New Bedford Police Chief: Recovering Assault Weapon Top Priority
Oct 8, 2024 · NEW BEDFORD — The assault rifle used in the recent incident of shots fired at the Blue Meadows housing complex in New Bedford is still on the street, but Police Chief Paul Oliveira said recovering the weapon is a “top priority.”Oliveira joined WBSM’s SouthCoast Now with host Chris McCarthy today, covering a variety of topics over the course of the hour.
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Dartmouth Featured on Recent Edition of ‘Chronicle’
Oct 15, 2024 · Chronicle boasted that "Dartmouth, Massachusetts offers unique coastal charm year-round." "Sandwiched between New Bedford and Westport, Dartmouth is in full bloom during the summer, but autumn can be just as appealing," it said.
Plymouth Man Charged With Murder in Road Rage Incident
Oct 26, 2024 · PLYMOUTH — A Plymouth man is under arrest and charged with the fatal shooting of another man in an apparent road rage incident in a Plymouth parking lot Friday.Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz and Plymouth Police Chief Dana Flynn announced that David Jerome, 23, of Plymouth has been arrested and charged with murder and other offenses in the fatal shooting of Brent Berkeley, 41.
Fall River Man Charged in Taunton Fatal Crash - wbsm.com
Oct 11, 2024 · FALL RIVER — A Fall River man has been charged in connection with the September 15 fatal crash on Route 44 in Taunton that claimed the life of Mallory Humphreys.Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that Andrew Sousa, 27, has been charged with motor vehicle homicide while operating under the influence and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence.
Westport Police Warn of Fake Social Media Post Regarding Couple
Oct 16, 2024 · WESTPORT — Once again, a fake social media post has been circulating on the SouthCoast, this time trying to trick Westport residents into thinking they’re in danger.Westport Police shared the post on Facebook on Tuesday evening, warning residents that it is a “fake post.”. The post depicts the mugshots of two people it claims were involved in a …
Former Wareham Pizzeria Owner Sentenced on Forced Labor …
Oct 28, 2024 · BOSTON — The owner of a Massachusetts pizza chain that formerly had a location in Wareham has been sentenced to more than eight years in state prison after he was convicted last summer of forced labor violations.Stavros “Steve” Papantoniadis, 49, of Westwood was sentenced to 102 months in prison, one year of …
Plymouth Comes Together to Support Family of Brent Berkeley
Nov 1, 2024 · PLYMOUTH — One week after an unspeakable tragedy, the Plymouth community and beyond is coming together to support the family of Brent Berkeley, the 41-year-old shot and killed in a downtown parking lot last Friday.Today, local restaurants and bars in Plymouth – and beyond – will be donating all or a portion of the proceeds to Berkeley’s fiancée Jessie Jenks and their two young ...
Some SouthCoast Races Still Yet to Be Called - wbsm.com
Nov 6, 2024 · While the presidential election may have been decided sooner than many experts predicted, there are a number of local races here on the SouthCoast that still have yet to be determined. With 90 percent of the vote counted, Democrat incumbent Elizabeth Warren held off a challenger from newcomer ...
New Bedford Man Sentenced for Murder of His Son-in-Law
Oct 22, 2024 · FALL RIVER — A New Bedford man has been sentenced to up to life in prison after pleading guilty to the 2021 murder of his son-in-law.According to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III, Alphanso Richards, 62, was sentenced to 19 and half years to life in state prison after pleading guilty to the second degree murder of Naurik Michel-Brown.