The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division today filed a complaint and a proposed consent decree with the City of Springfield, Massachusetts to resolve its investigation of the Springfield Police Department’s Narcotics Bureau. This is the first pattern or practice …
Read More »Worcester Police Department make arrest in double homicide
“UPDATE: Worcester Police Department Officers Make Arrest for Grafton St Double Homicide. After a lengthy investigation, Worcester Police Department detectives developed probable cause for the arrest of Christopher Burns, thirty-seven years old of Vernon St, in connection with the Grafton St double homicide that occurred on December 8th 2021. Detectives …
Read More »OPINION: “New Bedford’s Keith Middle School’s teachers say we have to earn going to the bathroom!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. __________________________________________________________________________ “Hi! I was thinking you could …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department takes ghost gun off the streets, arrest 20-year old man
“New Bedford Police Detectives have arrested a man for possessing a ghost gun. On Monday, April 11, detectives executed a search warrant for 104 Locust Street #2 with the target being Joshua DeLeon, 20. While inside the apartment, detectives seized one black Polymer 80 semi-automatic 9mm high-capacity pistol loaded with …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department arrests man at SRTA Station for allegedly trafficking cocaine, Fentanyl
“New Bedford Police Detectives have arrested a man for trafficking more than 50 grams of cocaine and over 60 grams of Fentanyl. On Monday, April 11, detectives responded to the STRA Bus Station on Elm Street for a report of a man carrying a backpack filled with possible drugs packaged …
Read More »Lakeville Fire Department responds to two single car accidents in one day
“The Lakeville Fire Department utilizes social media to inform our community about the activities of the fire department and the services we provide. As a public agency, we attempt to maintain high levels of engagement with our followers so that we may communicate messages and information that serve the public …
Read More »Man Convicted In 1987 New Bedford Murder To Be Released Early
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service Thomas Koonce, one of two men who received the Bay State’s first commutations for murder in a quarter-century, will soon depart prison after 31 years behind bars. The Parole Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to award parole to Koonce, a decision that will …
Read More »After 38 years of service, Massachusetts Div. of Fisheries & Wildlife Chief of Info & Education retires
Wildlife education and sharing a love of outdoor recreation were at the heart of Larson’s 38 years of state service. After over 38 years of state service, Marion E. Larson retired in early March from her position as Chief of MassWildlife’s Information and Education (I&E) Section. Marion joined MassWildlife in …
Read More »Dominican national illegally living in Massachusetts sentenced to prison for money laundering
“A Dominican national was sentenced on Friday, April 8, 2022, in federal court in Boston for his role in a money-laundering conspiracy. Jose Ernesto Pujols, 47, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to five years in prison. In July 2021, Pujols pleaded guilty to one count …
Read More »DoR reminds Massachusetts taxpayers to file tax returns, offers fraud tips, assistance for elderly
“With less than a week left to file, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) today reminds Massachusetts taxpayers to file their tax returns as soon as they can. The deadline to file Massachusetts personal income tax returns is Tuesday, April 19. “For the 2021 tax year over 90% of Massachusetts …
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