Multiple anonymous sources reported what one called a "full-blown riot" ongoing at the jail just before 10 a.m. Friday, with unconfirmed reports that Dartmouth Fire District 3 has responded to a fire at the facility.
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux announced an expansion of the level of training needed to become a corrections officer and modifications for current COs.
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.
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux shared a document related to the case of Fall River's Lizzie Borden that resided in his office but is now headed to a museum.
WBSM News has learned that two bullets were found on the grounds of Keith Middle School in New Bedford late last month, resulting in a search involving police and local K-9 units.