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Bayada to pay $17 million to settle kickback allegations

Bayada, a national home health care company with a location at 368 Faunce Corner Road in Dartmouth, has agreed to pay $17 million to settle allegations the business made illegal kickbacks to receive patient referrals and subsequent Medicare payments...

Four graduate from Bristol County Correction Officers Academy

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The Bristol County Sheriff’s Office welcomed its four newest corrections officers at academy graduation on Sept 8. Over eight weeks of training, graduates completed both classroom and hands-on learning on a variety of corrections topics, including...
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New Bedford man arrested for larceny after search

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A New Bedford man was arrested on several charges after he allegedly fled Dartmouth Police by running into the Lowe’s on Faunce Corner Road. According to police, Jesus Torres, 28, of New Bedford had seven outstanding warrants, all of which are...

Two arrested on drug charges after parking lot struggle

Two people were arrested Aug. 30 on a series of charges, including drug trafficking, after a struggle in a hotel parking lot on Route 6 that caused minor injuries to three state troopers, State Police reported. Shortly after 11 p.m. on Aug. 30,...

Fire Department District 3 receives grant for Jaws of Life

Dartmouth Fire Department District 3 received a $25,000 grant from the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation during a check presentation ceremony Tuesday, Aug. 31. The donation was used to purchase Jaws of Life equipment to assist in the...

Two women arrested after fleeing police in stolen car

Dartmouth police arrested two women Sunday, Aug. 29 after they fled from police in a stolen car, which they abandoned in a yard on John Alden Lane before heading into nearby woods, according to Dartmouth Police Det. Kyle Costa. At about 7:10 p.m.,...

Westport man, Dartmouth woman arrested on drug charges

A Westport man and Dartmouth woman were arrested by Dartmouth Police narcotics detectives Friday, Aug. 27, in conjunction with an extensive narcotics investigation. John Oliveira, 61, of Sodom Road, Westport, was charged with possession with intent...

Submit your fingerprints for new firearms license

The Dartmouth Police Department is reminding residents who have submitted a new application for a License To Carry Firearms to get their fingerprints taken as soon as possible. Under state law, the local police department must send your fingerprints...

Inmate dies of apparent suicide at Dartmouth jail

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A 35-year-old inmate at the Bristol County House of Correction has died following an apparent suicide in his jail cell Wednesday, the District Attorney’s Office reported. According to Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jonathan Darling, a medical...

Officers drenched for a cause at Police Relief Association concert

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While Tropical Storm Henri was still hours from making its landfall in New England, some of Dartmouth’s first responders still ended up getting soaked. Only this drenching was for fundraising purposes, as part of the return of the Dartmouth Police...

Police urge preparedness as storm approaches

With a potential hurricane on the horizon, Police Chief Brian Levesque and the Dartmouth Police Department are encouraging residents to take a series of precautions. These include: Know your evacuation zone Massachusetts...

Two New Bedford residents arrested at Capri Motel

Two New Bedford residents were arrested Saturday in conjunction with a narcotics investigation at the Capri Motel on Route 6, Dartmouth police report. Dartmouth Police detectives arrested Jonathan Costa, 44, of Earle Street, New Bedford, and Grace...

Dartmouth Police Relief Association to hold annual Concert on the Green

The Dartmouth Police Relief Association’s “Concert on the Green” will make its return to the Stackhouse Club following last year’s Covid cancelation. The concert will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature a family-...

Fire department acquires new boat

The fire department has a new boat to help with water rescue efforts. The department acquired a 14 1/2 foot Rescuecraft to replace the 10-foot, 16 year-old tiller-driven Zodiac currently in use. The Zodiac, District 1 Fire Chief Peter Andrade said,...

Couple arrested for alleged fentanyl trafficking

A Dartmouth couple was arrested by New Bedford police on Aug. 2 on charges after they were found in possession of more than 40 grams of suspected fentanyl. Gary Hamel, 25, and girlfriend Amy Gaspar, 25, were arrested after narcotics and gang...

Man arrested on drug charges after narcotics investigation

Police arrested a Westport man Friday, July 23 at the Dartmouth Motor Inn, 571 State Road, in conjunction with a narcotics investigation, according to Dartmouth police. John Oliveira, 61, of Sodom Road, Westport, was arrested and charged with three...

