“A 28-year-old New Bedford man was convicted of violently assaulting his ex-girlfriend this week by a jury of his peers after a three-day trial in Fall River Superior Court despite the victim’s refusal to testify in the case, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Matthew Torres was …
Read More »Cannabis Cafes could be coming to Massachusetts
By Sam Drysdale State House News Service A swath of regulatory changes are coming to Massachusetts’ cannabis industry, including measures to clear the way for people with past criminal records to work in marijuana shops and to allow all cities and towns to eventually host cannabis cafes. In late July, …
Read More »Boston doctor arrested for allegedly masturbating next to 14-year old on airplane
“A Boston man was arrested and charged today for allegedly masturbating and exposing himself within the view of a 14-year-old female seated next to him onboard a flight from Honolulu to Boston in May 2022. Dr. Sudipta Mohanty, 33, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of lewd, indecent …
Read More »Brockton, Massachusetts State Police arrest people during “Operation Hot August Nights”
The Brockton Police Department and Massachusetts State Police are cracking down on crime with “Operation Hot August Nights”. They are taking a zero tolerance approach against crime using multiple helicopters to track down criminals and make arrests. OPERATION HOT AUGUST NIGHTS’ — A JOINT-AGENCY ZERO-TOLERANCE ENFORCMENT MISSION The Brockton Police …
Read More »New Bedford Police Chief updates timeline for wearing of bodycams for NBPD officers
New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira addressed the timeline of officer worn body cameras within the New Bedford Police Department on Thursday August 10th. Chief Oliveira noted, “It really depends on the company (Axon), I have a meeting with them next week so it is tough to say. But you’re …
Read More »Global Learning Charter Public School receives Massachusetts award to improve school safety
“Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school that currently services 500 students in grades 5-12, has been awarded $17,500 through the Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards to improve public school safety. GLCPS was one of 42 Massachusetts school districts to receive grant funds for priority safety upgrades. The …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 14, 2023 – August 18, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 14, 2023 – August 18, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Brownell Ave from Hawthorn St to Clarendon St • Main …
Read More »Police Chief Oliveira announces findings of review of New Bedford Police Department
“New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira announced the release of a comprehensive review of the City’s Police Department by Jensen Hughes, a global consultancy known for its law enforcement expertise. Robert Wasserman, one of the nation’s preeminent policing experts and a former Jensen Hughes Senior Vice President, oversaw the preparation …
Read More »New Bedford Beaches reopen to swimming
“New Bedford, Massachusetts – All New Bedford recreational beach areas are reopened to swimming, effective immediately. Test results reflect safe water quality for swimming at all New Bedford beaches, following heavy rain earlier this week. New Bedford’s water quality tests are conducted by the city’s Municipal Marine Laboratory and follow …
Read More »South Coast family sailed 2 YEARS on a 34 foot boat to Grenada!
A “Crew of Three” Kimberly Ward, her husband Michael, and daughter Ally embarked on a 2 year adventure aboard a 34 foot boat to Grenada and back! As one could imagine, the family was pushed outside of their comfort zone and gained a collection of fascinating stories that need to …
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