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New Bedford Man Sentenced for Slashing Ex With a Knife
By Kate Robinson
NEW BEDFORD — A New Bedford man who slashed his ex-girlfriend in her face and arm with a knife in 2018 will spend three years in state prison after he was sentenced last week. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said 40-year-old Rolando Ibarra pleaded guilty to charges of...
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New Bedford Police Arrest Three for Trafficking Fentanyl
Three people were arrested for fentanyl trafficking Tuesday after New Bedford Police conducted two raids in the same shift, taking more than 400 grams of the drug off the streets. On January 12, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau and led by Det. Lavar Gilbert executed a search...
NEW BEDFORD, MA・ 3 DAYS AGO
New Bedford Man Arrested in Connection With Fall River Shooting
A New Bedford man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that took place in Fall River the day after Christmas. Jeffrey Nunez, 36, of New Bedford was arrested Wednesday, January 12 in connection with the shooting, which occurred on Eddy Street in Fall River on December 26. Nunez was first identified as the suspect by the lead detective on the case, Det. Moses Pereira of the Major Crimes Division.
Fall River Cop Charged with Abusive Behavior Terminated
FALL RIVER — A Fall River police officer who is charged with a variety of offenses relating to excessive force and abusive behavior has been terminated from the department. A statement from Interim Fall River Police Chief Paul Gauvin on Wednesday announced that Michael Pessoa is no longer a Fall River police officer, effective that same day.
FALL RIVER, MA・ 4 DAYS AGO
Jack Spillane of New Bedford Light Checks In [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Jack Spillane of the online news publication New Bedford Light made a return visit to Townsquare Sunday this week, sparking another lively discussion about the news of the day. Spillane has a particular interest in local politics, and that was a key part of our conversation this week. Spillane was...
NEW BEDFORD, MA・ 12 HOURS AGO
Seekonk Fatal Crash Claims Life of Attleboro Man
Seekonk Police and Massachusetts State Police detectives are investigating a fatal crash this morning in Seekonk that claimed the life of a 25-year-old Attleboro man. Seekonk Police responded to the area of 372 Central Avenue at around 4 a.m. this morning for a report of a two-car collision, and arrived to find a male victim in the driver's seat of a Nissan Altima who was declared dead at the scene. He was later identified as Shawn Nguon, 25, of Attleboro.
SEEKONK, MA・ 3 DAYS AGO
Dartmouth Police Seek Suspect in Mall Disturbance
DARTMOUTH — Dartmouth Police are looking for help from the public in identifying a man believed to be involved in a recent disturbance at Macy's in the Dartmouth Mall that had mallgoers scrambling for the exits in an apparent shooting scare. The police department posted a photo of the...
DARTMOUTH, MA・ 3 DAYS AGO
Prison Time for North Attleboro Walmart TV Thief
FALL RIVER — A Providence man will be spending three to four years in state prison after he was convicted last month of stealing large flat screen TVs from multiple SouthCoast Walmarts and threatening a store manager with a knife. The Bristol County District Attorney's Office said 38-year-old Luis...
SWANSEA, MA・ 5 DAYS AGO
Bristol County Sheriff's Office: No Conflicts in Campaign Donations
DARTMOUTH — The Bristol County Sheriff's Office is refuting allegations in a recent report that over $324,000 of Sheriff Thomas Hodgson's campaign contributions in the past decade come from businesses with a financial interest in correctional facilities. The report, from watchdog group Common Cause and the coalition Communities for...
BRISTOL COUNTY, MA・ 4 DAYS AGO
Two New Bedford Fires Catch Garage, Fishing Boat on Same Day
NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford firefighters put out two fires on Wednesday in which a city garage caught fire in the early morning, before a fishing boat also caught fire hours later. No injuries were reported in either incident, according to statements released by the fire department. At 3:45...
New Bedford Funeral Director on Used Casket: 'By Law, We Have to Accept' It
A Facebook Marketplace post is advertising a "gently used casket" for sale in Brockton for $200. According to the listing, it was "only in the ground for 18 months, decided to go a different route. Minor wear and tear. Will trade for bike parts. Price is non-negotiable.". Whether it's...
Bristol County Sheriff Campaign Donations Under Scrutiny
Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson received more than $324,000 in campaign donations from businesses with financial interest in county correctional facilities, according to a new report from national organization Common Cause. The report, published Tuesday, reveals a large number of potential conflicts of interest in campaign contributions for sheriffs nationwide.
Dartmouth Police: Mall Incident Not a Shooting
DARTMOUTH — After an altercation at the Dartmouth Mall on Saturday caused a shooting scare, police are asking residents to stop spreading misinformation online. Dartmouth police clarified on social media that reports of a shooting at the town's mall over the weekend are false, and that although an altercation took place, no shots were fired.
New Bedford Police Arrest Teen With Illegal Gun
NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford police have arrested a Brockton teen at a West End housing development on Wednesday for illegally possessing a gun. Police said narcotics and gang detectives patrolling the city's West End at Temple Landing at around 11:20 p.m. on Jan. 5 stopped a car with four people inside.
Somerset Woman Killed in Route 24 Wrong-Way Crash
BERKLEY — A Somerset woman has been killed in a fatal wrong-way crash on Route 24 in Berkley early Sunday morning, according to state police. At around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, state troopers responded to reports of a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Route 24 in Berkley.
BERKLEY, MA・ 6 DAYS AGO
New Bedford Family Displaced After Shower Curtain Catches Fire
NEW BEDFORD — A family of five has been displaced from their New Bedford home after a shower curtain caught fire this afternoon, according to the city's fire department. No injuries were reported in the blaze. At 2:28 p.m. Tuesday, fire crews were called out to 166 Chancery St....
New Bedford Man Who Owned Bridgewater Barber Shop Killed in Freetown Crash
A New Bedford man was killed in a car crash on Route 140 in Freetown during Friday morning's snowstorm. According to Massachusetts State Police, Jason Saccocia, 45, of New Bedford, was killed when his truck left the highway and crashed into a tree. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on January...
New Bedford Woman Cooked Cocaine for Latin Kings
NEW BEDFORD — A former member of the New Bedford Latin King and Queen Nation has been sentenced for cooking cocaine in her apartment. The U.S. Attorney's Office said 34-year-old Tanairy Ruiz, known as "Queen Tanairy," was sentenced on Wednesday to time served — around 30 days — and three years of supervised release.
Attleboro Mayor Announces Run For Sheriff
ATTLEBORO — Another challenger for Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson has thrown his hat in the ring, as Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux announced today he will be making a bid for the sheriff's seat in this year's election. Heroux, a former state representative, joins another challenger — Fall River...
ATTLEBORO, MA・ 6 DAYS AGO
As the SouthCoast continues to deal with a post-holiday COVID-19 wave, some local school districts are getting creative in how they are trying to curb the spread of the virus. Back in July, we reported that the Bristol County Sheriff's Office was the first law enforcement agency in the United States to train K-9 units to sniff out COVID-19. Those dogs, both one-year-old Labrador retrievers, are now being put to work for Fairhaven Public Schools. Their names are Duke, a yellow lab, and Huntah, a black lab.
FAIRHAVEN, MA・ 12 DAYS AGO
New Bedford Pedestrian Hit by Car in Critical Condition
NEW BEDFORD — A man who was hit by a car while walking in New Bedford's North End on Tuesday night is in the hospital in critical condition, police said. According to a police department spokesperson, the man was apparently crossing the street near Belleville Avenue and Nash Road at around 6 p.m. when he was struck by a car.
NEW BEDFORD, MA・ 11 DAYS AGO