$10 Million Needed to Shut Down Ash Street Jail
Heroux pushes a $10M plan to close New Bedford’s aging Ash Street Jail, shifting inmates to Dartmouth and cutting rising costs in Bristol County corrections.
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K2 Smuggling Thwarted at Ash Street Jail
Three Fall River men charged in a K2 drug plot at Ash Street Jail in New Bedford. Arrests follow investigation by Sheriff Paul Heroux’s office.
Sheriff: Woman Tossing Drugs Over Wall at New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux says the girlfriend of an inmate at New Bedford's Ash Street Jail was allegedly throwing drugs over the jail wall.
New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail Only Cost This Much to Build
New Bedford has a long history with lockups.
Heroux: $3.8 Million to Fix "Money Pit" Jail
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is moving forward with his plan to close New Bedford’s historic but aging Ash Street Jail after the latest repair estimate.
Bristol County Sheriff Releases Suicide Report, New Ash Street Jail Closure Plan
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux held a press conference on Thursday at the BCSO Main Campus in Dartmouth marking his first 100 days in office.
Bristol County Sheriff Asks to Fund Jail Study
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is sending a letter to local lawmakers asking for $300,000 to fund a feasibility study on closing New Bedford's Ash Street Jail.
Heroux Contracts With Inmate Suicide Prevention Expert
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's office has contracted with an expert following the latest inmate suicide, which occurred the week he took office.
Heroux Pitches Second Option for New Bedford's Ash Street Closure
While hosting lawmakers on a tour of New Bedford's Ash Street Jail, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux pitched a second option for his plan to close the jail.
New Bedford City Officials Weigh In on Ash Street Jail Closing Plan
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and members of the city council weigh in on Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's plan to close the Ash Street Jail.