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New Bedford Guide · 23m ago
$100,000 a year before groceries: what healthcare, housing and day care cost a Massachusetts family
For a family renting a typical apartment with a baby in day care, three bills alone add up to about $84,000 a year – nearly 80% of the state's median household income.
New Bedford Guide · 1h ago
“Inside Job” Exposed: Fall River Jail Med Tech Caught Handing Synthetic Marijuana to New Bedford Inmate
Authorities have filed criminal charges against a medical contractor and an incarcerated man following an investigation into synthetic cannabinoids entering the Bristol County House of Correction in Dartmouth. Malissa Goff, 39, of Fall River, worked at the facility as a…
New Bedford Guide · 3h ago
80-Year-Old New Bedford Man Left With Serious Head Injury After Being Struck Crossing Street In Fall River
FALL RIVER, Mass. — An 80-year-old man was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford with a head injury and other non-life-threatening injuries after a motor vehicle struck him while he was crossing the street near 935 Robeson Street on Tuesday afternoon. According to…
The Standard-Times · 5h ago
New Bedford students honor veterans with a heartfelt thank-you
The Standard-Times · 6h ago
New Bedford film screening explores fishing history
City of New Bedford · 8h ago
New Bedford Port Authority (2026-11-12)
WBSM 1420 · 9h ago
Med Tech Charged With Smuggling K2 Into Jail
A Bristol County jail med tech and an inmate face charges after investigators uncovered a K2 smuggling scheme in Dartmouth, yielding a loaded gun and synthetic drugs.
Fall River Reporter · 14h ago
80-year-old rushed to New Bedford hospital after Fall River pedestrian collision
Fall River first responders rushed to the scene of a pedestrian collision on Tuesday afternoon. According to Lieutenant Matthew Mendes, just before 5:00 p.m.an 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street in the area of 935 Robeson Street.…
WBSM 1420 · 15h ago
WATCH: Bill Murray Talks New Bedford on "Kimmel"
Bill Murray praised New Bedford and the Zeiterion Theatre on Jimmy Kimmel Live, highlighting the city's rebirth, historic culture, and downtown revitalization.
New Bedford Guide · 16h ago
Casino Night in New Bedford This Friday to Support NorthStar Learning Centers
NorthStar Learning Centers’ Great Gatsby Speakeasy Casino Night takes place November 13, 2026, from 8 to 11:30 p.m., inviting guests to enjoy a Roaring Twenties–inspired evening while supporting local children and families. Hosted on the third floor of Kilburn Mill at 127 West…
New Bedford Guide · 17h ago
‘They Went Back In’: New Bedford Detectives Brave Blazing Apartment Building to Save Residents, Search for Dog
New Bedford police officers entered a burning multi-unit home on Adams Street on Halloween night, clearing apartments and helping residents escape before firefighters arrived, according to the department. Around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31, officers responded to a report of an active…
New Bedford Guide · 19h ago
New Bedford Detectives Bust Trio in Surveillance Sting, Seize Crack, $4,000 in Suspected Drug Money
On Wednesday, Nov. 4, detectives were conducting surveillance in the city’s West End when they observed activity consistent with a suspected narcotics transaction. As part of the investigation, detectives stopped an individual, identified as CAESAR SOARES, 31, who was found in…
City of New Bedford · 20h ago
Council on Aging (2026-11-12)
New Bedford Guide · Nov 10
Flag Changers Turn Lifesavers: City of New Bedford Workers Revive Man in Cardiac Arrest
Two Department of Public Infrastructure employees, Doug Gross and Carlos Medina, revived a man who had gone into full cardiac arrest last month while they were changing a flag at East Beach. The workers heard someone in distress at a house across the street, ran over, and found…
The Standard-Times · Nov 10
New Bedford city workers hailed as heroes after saving man's life
City of New Bedford · Nov 10
SRPEDD Meeting Joint Transportation Planning Group (2026-11-10)
City of New Bedford · Nov 10
New Bedford Redevelopment Authority Meeting (2026-11-10)
City of New Bedford · Nov 10
Veterans Day Parade (2026-11-11)
City of New Bedford · Nov 10
Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School - School Committee (2026-11-10)
New Bedford Guide · Nov 9
New Bedford Little Learners Meet Their School Superheroes at Hayden McFadden’s Stranger Danger Day
New Bedford School Resource Officers partnered with teachers and staff at Hayden McFadden Elementary School last Thursday to hold a Stranger Danger event for kindergarten through second-grade students and their families. Students and families received safety tips, took part in…
New Bedford Guide · Nov 9
New Bedford Gets $13,058 as State Awards Nearly $2M in Fire Safety Grants for Kids, Seniors
Programs include school-based life safety education and smoke and CO alarm installation.
City of New Bedford · Nov 9
Recycling Center – Winter Hours Update
City of New Bedford · Nov 9
New Bedford to Observe Veterans Day on Wednesday
New Bedford Guide · Nov 9
New Bedford Slams the Door on AI Data Centers as Power, Water, Neighborhood Fears Force Citywide Freeze
New Bedford officials are moving toward a citywide prohibition on data centers, treating it as a temporary pause so planners can write rules for large-scale AI facilities rather than the smaller server rooms assumed when current zoning was adopted. The City Council’s ordinance…
The Standard-Times · Nov 9
New Bedford proposes citywide ban on data centers as AI use grows

