Scott Carola

Police say the department is investigating an incident of "blank" rounds fired at a Brickenwood apartment on Friday.

In the space of less than two hours on Sunday evening, New Bedford police responded to two separate incidents: a rollover crash that injured four people, and gunshots in the West End area.

Another stabbing has been reported in New Bedford, as police confirmed an incident on Cottage Street Monday afternoon — the second such incident in the past two days.

The body of a man authorities believe is likely a missing person from New Bedford has been found in Virginia.

A high number of fights have broken out at New Bedford High School in the first few weeks back at school — and while parents are concerned, officials say safety is paramount.

New Bedford police are addressing the recent spate of violent crimes in the city as a "top priority" for the department, a spokesperson said Monday.

New Bedford Acting Police Chief Paul Oliveira knows it's important to get the Hugh Dunn case right in order to retain the trust of the people of New Bedford.