Brooklyn speed demon sentenced after deadly Bedford Stuyvesant hit and run

Brooklyn driver who killed pedestrian in high speed hit and run sentenced to prison BROOKLYN, NY — A Brooklyn man who tore through Bedford-Stuyvesant at more than 50 miles per hour before…

Oil spill in New Bedford Harbor reportedly linked to offshore wind project supply vessel

New Bedford, MA – The U.S. Coast Guard said crews responded Tuesday evening to an oil spill in New Bedford Harbor after an offshore supply vessel leaked fuel during an internal transfer…

Bedford County player goes from clicks to $710K cash

BEDFORD COUNTY, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player from Bedford County hit the jackpot with a $710,000 online Match 6 Lotto ticket for the Saturday, July 19 drawing. The winning ticket matched…

Online lottery ticket nets $710K jackpot for Bedford County player

BEDFORD COUNTY, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player who bought their Match 6 Lotto ticket online has claimed a $710,000 jackpot prize from the Saturday, July 19 drawing, lottery officials confirmed Tuesday.…

Cars drive under the NYC Sanitation Department building on the West Side of Manhattan.

New York City Sanitation Worker Arrested for DWI in Bedford-Stuyvesant

BROOKLYN, NY — An off-duty employee of the New York City Department of Sanitation was arrested early Wednesday morning in Bedford-Stuyvesant on multiple alcohol-related driving charges, police said. Anthony Smith, 45, was…

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Bedford County foster father sentenced to up to eight years for violently shaking toddler

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A Bedford County man has been sentenced to four to eight years in prison for violently shaking his foster son, causing serious injuries, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced.…

Bedford Lottery Player Wins $25K a Year for Life in Lucky for Life Drawing

BEDFORD, Ohio — A lucky Ohio Lottery player has won $25,000 a year for life in the February 1, 2025, Lucky for Life drawing, lottery officials announced Monday. The winning ticket was…

Lucky for Life ticket sold in Bedford secures $25,000 a year prize

BEDFORD, Ohio — A lucky Ohio Lottery player has secured a life-changing prize of $25,000 a year for life after matching five winning numbers in the February 1 Lucky for Life drawing.…

New Bedford Man Charged for Stabbing

Stabbing Incident in Boston Leads to Arrest **Boston, MA** - On Friday at approximately 2:48 PM, officers from District D-4 in South End arrested Nathaniel Almeida, 46, of New Bedford. The arrest…

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Bedford-Stuyvesant, police say

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning in a hit-and-run incident at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Lafayette Avenue, according to the NYPD. At…

Brooklyn Man Receives 25-Year Sentence for 2019 Bedford-Stuyvesant Killing

BROOKLYN, NY—Darrien Weekes, 26, of Bushwick, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for the fatal shooting of Malik Russell in Bedford-Stuyvesant, a crime stemming from a 2019 dispute. Brooklyn Supreme…

NYPD Investigating Subway Groping at Bedford Avenue Station

New York, NY — The New York City Police Department is investigating a groping incident that occurred on Monday, August 12, 2024, near the Bedford Avenue train station. At approximately 1:40 PM,…

Bedford County Woman Sentenced to 40-80 Years for Murder of Toddler

HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Michelle Henry, announced that a Bedford County woman, Chelsea R. Cooley, aged 33, has been convicted and sentenced for the murder of a three-year-old boy.…

Lottery Ticket Worth $18K Sold in Bedford Hills

Bedford Hills, NY – The New York Lottery has announced a significant win from the TAKE 5 midday drawing on March 17. A top-prize winning ticket, valued at $18,188.50, was sold in…

Break-In and Theft in Bedford Park Leaves Residents on High Alert

Bronx, NY – Authorities are investigating a break-in that occurred in the Bedford Park neighborhood, where an unidentified person forcibly entered a home through a window. The incident, which took place on…

Burglary at Five Star Powersports in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, PA – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police Troop G from Bedford Barracks responded to a reported burglary at Five Star Powersports, located at 10091 Lincoln Highway, Snake Spring Township.…

New Bedford Store Owner Sentenced for Selling Fake Government IDs

BOSTON – Tomas Xirum, 48, owner of International Guatemala Musical and Fashion Accessories in New Bedford, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for producing and selling fraudulent government identification documents.…

New Bedford Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

BOSTON – A New Bedford man was sentenced on Dec. 1, 2023 for evading taxes on income he earned as a commercial fisherman. Joaquin Sosa was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge…

Bedford Man Receives Lengthy Sentence for Offenses Against Children

WHITE PLAINS, NY – Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced the sentencing of Felix Barahona Rosales, 48, of Bedford. He received a total of 34 years to life in state…

Bedford County Woman Receives Life Sentence for 2018 Murder of Husband

HARRISBURG, PA — Nancy Focht, 76, of Bedford County, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2018 murder of her husband, David Focht, Sr. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced…

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