Carlos Rafael

A Bristol County Sheriff’s Deputy was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for smuggling the profits of Carlos Rafael's over-fishing scheme to Portugal.

Judge William Young has ordered "Codfather" Carlos Rafael to forfeit four of his groundfishing vessels as well as 34 permits associated with those vessels.

Carlos Rafael was sentenced to 46 months in prison Monday afternoon by U.S. District Court Judge William Young, but no immediate decision was made regarding his groundfishing permits.

Carlos Rafael, New Bedford's most prominent fisherman, is scheduled to be sentenced this week in federal court in Boston.

Governor Charlie Baker has sided with a dozen state lawmakers and local officials who are urging the proceeds from the forfeiture of "Codfather" Carlos Rafael's fishing fleet, and any financial penalties tied to his case, be used to pay for electronic catch monitoring.

The Conservation Law Foundation has sent three letters to several individuals associated with the prosecution of Carlos Rafael, expressing deep concern over the case.

There are now two Bristol County Sheriff's Deputies charged in the famed "Codfather" illegal fish and money smuggling crime. The latest alleged crooked cop is a Captain by rank. James Melo slapped in federal court on conspiracy and bulk cash smuggling charges...

A Captain with the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office was arrested and charged Wednesday in connection with helping Carlos Rafael smuggle the profits of his illegal overfishing scheme to Portugal.

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) gives an exclusive interview with WBSM News' Tim Dunn following her Town Hall appearance at UMass Dartmouth. Tim asks questions prepared by WBSM afternoon host Barry Richard.

In his weekly appearance on WBSM, Mayor Jon Mitchell explains why, under the government's current plan, 'Codfather' Carlos Rafael could make millions from his jail cell while doing time for his admitted fishing scheme.