Thomas Hodgson

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane said the race for Bristol County Sheriff may be closer than most people think.

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson's campaign is under review by the State Ethics Commission following allegations of misuse of taxpayer resources in a complaint filed by his opponent in the upcoming election.

A fake Twitter account made to look like the official City of New Bedford account has apparently prompted an apology from a city official to Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson.

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson has spoken out against criticism he has received in the wake of the death of Adam Howe, who died by apparent suicide at the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford on Sunday.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane offered insight on the Massachusetts Governor and Bristol Sheriff races, the Vineyard immigrants, and more.

Democratic primary election voters have spoken: Thomas Quinn will stay Bristol County's top prosecutor, and Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux will face off against longtime Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson in November.

The three Democratic candidates competing for the chance to unseat Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson appeared on 'SouthCoast Tonight' for their only debate.

More than a dozen former immigrations detainees held at the Bristol County House of Correction in Dartmouth have filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Thomas Hodgson along with his office and two federal agencies for allegedly violating their rights.

The Democrats vying to challenge Bristol County Sheriff Tom Hodgson this fall all oppose the practice of the sheriff's office charging for inmate phone calls.

After George McNeil announced he would run for Bristol County Sheriff earlier this year, State Representative Pat Haddad has decided to endorse him in the election.