Kingston Man Convicted of 2023 House Party Rape
A Kingston man faces up to 20 years in prison after a Plymouth jury convicted him of rape and indecent assault stemming from an August 2023 house party incident.
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Guns and Drugs Seized in Fall River
Fall River Police C.A.S.T. unit arrests two suspects, seizing rifles, handguns, fentanyl, and ammunition in separate targeted operations.
“Maybe You Should Be the One to Resign”
New Bedford's Ryan Pereira defends keeping OUI-charged Councilor Shawn Oliver, dismissing Councilor Leo Choquette's resignation call as hypocritical and counterproductive for Ward 3 voters.
City Council Moves Flock Ban Ordinance Forward
New Bedford City Council voted 8-3 to ban automated license plate readers and mass location tracking, sending the Shane Burgo ordinance to Mayor Jon Mitchell with a veto-proof majority.
Choquette First Councilor to Ask Oliver to Resign
New Bedford Ward 1 Councilor Leo Choquette requests Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver resign following his OUI arrest and rollover crash, citing growing city council distraction and disruption.
Teachers Union Plans Further Action Against Superintendent
New Bedford Superintendent Andrew O'Leary was cleared by the School Committee of assault allegations made by NBEA union leadership, but labor groups still claim intimidation.
Lang Calls on Oliver to Resign From City Council
Former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang urges Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver to resign after his OUI charge and crash, citing city budget distractions.
Mitchell Fires Cops Who Abused Flock Cameras
New Bedford Police officers Emily Pacheco and James Marinelli were fired following an audit revealing misuse of Flock license plate reader technology for personal reasons.
Station 9 One Step Closer to Staying Open
Mass House approves $1.3M budget aid to keep New Bedford Fire Station 9 open, supporting public safety funding and first responders.
Six Arrested in Immigrant Marriage Fraud Scheme
Fall River marriage fraud ring leader Jennifer Gonzalez allegedly arranged sham marriages charging immigrants thousands to fraudulently obtain legal status while collecting SNAP benefits.