Couple arrested on narcotics charges at Dartmouth motel

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A New Bedford couple was arrested at the Moby Dick Motel last week on charges after they were found in possession of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine. Waleska Torres Rosario, 51, and Angel Rosa Santiago, 30, of Earle Street were taken into...

Two injured in Faunce Corner Road crash

Two motorists were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following crash near 850 Faunce Corner Road Monday evening. Officers and other emergency personnel responded to the crash at approximately 7:15 p.m. At the scene, officers found that...

Select Board appoints two new police officers

Two new officers have been added to the Dartmouth Police Department’s ranks. At a July 26 meeting, the Select Board unanimously approved appointing Trevor Gregoire and Nicholas Mancuso to the force. Both began training at the Plymouth Police Academy...

Police using body cameras for month-long trial

Two Dartmouth police officers are sporting new devices these days: Body cameras. The department is testing body cameras for a month as a trial run for potential permanent use, said Sgt. Joseph Rapoza, who is overseeing the trial. The officers, who...

Man arrested for bank robbery

A New Bedford man has been arrested in connection with Monday’s bank robbery at Bristol County Savings Bank. On Wednesday, July 21, at approximately 9:20 a.m., Dartmouth Police detectives, with the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police...

Sheriff’s office canines trained to detect Covid-19

Bristol County Sheriff's Office canines use their noses to keep the public safe. Trained four-legged officers can detect heroin, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs; firearms, ammunition and explosives; and even missing or in-distress individuals...

Police seek identity of armed bank robbery suspect

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Police are seeking help to identify a suspect who robbed the Bristol County Savings Bank on State Road at knifepoint Monday morning. Officers responded to the call at approximately 11:52 a.m. According to police, an unidentified white male entered...

Police warn against syringe disposal

Dartmouth Police have issued a strong reminder that syringes cannot be accepted at the station drug drop box. Although a sign posted atop the sign reminds people that syringes are not acceptable, police are reporting that a bag of syringes was...

New contract for police chief approved

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Dartmouth’s top cop will be getting a slight bump in pay following the Select Board’s approval of a new three-year contract for Chief Brain Levesque on July 12. “We have our command staff locked down for another three years,” Board Chair Shawn...

Dartmouth Police receive welcome support for mental health calls

When a 911 call comes in, police officers never know where they will be dispatched. Some calls are familiar: A motor vehicle accident has been reported or a burglar alarm has sounded. But other calls are more complex. Someone threatens to harm...

Public’s help sought to find missing man

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The public’s help is being sought to locate Henry Fermino, a 61-year-old New Bedford man who has been missing since May. Police said at about 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, members of the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council Search and...

New Bedford man injured in motorcycle crash

A New Bedford man sustained serious injuries after a motorcycle crash on State Road Wednesday evening. Justin Luiz, 36, was taken to Rhode Island Hospital after crashing his 2004 Suzuki motorcycle into three separate vehicles while traveling...

Motorcyclist injured after hitting tree

A Dartmouth man was seriously injured after his motorcycle hit a tree Monday evening. Dartmouth police said officers and emergency personnel responded at around 6:40 p.m. after the 36-year-old collided with a tree near 926 Old Fall River Road. Upon...

Crash damages home, sends person to hospital

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A two-vehicle crash in the area of 123 State Road Wednesday sent one person to the hospital and damaged the home at that address. Police determined that the crash, which was reported at about 12:24 p.m., involved a 2017 Ford Escape driven by a 42-...

Discovery of ex-fugitive Donald Webb’s remains subject of new book

Nearly 600 miles separate Dartmouth from Saxonburg, Penn. — towns small and distant enough that residents of one community may not have heard of the other. But the two locations share a common bond both unexpected and eerily tragic: Both towns serve...

Parade, ceremony honors firefighters past and present

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Canceled last year due to the pandemic, a solemn Padanaram tradition is back as all three of the town’s fire districts were once again able to march through the village as part of the annual firefighters’ memorial parade. “It’s kind of quaint for...

Family safe after fire tears through home

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A Dartmouth family of 16 is safe after escaping a fire that engulfed their home June 11. According to District 3 Fire Chief Richard Arruda, crews were first alerted to a call of fire and smoke coming from the front of the 817 Reed Road property at...

