New Bedford officials have announced a new $5,000 signing bonus for incoming city police officers as an incentive to encourage applications amid a hiring crisis for the department.
New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira is looking to identify illegal ATV and dirt bike operators and uncover where the vehicles are stored with a new program.
The New Bedford City Council will discuss the ATV and dirt bike situation this Thursday and could seek discussion with Police Chief Paul Oliveira on the matter.
A repeat New Bedford offender already on probation for multiple drugs and firearms offenses was caught on Monday with a variety of drugs and a loaded handgun, according to police.