NEW BEDFORD – On Thursday, April 4th, Detective Jonathan Miranda concluded his investigation into a fentanyl distribution operation, which culminated in a search warrant execution at 164 Richmond St. The targets of the investigation were 40-year-old ANTONIO CONCEPCION-DIAZ and 39-year-old YARISBETH ROJAS-LOPEZ, both of that address. In addition to the …

Justin Chappell, a Former Weymouth Police officer, is facing federal charges in relation to a police brutality incident which was caught on police body-cams. The incident occurred on July 2nd, 2022 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. According to police reports, Chappell and other patrolmen responded to a report of an intoxicated man, …

In September of 2022 Governor DeSantis flew migrants to wealthy areas across the country, most notably Martha’s Vineyard in an attempt to make liberal locations feel the impacts of lax immigration policies. Now, in April of 2024, a federal judge in Massachusetts has ruled that migrants who were flown to …

New Bedford has seen a 91% increase in reported “Shots fired” in the city within the past 5 years, according to the 2023 Annual Crime Report by the New Bedford Police Department. With 35 incidents of shots fired reported in 2019 we have since seen a steady increase year over …

The City has announced that seasonal parking passes for East Beach, West Beach, and Fort Taber Park are now available for purchase. Residents of New Bedford can purchase passes for $15, while those 65 and over can obtain them for just $5. Greater New Bedford residents, including those from Dartmouth, …

Dartmouth, Massachusetts – The Dartmouth Planning Board discussed a proposal on Monday, March 25th, 2024, which would bring a Chick-fil-A restaurant to North Dartmouth. The Chick-fil-A would replace the old Sears Auto Center at the Dartmouth Mall Plaza. Google Image. The proposed Chick-fil-A would feature a drive-thru with three lanes …

A video uploaded by a Fall River, Massachusetts resident’s front porch security camera has sparked outrage as it shows what appears to be an Amazon Flex driver throwing a package out of his window onto the sidewalk. Amazon Flex is a program that allows individuals to deliver Amazon packages using …

The Annual New Bedford Half Marathon, a beloved tradition, is set to take place this Sunday, March 17th, 2024, inviting over 2,000 runners to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in New Bedford. Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the City of New Bedford, this event is managed by …

The Brazilian Grill located at 464 State Rd in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is rebranded and has officially changed its name. They will now be known as “Churrascaria Tropeiro’s Grill Brazilian Steakhouse”. This is according to a new temporary sign hanging at the restaurant under the original “Brazilian Grill” sign, as well …

Buttonwood Park Zoo is set to welcome new animals as it expands its Animal Ambassador program. Mayor Jon Mitchell, along with Buttonwood Park Zoo’s Director of Zoological Services Gary Lunsford and others, broke ground on the expansion project at the Buttonwood Barn, located in the northwest corner of the zoo …