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Police help serve early Thanksgiving dinner

Members of the New Bedford Police Department stepped up once again to support the community. Police Sgt. Nathaniel Rodriguez, far left, put out the call for volunteers to help serve Thanksgiving dinner Saturday for those who might otherwise not have one. Officers Steve Alers and Steve Gwozdz, Lt. Scott Carola and his mother, Margaret Carola,…

Licensing board sets holiday alcohol hours

The New Bedford Licensing Board has set the hours for the sale of alcoholic beverages for Thanksgiving Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Eve and Day. On Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, Nov. 23, hotels, restaurants, taverns and clubs may operate on normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Retail package…

Active shooter drill Nov. 19

An active shooter drill will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 19 at New Bedford Third District Court, 75 N. 6th St. in the downtown section of the city. The drill will feature four to five scenarios being played out by the New Bedford Police Department, New Bedford Fire Department, New Bedford…

Officer Dean Lawrence grand marshal of Veterans Day parade

The City of New Bedford and the New Bedford Police Department are proud to announce that New Bedford Police Officer Dean Lawrence will serve as the grand marshal and keynote speaker of the 2016 Veterans Day parade. Officer Lawrence served 21 years in the U.S. Army, including active duty and reserves. He served in Operation…

Open house Nov. 10 at Station 3

NEW BEDFORD _ On Thursday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon, the public is invited to meet Capt. Thomas Flood at Station Three, 781 Tarkiln Hill Road. This event is the latest in a series of meet-and-greets at the city’s police stations to offer residents the chance to learn more about the workings of…

Police Chief Cordeiro among speakers at domestic violence vigil

New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro was among the community members who lit candles and participated in a vigil in memory of domestic violence victims across the state. The vigil, which was held Oct. 25, was the latest in a series of observances in October to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness month. The candlelight procession began…

Americans’ respect for police at 49-year high

Americans’ respect for police has reached its highest level in nearly 50 years. More than three in four Americans, or 76 percent, have a “great deal of respect’’ for the police who patrol their communities, according to a Gallup poll taken in October. This is the highest figure reported by Gallup since 1967. Gallup found an…

Chief wishes everyone a safe, happy Halloween

Halloween is days away and the New Bedford Police Department wants to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. Extra patrols will be out that evening to ensure that the evening is a treat for everyone. Chief Joseph Cordeiro encouraged everyone to keep safety in mind while enjoying the holiday. “This is a wonderful opportunity…

Bring unused, expired medications to Drug Take-Back Day

The New Bedford Police Department encourages residents to drop off unused or expired medications from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at New Bedford Police headquarters, 871 Rockdale Ave., during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. By dropping off your medication Saturday, you can be assured that it will be disposed of safely. Prescription…

Officer Michael Boswell honored for saving a life

Officer Michael Boswell, a 23-year veteran of the New Bedford Police Department assigned to station 3 in the North End, was honored on Oct. 14 for saving a life while on duty. Officer Boswell was presented with a lifesaving award and pin by Chief Joseph C. Cordeiro for his actions which saved the life of…