“We are looking for assistance to help identify a driver.

On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at approximately 2:15pm, a green Kia Soul struck a 12-year-old child at the intersection of Gifford and Old County Road. The child fell off the bicycle and suffered scrapes on the knees and elbow. An unidentified female driver got out of the vehicle and asked if the child was ok prior to leaving the area.

Please contact Officer Douglas Wenson at 508-636-1122 with any information you may have regarding the identity of the driver.”-Westport Police Department.

“New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers have arrested a Brockton man following a traffic stop in the south end.

On May 4th, during the early evening hours, Ofc. Alan Kubik was on patrol in the area of the Blue Meadows housing development when he observed a vehicle with heavily tinted windows. Ofc. Kubik followed the vehicle as it traveled easterly on Rockdale Ave. and stopped in the Dunkin Donuts parking lot.

There were two occupants in the vehicle, one of whom was a passenger identified as Mr. JAZZIAH GRISSET-WATSON, 20, of Pine Grove in Brockton.

As a result of the investigation that followed, Ofc. Kubik found JAZZIAH to be in possession of a loaded, 40-caliber Smith & Wesson handgun for which he did not have a license. JAZZIAH was placed under arrest and charged with a variety of offenses including unlicensed possession of a high-capacity firearm and ammunition. The operator was cited for excessive tint on the windows and allowed to leave the scene.

If you have any information you would like to share with the police, you can do so anonymously by visiting our website and submitting a tip or by calling 508-99-CRIME.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.

“On Saturday, one of our members assigned to SP Tunnels in Boston conducted a traffic stop for numerous vehicle violations.

During the course of the stop, the operator of the vehicle admitted to being impaired and having open firearms charges.

Following our Trooper’s investigation, a rifle, 3 magazines, a ski mask, spent shell casings and live ammunition were all recovered. The operator was taken into custody without incident and was charged accordingly.

The Association would like to commend our member in H Troop on this great arrest!”-State Police Association of Massachusetts.

“📣 We have some SCOOP!📣

Marion Police Department will be handing out tickets for free ice cream cones from our generous local participating businesses,

Annies Ice Cream Shop and Fieldstone Farm Market. These tickets are awarded to kids in town that are caught being good! We will be on the lookout for good deeds, like practicing bike safety (helmets, using crosswalks) and helping others.

A huge thank you goes to Annie’s Ice Cream Shop and Fieldstone for their help in making this all possible!”-Marion Police Department.

Marion Police Department photo.

Marion Police Department photo.

Marion Police Department photo.

“In the early morning of May 1, 2024, Trooper Stelvio Neto, a recent graduate of the 89th Recruit Training Troop, was on patrol with his field training officer Trooper Quinn Indio. The two Troopers were conducting traffic enforcement in Fall River as part of the Dartmouth Barracks midnight shift. While observing traffic on Pleasant Street, Trooper Neto observed a Nissan SUV being driven by a man holding his phone in front of him illuminating his face in the darkness of the morning hours.

Trooper Neto conducted a traffic stop of the Nissan and approached the operator, MICHAEL COUTO, 55, of Fall River. It was immediately determined that COUTO’s license was suspended. COUTO was removed from the vehicle and placed into handcuffs. Trooper Neto escorted COUTO to his cruiser and conducted a search of his person. Couto was found to be in possession of a golf ball sized baggie of fentanyl, and a smaller baggie of crack cocaine.

Once COUTO was secured in the rear of Trooper Neto’s cruiser, Trooper Neto and Trooper Indio conducted a search of the Nissan COUTO was driving. The search found, in a backpack in the interior, numerous individually bundled packages of fentanyl and a stun gun. COUTO does not possess a license to carry, as required by Massachusetts law to possess a stun gun.

COUTO was transported to the Dartmouth Barracks and booked, photographed, and fingerprinted. COUTO was determined to have roughly 79 grams of fentanyl and 8 grams of crack cocaine in his possession.

MICHAEL COUTO was arraigned in Fall River District Court on charges of:

• Trafficking in Fentanyl;
• Possession With Intent To Distribute Cocaine (Subsequent Offense);
• Possession Of Cocaine (Subsequent Offense);
• Possession Of Electric Stun Gun;
• Operation Of A Motor Vehicle With Suspended License; and
• Holding An Electronic Device While Driving.”-Massachusetts State Police.

WHEN: May 18th from 9am-12pm

WHERE: South End HQ at the Orpheum Theatre on Route 18, 1005 South Water St. New Bedford, MA

You can pre-register online!

