims lined up holding placards for their dead children – before a high school audience.
That left an indelible impression on me, and I will never forget the pain that still showed in their eyes.
Again, the Administration has taken this fight head on. We are prescribing too many painkillers – they are turning out to be killers themselves.
We are sending additional resources into the field to prosecute dirty doctors, dealers, and anyone in the illicit supply chain.
We will not rest – I will not rest – until we turn the tide on opioids.
Prescription abuse can and will be dramatically reduced. This Department of Justice is committed to that goal. I urge you to emphasize this problem.
Thank you for all that you are doing in fighting this many-headed hydra of crime. Using the force multiplier of federal, state, and local collaboration, we can, and will, protect our communities and uphold the rule of law.
Going back to our country’s founding, Bostonians have always been known as tough and indomitable people, unwilling to accept affronts to their freedom. I know that determination will serve you—and all of us— well in our current battles against our foes.
Keep up the good work. Thank you and God bless you.”
Photos and video by Josh Souza.
As of 4:23am, the National Weather Service has issued wind advisory for eastern MA and RI until noon today.
* Location…Eastern Massachusetts and most of Rhode Island.
* Winds…North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Timing…Through tonight.
* Impacts…Gusty winds will continue to bring down tree limbs and isolated trees, especially since full foliage remains on our trees. Isolated power outages may continue to occur into tonight.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong are capable of downing tree limbs and branches, possibly causing isolated power outages. Driving can also be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Meet Sonya Ustinovich, 39 year old owner and teacher at Little Learners in Westport. Growing up, Sonya and her sister Nadine were raised in a home where their Mom had a childcare program for 26 years.
After high school, she went on to receive her bachelors degree in psychology with a minor in special education. She soon married and began a family of her own, staying home to raise her children. When her children were school-aged, following in her mother’s footsteps, along with her sister, they opened Little Learners Childcare, where they have been caring for children for 10 years.
Understanding the importance of being able to have time to herself as a mother who is constantly caring for her children, Sonya and Nadine have embarked on a new venture. Their idea is to open a walk-in daycare (LL STAY & PLAY) with convenient hours that will allow moms and dads the opportunity to run errands, make appointments, dine out, do some yoga, or just some time for rest and relaxation. Without the need to enroll your child in a daily program, it makes temporary and quality childcare affordable.
“Childcare is in our blood.”
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Faces of New Bedford is a project by Colton Simmons. If you are interested in booking a shoot or getting prints from the series email all inquiries to colton@coltonsimmons.com.
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“Gentleman’s Guide restores our faith in the musical comedy. Get ready for a dark comedy that will have you dying with laughter!” – The Hollywood Reporter
“Just as I was about to give up on musicals, along comes A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder.” – Time Magazine
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center welcomes the national Broadway tour of the Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder, on Friday, October 27, at 8 p.m. The musical comedy tells the tale of a man who will do whatever it takes to get his hands on a handsome inheritance. Tickets range from $45 to $65 and can be purchased by calling 508-994-2900, online at www.zeiterion.org, or at the Zeiterion Box Office at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford.
Gentleman’s Guide is the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by any means necessary. All the while, he’s got to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance and be done in time for tea.
One of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals, Gentleman’s Guide received ten 2014 Tony® Award nominations, winning four awards: Best Musical, Direction of a Musical, Book of a Musical, and Best Costume Design. In addition, it won the Best Musical prizes from the Drama League, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle, and received a 2015 Grammy® Award nomination for Best Musical Show Album.
James Taylor Odom will play the role of the eight heirs of the D’Ysquith family, and Blake Price will portray the role of Monty. Gentleman’s Guide will also feature Colleen McLaughlin (Sibella Hallward) and Erin McIntyre (Phoebe D’Ysquith). The tour also includes Timothy Aaron Cooper, Ashton Michael Corey, Mia Fitzgibbon, Colleen Gallagher, Briana Gantsweg, Kristen Kane, Tyler Lenhart, Conor McGiffin, Ryne Nardecchia and Rosie Webber.
Gentleman’s Guide features a book and lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and music and lyrics by Steven Lutvak. The creative team for this production includes direction and choreography by Peggy Hickey (Anastasia), based on Broadway’s original Tony Award-winning direction by Darko Tresnjak (Anastasia) and her own original choreography. The design and production team is comprised of two-time Tony Award nominee Alexander Dodge, scenic design (Anastasia, The Hunchback of Notre Dame); Tony Award-winning Linda Cho, costume design (Anastasia); Adam Cates, Associate Director and Choreographer (Anastasia); Philip S. Rosenberg, lighting design (The Elephant Man, It’s Only a Play); four-time Tony Award-nominated Dan Moses Schreier, sound Design (Into the Woods, American Psycho); Aaron Rhyne, projection design; and Jason Styres, CSA, casting. Original orchestrations are by Jonathan Tunick and Vocal Arrangements are by Dianne Adams McDowell and Steven Lutvak. Paul Staroba serves as Music Supervisor.
