U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Congressman Al Green (D-Texas) introduced a joint resolution to designate August 20th as Slavery Remembrance Day. This legislation is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), …
Read More »New Bedford Police arrest 19-year old, charged with assault & battery on police officer
“The defendant, JAHIEM GLOVER, 19, was in a vehicle that had been stopped in regard to an accident investigation. He became unruly on scene and began kicking and struggling with officers. He was charged with assault and battery on a police officer and disorderly conduct.” -New Bedford Police Department.
Read More »Massachusetts State Police assist “Project New Hope” in distributing jackets for homeless
“Mr. Bill Moore from Project New Hope accepted a large donation of jackets collected for homeless Veterans in the Commonwealth. Pictured here are Captain Thomas Ryan, Major Matthew Gravini, Mr. Bill Moore, and Trooper David Rameau. Project New Hope is dedicated to helping all Veterans, family members, and Gold Star …
Read More »Middleboro Firefighters respond to school bus accident
“Yesterday morning at approximately 7:00am in the area of 80 West Grove St Middleborough Firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a car and school bus. The driver of the sedan was transported by ground to Rhode Island Hospital by a mutual aid ambulance from Lakeville, MA Fire Department. …
Read More »Massachusetts man pleads guilty to COVID-19 Pandemic unemployment, loan fraud
A Leicester man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Worcester in connection with his involvement in loan and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) fraud schemes. William, Cordor, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, four counts of wire fraud and four counts of aggravated identity …
Read More »Dominican National living in Massachusetts charged with Cocaine Conspiracy
A Dominican national recently residing in Lawrence was charged yesterday in federal court in Boston in connection with a cocaine distribution conspiracy. Michael Saredi-Munoz Morta, 21, was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. According to charging …
Read More »57-year old Wareham man sentenced for possession of Child Pornography
A Wareham man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for possessing child pornography. David St. Jacques, 57, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to 10 years in prison and five years of supervised release. On April 15, 2021, St. Jacques pleaded guilty to one …
Read More »City of New Bedford Police Department Ofc. Silva retires
“Ofc. Paul Silva received his retirement plaque after 28 years of dedicated service to the New Bedford Police Department. Silva was a cadet from April 1, 1990 to June 26, 1993. The next day, he started his career as a police officer until June 28, 2021. We thank you Silva, …
Read More »Infrastructure bill establishes path forward for Cape Cod Canal Bridge Replacement Project
On Monday afternoon, U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey and Congressman Bill Keating were at the White House to join President Biden as he signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. “With investments to repair our roads and bridges, improve public transit & rail, expand broadband, and secure …
Read More »New Bedford Police arrest 67-year old for Trafficking in Fentanyl
“The defendant, DENNIS REGO, 67, was the target of a search warrant at 1930 Acushnet Ave. #1. Upon search of the apartment, over 22 grams of fentanyl, over 700 grams of marijuana, cutting agents, packaging materials, a digital scale and $1162 in cash was seized. He is being charged with …
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