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New Bedford arrests

From the department's daily arrest log, latest Nov 4. Charges are not convictions. Source

Wed, Nov 4

10:47 p.m.Drug, distribute class b; Drug, distribute class b, subsqo. off. c94c; Drug, possess to distrib class bShawmut Ave · Log
10:36 p.m.Drug, distribute class b; Conspiracy to violate drug law; Drug, possess to distrib class b; Conspiracy to violate drug lawShawmut Ave · Log
7:09 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Drug, possess class b; Drug, possess class b, subsq.off.Clark St · Log

Wed, Oct 28

10:23 p.m.Drug, possess to distrib class b; Drug, possess to distrib class b, subsq.Ashley Blvd · Log
10:12 p.m.Drug, possess to distrib class b; Conspiracy to violate drug lawSawyer St · Log

Earlier: 91 more back to Oct 6

Wed, Oct 28

10:09 p.m.Drug, possess to distrib class b; Conspiracy to violate drug lawSawyer St · Log
7:33 p.m.Warrant arrestAshley Blvd · Log
4:50 p.m.Warrant arrestMt Pleasant St · Log
1:51 p.m.Warrant arrestLafrance Ct · Log
1:04 p.m.Warrant arrest x3Robeson St · Log

Mon, Oct 26

10:20 p.m.Warrant arrestMosher St · Log
7:13 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestSawyer St · Log
4:13 a.m.B&E for misdemeanor building or vehicleAshley Blvd · Log
1:21 a.m.Negligent operation of motor vehicle; OUI-Liquor or .08%; Drug, possess class bAshley Blvd · Log

Sun, Oct 25

8:50 p.m.Assault w/dangerous weapon; Threat to commit crimeAirport Rd · Log
6:51 p.m.Warrant arrestCarriage Dr · Log
9:13 a.m.Warrant arrestCounty St · Log

Sat, Oct 24

11:37 p.m.Warrant arrestMosher St · Log
5:32 p.m.OUI-Liquor or .08%; Unlicensed operation of MV; Alcohol in mv, possess open container ofCoggeshall St · Log
4:50 p.m.Disorderly conduct; Resist arrest; Police officer, interfere with (common law)Coggeshall St · Log
12:10 p.m.B&E vehicle/boat nighttime for felony; B&E vehicle/boat nighttime for felony; Larceny over $1200Central Ave · Log
9:50 a.m.TrespassNye St · Log
5:29 a.m.Disorderly conduct; B&E for misdemeanor building or vehicle; A&B on police officer; A&B on police officerMaxfield St · Log

