On Friday, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito participated in a ceremonial signing of S.2931, An Act to ensure safe patient access to emergency care. Named in memory of Laura Levis, Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito were also joined by Laura’s husband, Pete DeMarco, members of her …
Read More »Dartmouth woman seeks public’s help in finding woman that saved her father’s life in New Bedford
“Please help me find the woman that saved my father’s life. My father suffers from chronic asthma, and while on the road today he had an asthma attack, and proceeded to drive straight to the hospital. Unfortunately, my dad did not make it to the hospital because he passed out …
Read More »Lt. Fernando Pimental retires from the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office after 30 years of service
“Congratulations to Lt. Fernando Pimental on his retirement from the Sheriff’s Office after 30 years of dedicated service. From his days behind the wall as a corrections officer to his time in our public programs team, Freddy has been a friend and mentor to countless folks in his decades at …
Read More »Juvenile suspect wanted in connection to arson incident in Boston detained while attempting to board flight in New York City
“On Friday January 15, 2021, Boston Police Detectives assigned to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office traveled to a Juvenile Detention Center in New York to take custody of a juvenile male suspect who was wanted on an outstanding warrant stemming from the events which unfolded in Downtown Boston on …
Read More »Massachusetts Troopers arrest two, seize guns, ammo, and ballistic vest, following pursuit
At 2:02 a.m. today, Trooper Thomas Shruhan from the State Police-Milton Barracks was on patrol on Route 28 in Milton when he observed a blue 2018 Mercedes-Benz sedan that drew his interest. The Mercedes was the subject of a prior “Be On the Lookout” bulletin after it fled the area …
Read More »Several dealerships in Dartmouth to pay $1 million in unemployment benefit scheme
Colonial Automotive Group, Inc. (Colonial) has agreed to pay $1 million in penalties to settle claims that it took advantage of state unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today. Following the state’s mandated closure of car dealership showrooms during the public health crisis, the company …
Read More »New Bedford’s Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro rolls up for the COVID-19 vaccine
“Chief Joseph Cordeiro rolls up for the COVID-19 vaccine courtesy of the New Bedford Health Dept. #COVID19 #coronavirus #nbpd #newbedford #publichealth.”
Read More »Wareham Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of man who brandished firearm
The Wareham Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of Hector Flores (20), of no certain address. Detectives of the Wareham Police Department obtained a warrant for his arrest, for assault by means of a dangerous weapon. The warrant stems from an incident at the Atlantic Motel on January 13th, where …
Read More »OPINION: “What can I do to help keep New Bedford’s station 8 open? They saved my home!”
“Not sure how to get this to New Bedford Fire and Police so I want to put this out there, I’m hoping they will see it. What can I do to help keep station 8 open? They saved my home this morning. Thank you from the bottom of my heart …
Read More »Massachusetts State Troopers arrest man with firearm, narcotics after he blasts through red light
At approximately 12 p.m. on January 6, Trooper Charles McGrail was on patrol while assigned to State Police-Milton. While he was stationary at a red traffic signal on Chickatawbut Road at Route 28 in Milton he observed a white Mitsubishi sedan approach the same intersection on Route 28 at a …
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