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New Bedford Police are recruiting lateral transfers from other departments as they work toward a full roster of 256 officers, offering benefits and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

New Bedford Police rescued a fisherman from freezing water near Fish Island after he fell between boats. Officers used teamwork to pull him from the harbor and rush him to the hospital.

Chief Jason Thody names Derek Belong Deputy Chief and Debra Piehl to lead administrative operations, enhancing NBPD leadership and public safety strategy.

New Bedford Police are searching for missing 68-year-old Allen Bourne, last seen on Washington Street. Authorities ask the public for help locating him.

The New Bedford Half Marathon returns in March with runners, spectators and Route 195 construction expected to impact traffic and race planning.

A New Bedford man was found dead in the harbor after being reported missing, prompting an investigation by state and local police.

A New Bedford woman died after being struck on Route 18 while exiting a disabled vehicle. State Police continue investigating the fatal crash.

New Bedford ended its snow parking ban early, but not before 466 cars were towed and more than $100,000 in tickets were issued during the winter storm.

A New Bedford man was sentenced to eight to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a 2024 shooting outside a South End bar.

Over 500 tickets and nearly 200 tows followed New Bedford’s snow emergency parking ban, sparking online backlash and a dispute between city officials and the police union.