Heroux: $3.8 Million to Fix New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail ‘Money Pit’
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is moving forward with his plan to close New Bedford’s historic but aging Ash Street Jail after the latest repair estimate.
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Bristol County Sheriff Releases Suicide Report, New Ash Street Jail Closure Plan
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux held a press conference on Thursday at the BCSO Main Campus in Dartmouth marking his first 100 days in office.
Bristol County Sheriff Asks to Fund New Bedford Jail Study
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is sending a letter to local lawmakers asking for $300,000 to fund a feasibility study on closing New Bedford's Ash Street Jail.
Bristol County Sheriff Heroux Contracts With Inmate Suicide Prevention Expert
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's office has contracted with an expert following the latest inmate suicide, which occurred the week he took office.
Heroux Pitches Second Option for New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail Closure
While hosting lawmakers on a tour of New Bedford's Ash Street Jail, Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux pitched a second option for his plan to close the jail.
New Bedford City Officials Weigh In on Ash Street Jail Closing Plan
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and members of the city council weigh in on Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's plan to close the Ash Street Jail.
Fall River’s Lizzie Borden Spent Time at New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail
With talk of closing New Bedford's historic Ash Street Jail, it seemed appropriate to remember when it hosted accused Fall River murderess Lizzie Borden.
Heroux Announces Plan to Close New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail
Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux unveiled his plan to close the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford and move those inmates to Dartmouth.
Dartmouth Police Post Message Of Thanks From Arrestee
Dartmouth police on Thursday posted to social media a message from a person who had previously been arrested for drunk driving, thanking the department for giving them a wake-up call.
New Bedford Wrongful Death Lawsuit Gets Go-Ahead
A negligence lawsuit against the city of New Bedford and the county sheriff's office stemming from the 2013 death of Egidio Batista in protective custody has been allowed to proceed.