New Bedford Police Department executed a search warrant Wednesday night at a North Front Street apartment. As a result of the search, police seized small amounts of cocaine and heroin, a digital scale, cutting agents and a small amount of cash. The incident resulted in charges against the following individuals: John …
Read More »Police seek man who attempted to rob Domino’s Pizza on 109 Rockdale Ave
New Bedford police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at Domino’s Pizza at 109 Rockdale Ave. at about 11:16 p.m. Wednesday. Nothing appeared to be taken and no injuries were reported. The suspect claimed to have a weapon. The suspect was described as a light-skinned male, with a thin build …
Read More »36-year-old New Bedford man dies from drug overdose on Wednesday
The medical examiner is investigating the death of a 36-year-old New Bedford man Wednesday at 3:19 p.m. from an apparent drug overdose Wednesday at a home on Whitman Street. Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Evidence of apparent drug use was found at the scene. This comes after …
Read More »New Bedford police share driving child safety tips
During two separate motor vehicle stops Sunday by New Bedford Police, a troubling discovery was made in the back seat. In one case, a young boy was jumping in the back seat of a vehicle, completely unrestrained. In the second situation, three young people – a 16-year-old, 14-year-old and two …
Read More »2017 “SouthCoast Job Fair” Provides Opportunities For Job Seekers And Businesses In Largest Career Event Of The Year
The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, Lifestream, the Greater New Bedford Career Center, Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board and Bristol Community College will host the “SouthCoast Job Fair” on Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, located …
Read More »51-year old man crashes on Braley Road after possible medical emergency
On Wednesday, April 5 at 6:19 p.m., Massachusetts State Police reported a vehicle operating erratically on Route 140 southbound. As the vehicle passed through Freetown, Freetown Police observed the vehicle being operated erratically and attempted to stop it. The vehicle continued south for approx. 2 1/2 miles entering New Bedford …
Read More »The Blue Lane connects shoreline attractions from Clark’s Cove to City’s North End
Mayor Jon Mitchell and other city officials announced the creation of The Blue Lane, a new designation that describes the city’s new waterfront paths from the CoveWalk and HarborWalk along the South End peninsula to the planned RiverWalk on the banks of the Acushnet River in the North End. Since …
Read More »Fall River domestic batterer sentenced to 3-5 years in prison
A 39-year-old Fall River man who violently assaulted his girlfriend just after midnight on New Year’s Day was sentenced to serve three to five years in state prison this week in Fall River Superior Court. Jason Brum pleaded guilty to a two-count indictment charging him with aggravated assault and battery, …
Read More »Harss Express robbed in New Bedford robbed on Wednesday
Harss Express, 775 Brock Ave., New Bedford, was robbed by a male at 10:05 p.m. on Wednesday. Due to it being an active investigation, police are not releasing any more information. Video by Carlos Pimentel Felix
Read More »16 Things To Do This Weekend (Apr. 07 – Apr. 09)
While overnight temperatures will be brisk – don’t worry, we won’t hit freezing temperatures – the daytime temperatures will be in the low to mid 50s! For some of us that means t-shirt and shorts weather. Definitely conducive to being outside or heading out and if you have a fire …
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