Massachusetts man charged with felony after stating he has COVID-19 and will cough on police officers
“Reminder – you can be charged with a Felony if you tell a police officer that you have and/or are going to give an officer COVID-19. On Saturday morning just after midnight, Springfield Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Sumner Ave. for a disturbance inside a home. Approximately …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police trooper runs into burning building to evacuate occupants
A Massachusetts State Trooper saved the lives of several residents who were involved in a serious house fire. According to Massachusetts State Police, at approximately 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Liam Jones, who is part of the department’s deployment into Springfield to assist city police during the current …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department dispatchers spotlighted during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
“Our second spotlight for today is (L/R) Dispatcher Jess Melo, Cadet Alyssa Mello, Dispatcher Ruth Melo, and Dispatcher Michelle DaSilva from the New Bedford Police Department. THANK YOU for your constant dedication and hard work to the field of 911! In addition, great job wearing your PPE and social distancing! …
Read More »Massachusetts reports 88 new COVID-19 deaths on Monday, 26,867 total cases
On April 13, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 1,392 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 26,867. This is a decrease from Sunday’s 2,615 reported cases. 88 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported since yesterday bringing the total deaths in Massachusetts to 844. …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office Launches Prisoner Release Alert System
The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office launched its Prisoner Release Alert System on Monday, highlighting the criminal backgrounds, if any, of those ordered released from BCSO custody due to COVID-19 concerns. Massachusetts judges are ordering prisoners released around the state and this is the Sheriff’s way of alerting the public to …
Read More »Workers dealing with customers in New Bedford required to wear face coverings
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Mayor Jon Mitchell and the New Bedford Board of Health have acted to protect workers and customers at essential businesses, announcing new requirements to ensure the use of masks by employees while interacting with the public. Under the City’s order, all essential businesses operating under the …
Read More »Acushnet Fire Chief shares photo to illustrate today’s harsh, reality “COVID-19 is real, it is here in our community.”
“Within the past few days, we transported to the hospital one of the 16 residents of Acushnet known to be infected with the Covid-19 virus. We followed all necessary protocols and all treatment and transport standards were met if not exceeded. Two crew members made entry and I remained more …
Read More »Thunderstorms, flooding to impact greater New Bedford, possible power outages
Strong winds with showers and possible thunderstorms are headed our way with some urban and poor drainage flooding issues. The area will experience south winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible in portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern …
Read More »New Bedford reports 151 total positive COVID-19 cases Monday, up 15 since Saturday
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported 151 positive cases of COVID-19 Monday morning, up from the 136 cases they reported on Saturday and up from 119 on Friday. New Bedford doesn’t report totals on Sundays. Mayor Mitchell reported New Bedford’s third COVID-19 related death on Friday. The City of …
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