The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 3 AM to 4 PM EST Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS…Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts. This includes the cities and towns of Taunton, …
Read More »Southcoast Health’s Wound Care Center recognized with national award for clinical excellence
Southcoast Health’s Wound Care Center was recently presented with the Center of Distinction Award by Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. Southcoast Health’s Wound Care Center also earned this recognition in 2015. Southcoast Health’s Wound Care Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, …
Read More »Fairhaven Police Department Looking For Erratic Motorcycle Operator
Report of an erratic motorcycle operator in the area of Sconticut Neck Road and Route 240 today around 2:30 p.m. Male operator had a black helmet with a red mohawk and was dressed in all black. Motorcycle is believed to be a Honda and is red in color. If anyone …
Read More »Moby Dick Brewing Co. To Showcase Mouth Watering Menu Inspired By New Bedford’s Own Brew
If you are a beer lover, connoisseur of beer, or just enjoy a beer amongst friend, you’ve had a lot to be excited about lately. A brewery that has been inspired by the city’s spirit and history has opened its doors on the corner of Union Street and South Water …
Read More »Sagamore woman charged with OUI drugs and liquor in New Bedford
A 26-year-old Sagamore woman was charged with OUI drugs and OUI liquor following a traffic spot at 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday on Ashley Boulevard and Coffin Avenue. Paris Desousa, 26, of Sagamore, was stopped by police after being observed weaving into the southbound lane while driving north on Ashley Boulevard. …
Read More »New Bedford suffers five accidental drug overdoses on Wednesday
Five people accidentally overdosed in New Bedford on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017. Four of the overdoses occurred within 4 hours of each other. This comes less than a week after 6 people overdoses on drugs on Thursday, March 2nd. The overdoses locations and times from yesterday: Beetle Street at …
Read More »Man assaults two MA State Troopers after traffic stop
Yesterday (March 7) at 9:15 p.m. Massachusetts State Trooper Kenneth Hanchett stopped a gray 2003 Dodge pickup for marked lane violations and operating with an expired registration on Route 391 in Chicopee. The operator produced a valid license identifying him as the owner of the vehicle. The male passenger was …
Read More »Winter storm watch in effect from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon
The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a winter storm watch, which is in effect from late Thursday night through Friday afternoon. Locations: south coast of Massachusetts from Westport to Cape Cod including the islands. This includes the cities and towns of Fall River and New Bedford. Hazard types: …
Read More »Two New Bedford Men Arrested For Drug Distribution Service
New Bedford Police Department narcotics unit arrested two men Tuesday and took 12 grams of cocaine and Percocet tablets off the street after a search warrant was executed at 34 Jouvette Street as part of an investigation into a drug distribution service. Gabriel Delarosa, 22, of 34 Jouvette Street, basement …
Read More »New Bedford Man Charged With Heroin Trafficking
New Bedford police narcotics unit arrested a city man and took 22.4 grams of heroin off the street Tuesday following an investigation into heroin sales in the south end of the city. Ary Ramirez, 25, of 1366 Pleasant St. Apt. 3, New Bedford, was charged with trafficking in heroin and …
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