It’s official: Americans love soccer and are starting their love affair at a very early age and that is reflected across the South Coast. One of the top organizations that have been helping feed this appetite for the sport since 1984, believe it or not, is the Dartmouth Youth Soccer …
Read More »Bishop Stang High School Hosts World Renowned Artist Rob Surette
Bishop Stang High School hosted world-renowned artist Rob Surette during Catholic Schools Week. Rob inspired the students not only with his “speed painting” but also his inspirational message to follow your dreams and make a difference in the world. Pictured with Rob Surette are Bishop Stang students Jared Pimental, Noah …
Read More »Fake bills marked ‘Motion Picture Use Only’ used at McDonald’s
A customer at the drive-through window at McDonald’s restaurant on Kings Highway used $50 counterfeit bills marked “Motion Picture Use Only’’ for two separate transactions Saturday. The suspect attempted to use another counterfeit bill for the third time within an hour but an employee questioned the bill. He then fled. …
Read More »New Bedford Subway robbed by two men with masks armed with knives
Police are investigating an armed robbery Monday at the Subway restaurant at 157 Coggeshall St. At 6:01 p.m., two men wearing masks entered the store, armed with knives, stole an undetermined amount of cash and fled west. One suspect was described as white with a big nose and light colored …
Read More »Fairhaven man charged with OUI after crashing truck and foot chase
On Monday morning at approximately 1:55 am, New Bedford police officers spotted a pick up truck traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of MacArthur Drive and South Street. Officers activated their blue lights and siren in attempt to stop the truck which failed to stop for …
Read More »14-year old mugged by three males for his sneakers
A 14-year old male was walking in the area of 21 Bullard Street in New Bedford around 9:05pm on Monday when three males approached him and stole his Space Jam 11 sneakers. He was not injured. The victim stated that the three males were possibly in their teens and wearing …
Read More »State Police Arrest Dighton Man Following High Speed Pursuit from Cape Cod to Middleborough
This morning at about 9:30 a.m., Barnstable Police attempted to stop a 2017 Hyundai Sonata in their town. The operator refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit continued on local roads and highways from Cape Cod to Middleborough, including Route 6, Route 3, Route 44, Route 105, Route …
Read More »Two women in serious condition after hitting parked car and tree on Brock Ave.
Police are investigating a motor vehicle accident which occurred in the area of 790 Brock Avenue. The accident was reported early this morning around 2:00am. Officers found a vehicle that had struck a tree in the area of 790 Brock Avenue. Prior to striking the tree the vehicle struck a …
Read More »Ashley BLVD fire displaces three families in New Bedford
A fire at 410 Ashley Blvd. has displaced three families or more than a dozen people on Saturday. Three NBFD engines and two ladder trucks composed of 22 firefighters extinguished the fire quickly. Luckily no one was hurt. Video by Carlos Pimentel Felix
Read More »Male robs two female clerks at Lucky 7 Convenient Store in New Bedford
Police are investigating an armed robbery which took place at the Lucky 7 Convenient Store located at 701 Cottage Street in New Bedford. Saturday evening at approximately 6:50pm, a middle age white male, wearing a grayish colored hoodie and black pants entered the store and demanded money from the clerk. …
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