Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan, Massachusetts Environmental Police Majors Patrick Moran and David Loos, and Chelmsford Chief of Police James Spinney have announced that Douglas Dematos, 34, of Lowell has pled guilty to charges in connection with a fatal jet ski crash that took place on August 13, 2017, in …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police collect and deliver winter clothing for homeless
During the snowstorm in early December Troopers at the Ted Williams Tunnel Barracks (H-9) were made aware of the critical shortage of winter clothing, particularly jackets, among the homeless in the areas that they serve around Mass Ave. and the Mass Ave. Connector. As a result, Troopers made contact with …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper named the Massachusetts Task Force Officer of the Year by the DEA
Congratulations to Massachusetts State Trooper Mark Concannon, second from right, who was named the Massachusetts Task Force Officer of the Year by the Drug Enforcement Administration yesterday. Trooper Concannon serves on the DEA Strike Force, a joint team that includes federal, state and local law enforcement officers. Trooper Concannon was …
Read More »Thirteen men, seven from New Bedford, charged with drug trafficking, money laundering
Thirteen men were indicted on Dec. 4, 2019, and charged in federal court in Boston with various drug trafficking offenses and money laundering. The following individuals were indicted: • Yuen Liu-Torres, a/k/a “Chino,” 36, of New Bedford, was charged with conspiring to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police investigating fatal crash in Westborough
At approximately 8 p.m. Thursday night Troopers assigned to State Police-Charlton were dispatched to reports of a crash involving a tractor trailer and a car on Route 90 Eastbound at the 104.4 mile marker in Westborough. Upon the arrival of troopers and EMS they discovered the 2019 Lexus coupe on …
Read More »Hometown Heroes of Greater New Bedford #15: TSgt Justin Miranda and SSgt Katherine A. Miranda
“My husband, TSgt Justin Miranda is currently serving in the Air Force he graduated basic training at Lackland AFB in 2008 and has served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Operation Odyssey Dawn and Osan, Korea. I am a veteran also. I served in the Air Force as …
Read More »Massachusetts State Troopers Arrest Man for Trafficking Narcotics, Identity Theft
At approximately 8:30 last night Trooper Benjamin Joyal, assigned to SP-Boston, was conducting speed enforcement on Soldiers Field Road in Boston. Around that time he observed a gray Kia Sorento traveling nearly 60 miles per hour, the posted speed limit is 40 mph. Trooper Joyal activated his emergency lights and …
Read More »Fairhaven Man with Autism ‘ writes Children’s Book “Mike’s Big Space Adventure”
“My son and I live in Fairhaven and are very excited about this book that he wrote!” -Andrea Therrien Arnold. Reece Arnold, 2013 Fairhaven High Graduate, has just released “Mike’s Big Space Adventure”, which tells the story of a young boy who loves astronomy. One night, he dreams that he …
Read More »Bristol County Savings Bank awards $20,000 grant as sponsor of Holiday Happenings and City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve
For the tenth consecutive year, Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), through its charitable foundation, has awarded a $20,000 grant to the City of New Bedford as part of the Bank’s role as overall sponsor of the current Holiday Happenings and City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve festivities. The city is in …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, December 12
Due to the continued weather conditions, the overflow will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless. All guests should plan to arrive for 6:00pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will be served between 6:00pm and 7:30pm and we wrap …
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