Federal

A Taunton man faces a federal charge in connection to a bank robbery.

A North Dartmouth woman was indicted and charged in connection with drug trafficking involving shipments of multiple kilograms of cocaine sent through the mail.

Carlos Rafael, New Bedford's most prominent fisherman, is scheduled to be sentenced this week in federal court in Boston.

Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia II has admitted, despite earlier denials, that he is under investigation by the FBI and HUD.

The New Bedford Regional Airport is getting a big chunk of change to execute long-needed updates.

BOSTON — A member of the Latin Kings street gang pleaded guilty today to distributing drugs in the City of New Bedford. Jonathan Garcia, aka “Philly,” 28, of New Bedford, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of cocaine base, also known as crack cocaine...

BOSTON — A Fall River man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his role in a heroin and fentanyl trafficking operation in Taunton and surrounding communities. Christian Sostre, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute heroin and fentanyl...

NEW BEDFORD - A New Bedford seafood wholesaler is under federal investigation. A multi-agency raid was conducted late Thursday morning at Lou-Joe's Fresh Seafood on Washburn Street. Members of the IRS Criminal Investigations unit, Massachusetts Environmental Police, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration were seen going in and out of the building before noon...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to three years of probation for his role in trafficking nearly $2 million worth of baby eels. Michael Bryant was among a group of people who pleaded guilty to selling or transporting the eels, called elvers, last year...

NEW BEDFORD - Two New Bedford men have pleaded guilty in federal court in connection to a drug ring that covered much of Bristol County and Providence, Rhode Island. The U.S. Attorney's Office says 26-year-old Eric DeSousa pleaded guilty in U...