A New Bedford man with a long history of conviction was sentenced to state prison for trafficking large quantities of cocaine and possessing an illegal firearm.
A New Bedford heroin trafficker, who is also awaiting trial on a pending non-fatal shooting case was sentenced to serve up to four-and-a-half years in state prison last week.
A New Bedford man well known to city police decides to plead guilty to seven charges just a day after his Superior Court trial begins.
A spokesman for the District Attorney says 30 year old Marcell DePina entered his guilty pleas on Friday, admitting to unlawful possession of ammunition, two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute..