A 21-year-old New Bedford man described by city police as the most dangerous gang member in New Bedford was convicted of an illegal firearm-related offense.
A 27-year-old reputed Fall River gang member accused of firing shots into multiple residential building earlier this year was sentenced to serve up to seven years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced
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Mayor Jon Mitchell said he's once again pushing for a moratorium on recreational marijuana sales in New Bedford, and more money is needed for anti-gang programs.