New $20 Million Public Safety Center Opens in New Bedford
New Bedford's new Public Safety Center at the site of the former St. Anne's Church in the South End officially opened on Aug. 5.
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Fairhaven Police Announce New K-9 Division
Fairhaven Police have announced in a Facebook post Thursday afternoon that they will be starting a K-9 Division.
Charges Dropped After Claims Against Former Cop 'Exaggerated'
Many of the charges in a stalking and harassment case against former decorated police officer Joshua Fernandes have been dropped after claims were found to be 'exaggerated,' according to his lawyer.
New Bedford Man Missing Since June
New Bedford resident Lawrence Fernandes, 68, has been reported missing since June 9 and was last seen boarding a bus for North Carolina.
Taunton Man Charged in Fatal Hit and Run
Taunton police have arrested a city resident on a variety of charges including operating under the influence of drugs after a fatal hit and run crash on Tuesday afternoon.
Wareham's Teddy Mathews Crushed But Not Defeated
Wareham's Teddy Mathews was prepared to open up for New Kids on the Block at Fenway Park this Friday night – until he got a heartbreaking phone call.
Dartmouth Couple Arrested on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
New Bedford Police arrested a Dartmouth couple Monday on fentanyl trafficking charges after a search of their East River Drive home.
PETA Offers $5,000 to Catch Goose Family Killer
PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of a suspect or suspects in the killing of a family of geese in Attleboro on Friday.
Police: Recent Violent Crimes 'Top Priority'
New Bedford police are addressing the recent spate of violent crimes in the city as a "top priority" for the department, a spokesperson said Monday.
The Story Behind the Money on the West End Grill Ceiling
Diners at New Bedford's West End Grill try their luck at pinning money to the ceiling, but why? We found out the great cause to which that money goes.