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide New Bedford and the region with performing arts programming of excellence that inspires, educates, engages and entertains. Tickets are available for purchase at www.zeiterion.org, by calling 508-994-2900, or in person at the box office at 684 Purchase Street, New Bedford, Mass. Zeiterion Box Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and two hours before each performance.
On Thursday, September 21, at approximately 01:47 a.m., Dartmouth Police and other emergency personnel responded to the area of Route 6 (State Road) near Route 177, to investigate a single car motor vehicle crash with injuries.
As a result of the crash, the operator, identified as Dimas AMARAL, 58, of Dartmouth, MA, was transported to Rhode Island Hospital, where he later died.
AMARAL was the sole occupant in the 2009 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, and initial indications are that he was not wearing a seatbelt when the crash occurred
The crash is currently under investigation by the Dartmouth Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit and Detective Division.
After we missed a close call called Jose, we’ll be happy to take whatever weather we get – it’ll be better than being walloped by a hurricane. Perspective, perspective. We’ll be off to a rocky start as the last of Jose leaves some clouds and a little rain on Friday. However, we will be dry for the rest of the weekend. Temperature-wise we’ll go from 63 degrees on Friday to 80 and humid on Sunday. Only in New England, right?
As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Add it here. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!
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Pirates & Privateers Presentation (Fairhaven) (10:00am)
Hear tales of pirates, Revolutionary War era privateers, and historical Fort Phoenix, presented by Greybeard, an 18th century gunner from the privateer sloop Broome, Abigail Black, a ship’s doctor who grows herbal remedies in her village garden when she’s not at sea, and Andrew the Powder Monkey, a boy who knows how to load and fire a cannon. Learn which things really just myths based on fiction, the difference between pirates and “legal” privateers, and why grog wasn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Annual Recovery Day Celebration at PAACA (11:30am-2:00pm)
Come out and join us for our annual Recovery Day celebration!! Speakers, performers, raffle prizes and activities for kids…something for everyone!! THIS A FREE EVENT-ALL ARE WELCOME!! 360 Coggeshall St., New Bedford.
Lawler Branch Scrabble Scramble (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Love to play Scrabble? Join a bunch of other fans at the Scrabble Scramble. Make new friends. Francis J. Lawler Branch Library, 745 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.
Salem Horror Fest Opening Night Party at PEM/pm Metal Macabaret(6:00pm-9:00pm)
Salem Horror Fest partners with the Peabody Essex Museum to bring you the ultimate kickoff to the Halloween season! Featuring PEM special exhibition, It’s Alive! Classic Horror and Sci-Fi Art from the Kirk Hammett Collection, come haunt our inaugural Horror Fest with this night of live music, and interactive programming as part of the PEM/PM evening party series. Cash bar, live acts, museum is open. Full lineup by clicking event title. Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St., Salem, MA.
Craig DeMelo – Pub Side Acoustic at The Greasy Luck Brewpub (6:30pm-9:00pm)
Downtown New Bedford’s hottest newest destination. The brewpub and event venue is set within a former bank building featuring original vault doors and a truly historic feel. Greasy Luck features in-house brewing, an expansive menu, and The Vault Room, a function area for a local events. The Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St. New Bedford.
FrazierBand – Live in the Vault at The Greasy Luck Brewpub (8:00pm-11:00pm)
Downtown New Bedford’s hottest newest destination. The brewpub and event venue is set within a former bank building featuring original vault doors and a truly historic feel. Greasy Luck features in-house brewing, an expansive menu, and The Vault Room, a function area for a local events. The Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St. New Bedford.
FREE Guided Bird Walk! (8:00am-9:00am)
The Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust (DNRT) and the Paskamansett Bird Club are co-hosting a free guided bird walk at the Smith Farm Reserve in Dartmouth on Saturday, September 23. The walk will begin at the parking area on Smith Neck Rd and meander through the woodlands and fields of Smith Farm. We will stroll by the horseshoe-shaped former trout pond and make our way to the observation platform overlooking Nonquitt Marsh. The platform offers beautiful views and great opportunity for observing wildlife. Please keep your dogs at home for this walk! Where: Smith Farm, 345 Smith Neck Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02748
New Bedford Walk to End Alzheimer’s (All Day)
Walk participants will complete a one-mile to three-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Participants will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Fort Taber, 1000 S Rodney French Blvd., New Bedford.