Middle school goes full remote Friday after small kitchen fire

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Classes at Dartmouth Middle School were dismissed at 11:30 a.m. June 3 after a small electrical fire broke out in the school cafeteria that morning, school and fire officials said. The building will be closed Friday, with students having a remote...

Missing Dartmouth woman found

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Dartmouth Police on Monday announced that they located a woman who was reported missing late last week. According to the announcement, Ida Iversen, 48, was found “safely in another state.”

Police seek help in finding missing Dartmouth woman

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Police are searching for a Dartmouth woman who was reported missing. She was last seen May 25. Ida Iversen, 48, is described by police as white, 5’ 3’’ with brown eyes, and brown hair. Police said she possibly drives an orange Subaru Crosstrek...

Chopped champion provides first responders food, camaraderie

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Throughout the year, they protect and serve. But on May 26, Dartmouth’s first responders were the ones being served. Tacos were delivered fresh off the grill to members of the town’s police, fire and EMS departments during Feed the First Responders...

Near miss in Round Hill boating accident

One Dartmouth boater will be thanking his lucky stars tonight after a minor mishap that nearly left him hypothermic. A beachgoer at Round Hill called 911 after an empty dinghy with its engine running came ashore on May 25. According to District No...

Coffee with a Cop June 14

Dartmouth Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police are teaming up to present Coffee with a Cop, from 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 14 at Starbucks, 429 State Road. The event provides an opportunity to share coffee and conversation with...

No injuries in harbor boat fire

On Sunday, May 16, crews from Dartmouth Fire District No. 1 along with the Dartmouth Harbormaster responded to a boat fire in Padanaram Harbor, according to a release from the fire district. No injuries were reported, as the fire was contained to...

Fire District 1 budget approved

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Fire District 1 residents have approved a $1,358,245 budget for the next fiscal year following a socially distanced meeting on May 12. Money from the newly approved budget will go toward future renovations for the Bridge Street station, a hazard pay...

New Bedford man arrested on drugs, motor vehicle charges

A New Bedford man was arrested in Dartmouth on drugs and motor vehicle charges after reportedly driving erratically, according to police. Dartmouth police stated that Derren Almeida, 32, of Campbell Street, New Bedford was arrested on May 11 near...

Budget approved for Fire District 2

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Fire District 2 residents have unanimously approved a $908,691 budget for the upcoming fiscal year following a socially distanced annual meeting on May 10. Included in the budget is higher compensation for district officials and firefighters, as...

Dartmouth K9 unit helps find missing Mattapoisett man

MATTAPOISETT — A missing Mattapoisett man was found by a Dartmouth K9, police say. According to Dartmouth police, at approximately 4 p.m. on May 9, the Mattapoisett Police Department requested assistance from the department’s K9 Division with...

Fire District 3 approves $3.9 million budget

Fire District 3 residents unanimously approved a $3.9 million budget for the next fiscal year at a socially distanced meeting on May 3. Despite a nearly $600,000 increase on last year’s budget, taxpayers in Fire District No. 3 will only see their...

Missing Dartmouth man found

UPDATE: As of 7:30 p.m. on May 2, Dennis Darbyshire has been found and has returned home, according to police. Police are searching for a Dartmouth man who has been missing since April 30, according to a May 2 press release...

New Bedford man arrested in Dartmouth for illegal firearm

State police arrested a New Bedford man in Dartmouth on April 28 for multiple firearms offenses and other charges after a trooper pulled him over on I-195, according to a release. Edwin Polanco, 27, of New Bedford was arrested just after 3:30 p.m...

Police investigating alleged robbery

Dartmouth Police are currently looking for suspects involved in an alleged robbery at a Cumberland Farms early Tuesday morning. At approximately 12:50 a.m., officers responded to reports of assault and unarmed robbery at the gas station located at...

Pay raises in the works for Fire District No. 2

While mostly similar to last year’s budget, Fire District No. 2 is looking to make some boosts to its maintenance abilities, along with a possible bump in pay for a deputy chief in the upcoming fiscal year. Last year, the district appropriated $25,...

Fire District No. 1 awarded grant for safety equipment

Fire District No. 1 has been awarded a $14,785 state grant, Fire Chief Peter Andrade announced. The funding, provided by the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, will be used by the department to...

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