New Bedford Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking and Gun Charges
Johan Baez of New Bedford is facing eight to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to cocaine trafficking and gun charges.
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An Oversized Stuffed Unicorn Was Left at a Construction Site in New Bedford
Someone left a giant stuffed unicorn by a construction site on Purchase Street in New Bedford.
Man Arrested After Allegedly 'Lashing Out' at Cops
New Bedford police have arrested a man from Warwick, Rhode Island on multiple charges after he allegedly hit two officers when they found him under the influence of drugs in his car on May 7.
Parking Spots Blocked for Weekend Festival
Parking spots on a downtown New Bedford street have already been blocked off as the city starts preparing ahead of this weekend's folk festival, and some business owners are taking to social media to express dissatisfaction.
Fatal Crash on Route 18 Diverts Traffic
A fatal crash on Route 18 in New Bedford will be diverting traffic until further notice, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
State Police Find Missing Woman in Carver
A woman reported missing out of Carver during a possible mental health crisis on Tuesday was found safe after she was spotted from a state police helicopter.
Teens Arrested With Unlicensed Guns
Two teenagers have been arrested in New Bedford on suspicion of illegally possessing firearms after allegedly leading police on a short foot chase Tuesday.
Two ‘New’ Eateries Coming to Purchase Street in New Bedford
The two will be neighbors in a few short months.
Police: Two Juveniles Dispersed Pepper Spray at BCC Campus
New Bedford Police are seeking charges against two juveniles in connection with an incident at Bristol Community College that prompted a hazmat response.
Another Shooting Under Investigation by New Bedford Police
New Bedford Police have confirmed shots were fired at approximately 8:30 p.m. in the 40-block of McGurk Street after a detection was made by Shot Spotter.