“On Monday, December 16, 2019, concerned hunters in Swansea reported finding a deceased deer with a cord around its neck. The responding officer was able to locate the animal using the information relayed by the hunters. Upon location, the Officer found a deceased doe with an illegal wire cable snare …
Read More »Miss Pumpkin, a trapped, injured cat receives special care at Dartmouth Animal Control
“Meet Pumpkin Pie. The very nice people at Toyota of Dartmouth gave us a call because they found a cat who was in need of some help. We trapped her and took her to Anchor Animal Hospital for treatment. It was found that she had a rope that was embedded …
Read More »New Bedford’s Annual “Breaking up Christmas” event to feature performances, dancing, kid’s activities, comfort food, giveaways and more
Old Time Fiddle Session and Southcoast Lessons will host the 3rd annual “New” Bedford take on an old Appalachian holiday at Hatch Street Studios in New Bedford on December 28th. The event runs 12:00 to 4:30pm and shares a name and mission with a long-standing Old Time tradition of musical …
Read More »New Bedford kid with a huge heart holds fundraiser for gifts to Hasbro Children’s Hospital
“Another year in the books for Savannah’s Savvy Cat Creations fundraiser!! She almost tripled what she did last year by raising just over $1,400!! We are dropping off the toys at Hasbro Children’s Hospital tomorrow, along with a check so they can buy a particular Kindle they would like!! So …
Read More »New Bedford Pastor Elmer Perez Arrested for Rape
Pastor Elmer Perez, 44, of 1413 Acushnet Ave. in New Bedford, was arrested Dec. 18 on charges of rape, witness intimidation, kidnapping, indecent assault/battery, and threatening to commit crime after a month-long investigation into accusations of sexual assault. Perez serves as pastor at Iglesia De Jesucristo Church, 1411 Acushnet Ave. …
Read More »Fairhaven Animal Shelter looking for a forever home for Nonnie who has spent the last year in shelter
“We would love to introduce everyone to Nonnie. Nonnie has spent the last year living in a shelter. We decided that we would give her a chance here at the Fairhaven Animal Shelter to be seen by our amazing followers. Someone out there has to be the perfect fit for …
Read More »Middleborough Police seize marijuana, edibles; arrest two New Bedford men who allegedly fled from during traffic stop
Chief Joseph Perkins reports that Middleborough Police arrested two men after they allegedly fled from a vehicle during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon. Police seized approximately $10,000 worth of marijuana and marijuana edibles as a result of the arrests. DUANE SILVA, AGE 43, OF NEW BEDFORD and DERECK HUNT, AGE …
Read More »Woman survives off-road motor vehicle accident in Wareham
At 7:17 am on Wednesday, the Wareham Fire Department responded to the report of a motor vehicle accident on Island Brook Drive where the vehicle had gone off the roadway, through the woods and down into a small body of water. The driver was able to remove herself from the …
Read More »20-foot Humpback whale washes ashore in Rhode Island on Sunday
A 20-foot Humpback whale washed ashore at the Charlestown Breachway in Rhode Island on Sunday. The following statement and photos were posted to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s Facebook page: “The Marine Mammal Protection Act (1973) helps protects some of our most vulnerable animals, alive or dead. Through …
Read More »Former New Bedford Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Offenses
A former New Bedford police officer pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. Paul Hodson, 43, of Acushnet, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. U.S. District Court Chief Judge …
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