Old World Dinner planned

The Standard-Times - Sun Nov 08

The fall season with its cool crisp air signals that preparations are under way for an "Old World Dinner" sponsored by Bristol County's German Club.

Family defends man killed by SWAT team

SouthCoastToday.com - Sat Nov 07

Thomas Garnett might not have known it was the police kicking in his door Thursday morning at 21 Shawmut Ave., family members said.

Boater gets suspended sentence in fatal crash

Cape Cod Times - Fri Nov 06

The skipper of the power boat involved in a fatal 2008 collision in Buzzards Bay pleaded guilty Thursday to negligent operation of a vessel, death involved, and was given a one-year suspended sentence and 10 years probation.

Mass. Trooper Shot, Man Killed During Gunfire Exchange

Officer.com - Fri Nov 06

A New Bedford man was shot and killed by Massachusetts State Police after he allegedly shot a state trooper who was executing a search warrant, according to police.

Police return fire, kill suspect in New Bedford

Boston.com - Fri Nov 06

A State Police special operations trooper was shot, and the alleged gunman was killed, during a heavy exchange of gunfire in a drug raid at the break of dawn yesterday.

Drivers Say Deadly Toyota Flaw Not Floor Mats

TheBostonChannel - Wed Nov 04

After a crash that killed four people in California, drivers are asking for action from Toyota and Lexus to prevent another tragedy.

Fla. man beaten to death in Taunton

MyFoxBoston - Wed Nov 04

Bristol County District Attorney Samuel Sutter's office is investigating a homicide that happened last night in Taunton.

Retired state police sergeant announces candidacy for Bristol County Sheriff

SouthCoastToday.com - Wed Nov 04

Alan D. Garcia, who recently retired after 27 years as a Massachusetts State Police trooper, is running for Bristol County sheriff.

Duarte re-elected in Ward 4

SouthCoastToday - Tue Nov 03

Bruce Duarte Jr. was re-elected Tuesday to a second term as the councilor for Ward 4. "The first time it felt great, and the second time it feels even better," he said shortly after his victory over challenger Dana L. Rebeiro.

SJC hears arguments in Hodgson policy to charge inmates fees

SouthCoastToday.com - Tue Nov 03

Lawyers for Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson argued Monday before the Supreme Judicial Court that common law from the English colonial era grants the sheriff the power to charge fees to inmates to help offset the costs of their incarceration.