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Three killed in one-car crash on Rte. 95 in Attleboro
Three persons were killed and a fourth seriously injured in an accident on Route 95 early Saturday, the state police said.
UMD Freedom Festival is Thursday
The 2009 Freedom Festival will be held Thursday and begin at 6 p.m. on the UMass Dartmouth campus, where it will feature a New Bedford Symphony Orchestra pops concert followed by fireworks.
Woman, 18, shot to death on street
An 18-year-old New Bedford woman was shot and killed Wednesday night and her boyfriend was wounded, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office said.
Acushnet man arraigned on motor vehicle homicide charges
A 28-year-old Acushnet man was held Tuesday night at the Bristol County House of Correction after he failed to post bail for charges stemming from a motor vehicle fatality in February.
Myers sworn in as new chief of Fairhaven police
The town showed its considerable respect for retiring Police Chief Gary F. Souza and welcomed the new leader of its Police Department, Michael J. Myers, at a change-of-command ceremony Sunday on the steps of Town Hall.
New Bedford man convicted of second-degree murder for infant's death
A New Bedford man has been convicted of second-degree murder for causing the severe head injuries that resulted in the death of a 10-month-old boy.
New Bedford man charged in July 2005 murder
A reputed United Front gang member has been charged with murder in the July 4, 2005, slaying of Dana Haywood in the city's South Central neighborhood.
Bristol County: Business Owners Indicted in Death of 9-Year-Old
The proprietor of a Fall River concrete company and a Massachusetts amusement corporation were both indicted by a Bristol County Grand Jury Thursday on separate manslaughter charges, District Attorney Sam Sutter announced today.
New Bedford man killed during VFW party remembered as loving father
A fight over a chair during a memorial party Tuesday night at the Andrews-Dahill VFW Post led to the fatal shooting and stabbing of a city man, the victim's relatives said.
Attleboro cult leader gets shot at habeas hearing
Lawyers Weekly has learned that infamous Attleboro cult leader Jacques Robidoux has been granted a rare federal post-conviction hearing in his highly publicized 2002 murder case.
One arrested in New Bedford VFW slaying
Police arrested a 27-year-old New Bedford man today and charged him in the fatal shooting of another man Tuesday night at the VFW Hall in New Bedford, the Bristol County district attorney's office and New Bedford police said Adam Pina was charged with murder in the death of 41-year-old Wayne Rice of New Bedford, according to a joint statement from ...
Man shot dead outside New Bedford VFW
A 41-year-old city man was killed Tuesday night in a shooting at the VFW Hall at 477 Park Street, the district attorney's office has confirmed.
Customer dies after New Bedford robbery
By Matt Collette, Globe Correspondent A regular customer of a New Bedford convenience store died Sunday night, a day after being shot in the head as he tried to thwart an armed holdup at the shop.
Mad dead in gas station robbery attempt
General Assignment Reporter Jessica Van Sack is the Herald's Boston police bureau chief covering crime and justice.
Bystander Shot In New Bedford Robbery Attempt
An innocent bystander is in critical condition after being shot during a robbery attempt at a gas station, police said.
Shooting charges dismissed against New Bedford man
Prosecutors dismissed shooting charges against a city man after a witness invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. That decision led to the dismissal of firearm charges against Vernon T. Carter, 19, of New Bedford, who had been held without bail since a dangerousness hearing in March.
Woman charged with stabbing sister found not guilty by reason of insanity
A jury has found a mentally disturbed woman whom police charged last January with stabbing her stepsister not guilty by reason of insanity.
Man charged as accessory in killing
A grand jury has indicted a New Bedford man in the 2003 killing of an antiques dealer in Dartmouth, the Bristol County district attorney said.
Love Fenway Park? Thank Carl For Helping Save It
Herea TMs a shout out to Carl Koechlin. Carl is one of the unsung heroes whose determination helped save Fenway Park a ' and much of the colorful neighborhood around it a ' from the wrecking ball.
Hodgson critical of bill to move county sheriffs under state control
With the state poised to take over the county sheriffs, Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson says he has concerns that the arrangement will not bring genuine reform.