Fri, Oct 23

7:35 p.m.Disorderly conduct; Carry dangerous weapon / dist. peace armed; Carry dangerous weapon / dist. peace armedRodney French Blvd · Log
5:54 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestCove St · Log
5:27 p.m.Drug, distribute class b; Drug, distribute class b, subsq. off. c94c; Conspiracy to violate drug lawElm St · Log
4:44 p.m.Warrant arrest (2633cr003779); Warrant arrest (2633cr003804)Gifford St · Log
3:56 p.m.Warrant arrestPurchase St · Log
3:52 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestPurchase St · Log
2:25 p.m.Warrant arrestMt Pleasant St · Log
2:17 p.m.License suspended or revoked, op MV with; Signal, fail to; Drug, possess to distrib class dPleasant St · Log
12:50 p.m.Drug, possess class b; Conspiracy to violate drug law; Ammunition without fid card, possessWilliam St · Log
9:29 a.m.Warrant arrest · Log
8:00 a.m.Dog tethering/confining violation; Animal, cruelty to by custodianHemlock St · Log
7:59 a.m.Animal, cruelty to by custodian; Dog tethering/confining violationHemlock St · Log
12:57 a.m.City ordinance (electronic submission court code); A&B on police officer; A&B with dangerous weaponMaywood St · Log

Thu, Oct 22

5:24 p.m.B&E building daytime for felony; A&B on police officer; Disturbing the peace; Disorderly conduct; Larceny under $1200; Resist arrest; AssaultSouth St · Log
2:00 p.m.Lights violation, MV; Registration suspended/revoked, op MV withRuth St · Log
1:30 p.m.Warrant arrest; Resist arrest; City ordinance (electronic submission court code)Purchase St · Log
12:31 p.m.Warrant arrestPurchase St · Log
9:21 a.m.Warrant arrestPleasant St · Log

Wed, Oct 21

10:32 p.m.Warrant arrest x4Union St · Log
10:15 p.m.Drug, possess class b44] Pleasant St · Log
6:22 p.m.A&B with dangerous weapon; A&B with dangerous weaponCounty St · Log
5:04 p.m.Warrant arrest (2633cro003767)Page St · Log
3:55 p.m.OUI-Liquor or .08%; Yield at intersection, fail; improper turn; Negligent operation of motor vehicleHathaway Rd · Log
2:04 p.m.A&BElm St · Log
11:39 a.m.Warrant arrestS Sixth St · Log

Mon, Oct 19

11:08 a.m.Warrant arrestAshley Blvd · Log
10:47 a.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestElm St · Log
9:47 a.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestS Front St · Log
9:38 a.m.Warrant arrestFern St · Log

Sun, Oct 18

4:52 a.m.A&B on police officer; Disturbing the peace; Police officer, interfere with (common law)Ashley St · Log
4:27 a.m.Negligent operation of motor vehicle; OUI-Liquor or .08%; Equipment violation, miscellaneous MVRoute 18 South · Log
3:28 a.m.OUI-Liquor or .08%; Alcohol in mv, possess open container of; Negligent operation of motor vehicleAshley St · Log
1:55 a.m.A&BAcushnet Ave · Log
1:27 a.m.OUI-Liquor or .08%; Negligent operation of motor vehicle; Marked lanes violation; Speeding rate of speed exceeding posted limitDartmouth St · Log

Sat, Oct 17

6:19 p.m.Warrant arrest (x5); Drug, possess class b; Drug, possess class aCoffin Ave · Log
2:54 p.m.City ordinance (electronic submission court code)Elm St · Log
5:31 a.m.Negligent operation of motor vehicle; Leave scene of property damage; OUI-Liquor or .08%; OUI--DrugsBelleville Ave · Log
12:06 a.m.Assault w/dangerous weapon; Carrying of certain weapons or intruments on a person or in aS Second St · Log

Fri, Oct 16

10:34 p.m.Warrant arrestPurchase St · Log
3:35 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestAcushnet Ave · Log
1:49 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestElm St · Log
9:52 a.m.Warrant arrest x 2Willis St · Log

