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A California woman was indicted today on a drug trafficking offense involving fentanyl. Adelaida Yudit Garibay, 45, of Burbank, Calif., was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Garibay has been in custody since she was arrested in September 2021 and …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 1, 2021 – November 5, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Replacing gas services on Elizabeth St, Bedford St and Taber St • …

“At 12:39 on this date the RFD received a report of a structure fire at a residence on North Ave at the far north end of town. The first due engine company arrived on scene within 8mins from the time of the call and found heavy fire and smoke conditions …

“We thank New Bedford Police Captain Ricard J. Rezendes for his 32 years of dedicated service to the department. Rezendes started his police career in 1989 and retired this year. Thank you captain, have a great retirement! ??‍♀️?”- New Bedford Police Department.

On Thursday, October 28, at about 1:10 p.m. the Wareham Fire Department responded to Cumberland Farms in West Wareham for a motor vehicle accident. At the scene the emergency responders had found that a vehicle had backed up into a gas pump shearing it from the foundation. Crew members from …

There was much discussion on our Facebook page this evening regarding “Trunk or Treat” events in the local area. A quick search on Facebook will reveal a couple of dozen all within a reasonable drive from the New Bedford area. We’ve highlighted a few of them below. If you plan …

As a result of the Storm that the area sustained, Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste, may not have been collected in areas due to downed trees and power lines. The City of New Bedford will be allowing Trash/Recycling Routes for only Wednesday of next week to put out additional trash …

On 10.26.21 at approximately 3pm, responded to a call for a male overdosing in the driver’s seat of a vehicle in the area of Hall St./Rivet St. The male was located, removed from the vehicle, and emergency aid procedures were initiated. As the male awoke, he became aggressive. He threatened …

A 52-year-old New Bedford man who sexually molested his live-in girlfriend’s pre-teen daughter on multiple occasions more than a decade ago was sentenced to the maximum jail term allowed in the district court after being convicted during a jury trial in New Bedford District Court last week. A Jury of …

At this time of year, black bears are fattening up for winter. You can help keep bears wild by removing bird feeders, feeding pets indoors, and securing garbage and compost. Depending on food availability and snow cover, bears typically enter winter dens in November and December. As fascinating as black …