“The Town of Lakeville has seen a significant increase in forest and brush fires over the past two years. The overwhelming majority of these fires occurred when backyard “controlled” fires went out of control. Of the 29 outside fires that occurred last year, 66% occurred during the permitted fire season. …
Read More »Massachusetts Police Officer pulls drowning teen from river
“At approximately 9:39pm on Monday, April 4, 2022, the Medford Police Department, Medford Fire Department, and the MA State Police responded to the Mystic River in the area of Ship Avenue on a report of a person in the water. Upon arrival to the scene, a Medford officer observed a …
Read More »Middleborough Police arrest Bourne woman on numerous stolen vehicle charges
Residents Reminded to Lock Car Doors at Night. Chief Joseph Perkins reports that the Middleborough Police Department has arrested a Bourne woman after numerous stolen vehicles were located early Monday morning. COLLEEN CARREIRO, AGE 28, of BOURNE, was charged with: • Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (Two Counts) • Possession …
Read More »New Bedford mom concerned about daughter’s limited access to New Bedford High School restrooms
“Good morning! I don’t know how this works exactly but I have a complaint. I would love to have an anonymous discussion. I am curious to see how many other children have told their parents about this. My daughter attends New Bedford High School and has a daily issue with …
Read More »Seven Connecticut police officers injured attempting to make arrest
On April 3 at 8:43 AM, Wolcott Police Department received information about the location of a female suspect wanted for her involvement in allegedly breaking into or vandalizing 37 vehicles on March 31. Officers responded to the area of Rutledge Street and East Main Street and located a white Hummer …
Read More »OPINION: “Ten Dartmouth Indian facts to know before you vote on Tuesday”
“ONE: Despite the talking points of people who want to cancel the Indian, not a single Tribal government has opposed the Dartmouth Indians, ever. Not a single Tribe. TWO: Opponents of the Indian have falsely manufactured harm and hate surrounding our symbol. To date, they haven’t cited a single instance …
Read More »New Bedford Police charge 27-year old city man for trafficking more than 300 grams of cocaine
“New Bedford Police Detectives have arrested a man for trafficking more than 300 grams of cocaine and over 30 grams of Fentanyl. On Wednesday, March 30, detectives obtained two search warrants for 75 North Street #1 and for a 2004 gray Toyota Solara. Inside the apartment, detectives seized a Taurus …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department arrest juvenile on gun charges
“New Bedford police have arrested a juvenile on gun charges this weekend. On April 3, at 12:50 a.m., officers responded to 225 Field Street for a shot spotter activation. Witnesses said they saw three young men in the Rural Cemetery and heard five gunshots. The three then ran through the …
Read More »North Attleboro Police Department’s “Axel,” who was left on the side of the road, gets his “furever” home
On March 1, the North Attleboro Police Department found a Chihuahua puppy left to die in a crate on the side of Draper Ave, North Attleboro. He was found by someone walking their own dog and it is not known for how long he was there. He was brought to …
Read More »City man wants to spread awareness about dangerous New Bedford intersection after serious accident
“I need some help spreading awareness about this super dangerous intersection that is gonna get someone killed. I was in a bad accident with my kids yesterday. I have always been a cautious driver who used to carry a Class A CDL. It’s the new intersection in the north end …
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