Fort Phoenix Fall Encampment (9:00am-7:30pm)
The Fairhaven Village Militia, the Fairhaven Office of Tourism and guests present a two-day historical encampment at Fort Phoenix. Talk to period costumed men and women about the fort’s history and life in the 1770s. See military drilling, flintlock musket and cannon firing demonstrations and camp cooking demonstrations. Children can try 18th century games and toys. Also see activities such as tin smithing, leather working, carpentry, sewing, fire starting, and more. Saturday evening at sundown (approx. 6:30 p.m.) see a demonstration “night firing” of the fort’s five cannons. Free. Handicap accessible.
Family Fun Tree Day (Fall River) (9:00am-12:00pm)
You are cordially invited by the Fall River Street Tree Planting Program to our fun annual event, Family Fun Tree Day. Children will have the opportunity to learn all about trees and their benefits through fun activities. Events will include: A Tree Walk, Insect Identification, Composting with Worms, Bees Making Honey, Tree Planting, Story Time @ 9:30am and 11am, Live Raptor Show @ 10am, … and More! Kids will also receive a customizable keepsake to bring home! Snacks and water will be provided (donated by Charlton Memorial Hospital). Location is at the Upper (East) section of North Park (along Highland Ave) in between Stanley St & Hood St. Rain Date: Sept 24th. Hosted by Fall River Street Tree Planting Program.
Coastsweep Beach Cleanup (10:00am-11:30am)
Each September and October, thousands of volunteers throughout Massachusetts turn out for COASTSWEEP—the statewide coastal cleanup sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM). Volunteers are invited to meet at the Town Beach parking lot on Cherry and Webb Lane at 10 o’clock. Gloves, trash bags and other materials will be provided. In addition to removing the debris from the beach, important data will be collected and returned to the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management. For more information, and to sign up, contact the Westport River Watershed Alliance at 508-636-3016 or email outreach@wrwa.com. Hosted by Westport River Watershed Alliance. Cherry & Webb Beach, Westport.
National Alpaca Farm Days (11:00am-4:00pm)
We will have Alpacas to feel, Drawings, Face Painting, Games for the kids, Selfie Booth, Farm Store to see for yourself how useful, soft, and warm. Christmas is coming alpaca gifts make the best gifts. 338 Old Fall River Rd, North Dartmouth, MA.
Monarch Tagging at Allens Pond (12:00pm-3:00pm)
Timed for peak weekends for monarch migration, the tagging station at the Allens Pond field station will be open from 12pm until 3pm, weather dependent. Join us to learn more about the amazing monarch butterfly, how to properly handle and tag them and perform additional scientific investigations aimed at understanding their migration. Suitable for children age 5+.
Old Time Fiddle Session And Community Gathering (4:30pm-6:00pm)
Cool mornings and evenings have returned. Fall in to your regular routine with a plan to join us for a warm community event. We’re at the wonderfully accommodating Brick Pizzeria in Fairhaven again. Tell your mother, tell your father, tell your sister, tell your brother, Aunt Lucy run and tell Uncle Joe. You can bring your grandma or your punk rock neighbor, your sweetheart or your four year old. And hell yes, you can and should bring your guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, or bass. Come cut some tunes with us, lend an ear, or just meet up with a friend in a mighty fun spot.
Waterfire Providence (6:41pm-12:00am)
Popular annual event takes place in downtown Providence.
Mass Attack Roller Derby “Meet & Greet” (7:00pm-10:00pm)
Do you like roller derby? Have you ever wondered how to get involved? Our Meat & Greets are a great, low-key time to meet the skaters and officials of Mass Attack Roller Derby. Come ask questions, learn what it takes to be a skater (aka fresh meat) or official, and skate with us on September 23rd at Carousel Family Fun Center during open skate session. Hang out and get a preview of life with our league. Admission to open skate is $10 and skate rental is $3, charged by Carousel. Skate, chat, and have a good time with us! If you have your own skates, bring them! Our open recruiting night is Monday 9/25/17, also held at Carousel Family Fun Center, 4 David Drown Blvd. Fairhaven MA.
NBSO Bernstein’s Inspiration (7:30pm)
Yaniv Dinur conducts “Bernstein’s Inspiration” featuring Daniel Chong, violin. Leonard Bernstein was a true Renaissance man—conductor, pianist, composer, and educator. Among his many activities, he was committed to promoting new American music as well as championing the music of Gustav Mahler, which he helped turn into mainstream repertoire. Celebrating Bernstein’s centennial anniversary, the New Bedford Symphony opens its season with a program inspired by Bernstein’s endeavors and passions. In between the enchanting sounds of American composer Derek Bermel’s Dust Dances and Mahler’s glorious Symphony No. 1, the brilliant Grammy-winning violinist Daniel Chong, leader of the Parker String Quartet, will perform Bernstein’s own lyrical and virtuosic Serenade. Zeiterion theater.
