Joyce Howland

A New Bedford man was found guilty in the murder of a former Fairhaven School teacher.

Closing arguments were made Tuesday in the murder trial of a New Bedford man charged with killing a retired Fairhaven teacher. Gregg Miliote, spokesman for the Bristol County District Attorney's office, says Judge Robert Kane sent the case of 38-year-old Joshua Silva of New Bedford to the jury for deliberations Tuesday afternoon in the Fall River Justice Center...

The trial has begun for 38-year-old Joshua Silva, the man accused of killing a former Fairhaven school teacher.

The trial of a man charged with killing a 69-year-old retired school teacher in her Fairhaven home and stealing her jewelry is getting started. Jury selection in the trial of 38-year-old Joshua Silva has been completed, with opening arguments scheduled for 9am Tuesday in Fall River Superior Court...

The man held in connection with the murder of a Fairhaven woman last month has been indicted by a Grand Jury. The Bristol County D-A's office says 36-year-old Joshua Silva of New Bedford is now formally charged with the murder of 69-year-old Joyce Howland on October 14th. ...

A worker who installed insulation at Joyce Howland's home in Fairhaven has been charged with her murder. 36 year old Joshua Silva of Oak Street, New Bedford was arraigned Wednesday in District Court on charges of murder and armed robbery. Ass...

State Police investigators and Fairhaven Police searched a couple of areas Friday morning in connection with an ongoing murder investigation.  District Attorney spokesman Greg Milioti confirms police were at Fairhaven Lumber, searching a shed.  T...