Thu, Oct 15

8:21 p.m.Warrant arrest x3Coffin Ave · Log

Wed, Oct 14

10:35 p.m.Shoplifting by asportationOrchard St · Log
10:27 p.m.Speeding rate of speed exceeding posted limit; Negligent operation of motor vehicle; Uninsured motor vehicle; Unregistered motor vehicle on public way / allow; Number plate missing; Unlicensed operation of MV; Stop for police, failCedar Grove St · Log
6:05 a.m.Warrant arrest (docket ); Warrant arrest (docket )Trinity St · Log

Tue, Oct 13

6:12 p.m.Trespass; Resist arrestElm St · Log

Sat, Oct 10

6:53 p.m.Disorderly conductElm St · Log
3:38 p.m.Trespass; Drug, possess class b; Drug, possess class e; Drug, possess class e; Drug, possess class e; Drug, possess class eIndependent St · Log
2:38 p.m.TrespassIndependent St · Log
2:15 a.m.Assault & battery; Disorderly conductPurchase St · Log
1:19 a.m.Assault & battery; Disorderly conductPurchase St · Log
1:10 a.m.A&B; Disorderly conductPurchase St · Log

Fri, Oct 9

10:59 p.m.Warrant arrest (x7); Resist arrest; A&B on police officerDavis St · Log
4:51 p.m.Warrant arrestCounty St · Log
1:53 p.m.Warrant arrestDivision St · Log
11:34 a.m.City ordinance (electronic submission court code)Acushnet Ave · Log

Thu, Oct 8

10:55 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestCoggeshall St · Log
10:50 p.m.License suspended or revoked, op MV with; Reckless operation of motor vehicle/operating to endanger; OUI-Liquor or .08%; Speeding rate of speed exceeding posted limit; Stop for police, failAcushnet Ave · Log
7:16 p.m.Drug, possess class b · Log
6:35 p.m.Drug, possess class b; Drug, possess class b, subsq.off.School St · Log
1:13 p.m.Animal, cruelty toBarkers Ln · Log
4:35 a.m.Negligent operation of motor vehicle; OUI-Liquor or .08%; Unlicensed operation of MV; Marked lanes violationDelano St · Log

Wed, Oct 7

11:32 p.m.Warrant arrestCounty St · Log
3:02 p.m.Warrant arrestKatharine St · Log
1:51 p.m.City ordinance (electronic submission court code)Phillips Ave · Log
1:13 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestS Second St · Log
9:13 a.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestPleasant St · Log

Tue, Oct 6

10:51 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestAshley Blvd · Log
9:30 p.m.Warrant arrestCounty St · Log
7:28 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestCoggeshall St · Log
3:27 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrestCoffin Ave · Log
1:25 p.m.Warrant arrest; Warrant arrest; Drug, possess class b; Drug, possess class b, subsq.off.; Drug, possess class a; Drug, possess class a, subsq.off.Cove Rd · Log

Names and house numbers are left out. Juvenile arrests, medical calls and routine patrols are not listed.

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Commuter rail

Delay · Fall River/New Bedford · Until 12:05 PM
Fall River/New Bedford Line passengers may experience delays of up to 20 mins in both directions due to a road vehicle on the right of way near East Taunton and a temporary speed restriction in effect at a crossing in the Middleborough area.
Delay · Fall River/New Bedford · Until 11:08 AM
New Bedford Line Train 8053 (9:43 AM from East Taunton) is expected to depart East Taunton at least 20 minutes behind schedule due to a road vehicle on the right of way.
Notice · Fall River/New Bedford, Providence/Stoughton · Until 3:00 AM
On Wednesday, November 11th, all Commuter Rail lines will be operating on a normal weekday schedule.

From the MBTA ·Fall River/New Bedford ·Providence/Stoughton

Tides

New Bedford Harbor

Low	Wed, Nov 11	2:29 PM	0.2 ft
High	Wed, Nov 11	9:13 PM	3.3 ft
Low	Thu, Nov 12	2:09 AM	0.2 ft
High	Thu, Nov 12	9:35 AM	3.8 ft

Water level 4.3 ft at 10:00 AM

Heights in feet above mean lower low water. Predictions from NOAA Tides & Currents.