The victim of last night’s homicide in The City of New Bedford has been identified as 22-year-old Emmanuel Fuentes. He is believed to be homeless, but resides in New Bedford. 22-year old New Bedford man stabbed to death
Read More »22-year old New Bedford man stabbed to death
New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police detectives assigned to this office and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred in the City of New Bedford late Sunday night. At around 10:41 last night, New Bedford Police received a 911 call regarding a man being stabbed outside of …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Overflow Shelter Open Tonight (30 Jan, 2017)
Due to the weather conditions, the overflow will be open tonight. Guests can start to arrive at Sister Rose House (71 Division St) at 6:00pm. It is a first come, first serve basis and our capacity is 25 individuals. Guests will be offered a meal, showers and a good night’s …
Read More »19-year old New Bedford man arrested on gun charges after traffic stop
On Saturday at approximately 2:00 pm, New Bedford Detectives from their Gang unit recovered a loaded .25 cal Raven Arms firearm. As result of an investigation which led to a vehicle stop, Detectives arrested 19-year old Rayshond Lewis of South Second Street in New Bedford. The vehicle was stopped in the …
Read More »Five shots fired near Monte Park in New Bedford
New Bedford police officers were dispatched to the area of Acushnet Avenue and Russell Street on reports of shots fired around 1am. Shot Spotter indicated 4 shots in that area. Officers located 5 spent .40 cal shell casings as result of a preliminary investigation. .40 cal bullets are generally associated …
Read More »39-year old Dartmouth man revived with Narcan after overdosing
On Saturday, January 28, 2017 at approximately 3:30 p.m., a thirty-nine year old Dartmouth man was revived with Narcan after suffering a suspected heroin overdose. After the successful administration of Narcan, the male party was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital for further medical evaluation and/or treatment. Thus far in 2017, …
Read More »Southcoast Halotherapy-A unique, natural method used to alleviate stress and treating skin and breathing disorders
Many of us go well beyond the 40 hours a week, and often we take our work home with us. Especially, in this day and age of digital “commuting” and cafe entrepreneurship. High blood pressure, risk of strokes and heart attacks, migraine headaches, insomnia, stress induced anger that could lead …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Investigating Fatal Crash in Wareham
UPDATE: The victim of the crash has been identified as Liana Bellefeuille, 25, of Middleborough. Ms. Bellefeuille was operating a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer at the time of the crash, which occurred at the 0.2 mile-marker on I-495 northbound. State Police were on scene in the early morning hours of a …
Read More »New Bedford fire fighters responded to 689 drug overdoes in 2016
It’s tough being a firefighter today as cities and towns ask fire departments to take on more responsibilities with fewer resources. There was a time when fire departments mostly put out fires, but today fire departments mostly respond to medical incidents. Now equipped with Narcan, they are on the front …
Read More »Movie Preview: A Chance in the World
“About a kid that grew up in an extremely abusive foster care home in New Bedford in the late 70’s – early 80’s. He graduated from New Bedford High in 1985. I had the pleasure of knowing him in throughout his days in Elementary School (Ellen R Hathaway) also in …
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