Pre-registering helps us to plan for important volunteer services. Click below to register or call 508-989-9049. Sign up/check in at our Operation Clean Sweep headquarters table on the day of the event. Remember to bring your reusable water bottle if you got one last year!

• Free t-shirts to all volunteers
• Gloves, tools, and bags provided
• Wear closed-toe shoes
• Review the safety notes
• Walkins Welcome
• Free pizza from Dominos!
• Coffee & Donuts provided by BASK

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“Dear Club Members, Volunteers, Patrons and the Community,

As the President of the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, it is with immense pride and joy that I write to you today about a momentous occasion in the history of our beloved Feast and Club. Today, we stand at the dawn of a new era of inclusivity and unity, as we welcome for the first time, women serving on the Feast Committee. This year, the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will be orchestrated not just by our brothers but also by our sisters, fathers, mothers, and grandparents. Together, we are a complete family, embarking on the journey to celebrate our cherished tradition in unity and love.

This very special day has been filled with overwhelming emotions for all of us involved. As we gathered for our meeting, the air was thick with anticipation and excitement. We had moments of tears, not of sorrow, but of overwhelming joy and pride. It was an emotional day, to say the least, but above all, it was a milestone—a testament to our growth as a community and our commitment to embracing change while honoring our traditions.

We are not just planning a feast; we are weaving the very fabric of our future, enriched by the diverse perspectives and talents of all our members. The inclusion of women on the committee brings a fresh and vibrant energy, promising to make this year’s feast not just memorable but truly epic.

I cannot express in mere words how proud I am of our Club and my Committee. Today, more than ever, we represent what it means to be inclusive, to be a family. There is no doubt in my mind that with this foundation of unity and diversity, the 108th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will be the best we have ever celebrated.

Thank you to every member, volunteer, and supporter for being part of this historic journey. Your dedication and love for our tradition make all of this possible. Let us move forward with hearts full of joy and anticipation for what promises to be an unparalleled celebration of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.

With deepest gratitude and excitement,
Tony Abreu
108th Feast President.”-Feast of the Blessed Sacrament.

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament photo.

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament photo.

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament photo.

Feast of the Blessed Sacrament photo.

On Sunday morning Massachusetts State Police received several 911 calls about a damaged car on the side of the highway on I-91 in Hatfield.

Upon arrival, responders found the wreck of a Honda Civic and found a deceased man outside of the car and spotted a bear in the wood line near the scene. The bear immediately ran off into the woods.

Preliminary investigation by state police suggests that the lone occupant of the car, Daniel Ducharme, 31, of South Hadley, was driving on Route 91 when he lost control of the car for unknown reasons. He struck the guardrail multiple times, went down an embankment, and struck several trees in the woods.

“Evidence and observations at the scene suggest that the man was at least partially ejected from the car and most likely deceased as a result of the crash, before the bear made contact with the deceased.” Massachusetts State Police’s Dave Procopio said.

The crash is still under investigation.

“The 60-year-old New Bedford man who was shot during an incident on Austin Street on April 29 has died from his injuries and the alleged shooter will now be charged with Murder, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced.

Officers responded to the area of Austin Street near County Street at about 2:30 p.m. on April 29 for a report of a male gunshot victim.

The victim, Ronald Sinclair, was rushed to the hospital for treatment. On Friday, May 3rd the victim succumbed to his injuries and died.

The alleged shooter, Christopher Smith, 38, of New Bedford, was initially arrested shortly after the shooting in the backyard of a home on Chestnut Street.

The defendant will be arraigned tomorrow morning in New Bedford District Court on the new Murder charge.

Assistant District Attorney Charlie Schofield is prosecuting the case.”-Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn.

“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Saturday, May 4, 2024, at approximately 10:08 pm, officers assigned to carnival patrol detail, outside of the Dartmouth Mall located at 356 State Road, were alerted to a disturbance at the carnival.

Jeffrey Lehman, 54, of Fall River allegedly followed a victim and her friend for a period of time before Lehman reportedly approached her and began touching her inappropriately.

It is alleged that Lehman continued with inappropriate comments, then placed money down the victim’s shirt.

When other attendees of the carnival learned of the conflict, they created a barrier between the victim and Lehman.

Officers then arrived and placed Lehman under arrest. He is charged with indecent assault and battery on a person 14 or over and accosting/annoying another person.”-Dartmouth Police Department.

Dartmouth Police Department photo.