Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that a Fall River Superior Court jury on Thursday, May 12, 2016, convicted Ernest Wallace of Accessory to Murder After the Fact connected to the June 2013 murder of Odin Lloyd in North Attleboro. The jury also acquitted the defendant of …
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Last night, at about 7:45p.m., Massachusetts State Trooper’s Russell Patenaude and Dustin Shaw, a recent graduate of the 82nd RTT, were on patrol in the area of the Buzzards Bay rotary when they observed a 2004 Buick Century speeding West on Route 25 in the town of Bourne. Trooper Patenaude …
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The Budget Plan calls for $312 million in General Fund spending. Full budget document can be read here. 73% funds mandatory spending obligations (pension contributions, employee healthcare, schools, state assessments for charters, etc.) 14% funds the operations of Police, Fire, and EMS Departments 13% funds the operations of 30 other city …
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For unknown reasons, a truck slammed into the back of a fully-loaded gravel truck on 195 eastbound around 4am this morning between Faunce Corer Road and 140. Traffic was backed up for hours from New Bedford to Dartmouth. One driver was in serious condition and medically evacuated by helicopter by …
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Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III Statement: As all of you are aware, Taunton was struck by horrific acts of violence last night. Three people are dead, and five others were injured, some very seriously. My office, in conjunction with Massachusetts State Police and Taunton Police, are in …
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Statement of Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. – May 11, 2016 In response to inquiries from the press and the public, I am able to confirm that Plymouth County Deputy James Creed of this department was the officer responsible for intervening and stopping an apparent random attack at …
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In Massachusetts’ largest exhibit of student art, New Bedford Public Schools will showcase the creativity of more than 3,500 student artists during the annual NBPS District-Wide Art Show at the Paul Rodrigues Administration Building at 455 County Street. The District-Wide Art Show is Thursday, May 12 with doors opening at …
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Here’s another look at Sunday’s two-car accident at the intersection of Tarkiln Hill Rd and Belleville Ave. Two cars collided with one knocking over a fire hydrant near the Gas Express. New Bedford Fire Department firefighters can be seen pulling a man with injured legs from one of the vehicles. Video by Carlos …
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At a press conference in front of City Hall earlier today, Mayor Jon Mitchell joined with Fire Chief Michael Gomes and members of the New Bedford Fire Department to unveil a new custom built tower ladder truck recently acquired by the City of New Bedford. The new ladder apparatus is …
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El Galeon, a full-size replica of a 16th century Spanish galleon will be visiting New Bedford from May 19th to May 22nd. The vessel will be parked at the State Pier and open to the public daily from 10am – 7pm. Tickets can be purchased at the dock, $10 for …
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