“NEW BEDFORD – Police have seized weapons from a convicted felon in the south end. This week, Officer Brandon Duarte, a patrol officer assigned to the south-end sector, cultivated information regarding a man who was illegally in possession of firearms. The man was identified as Mr. ALEXANDER LUIS REIS, 26, …
Read More »Fairhaven, Lakeville, Wareham complete Nero’s Law training to save lives of our police K-9s
“Another Successful Nero’s Law Training. Thank you Dr. Larry Venezia once again for being our veterinarian. We were joined by Coastal Medical, Middleboro Fire Department, Middleboro Police Department, Lakeville Police Department (MA), Wareham EMS Local 2895, Fairhaven Police Department K9 Unit, Tobey Hospital, and Professional Canine Services Four Legged Angels. …
Read More »Feds place ban on “fun” highway messages in Massachusetts like “Use your blinkah!”
We see them all the time and they often bring a chuckle; electronic messages that warn people of incoming bad weather, speeding, buckling up, road conditions, or emergencies. Well, that will be no more. The U.S. Federal Highway Administration is doing a nationwide crackdown on the fun. The highway administration …
Read More »Unprepared Thai and American hikers lost on Mount Monadnock during -10F temperatures
“Just before 5:00 PM on January 19th, 2024, New Hampshire Fish and Game was contacted by Monadnock Park Staff in regard to three lost hikers near the summit of Mount Monadnock. The three hikers were unprepared for the impending darkness and cold temperatures. The wind chill temperatures on Monadnock at …
Read More »ICE, ERO Boston catches, charges Haitian national with rape of disabled person
“BOSTON — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston apprehended an unlawfully present Haitian national Jan. 9 who was recently arrested by local police on charges of rape and indecent assault and battery on a developmentally disabled person in Dorchester. ERO Boston lodged an immigration detainer against the Haitian citizen, but …
Read More »Talk directly to New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell during January “Office Hours”
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell will hold office hours on Wednesday, January 24, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Restaurante Algarve, located at 128 County St. City residents are invited to attend and meet with Mayor Mitchell directly and share their concerns and ideas, as well as a bite to eat. …
Read More »UPDATED: Family seeks public’s help locating missing New Bedford 14-year old
UPDATED Sunday @ 10:15pm: Good news! Thanks to the community spreading the word, Kaidyn has been found and is now safe at home. ___________________________________________________________ Original article: “He is 14-years old and has mental health issues and PTSD, He has been off his medication for over 48 hours now. He was …
Read More »New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park announces programming for Black History month
“NEW BEDFORD, MA – New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park has announced its programming commemorating Black History Month in February 2024. This year’s theme chosen by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®) is African Americans and the Arts. New Bedford is known for its …
Read More »Boston Police seek public’s help locating 12-year old who has been missing for 4 days
*** Boston Police Department Missing Person Alert: 12 Year-Old Aliana Roberts Of Boston *** “Aliana Roberts was last seen on 1/16/2024 in the area of Downtown Crossing (450 Washington Street) in Boston. She was wearing a white long sleeve shirt and blue pajama pants. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts …
Read More »UPDATED: New Bedford Police Department welcomes seven new officers to the force
UPDATED: The original article stated that there were six new officers and omitted an officer. There were, in fact, 7 new officers and the missing officer is Ofc. Sarah Fine. Welcome to the force Sarah! ____________________________________________________ Original article: “Congratulations to Ofc. Dylan Deston, Ofc. Ryan Donahue, Ofc. Nivaldo Mendes, Ofc. …
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