The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office reported that 51-year-old Michael Williams was at Boston City Hall Friday morning allegedly shouting racial slurs at a group of people at the government building. When Boston Police Officers arrived they asked Williams’ to vacate the premises, but the 51–year old refused to leave. …
Read More »Nigerian national who lived in New Bedford sentenced to prison for romance scam, money laundering
Defendant previously extradited from the United Kingdom to face charges. BOSTON – A former New Bedford man was sentenced yesterday for wire fraud and money laundering charges involving funds obtained from “romance scam” victims. Chukwunonso “Douglas” Umegbo, a/k/a James Abbott, a/k/a Michael Philips, a/k/a Richard Armani, 39, was sentenced by …
Read More »New Bedford’s GNBVT High School is thrilled to announce the celebration of Multicultural Day
“Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School (GNBVT) is thrilled to announce the celebration of Multicultural Day on Friday, April 12, 2024. This inaugural event is a significant step toward celebrating the diverse backgrounds of our student body and emphasizing our commitment to fostering an environment of inclusion, diversity, …
Read More »Massachusetts police seize 23 guns, explosives, fireworks, 10,000 rounds of ammunition, arrest 1
“On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, Mansfield Officers executed an arrest warrant for an individual with two default warrants out of Attleboro District Court for crimes committed in Mansfield and Norton. Probable cause was subsequently developed that there were a number of illegal firearms located at 142 Church Street. Mansfield Police …
Read More »New Bedford High School to dazzle audiences with performances including SIX: Teen Edition
“Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of theatre at New Bedford High School. Performing two shows in one night, the NBHS Drama Club is prepared to dazzle and entertain audiences of all ages. Act 1 is in partnership with the NBHS Show Choir and is an original ode to …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department makes Autism seat belt covers available
“** 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 ** April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re giving out Safety Seat Belt Covers! In 2020, the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office created the Autism Safety Seat Belt Cover program. The covers are a perfect way to alert first responders if someone is non-verbal or …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 8, 2024 – April 12, 2024,
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 8, 2024 – April 12, 2024, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Installing services on Central Ave from Church St to Conduit St • Main …
Read More »Dartmouth Police: “Let’s make these (alleged) thieves famous DPD style”
“‼️ Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs‼️ There have been some pretty famous trios in history… The Beastie Boys, Rush, Run DMC, Nirvana, TLC, The Police (😉😁), & so many more… annnnd thennnnn there’s these guys. Since they’re working super hard on their New England tour (by stealing thousands of dollars …
Read More »78-year-old Quincy man pleads guilty to hate crime, allegedly tries to run over Vietnamese family
“BOSTON – A Quincy man pleaded guilty today to committing a hate crime. John Sullivan, 78, pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for June 26, 2024. Sullivan was indicted …
Read More »New Bedford Police Officers participate in annual Career Fair to showcase opportunities
“Sgt. Sylvia, Community Police Ofc. Sequeira, and Ofc. Rivera were at Curry College Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. participating in their annual Career Fair! Participating in these events let us showcase the diverse opportunities within the New Bedford Police Department, emphasizing the rewarding and impactful nature of a career …
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