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.
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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.
Heroux Commits to Addressing ‘Blindspots’ After Apparent Inmate Suicide at Dartmouth Jail
New Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux addressed the recent suicide at the House of Correction in Dartmouth on a recent appearance on SouthCoast Tonight.
New Bedford Man Dies in Apparent Suicide at Dartmouth Jail
A 41-year-old New Bedford man has died in an apparent suicide by hanging at the Bristol County House of Corrections in Dartmouth on Thursday, Jan. 5 — just one day after new county Sheriff Paul Heroux was sworn in.
Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux Sworn In as Bristol County Sheriff
Former Attleboro Mayor and State Rep. Paul Heroux became the Bristol County Sheriff Tuesday night at the B.M.C. Durfee High School in Fall River.
Heroux ‘Surprised’ After Touring New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail With Hodgson
Bristol County Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux said New Bedford's Ash Street Jail appears to be fit to house inmates, but he said that his opinion could change.
Heroux Tours Bristol County Jail Facilities With Hodgson as Part of Transition
The Bristol County Sheriff's Office transition continues as Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux toured the facilities Tuesday with outgoing Sheriff Tom Hodgson.
Hodgson Reflects on Legacy as Bristol County Sheriff in Farewell Address
Outgoing Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson reflected on his 25-year-plus tenure as the county's top law enforcement official in his farewell address.
Heroux and Hodgson Break Bread, Begin Sheriff’s Office Transition
After a contentious election, Bristol County Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux and outgoing Sheriff Tom Hodgson met for breakfast this morning to begin the transition.
Bristol Sheriff-Elect Heroux Eases Concerns on Staffing and Program Changes
Bristol County Sheriff-Elect Paul Heroux appeared on WBSM's SouthCoast Tonight and discussed whether he'd turn over staff or eliminate programs.