Defendant responsible for $2.3 million in victim losses; funds used for private jet and yacht charters, luxury cars and hotels, and designer puppies. “BOSTON β A Chicago-area man pleaded guilty today in federal court in Springfield, Mass. to his role in a nationwide wire fraud conspiracy that victimized businesses and …
Read More »[VIDEO] 20-year-old New Bedford man allegedly threatens bar security with gun, leads police on car chase
New Bedford, MA β An intoxicated bar patron has been arrested for possession of numerous weapons after leading police on a car chase. During the early morning hours this past Saturday, patrol units were called to 1621 Acushnet Ave. (βThe Morna Loungeβ) in response to a male who had threatened …
Read More »Official path for New Bedford’s 2024 Memorial Day Parade; parking ban to be STRICTLY enforced
“πΊπΈ ππππππππ πππ ππππππ πΊπΈ The City’s Annual Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 27, 2024. The parade will form at Hathway Boulevard and Parker Street at 10:30 a.m. and will step off sharply at 11:00 a.m. The route will be easterly on Parker Street to County …
Read More »Massachusetts man ambushed in savage attack by grizzly bears in Grand Teton Park, Wyoming
“A 35-year old man from Massachusetts was attacked by a grizzly bear on Sunday, May 19th in the Signal Mountain area of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. The scene is still being investigated as of Monday the 20th. Crews used a helicopter to bring the injured man to an ambulance …
Read More »City plans Memorial Day Weekend parade, events to remember New Bedford Veterans
“NEW BEDFORD β Several events are planned throughout the City this Memorial Day weekend to honor the courageous men and women who lost their lives serving the United States. This weekendβs events include: Saturday, May 25 β’ 9 a.m. at Rural Cemetery, 149 Dartmouth St. The Greater New Bedford Civil …
Read More »New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven police take part in Special Olympics School Day Games
“Earlier Monday Dartmouth High School hosted the 18th Annual Special Olympics School Day Games. Roughly 500 Special Olympians from nine communities were in attendance. Continuing their own tradition, members of the State Police Troop D Community Action Team were present, assisted by the newest members of the MSP Cadet Program, …
Read More »Westport Fire Department promotes, swears in three firefighters
“Late on Monday afternoon, Town Clerk Kristin Stinson, conducted the swearing in and promotions of the following appointments: β’ Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic Robbie Greene to Fire Captain/Paramedic β’ Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Teixeira to Fire Lieutenant/Paramedic β’ Call Firefighter/Paramedic Brody Pelletier to Career Firefighter/Paramedic We wish them all the best!”-Westport Fire Department. Firefighter/Paramedic …
Read More »U.S. Coast Guard Boston kicks off National Safe Boating Week at ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ sculpture
“A duck walked up to a lemonade stand and he said to the man running the stand, “Hey! (Bum bum bum) Got any life jackets?” π¦ U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston, kicked off National Safe Boating Week at the Make Way for Ducklings sculpture at Boston Commons. Base Boston, Massachusetts …
Read More »Massachusetts Sober Homes owner who forgave rent for sex found liable for $3.8 Million in damages
Defendant offered to forgive rent in exchange for engaging in sex acts or sending sexually explicit photographs “BOSTON β The owner and operator of Steps to Solutions, Inc., a group of residential sober homes, has been found liable by a federal jury in Boston for sexual harassment of tenants. Peter …
Read More »City of New Bedford repainting crosswalks, installing drainage, setting granite curbs
“There’s been a lot of roadwork around the City lately as the warmer weather settles in. Recently, teams have been repainting crosswalks on Nina Street, installing new drainage utilities on Elm Street, and setting granite curb on West Rodney French Boulevard. That’s just a sampling of road repairs and upgrades …
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