Fairhaven's hiring of its new police chief has hit a serious stumbling block in a decision handed down from the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission.
Fairhaven Police Sgt. Tim Souza has removed himself for consideration as the next Dighton Police Chief, clearing the way for George Nichols to get the job.
More details have been released after New Bedford Acting Fire Chief Paul Coderre was killed after firing a gun and striking an Acushnet Police officer.
Former New Bedford Acting Fire Chief Paul Coderre was killed in a shooting Friday outside a Fairhaven bar, after he reportedly shot an Acushnet Police officer.