Crude Vagrants an Ongoing Problem in Downtown New Bedford
Merchants will meet with New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira this week to seek a solution to the vagrancy issue in the downtown area.
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New Bedford Police Target 'Erratic' ATV and Dirt Bike Operators
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.
New Bedford Councilor Giesta Moves on ATV and Dirt Bike Problem
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.
Convicted Drug Dealer Caught With Drugs, Gun on Probation
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.
Police Launch Voluntary Disability Registry
New Bedford police announced on Friday a new program for community members with conditions or disabilities that may complicate their interactions with police.
New Bedford Violent Crimes Hit Record Low, per FBI Data
Violent crime rates in New Bedford have hit a record low, with property crime falling 21% last year and overall crime down by 39% since 2016.
New Bedford High School Violence Must Be Addressed [OPINION]
Superintendent Thomas Anderson, Mayor Jon Mitchell, and Police Chief Paul Oliviera must take immediate steps to confront violence at New Bedford High School.
Chief Oliveira Kept His Word on Dunn Probe [OPINION]
New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira kept his promise to get to the bottom of the investigation into Ward 3 City Councilor Hugh Dunn's car crash.
Closing of the Downtown Police Station Has Begun [OPINION]
New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira says the plan is to keep the downtown station open for limited service until further notice.
Mitchell Moves on New Bedford's Downtown Vagrancy [OPINION]
This is a small first step towards addressing a huge problem in New Bedford, and especially the downtown area. Let's hope there is more to the plan than this.