New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (10:00am)
Always something healthy for body, mind and spirt. From Qigong, Tai Chi and Basketball, to Yoga, Nutrition and Hypnotism to quit smoking. Boys and Girls Club of New Bedford, 166 Jenney St, New Bedford.
Fort Phoenix Fall Encampment (9:00am-3:00pm)
The Fairhaven Village Militia, the Fairhaven Office of Tourism and guests present a two-day historical encampment at Fort Phoenix. Talk to period costumed men and women about the fort’s history and life in the 1770s. See military drilling, flintlock musket and cannon firing demonstrations and camp cooking demonstrations. Children can try 18th century games and toys. Also see activities such as tin smithing, leather working, carpentry, sewing, fire starting, and more. Free. Handicap accessible.
St Julie’s Septemberfest (9:00am-4:00pm)
Please join us for a variety of activities for the whole family. Including: – Kids games and activities (including Toe Jam Puppet Band and Vinny the Bubble Guy), Portugese Bazzaar, Book Sale, Bake Sale, Yard and Craft Sale, etc. Be sure to come hungry! We will have Oxford Creamery, Del’s Lemonade and a few other surprise choices.St. Julie’s Billiart Parish
494 Slocum Road, Dartmouth.
National Alpaca Farm Days (11:00am-4:00pm)
We will have Alpacas to feel, Drawings, Face Painting, Games for the kids, Selfie Booth, Farm Store to see for yourself how useful, soft, and warm. Christmas is coming alpaca gifts make the best gifts. 338 Old Fall River Rd, North Dartmouth, MA.
Painting for Prevention/Ladies Night (4:00pm-8:00pm)
2 painting options to choose from! Help us Protect Women BEFORE Cancer!!! $40 per ticket inclusive of all painting supplies and appetizers. Cash Bar, Raffles, Vendors (Athena’s, Beauty Counter, Advanced Body Sculpting and more!!!). Breast/Ovarian Cancer Survivors and Previvors will be honored and welcome to share their story of their heroic journey!!!..Please let us know when purchasing tickets if you are indeed a survivor or previvor!!! Great way to end the weekend with beautiful, inspirational women; great food & TONS of fun!! To purchase tickets w/credit card, please go to: http://www.mydestiny-us.com/painting-for-prevention.html. Hosted by: Greasy Luck Brewery, 791 Purchase Street, Downtown New Bedford and Painting with a Splash.
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Police are investigating the unarmed robbery Wednesday of Santander Bank, 909 Ashley Blvd.
Police responded to the bank at 4:44 p.m. after a report that a suspect robbed the bank and fled with an undetermined amount of cash. No weapon was shown and no injuries were reported.
The suspect was described as a white male, 40 to 50, wearing sunglasses, a red hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and black sneakers.
New Bedford police are investigating the robbery. Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at 508-991-6350 or the anonymous tip line at 508-992-7463 or e-mail tip@newbedfordpd.com.
The Chris Resendes Show live with Sheriff Hodgson to discuss 9/11, DACA and more.
A 33-year-old Fall River and Somerset man who stole more than $40,000 from his 85-year-old grandmother last year was sentenced to serve two to three years in state prison late last week in Fall River Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced.
Derek DeCambra pleaded guilty to a multi-count indictment charging him with two counts of larceny over $250 from a person over 60 and one count of larceny over $250.
In 2016, to allegedly support his heroin habit, the defendant stole nearly $45,000.00 from his 85 year old grandmother by cajoling and/or forcing her to make cash withdrawals from her bank accounts at Bank of America and Rockland Trust in the Fall River area.
During a plea hearing held last Thursday before Judge Thomas McGuire, Assistant District Attorney Michael Scott, the chief of the office’s Financial Crimes/Elder Unit, argued for a three to five year state prison sentence in addition to a two year probationary term. The defendant requested a more lenient two year state prison term.
Judge McGuire sentenced the defendant, who has more than a dozen previous larceny convictions, to serve two to three years in state prison, to be followed by one year of supervised probation. While on probation, the defendant will be required to submit to random drug screenings.
“The defendant, using intimidation and coercion, took advantage of a his loving grandmother to support his drug habit,” District Attorney Quinn said. “This conduct is unacceptable and our financial crimes unit will continue to prosecute individuals who steal from and abuse the elderly.”