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Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson says he's seeking assault and battery charges against former Patriot Aaron Hernandez following a scuffle two weeks ago with another inmate at the House of Correction in Dartmouth.  The Sheriff says investigators conducted a thorough review, speaking with inmates, corrections officers and others...

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson says the investigation into the jailhouse fight Tuesday involving former Patriots star Aaron Hernandez and another inmate will take several days.   Staff members at the House of Correction are interviewing witnesses and others about the incident.  T...

The Bristol County Sheriff's office says it has "no comment" to a report by TMZ.com, that former Patriot tight end Aaron Hernandez was involved in a fight Tuesday at the House of Correction, and allegedly beat another inmate "pretty good."  ...

A New Bedford man is dead after being arrested on drug charges. According to the Bristol County Sheriff's office, 39-year-old Alan Gomes was arrested last Tuesday for conspiracy to distribute heroin in a school zone. Gomes was being held in the medical unit of the Bristol County House of Correction Friday night, where he was found dead during a routine check...