Police and Courts

Residents demand city, Police Department cancel Flock contract

Residents demand city, Police Department cancel Flock contract

July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

As Mass. prisons heat up, lawmakers delay action on extreme heat regulations

As Mass. prisons heat up, lawmakers delay action on extreme heat regulations

July 28, 2026July 28, 2026

Flock furor: Here’s what to know about the police cameras in New Bedford and South Coast

Flock furor: Here’s what to know about the police cameras in New Bedford and South Coast

July 27, 2026July 28, 2026

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New Bedford detectives training on crime scene evidence after Plymouth County cooperation ends

New Bedford detectives training on crime scene evidence after Plymouth County cooperation ends

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Mass. Inspector General to sheriffs, legislators: Fix the ‘flawed’ budget process

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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New Bedford Police Department policies

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August 23, 2024October 23, 2025

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Where’s the funding to close Ash Street Jail?

Where’s the funding to close Ash Street Jail?

July 22, 2026July 23, 2026

Only 24% of New Bedford ShotSpotter alerts confirmed as gunshots

Only 24% of New Bedford ShotSpotter alerts confirmed as gunshots

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

In final report on sheriff spending, IG warns it’s ‘time for the chaos to stop’

In final report on sheriff spending, IG warns it’s ‘time for the chaos to stop’

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Former city employee and police detective pleads guilty to drug charges

Former city employee and police detective pleads guilty to drug charges

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

City contesting PTSD retirement of police officer

City contesting PTSD retirement of police officer

May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

Investigation finds no evidence of affair between New Bedford judge, prosecutor

Investigation finds no evidence of affair between New Bedford judge, prosecutor

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Retired New Bedford firefighter found guilty of disorderly conduct again

Retired New Bedford firefighter found guilty of disorderly conduct again

April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Sheriff Heroux at the halfway point: ‘There’s still work I want to do at the jail’

Sheriff Heroux at the halfway point: ‘There’s still work I want to do at the jail’

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Investigation into alleged affair between judge and prosecutor concludes

Investigation into alleged affair between judge and prosecutor concludes

March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

Former narcotics detective in relationship with informant, city sued

Former narcotics detective in relationship with informant, city sued

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Police Department names new deputy chief, chief of staff

Police Department names new deputy chief, chief of staff

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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