The 85th Recruit Training Troop wrapped up its first week of training last Friday with patrol procedures classes and introduction to the MSP’s main patrol vehicle, physical training, and, of course, visits to the chow hall. This week, the Recruits will begin their criminal law instruction in addition to diving …
Read More »City of New Bedford creating its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and seeks public input
The Office of Housing and Community Development is now in the process of creating its 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. This plan will provide a snapshot of community needs in New Bedford and will establish a framework for how federal funding the city receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban …
Read More »Massachusetts State Troopers arrest two for illegal possession of a firearm
On Saturday January 11, troopers assigned to the State Police Troop D Community Action Team were on patrol in Brockton. Just after 5:30 p.m. they observed a white GMC Terrain with heavily tinted windows traveling on Warren Avenue at a speed estimated to be much higher than the posted speed …
Read More »New Bedford City Council unanimously approves cost of living allowance increase of $366,600
Edit: The 11-0 vote was to send the motion to committee, not to pass the motion. In an 11-0 vote last Thursday, the New Bedford City Council voted to send to committee a recommendation to increase the cost of living allowance (COLA) by $1,000 which translates into an increase of …
Read More »New Bedford Police seize three guns and $12,000 in drugs over the weekend
Detectives from the New Bedford Police Narcotics Unit executed three separate search warrants in different parts of the city over the weekend. These efforts resulted in several arrests and confiscation of cocaine, fentanyl, and oxycodone at a street value of $12,000 along with three guns. Angel Luis Rivera, 40, 893 …
Read More »Statement of Bristol D.A. Quinn on US Supreme Court Ruling in Case of Michelle Carter
“I am very pleased that the US Supreme Court has denied Michelle Carter’s petition for further review of her conviction. This, once again, justifies the decision to charge the defendant with manslaughter based on existing Massachusetts law, which is well-established. The validity of charging her has been vindicated by numerous …
Read More »Wareham Police conduct raid after multiple complaints; arrest three, seize marijuana
On Monday, January 13, at 10:20 a.m., Wareham Police detectives assisted by patrol officers conducted a raid at 18 Leisure Lane amid multiple complaints. Three individuals were placed under arrest after a large quantity of marijuana was found in the house. Detectives summoned the Director of Public Health Robert Either …
Read More »Wareham Police arrest two; one receives additional assault charges after allegedly kicking officer during booking
On Tuesday, January 7, at 2:28 p.m. Wareham Police officers responded to the Wareham Crossing, near JC Penny for a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers observed two males in a grass area directly next to the parking lot. When Officer Calib Larue approached the males, one of them …
Read More »Fairhaven man looking for help with environmental cleaning up Tin Can Island
“Thank you Carnival Cruise Lines to your commitment to ruining our planet!! Not just you but you contributed!! Never again will I give you my $$!! I really hope that you guys can help with this problem…I would really love to start something to try and clean this up. It …
Read More »10 Things to know about New Bedford’s single-use plastic bag ban
On Thursday, the New Bedford City Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance change that will ban single-use plastic bags. Here are 10 things you need to know about the ban: 1. On January 9th, 2020, the New Bedford City Council voted 11-0 to approve an ordinance that prohibits businesses …
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