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An investigation by the Massachusetts State Police Computer Crimes Unit, other MSP units, the Essex District Attorney’s Office, and other agencies resulted in a guilty plea late last month by a 17-year-old Andover male in connection with several “swatting” incidents. “Swatting” is the slang term for using the Internet to …

The City of New Bedford’s Homeless Service Provider Network (HSPN), in partnership with Catholic Social Services (CSS) today announced a new set of protocols governing the operation of an overflow shelter for unsheltered New Bedford residents during extreme winter weather in an effort to minimize illness and exposure. “We have …

Multiple agencies are currently investigating the deaths of a father and his son in Acushnet. The two deaths are likely the result of carbon monoxide poisoning, and foul play is not suspected at this time. The deceased have been identified as Joseph Lopes, 41, and Collin Lopes, 9, both of …

The State Police 7th annual “Fill the Cruiser” event this past Saturday was a great day seeing so many people come out and donate! We would like to send out to everyone who participated and/or donated a warm heartfelt, “Thank You!” Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will be enjoyed …

A Grinch may have tried to steal Christmas from an 82-year-old New Bedford woman but the kindness shown by New Bedford Police Officer Jason Viera kept the holiday spirit alive and strong for her and her family. A few weeks ago, Officer Viera, who works out of station 2 in …

The Miss New Bedford’s Outstanding Teen pageant is seeking contestants from New Bedford and surrounding cities and towns.   The ideal candidate is a teen who wishes to be a role model throughout the Southcoast. She must value the notion of making a difference in her community, and specifically in …

Can you imagine growing up without knowing what Portuguese food is? The vast majority of the country hasn’t the faintest idea what linguiça, chourico, kale soup, malasadas, or cacoila is. If there is such a thing as a living nightmare, I’d imagine it would be that. Portuguese culture and cuisine …

A 31-year-old New Bedford man was charged with OUI drugs, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and negligent operation of a motor vehicle after an accident Sunday near Route 18 and Potomska Street. John Leighton, 31, of 425 Brock Ave. Apt. 2, was charged after the vehicle he …

The Massachusetts State Police Air Wing on Saturday located lost hikers in two separate rescue missions in Central Massachusetts. At approximately 8 p.m. Sturbridge Police, State Police patrols and K-9 units, and K-9 units from the regional Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council began searching for three missing people — an …

At 6:35 p.m. last evening, Trooper Joseph Hall assigned to the State Police Barracks in Leominster was on patrol when he observed a green Audi A4 commit motor vehicle violations. Trooper Hall activated his emergency lights and subsequently stopped the vehicle on West Street in the city of Leominster. As …