A 38-year-old New Bedford man with a prior conviction for aggravated rape is now facing a felony animal cruelty charge, after allegedly beating his girlfriend's elderly dog until he was paralyzed.
Two New Bedford residents have been charged and charges will be sought for a third in connection with catalytic converter thefts in the city's North End.
A new 'Autism Awareness' patrol vehicle driven by New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira arrived at Carney Academy today to a large group of excited students.
Police are investigating after two people were injured in two separate incidents — a stabbing and a shooting — that took place in New Bedford's North End within an eight-hour span on Saturday.