Paul Oliveira

A New Bedford man was walking his dog in the West End on Sunday when he was hit in the neck by pellet fire from a moving vehicle.

Merchants will meet with New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira this week to seek a solution to the vagrancy issue in the downtown area.

Last summer, you may remember that as the United States was ending its 20-year war in  Afghanistan, there was an effort to help Afghan refugees who escaped to America -- Afghans who bravely sided with the United States, offering intelligence to the CIA and the military. Staying in...

New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira is looking to identify illegal ATV and dirt bike operators and uncover where the vehicles are stored with a new program.

The New Bedford City Council will discuss the ATV and dirt bike situation this Thursday and could seek discussion with Police Chief Paul Oliveira on the matter.

A repeat New Bedford offender already on probation for multiple drugs and firearms offenses was caught on Monday with a variety of drugs and a loaded handgun, according to police.

Violent crime rates in New Bedford have hit a record low, with property crime falling 21% last year and overall crime down by 39% since 2016.

New Bedford Police School Resource Officer Shane Harris has been awarded for exceptional service at the Whaling City Junior/Senior High School.

New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro has announced that he is retiring from the department. His last day will be April 23.