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Taunton police seek help locating man reported missing
Taunton police are asking the public for help locating a man reported missing. Police said 66-year-old Thomas Cassidy was last seen Thursday afternoon at 72 Church Green. Thomas was reported to be wearing a dark green jacket with a striped polo shirt underneath and blue jeans. Officials said Cassidy lives...
Warrant issued for Fall River man who skipped court date in narcotics case
(WJAR) — A judge has issued a warrant for a Fall River man who failed to appear in court for a narcotics case. Authorities are now searching for 56-year-old Willie Young for missing the court date. The case around Young involves the alleged trafficking of heroin and cocaine. Prosecutors...
Arrest warrant issued for worker accused in stolen $3M lottery ticket case
An arrest warrant was issued for a Massachusetts man facing charges for his role in a scheme to steal a $3 million lottery prize last year after he didn’t show up to court on Monday. Joseph Reddem, of Raynham, was not in the courtroom at Plymouth County Superior Court...
New Bedford Police recruit officially sworn in: welcome to the force, Officer Anthony Lopes!
“Help us welcome Ofc. Anthony Lopes! Ofc. Lopes took his oath of office early on Wednesday. Thank you for your commitment to serving and protecting our City. We wish you all the best on your journey, and welcome to the NBPD!”-City of New Bedford Police Department.
New Bedford Police Department warns residents of hoax post making the rounds
It has come to our attention that the attached image is being shared on social media. Please be advised that we have NO knowledge of any such event and have not been involved in any planning discussions for one of this nature. Further, it does not appear that the CMA...
New Bedford Police: you will be fined, towed for improperly parked oversized vehicles, trailers
The NBPD would like to address complaints of oversized vehicles parked overnight on city streets and trailers that are not hitched to a motor vehicle. • Parking a vehicle that requires more than a class “D” license to operate on a city street overnight is punishable by a $50 fine.
Raynham cop solves grandparent scam involving Uber driver, return $8,600 to elderly couple
RAYNHAM — Two Raynham police officers, Patrick Leahy and Joshua O'Brien, were awarded commendations by Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante this April for their outstanding work helping the citizens of Raynham. Leahy was awarded the Superior Investigative Award for uncovering a scam targeting elderly residents in Southeastern, Massachusetts, ultimately...
Westport Animal Control searching for pigs that escaped barn fire
WESPORT, Mass. (WLNE) — Westport Animal Control said that it is searching for pigs that escaped from a barn fire that took place on May 7. The search is taking place on Witt’s End Lane after a fire on Sodom Road killed several animals. Animal control said that...
Two-vehicle crash slows traffic near Salty the Seahorse, no injuries
MATTAPOISETT — A two-vehicle collision May 15 near Mattapoisett’s Salty the Seahorse landmark briefly slowed traffic in the town’s busiest intersection. Two pickup trucks crashed within the intersection of North Street and Route 6 Wednesday afternoon. Neither of the two people involved suffered injuries, according to Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray.
Teamsters rally to support UPS shop steward who was allegedly assaulted
FRANKLIN, Mass. (WLNE) — Teamsters Local 25 rallied in Franklin on May 16 in support of a UPS shop steward who was allegedly assaulted on the job. A spokesperson for the union said that Carlos Pina, of New Bedford, needed medical attention after being assaulted by a supervisor in April,
Eversource Gas, New Bedford Fire Department, Hazmat, respond to Church Street gas leak
“Earlier Thursday afternoon, Command Unit 1, Engine Co. 8, and Ladder Co. 4 responded to 262 Church Street to assist Eversource Gas with a carbon monoxide incident. On arrival, District Chief Shawn Sivil was informed by Eversource personnel that there was natural gas leaking into a two-family residence. NBFD and Eversource combustible gas meters confirmed the natural gas concentrations were quickly reaching the lower explosive threshold.
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