Urges New England Fishery Management Council to Open Northern Edge Scallop Grounds NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell testified before the New England Fishery Management Council Tuesday in Mystic, Conn., urging the board to open the Northern Edge scallop grounds to New Bedford commercial fishermen. Prior to his public comments …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters raise funds for service member families, first responders at “Tuff Ruck” Boston
“Local 841 at Tuff Ruck Boston! Local 841 members Jay Rochon, Nick Corvi, and Jose DeFrias participated in the Tuff Ruck Boston to honor fallen service members and first responders. They rucked 26.2 miles with 40-pound packs, carrying names that included fellow members Junior Almeida and Cory Combs. Their efforts …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police make Boston Marathon a safe event with help from loyal K-9s
“On Monday morning, Koala, one of our Bomb Squad dogs, got a chance to tell the boss all about her work keeping the public safe. Colonel Mawn, clearly enamored with his new friend, thanked Koala and her partner, Trooper Gerald Harris Jr., for helping make sure large events like @bostonmarathon …
Read More »ICE’s ERO Boston captures Brazilian non-citizen charged with raping Massachusetts child
“LOWELL, Mass. — Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a Brazilian national charged with raping a Massachusetts minor. Deportation officers from ERO Boston apprehended the 20-year-old Brazilian noncitizen March 28 near his residence in Lowell. “This Brazilian non-citizen is accused of sexually abusing a Massachusetts minor,” said ERO Boston …
Read More »Trial court cracks down on signs, photos, buttons, clothing for Massachusetts vs Karen Read trial
“The Trial Court has issued the following order effective for the Commonwealth v. Karen Read trial, which begins tomorrow with jury selection: “COURT ORDER: It is, hereby, ordered that no individual may demonstrate in any manner, including carrying signs or placards, within 200 feet of the courthouse complex during trial …
Read More »UPDATED: Massachusetts wildlife rescue fighting to save fox found clinging to life due to rat poison
“She did everything RIGHT… Michaela noticed this mangey fox hanging around her house. Once the fox went into her garage, she closed possible exits and called us. We didn’t have to chase this already compromised animal. He crawled into her garage and fell asleep. Next thing he knew, he was …
Read More »Lakeville house fire displaces family; first call for town’s new tower ladder and two new recruits
“The fire occurred at 16 Bernards Way tonight (4/13), it was discovered just after 5 pm when a neighborhood child saw fire venting from a window on the back side of the house. A phone call to 911 followed and firefighters were enroute by 5:15 pm. A full recall of …
Read More »21-year old Massachusetts man allegedly caught with CSAM videos of children one to eight years old
Defendant allegedly possessed videos files of child sexual abuse material; some depicting children approximately one to eight years old. “BOSTON – A Lowell man has been arrested for child pornography offenses. Steven Armando Estrada Ramirez, 21, was charged with receipt and possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Estrada Ramirez …
Read More »City of New Bedford places new Fire & Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Unit into service
“This week, City of New Bedford Emergency Management placed their new Fire & Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Unit in service. This unit will respond to all fire and emergency scenes where responders, displaced residents, and civilians can take shelter during inclement weather in all seasons. The Emergency Management Agency is a …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police to roll out enforcement patrols to catch you driving using your cell phone
” Throughout April, we are rolling daily high visibility enforcement patrols across Mass. as part of a nationwide distracted driving enforcement campaign. Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone, or you could face a fine, or much worse. #JustDrive #DistractedDriving #EyesOnTheRoad NHTSA”-Massachusetts State Police. Massachusetts State Police photo.
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