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A New Bedford man will spend three and a half years in jail after he was convicted of molesting his pre-teen stepdaughter multiple times — despite the girl's mother and grandparents testifying on his behalf.

New Bedford City Councilor Hugh Dunn has been found not guilty of operating under the influence of alcohol in a 2021 crash that saw him hit two other vehicles after leaving a downtown bar.

A 52-year-old New Bedford man will serve maximum jail time after he was convicted by jury last week of molesting his live-in girlfriend's young daughter for years.

Many of the charges in a stalking and harassment case against former decorated police officer Joshua Fernandes have been dropped after claims were found to be 'exaggerated,' according to his lawyer.

The State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and Dartmouth Police made the early-morning arrest.

The Mattapoisett teen allegedly shot two New Bedford men and opened fire at police officers in broad daylight.

Marvin Pineda allegedly fled the state after the Oct. 11 incident.

Donald Venerable was arrested for drug trafficking just two weeks after his release from jail on an unrelated assault charge, the Bristol DA's Office said.

The courthouse will reopen on Monday. It was closed earlier this month after 11 employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Prosecutors say Bruno Lopes and Kevin Rocha entered the building together, and that Rocha pointed a gun at the occupant "with the intent to rob." Rocha ended up dead, and two men are charged.