Bristol County Sheriff's Office

A former Deputy Sheriff in the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office has paid a civil penalty and damages for violating the conflict of interest law.

If you've ever wondered whether you need to slow down around Bristol County Sheriff's Office deputies, Sheriff Paul Heroux has the answer.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux has put New Bedford’s iconic Shawmut Diner on the auction block, with the starting bid at just $10.

Multiple anonymous sources reported what one called a "full-blown riot" ongoing at the jail just before 10 a.m. Friday, with unconfirmed reports that Dartmouth Fire District 3 has responded to a fire at the facility.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux has lowered the hiring age for corrections officers to 18 years old. The hiring age previously was 19 years old.

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.

A firearm-related incident at Fairhaven's Walmart took place late Tuesday night, but it is currently unclear exactly what happened.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux shared a document related to the case of Fall River's Lizzie Borden that resided in his office but is now headed to a museum.

WBSM News has learned that two bullets were found on the grounds of Keith Middle School in New Bedford late last month, resulting in a search involving police and local K-9 units.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux's office has contracted with an expert following the latest inmate suicide, which occurred the week he took office.