“A 44-year-old Swansea man was sentenced to serve up to three decades in prison yesterday after being convicted at trial this week of raping and molesting a juvenile biological relative for several years, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Brad Johnson was convicted by Judge Thomas McGuire …
Read More »Fall River delivery driver caught on video throwing package from car window
A video uploaded by a Fall River, Massachusetts resident’s front porch security camera has sparked outrage as it shows what appears to be an Amazon Flex driver throwing a package out of his window onto the sidewalk. Amazon Flex is a program that allows individuals to deliver Amazon packages using …
Read More »Get ready for the 2024 New Bedford Half Marathon!
The Annual New Bedford Half Marathon, a beloved tradition, is set to take place this Sunday, March 17th, 2024, inviting over 2,000 runners to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in New Bedford. Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the City of New Bedford, this event is managed by …
Read More »Lakeville Firefighters respond to two accidents including rollover into pond
“The first crash occurred at the end of Long Point Road at 7:16 pm last night. A driver failed to navigate the corner and rolled into the Great Quittacas. The vehicle came to rest in about 3 feet of water on its side. At the time of the crash, Ambulance …
Read More »Boston Police seek public help locating 33-year-old missing for 5 days
“BPD Missing Person Alert: 33-Year-Old Ashley Drehle Of Dracut BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 33-year-old Ashley Drehle of Dracut. She was last seen at about 6:00 AM, on Friday, March 8, 2024, in the area of 725 Albany …
Read More »Massachusetts man sentenced for threatening to blow up Arizona election official
“A Massachusetts man was sentenced today to three years and six months in prison for sending a communication containing a bomb threat to an election official in the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office. “Those using illegal threats of violence to intimidate election workers should know that the Justice Department will …
Read More »ERO Boston arrests Brazilian fugitive wanted for rape of a minor
“BOSTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a 40-year-old unlawfully present fugitive being sought by law enforcement authorities in Brazil for statutory rape of a minor. Deportation officers from ERO Boston apprehended the Brazilian national Feb.14 near his residence in Bridgeport, Connecticut. “In addition to violating our immigration …
Read More »New Bedford Local Cultural Council announces the grant awardees for 2024
“The New Bedford Local Cultural Council (NBLCC) is pleased to announce the grant awardees for 2024. New Bedford was allocated a total of $179,052 to distribute during the 2024 grant cycle.This funding is granted to individuals, groups, and agencies whose projects enhance the arts, science, and humanities in the city …
Read More »Massachusetts Bomb Squad pulls unexploded ordnances, tank filled with unknown substance, out of Charles River
“The Massachusetts State Police Underwater Recovery Team and Bomb Squad, along with Massachusetts Environmental Police and the Needham Fire and Police Departments, conducted a search of the Charles River in Needham after two deteriorated pieces of unexploded ordnance were fished out of the river in recent days. Units searched the …
Read More »Dartmouth’s “Brazilian Grill” is changing its name
The Brazilian Grill located at 464 State Rd in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is rebranded and has officially changed its name. They will now be known as “Churrascaria Tropeiro’s Grill Brazilian Steakhouse”. This is according to a new temporary sign hanging at the restaurant under the original “Brazilian Grill” sign, as well …
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