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Two men arrested in connection with a fatal weekend shooting in New Bedford's South End were arraigned Monday in New Bedford District Court. The Bristol County District Attorney's office said in a statement that 21-year-old Elito Mendes is charged with armed robbery and weapons counts; while 27-year-old Samir Baptista is charged as an accomplice. ...

The man held in connection with the murder of a Fairhaven woman last month has been indicted by a Grand Jury. The Bristol County D-A's office says 36-year-old Joshua Silva of New Bedford is now formally charged with the murder of 69-year-old Joyce Howland on October 14th. ...

A brief standoff Tuesday morning in New Bedford ends with the suspect surrendering to police.  The incident happened at 17 Austin Court, just before 9am.  Police were called to the scene by the suspect's girlfriend, who said the man had threatened and shoved her.  W...

New Bedford Police arrest a robbery suspect in the West End. Police say a man entered the Hess Gas Station on Kempton Street around mid afternoon on Monday, and told the clerk to open the register.  He then lifted his shirt and displayed what appeared to be a handgun tucked in his belt. ...

A 17 year old New Bedford man is charged with murder in the October 9th stabbing death of 21 year old Raymond Sanchez. The District Attorney's office says Andre Gage will be charged as an adult, and faces arraignment Friday afternoon in New Bedford District Court. ...

The branch manager of the Casa De Saudade Library will be summonsed into court to answer a charge of larceny.  Police have accused Judith Downey of New Bedford of larceny over $250.  They alleged she used the library cards of three dead people over the last few years, to "take out" more than 300 books from city libraries, after her own account was "maxed out."  ...

A carjacking suspect has been arraigned on a number of charges in New Bedford District Court on Monday.   26-year-old Juan Joel Rivera of New Bedford was held on $50,000 bail following his arraignment on charges of armed carjacking, armed robbery, and operating a vehicle with a suspended license...

A Dartmouth man is under arrest, charged with possessing child pornography.

New Bedford Police say four men will be charged in connection with an attempted robbery Monday night at Conduit and Harwich streets.  Det. Capt. Steve Vicente says the 22 year old male victim thought he had a deal to sell four pairs of sneakers for one thousand dollars...

A New Bedford man arrested last month on a illegal gun charge will now face a dangerousness hearing.  Teigan Pina was arrested by New Bedford Police on May 20th after a drive by shooing and high speed chase.  During his arraignment the next day, the prosecution moved for a dangerousness hearing, but Judge W...