Press Release

“Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs! DPD is looking for some assistance identifying this fly homie, who did something wack back in late October, when he snatched up some dope goods worth some serious skrilla, while creepin’ through one of our local home improvement joints. If you or any of your …

“And just like that Academy 55-23 is ready to graduate tonight! Nine weeks of intense classes covering a wide range of important topics has prepared this class of 27 for their career ahead. We are looking forward to graduation tonight to celebrate the accomplishments of this hardworking class.”-Bristol County Sheriff’s …

“The Wareham Police family sadly announce the passing of retired Sergeant Christopher Park. Sergeant Park served the Wareham community for over twenty-eight (28) years, before retiring in 2018. Throughout Sergeant Park’s career at the Wareham Police Department he served as, patrol officer, detective, and patrol supervisor. Sergeant Park will be …

“A New Bedford man was sentenced on Dec. 1, 2023 for evading taxes on income he earned as a commercial fisherman. Joaquin Sosa was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 18 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Sosa was also ordered to pay restitution …

“A former Milford second grade teacher pleaded guilty today in federal court in Worcester to possessing child pornography. Vincent Kiejzo, 36, pleaded guilty today to one count of possession of child pornography. U.S. Senior District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman scheduled sentencing for April 4, 2024. Kiejzo was arrested and …

“The City has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) as one of the 119 cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency by receiving an “A” score on the 2023 CDP Cities A-List. Founded in 2000, CDP is a non-profit organization that …

“Yesterday morning at 8:53am, the New Bedford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 303 Coggeshall Street that was reported by a passerby calling 911. This building is a three-story wood frame building containing several apartments and business use on the first floor. The building is peotected by a …

“A federal investigation has found that an East Freetown concrete contractor could have prevented an employee maintaining a soil screener from suffering fatal injuries on Sept. 6, 2023, by following required safety regulations. An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found John Oliveira & …

“Just a reminder to everyone that the Polar Express Train will be operating during this holiday season. Please be aware that there will be heavier train traffic through town. Nice to see that this locomotive is still out and running. It was built in 1957 and 1 of 60 that …

“MassDOT is holding a virtual information session next Wednesday, December 6 from 10am-11am to discuss how businesses could be impacted by upcoming work on the Route 18/I-195 Interchange project in New Bedford. The impacted areas and schedule will be discussed during the session. You can register at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAocOqqrjwoEtMZ2cjR-Ihid4UAafFyijKO?fbclid=IwAR123FKuJgnIjXPE5IINSJrZpA_u7ohpjWwC7lxXHG9WRDG-3ti8-h5_hbk#/registration …