Porch fire at 11:15 last night. 315 County st. U2, E6, E1 and L3 responded. New Bedford Fire Department photo. New Bedford Fire Department photo. New Bedford Fire Department photo. New Bedford Fire Department photo.
Read More »New Bedford woman seeks advice in dispute with ex over custody of dog
“My ex and I split up in the beginning of November. When he left he left a dog we had in my home. The dog had a vet bill that I paid for back from September. The agreement was for him to pay half of the vet bill ($175) to …
Read More »Dominican national living in Massachusetts pleads guilty to role in drug trafficking conspiracy
A Dominican national residing in Lawrence pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to conspiracy and distribution charges involving large quantities of fentanyl. Ysrael Nunez, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; one …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker’s administration files $5 Billion general government bond bill
Proposal seeks critical authorization for investments in cybersecurity, public safety, workforce skills. The Baker-Polito Administration today filed legislation seeking $4.991 billion in capital funds to support core improvements that will enable the Commonwealth to continue delivering critical state services to the people of Massachusetts. The proposal, titled An Act Financing …
Read More »Massachusetts Senate Approves Adoption Rights, Homeless ID Bills
By Katie Lannan State House News Service One bill unanimously passed by the state Senate on Thursday would revise Massachusetts’ adoption laws to remove a section prohibiting adults from adopting younger siblings, aunts or uncles, and another aims to make it easier for homeless youth and adults to secure state …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 17, 2022 – January 21, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 17, 2022 – January 21, 2021 and they are as follows: City offices closed Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King Jr Day Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • …
Read More »Michigan man arrested for fraud, identity theft that allowed him to receive Massachusetts PUA
A Michigan man was arrested yesterday in Michigan in connection with his alleged involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain COVID-19-related unemployment assistance. Devin Smith, 30, was charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft. Smith was released on conditions following an initial appearance …
Read More »Boston Police Department updates their top ten “Most Wanted” list
“Community Alert: 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 only in your information, …
Read More »New Bedford, SouthCoast to be impacted by dangerous temperatures as low as -13 degrees, possible bomb cyclone to follow
Forecasters are putting a large swath of the eastern United States on notice for another major winter storm and a possible bomb cyclone. Several winter weather hazards are expected to impact southern New England Friday into Saturday including 1-2″ of snow, damaging winds, a potential flash freeze, and dangerous wind …
Read More »New Bedford Police Detectives arrest 3 for Fentanyl trafficking
New Bedford detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau conducted two raids in the same shift which yielded three arrests for Fentanyl trafficking. On January 12, detectives executed a search warrant at 161 Fillmore St. in the Presidential housing development. The target of the investigation was YAMIL ANTHONY VELZQUEZ …
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