Video captures brutal knockout in parking lot of New Bedford bar

An anonymous source recently sent us a video capturing a man punching and knocking out another man in the parking lot of “The Last Round” in New Bedford. This individual told us, “I want to be anonymous but this is Servulo Pires, assaulting a man who he didn’t know in the parking lot of Last Round. He hit him without expecting it breaking multiple teeth and breaking his eye socket.”

The New Bedford Police Department was notified and released this statement regarding the video: “We have determined that this video captures an incident that took place on September 3rd of last year. Mr. SERVULO PIRES, 30, of New Bedford has been charged with Assault and Battery causing serious injury. The case remains open in New Bedford district court.”

The video of the incident is captured below:




[WATCH] South Coast Christmas grinch destroys lawn decorations of Swansea home

In a bizarre act caught on a security camera, a car is seen stopping in the street and reversing onto the front yard of a Swansea home to intentionally destroy Christmas decorations.

The homeowner sent in the video with this to say,

“At 12:35 a.m., this lovely citizen must have gotten very upset by my Christmas display because he decided to back up into it purposefully.

If anyone recognizes this car, please let me know. I would love to have that person/persons explain to myself and my family why he was so bothered by my decorations that he wanted to ruin them. This is in Somerset Ellenwood Ave.” -Tiffany Marie Silva.




VIDEO: 69-year-old man hospitalized after violent group attack in Brockton

Police have released a video of a group of people violently attacking two men on Sep. 24 near 24 Walnut Street in Brockton. Both victims, one 69-years old, can be seen not fighting back and being beaten relentlessly while laying defenseless on the ground.

One attacker can be seen stomping on the head of a 69-year-old elderly man multiple times while he was helpless to defend himself. The 69-year-old man is in the hospital with no feeling or movement on one side of his body. A 35-year-old friend suffered a broken jaw.

The attack reportedly occurred after an argument over a broken car side view mirror. According to Brockton Police, two men have been arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Police are looking for help identifying the other attackers in the video and can be contacted at 508-941-0234.




Live with Dr. Daniel Sacchetti, DO – Southcoast Health’s Stroke Director

Nearly 800,000 people experience a stroke every year in the United States, so what are the tell-tale signs we should look out for? We hear from Dr. Daniel Sacchetti, DO, Southcoast Health’s Stroke Director.

Learn more about Dr. Sacchetti at www.southcoast.org/doctors/daniel-sacchetti-do/ and Southcoast Health’s stroke care at www.southcoast.org/services/brain-and-spine-treatment/stroke-care/.

Here are more resources on how to make healthy lifestyle changes and control health conditions that raise risk for stroke:

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association: https://www.stroke.org/en/

Massachusetts Stroke Prevention and Control: https://www.mass.gov/stroke-prevention-and-control

Massachusetts Stroke Resources: https://www.mass.gov/lists/stroke-resources

Stroke Symptoms: https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms https://www.mass.gov/service-details/stroke-signs-and-symptoms-act-fast

Stroke Family Warmline: https://www.stroke.org/en/help-and-support/for-family-caregivers/stroke-family-warmline

1-888-478-7653

Stroke Support Group Finder: https://www.stroke.org/en/stroke-support-group-finder

Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation and Prevention Program: https://www.mass.gov/massachusetts-tobacco-cessation-and-prevention-program-mtcp

1-800-QUIT-NOW

SSTAR – Smoke Cessation https://www.sstar.org/smoking-cessation/

1-508-679-5222

Go to the Open Access Center, 386 Stanely Street, Fall River, MA 02720. Mon-Fri 7:30am-3pm for intake. There is a smoking cessation group on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am.




Springfield Police Officers Evacuate Burning Multi-Unit Building Monday Morning

Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and the Springfield Police Department are today releasing body-worn camera footage of first responding Springfield Police officers evacuating a burning, smoke-filled building, waking up and helping residents escape on Monday morning.

On Monday December 13th at approximately 4:20 a.m. Springfield Police Officers Carlos Ortiz, Luis Rojas, Michael Cruz, Gustavo Olivo, Jomaris Vazquez, Jeremy Rivas, Thomas Normoyle and Thomas Meleady responded to a fire at a multi-unit building on the 200 block of Fort Pleasant Avenue. The footage begins in the moments officers arrived on the scene where they observed smoke in the back of the building and were told people were still inside.

Officers entered the building, encountering smoke in the hallways and stairwells, and went door to door checking units to ensure residents were awake and assisting them in safely exiting the building as the fire continued to grow. In one unit, officers were able to rescue a dog (minute 1:55).

Aside from what can be seen in this footage, the officers cleared two additional floors in the building. Fortunately, many residents had already exited the building as a result of the smoke alarms.

“I am very proud of these officers who demonstrated their professionalism, courage and dedication to duty by diligently entering and checking units to ensure residents were out of the building,” said Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood.

“These are situations where instincts take over and the officers did not hesitate to enter a burning building, putting their own lives at risk, and were able to lead several residents out of the building.”

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno states, “What an amazing job our brave and dedicated men and women of the Springfield Police Department do, day in and day out. I am very happy to hear that everyone was able to get out of the building. These officers went above and beyond to serve and protect and I have no doubts that their actions that early morning saved lives. Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood and I are so very proud of these officers for their quick and lifesaving actions. Good job Blue and God Bless you and your families.”

The Springfield Fire Department arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The cause remains under investigation.




New Bedford firefighters respond to 2-alarm fire on Ashley BLVD

New Bedford firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at 377 Ashley BLVD in New Bedford just after noon today. No further details at this time.




Interview new with New Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson

Chris Resendes sits down with New Bedford Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Anderson to update us on the current school year and all things New Bedford Public Schools.




New Bedford police “sewer dive” to retrieve crack cocaine tossed into it

Last Friday, 51-year old Benjamin Keith Duarte of Fall River was arrested for trafficking drugs and a number of motor vehicle violations after a vehicle crash near the corner of Coggeshall/Purchase streets and a brief car chase. Detectives discovered bags of cocaine and crack cocaine inside a manhole cover.




Isaksen Solar – Solar power in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Want to say goodbye to your electric bill? Here’s a look at locally owned Isaksen Solar doing a solar panel installation on Mike’s house.

Call (508) 567-0647, email rrego@isaksensolar.com or visit http://www.IsaksenSolar.com to see if solar is right for your home.




Police respond to double-stabbing in New Bedford Saturday night

New Bedford police officers responded to a double stabbing at around 9pm last night in the area of Thompson and County streets. Initial reports are that four people were detained for questioning. No further information is available at this time.