$454,945 recovered for victims in international student recruitment scheme and $229,882 recovered for victims of Ponzi scheme. The United States Attorney’s Office announced today approval by the Department of Justice’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section to direct $454,945 recovered from forfeited assets to the victims of Keenam “Kason” Park. …
Read More »Massachusetts man dies after being struck by car as a pedestrian in roadway
At approximately 7:54 p.m. yesterday, Massachusetts State Troopers assigned to State Police-Concord responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle on Route 3 northbound, prior to exit 78, in Billerica. Preliminary investigation indicated that 43-year-old Joseph Francois of Hyde Park was a passenger in a 2016 Chevy …
Read More »Brockton Police arrest wanted man with loaded Glock 17 with high capacity 17 round magazine
The Brockton Police may have averted a future catastrophe when they seized a loaded firearm and several rounds of ammunition from a man wanted for an assault & battery near Arthur Paquin Way on Monday evening (12/27/2021). Patrol Officers quickly arrived in the area for a report of a man …
Read More »Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley tests positive for Coronavirus
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, of Massachusetts announced Friday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Pressley, 47, is the second member of the Massachusetts congressional delegation to test positive for COVID-19, the first being U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. The Congresswoman who is fully vaccinated and boosted said she is only experiencing …
Read More »Two cars crash into New Bedford’s “La Candela” restaurant
“At about 5 a.m., police responded to Dunkin’ Donuts on Purchase Street for a report of two men passed out. After attempting to wake them up and talk with them, the male driver fled the scene and crashed into another car on County and Austin Street. The cars both crashed …
Read More »Lack of attached license plates leads to Massachusetts State Police arrest, narcotics and firearm charges
“On December 22 just before 2 a.m. Trooper Benn Pouliot, a recent graduate of the 86th Recruit Training Troop, along with his Field Training Officer, Trooper Edward Brunton, assigned to State Police-Northampton, were stationary observing traffic on Route 91 in Northampton. At that time they observed a red Mercury sedan …
Read More »Massachusetts D.A. and Police Commissioner seek public’s help on the anniversary of brutal 2019 murder
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Acting Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow are requesting assistance from the public as the anniversary of the January 2, 2019 murder of Paul Wilson approaches. Over the past three years, officials have continued to actively investigate this case, including conducting forensic testing, investigating other …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools to distribute COVID rapid test kits to NBPS staff, Jan. 1-2
In advance of a return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022, New Bedford Public Schools is providing K-12 NBPS staff with rapid antigen test kits for use before classes resume, Superintendent Thomas Anderson announced today. “We will provide at-home rapid antigen tests for NBPS staff that can be picked …
Read More »New Bedford celebrates! New Year’s Eve 2021
WHEN: December 31, 2021 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE: Downtown New Bedford – Purchase St & William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA COST: FREE FREE music, kids and family outdoor events downtown: • Family Fun Throughout Downtown 5PM-8PM • Fireworks by State Pier 8:30PM • City Celebrates! …
Read More »Wareham Fire Department responds to serious car accident requiring extraction
“? ? ? On Thursday, December 30, shortly after 7:00 a.m., Wareham Fire Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to Route 25 east, for a motor vehicle accident. At the scene, firefighters encountered two vehicles with heavy damage and both requiring extrication. The crew of Engine 1 handled one car, …
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