“Earlier this week, while out on the road, our members conducted a motor vehicle stop for an operator who had a warrant. After being taken into custody it was discovered they were also in possession of unprescribed Xanax, Adderall, Nolaxone Tabs. Additionally during inventory Troopers located 2.3 pounds of flower …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police combat underage drinking, fireworks, violence, criminal behavior at beaches
“Our members responded to multiple calls for fights, disorderly and unruly behavior, fireworks, and underage drinking among other issues at both Carson Beach in Boston and Revere Beach. When our Troopers arrived, they were met with violence, disrespect, and criminal behavior. Scenarios like these are difficult to handle, but especially …
Read More »New Bedford City Council honors members of New Bedford EMS
“Recently, The New Bedford City Council honored several of our members for saving the lives of several people over the last six months. Paramedics Grasela, Hughes, Botelho, Brody, Selley, McCauley, Stys, and Erin Sousa as well as EMT Noonan, Leaver, and Reis were recognized by the City Council for the …
Read More »Massachusetts Good Samaritan rescues short-eared owl being attacked by murder of crows
“Our hospital had the opportunity to help a very unusual visitor. This short-eared owl was found being attacked by crows on the South Shore of Massachusetts. A good Samaritan who saw the scuffle was able to recover the stunned owl and safely contain him until our rescue team could pick …
Read More »Dartmouth Police seeks public’s help in IDing man who allegedly pulled knife on someone
“Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs: DPD is looking for some help identifying this young man, who allegedly pulled a knife on someone during a recent incident that happened in the Dartmouth Towne Center. Though we’re fairly certain that he wasn’t reaching for the knife when this picture was obtained, we …
Read More »Dartmouth Police officers honored at “Heroes Among Us” ceremony during Boston Celtics game
“Special thanks to the Boston Celtics, Massachusetts State Lottery, NBC Sports Boston, and 98.5 The Sports Hub for honoring Dartmouth Police Department officers Justin Amaral and Joseph Hilchey during the ‘Heroes Among Us’ ceremony held last night during the Celtics game at the TD Garden. As you may recall, both …
Read More »Southcoast ‘Hero for Health’ Awards Presented to First Responders
Southcoast Health announced that 36 municipal departments providing emergency medical services (EMS) across southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island are the recipients of the not-for-profit community health system’s 2021-22 Hero for Health Awards. “We recognize that your departments continue to go above and beyond the call of duty, especially …
Read More »New Bedford Police respond to assault on 7-Eleven clerk in city’s south end
At approximately 4:00am this morning the New Bedford Police Department responded to the 7-Eleven on Cove Road for an alleged assault on the clerk. Upon arrival, police found the clerk conscious and able to walk. Eyewitnesses said that the elderly clerk known as “Ray” had been working the “graveyard” shift …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department responds to early morning hit and run
At approximately 2:30am Sunday morning the New Bedford Police Department responded to a reported hit and run accident on the 1700 block of Acushnet Avenue. Upon arrival, police found a black Jeep that had slammed into the church adjacent to Abracadabra Flower & Gift Service shop. Preliminary investigation suggests that …
Read More »New Bedford Fire, Police Animal Control respond to Cove Street fire, with people and 23 animals
“Today at 12:19pm the NBFD responded to 60 Cove Street for a structure fire. On arrival crews reported visable fire and began an interior attack with multiple hoselines. Twenty-three dogs resided in this three-family dwelling. Tenants were attempting to rescue as many as possible and one female tenant was transported …
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