“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 …
Read More »16-year Call Firefighter/EMT pinned as Deputy Director of Fairhaven Emergency Management
“We would like to take a moment to say congratulations to our brother, Nick Gautreau, a 16 year Fairhaven Call Firefighter/EMT. Nick has always been doing split duties between FFD and EMA. He was pinned last Monday as Deputy Director of Fairhaven Emergency Management. This was a special time for …
Read More »“Lexi,” the specially trained police comfort dog to support Wareham students and residents
“Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Wareham Police Chief Walter Correia, Jr. are proud to introduce Lexi, a specially trained comfort dog to support students and residents. Lexi is the most recent addition to the Plymouth County Comfort Dog Program. The Town of Wareham recently acquired Lexi, a …
Read More »One dead after Sunday afternoon crash on New Bedford exit ramp
At approximately 3:30pm on Sunday, Massachusetts State Police received 911 calls reporting an accident at the end of the ramp from I-195 east to Washburn Street. Upon arrival, first responders found a severely damaged SUV with occupants that had collided with a utility pole at the bottom of the exit. …
Read More »Massachusetts tractor-trailer rollover spills contents across I-93 in Milton
Just before 6 a.m. on Saturday morning, Massachusetts State Police received multiple reports of a tractor-trailer that flipped over on the southbound lane of Interstate 93 just before the Randolph exit in Milton. Upon arrival, first-responders discovered a tractor-trailer lying on its side resting in the median and grain spilled …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department, Haz Mat, EMS, respond to fire at Brittany Global Technologies
“Earl Saturday at 11:34, the New Bedford Fire Department received a fire alarm activation at 1357 East Rodney French Blvd., Brittany Global Technologies. While en route, Command Unit 2 reported heavy smoke in the area. Unit 1, Engines 6, 1, 7 and Ladders 3 and 1 were also dispatched and …
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