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We are so proud of Officer Scott Alves for making an extra effort that brought a smile to a four-year-old boy. Allicia Swain reports that her son was outside when Officer Alves stopped his cruiser when he saw how excited the boy was to see him. Officer Alves showed the boy the inside of the…

The public is invited to meet Capt. Amos Melo, the new commander at station 3, and discuss issues of concern in the North End during two separate events Wednesday, Oct. 25 and Thursday, Oct. 26. A conversation with Capt. Melo hosted by St. Andrew’s Church will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at…

On TV, crimes are solved in an hour. In real life, it’s not that simple. But the TV crime shows have one thing right: The end of a case depends in great measure to what happens at the very beginning, the “golden hour” after a crime when evidence is collected, photos taken and witnesses interviewed.…

We are proud to recognize our three recently promoted department members. They were officially promoted at a ceremony Tuesday Oct. 17 at a ceremony at Keith Middle School. Lt. Amos Melo was officially promoted to captain, Sgt. Robert Holmes Jr. to lieutenant and Officer Paul Fonseca to sergeant. Capt. Melo began his career with the…

Members of the Junior Police Academy took to the water Saturday to spend time with and learn about the New Bedford Police Department marine services unit. The youngsters, ages 11 to 13, took a ride on the police boat and learned about the work and responsibilities of the members of the marine services unit. The…

New Bedford Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a Sept. 23 robbery at Gallery 65, 65 William St. A witness told police that a woman entered the store, demanded money and reached into a drawer and stole money. The suspect was described as a black woman in her 20s,…

They don’t wear badges but boys and girls ages 11-13 will receive an inside look at the world of the New Bedford Police Department through the newly reestablished Junior Police Academy, Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The first session was held Oct. 4 at the Andrea McCoy Recreation Center. Youngsters were introduced to the program…

The Bridge: A Center for Hope and Healing, 351 Elm St., Dartmouth, is hosting “What is Addiction?” from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24. The program provides information and support to those struggling with addiction, their families, friends, advocates and concerned family members. The program is free but registration is required by calling 508-997-0903.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Women’s Center is hosting two events this month. Tonight _ Monday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. _ a proclamation will be read and a tree in front of City Hall will be lit in support of domestic violence victims and their families. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, a candelight…

A discussion on solutions to the national epidemic of opioid use and abuse will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Rev. David Lima will be the moderator. Speakers will represent a variety of agencies and organizations and will include Chief Joseph Cordeiro.