The man who accused of assaulting one of his employees at a coffee shop employing those with intellectual disabilities remains in jail after his arraignment.
At a hearing on Wednesday, a judge found the suspect a danger, but released him on $1,000 cash bail. The D.A.'s office had requested he be held without bail.
A Fall River man, who had his bail cut despite charges of assaulting his 20-month-old daughter, has been arrested for allegedly committing another crime.
Judge Thomas McGuire lowered bail for career criminal Mickey Rivera, charged with armed robbery resulting in a fatal shooting, prior to Saturday's fatal crash.
Police say a New Bedford man found with nearly 100 grams of cocaine was released after the judge set his bail at 10 times less than the state requested.
Yet another person charged in connection with the robbery of a man at 149 Tinkham Street on Feb. 14 has been charged with another crime, after being released on those charges without having to post bail.
New Bedford Police are becoming increasingly frustrated with judges allowing repeat offenders back on the streets, despite having lengthy criminal records.
Torres has a long criminal history, with previous convictions for possession of firearms, dealing heroin, and more. He was also convicted of murder in 1983.