Massachusetts May Create Safe Drug Injection Sites [OPINION]
The Massachusetts legislature has a bill to create special locations for the use of intravenous drugs by addicts. The locations would be a 'safe space.'
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New Bedford City Council Says No to Drug Scheme [OPINION]
Longtime New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has led the City Council to a unanimous vote in opposition to 'safe injection sites' for illegal drug users.
Narcotics Detectives Continue South End Sweep
Police have taken five people into custody this week suspected of carrying out activity consistent with the sale of illegal drugs.
New Bedford Narcotics Detectives Arrest Two in South End
Police seized a small amount of fentanyl during their investigation.
New Bedford Man Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation
A New Bedford man has been arrested following an investigation by the New Bedford Police Department.
New Bedford Police Arrest Four, Seize About 600 Grams of Fentanyl
New Bedford Police arrested three adults and one juvenile in two separate fentanyl trafficking cases, with almost 600 grams of fentanyl and over $4,600 seized.
Fall River Repeat Offender Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl
A 47-year-old Fall River repeat offender arrested in 2017 for trafficking fentanyl was sentenced to serve two-and-a-half years to four years in state prison.
Alleged Fall River Fentanyl Trafficker Held as a Danger
An alleged Fall River fentanyl trafficker with a long history of drug distribution-related offenses was found dangerous Monday and ordered held without bail.
Martha's Vineyard Man Arrested On Drug Charges
The suspect was arrested near Pier 3 with a small amount of suspected fentanyl in his possession.