“A 28-year-old New Bedford man was convicted of violently assaulting his ex-girlfriend this week by a jury of his peers after a three-day trial in Fall River Superior Court despite the victim’s refusal to testify in the case, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Matthew Torres was …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police pull over woman using mannequin to drive in HOV lane
“Ensuring safety and fairness on our highways is a priority of our members. A Trooper from SP South Boston recently stopped the operator of a Mercedes-Benz who was driving in the HOV lane without the required two occupants. Instead, in an attempt to replicate a second passenger she had strapped …
Read More »Boston doctor arrested for allegedly masturbating next to 14-year old on airplane
“A Boston man was arrested and charged today for allegedly masturbating and exposing himself within the view of a 14-year-old female seated next to him onboard a flight from Honolulu to Boston in May 2022. Dr. Sudipta Mohanty, 33, was charged by criminal complaint with one count of lewd, indecent …
Read More »Brockton, Massachusetts State Police arrest people during “Operation Hot August Nights”
The Brockton Police Department and Massachusetts State Police are cracking down on crime with “Operation Hot August Nights”. They are taking a zero tolerance approach against crime using multiple helicopters to track down criminals and make arrests. OPERATION HOT AUGUST NIGHTS’ — A JOINT-AGENCY ZERO-TOLERANCE ENFORCMENT MISSION The Brockton Police …
Read More »Global Learning Charter Public School receives Massachusetts award to improve school safety
“Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school that currently services 500 students in grades 5-12, has been awarded $17,500 through the Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards to improve public school safety. GLCPS was one of 42 Massachusetts school districts to receive grant funds for priority safety upgrades. The …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 14, 2023 – August 18, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 14, 2023 – August 18, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Brownell Ave from Hawthorn St to Clarendon St • Main …
Read More »Police Chief Oliveira announces findings of review of New Bedford Police Department
“New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira announced the release of a comprehensive review of the City’s Police Department by Jensen Hughes, a global consultancy known for its law enforcement expertise. Robert Wasserman, one of the nation’s preeminent policing experts and a former Jensen Hughes Senior Vice President, oversaw the preparation …
Read More »New Bedford Beaches reopen to swimming
“New Bedford, Massachusetts – All New Bedford recreational beach areas are reopened to swimming, effective immediately. Test results reflect safe water quality for swimming at all New Bedford beaches, following heavy rain earlier this week. New Bedford’s water quality tests are conducted by the city’s Municipal Marine Laboratory and follow …
Read More »Flood Watch issues for South Coast, Greater New Bedford area
“FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING: * WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHEN: From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police: Reward for info leading to capture of “Bad Breath Rapist”
“The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, United States Marshals Service, and Quincy Police continue to search for rapist and kidnapper TUEN KIT LEE, who fled during his trial in 2007 and was convicted in absentia. We are seeking the public’s help in locating LEE and bringing him to …
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