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A New Bedford, Massachusetts, man who robbed other men he’d set up on dates with his girlfriend through dating websites has been sentenced to serve up to four years in state prison, authorities said Monday. Luis Santos, 22, had pleaded guilty to three armed robbery charges, according to a statement from the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office Monday. Fall...

An 18-year-old gunman who allegedly shot and killed a man in New Bedford on Friday has been charged with murder, as well as several other felonies, according to authorities. The victim, identified as 40-year-old Angel Cruz, was initially rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital and later pronounced dead. A second victim of the shooting, who was listed in critical condition...

Ten people who work at a Massachusetts courthouse have tested positive for the coronavirus, and the building will remain closed until further notice, according to a court official. In addition to the 10 New Bedford District Court employees who tested positive, 25 have tested negative for the disease and additional test results are pending, trial court spokeswoman Jennifer Donahue told…

A Massachusetts man is being held without bail for allegedly ordering his pit bull to attack a 13-year-old girl in New Bedford last week. Jerry Chery, 28, of New Bedford, was arraigned Tuesday in New Bedford District Court on numerous charges including assault and battery on a child with injury, assault to maim, assault with a dangerous weapon, and disturbing...

A Massachusetts police officer charged with child rape appeared in court Monday for a dangerousness hearing. Dartmouth Police Officer Shawn Souza was arrested Thursday at the Dartmouth Police Station by a state trooper assigned to the Bristol District Attorney’s Office.

A Massachusetts police officer is facing multiple charges for allegedly raping a child and indecently assaulting another. Dartmouth Police Officer Shawn Souza was arrested Thursday at the Dartmouth Police Station by a state trooper assigned to the Bristol District Attorney’s Office. He is charged with rape of a child by force, rape of a child – aggravated by age difference...

Authorities say a dispute over the volume of music led to a fatal stabbing inside a Massachusetts home. The Standard-Times reports that William Macomber was held without bail after pleading not guilty to murder at his arraignment on Monday.

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 27-year-old man in New Bedford, Massachusetts, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s office. William Macomber, 55, of New Bedford was arrested early Sunday morning in connection with the death of Steven Doyle, also of New Bedford, officials say.

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Authorities confirm an arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Massachusetts over the weekend.

A Massachusetts man crashed into another vehicle and a utility pole after he fled from a traffic stop in Dartmouth, according to state police.