A 27-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to serve four to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to charges related to a violent episode that took place inside a Fall River cafe, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Christian Guerrero pleaded guilty in Fall River …
Read More »New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm and Cocaine Offenses
A New Bedford man pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in federal court in Boston to illegally possessing a firearm and selling cocaine. Khyron Thompson, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of firearm and ammunition and one count of distribution of and possession …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police helping keep kids warm with 1st annual winter clothing drive!
“Last Friday the Massachusetts State Police concluded the first-ever regional winter clothing drive at the State Police General Headquarters in Framingham. The drive amassed an abundance of winter clothing for youth and teenagers, including new coats, boots, scarfs, hats, and gloves. Some citizens were even gracious enough to donate handmade …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department: “A future in police work awaits you!”
“A FUTURE IN POLICE WORK AWAITS YOU! Give your strongest consideration to a brilliant career in law enforcement. Join the next generation of New Bedford Police officers. Take the civil service exam in 2022! ** Contact us regarding the residency requirements that apply.”
Read More »Boston Police Department updates “Most Wanted” list
“Community Alert for December 14, 2021: Have You Seen Us? Boston Police Update Most Wanted List If you know anything about the whereabouts of any of these individuals call CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department is interested …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker’s administration files legislation to protect survivors from dangerous individuals, distribution of explicit images
Legislative Package Includes Proposals to Update Dangerousness Procedures, Modernize Laws Governing Explicit Images. The Baker-Polito Administration today filed legislation to create comprehensive new protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, assault and battery, the harmful distribution of explicit images, and other crimes. The package of legislative proposals being refiled …
Read More »Surge Renews Debate Over Indoor Mask Mandate in Massachusetts
By Matt Murphy State House News Service Nearly seven months ago as he declared the COVID-19 pandemic “pretty much over,” Gov. Charlie Baker lifted the state’s indoor mask mandate, along with most other pandemic restrictions, with the belief that the state’s strong vaccination rates would keep the virus in abeyance. …
Read More »Family seeks public’s help locating missing New Bedford woman
“*PLEASE SHARE* • Missing since 12/9/2021 around 2 in the morning: MariaJose Quiroz • 4’11 ft it height • Last seen at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA • Mexican of Mestiza decent • Brown skin with freckles • Brown eyes • May dye or highlight her hair • …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police arrest three; forged registration, no plate lead to drug trafficking and firearm charges
Around 11:15 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, Trooper Edward Brunton observed a silver Honda sedan without a license plate on Route 91 northbound in Whatley. Trooper Brunton turned on his cruiser’s blue lights to conduct a stop of the sedan. The Honda took an unusually long amount of time to …
Read More »Four New Bedford intersections in top ten of top 100 worst intersections in Southeastern Massachusetts
Safety has been at the forefront of transportation planning at SRPEDD for a long time. In the 1980s SRPEDD began identifying high crash locations as a stand-alone publication to bring awareness to our communities, to investigate and implement remedies, and to highlight areas of concern for the public where extra …
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