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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.

A 50-year-old New Bedford man with a lengthy criminal record who was arrested on drug trafficking charges last month has been found dangerous by a district court judge and ordered held without bail for up to 120 days, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M
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A 25-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking while wanted by police in a domestic violence case.

Timothy Oliver was arrested with narcotics and cash while out on bail for domestic assault, the Office of District Attorney Thomas Quinn III said.