New Bedford Police

New Bedford’s City Council advanced an ordinance to restrict automated license plate readers, sparking a clash with Mayor Mitchell over police surveillance tech.

New Bedford Police investigate a fatal Friday night motorcycle crash at Walnut and S. Sixth streets that claimed the life of 21-year-old Anthony Navarro Rodriguez.

New Bedford Police Chief Jason Thody recommended two officers be fired following an internal audit that uncovered extensive misuse of automated license plate reader technology.

A New Bedford man received up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to gun charges following a 2025 foot chase.

A New Bedford man was arrested after allegedly trying to steal a church monstrance and assaulting a priest during a physical altercation at Mount Carmel Church.

Mayor Jon Mitchell bypassed the New Bedford City Council to swear in an emergency election commissioner, drawing accusations of violating Massachusetts General Law from Council President Ryan Pereira.

As Massachusetts towns scrap Flock Safety cameras over privacy and misuse concerns, President Trump confirms the White House is reviewing the license plate readers.

Following a chaotic city council meeting regarding Flock Safety cameras, Councilor Shane Burgo is hosting a public session to explain the legislative process and local governance.

Three suspects, including two from Brockton and a juvenile, were arrested in New Bedford's West End following early morning car break-ins and surveillance review.

A Fairhaven fire on Crow Island started in a chapel and displaced residents. Crews successfully used the Marine 34 fireboat to stop the Sunday night blaze.