New Bedford Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of Firearms and Ammunition

BOSTON – A New Bedford man was sentenced yesterday for illegally possessing three firearms and ammunition. Jose Montanez, 24, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Stearns to three years…

November 5, 2021

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Former Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy

Government News

BOSTON – A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) pleaded guilty yesterday to racketeering charges. Luis Mendez, a/k/a “King Primo,”…

November 5, 2021

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Former New Bedford Police Union Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Union Funds

Breaking News

BOSTON – A former New Bedford Police Department (NBPD) officer and NBPD Union Treasurer pleaded guilty today to stealing nearly $50,000 in union funds. Joshua Fernandes, 41, of New Bedford, pleaded guilty…

October 13, 2021

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Bedford Man Who Ignited Bomb Near Bridge Sentenced

Breaking News

A man who detonated an explosive device under a bridge in Bedford, Texas has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Prerak Shah. Nicholas Lloyd Nelson, 38,…

September 22, 2021

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New Bedford Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Cocaine Conspiracy

Breaking News

BOSTON – A New Bedford man pleaded guilty on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in connection with his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Orrin Guidry, 26, pleaded guilty before U.S. Senior District…

September 20, 2021

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New Bedford Man Sentenced for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

Breaking News

BOSTON – A New Bedford man was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 in federal court in Boston for illegally possessing a Mustang .380 pistol and ammunition. Victor Morales, 35, was sentenced by…

September 14, 2021

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Former Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Manufacturing Charges

Breaking News

BOSTON – A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) pleaded guilty today to drug charges. Tanairy Ruiz, a/k/a “Queen Tanairy,”…

September 9, 2021

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New Bedford Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Cocaine Conspiracy

Breaking News

BOSTON – A New Bedford man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy. Jason Valliere, 43, was sentenced by U.S. Chief District Court…

August 29, 2021

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Former Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy

Breaking News

BOSTON – A former leader of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) pleaded guilty today to racketeering charges. Angel Calderon, a/k/a “King Bam,”…

August 5, 2021

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Former Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Conspiracy

Breaking News

BOSTON – A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) pleaded guilty yesterday to racketeering charges. Jose Vasquez, a/k/a “King Fearless,”…

July 31, 2021

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Former Member of New Bedford Latin Kings Chapter Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

Breaking News

BOSTON – A former member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering and drug charges. Natanael Velazquez, a/k/a…

June 26, 2021

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Former Member of New Bedford Chapter of Latin Kings Sentenced for Racketeering Conspiracy

Massachusetts News

BOSTON – A former probationary member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Massachusetts Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (Latin Kings) was sentenced today on racketeering charges. Emanuel Lopez-Velez, a/k/a “King…

May 26, 2021

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New Bedford cocaine dealer charged for felony firearms charge, distribtion

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

BOSTON – A New Bedford man was indicted last week by a federal grand jury on charges of illegally possessing a firearm and selling cocaine. Khyron Thompson, 32, was indicted on…

May 19, 2021

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New Bedford gang member gets 40 months on illegal firearm conviction

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

BOSTON – A member of the New Bedford Chapter of the Almighty Latin King and Queen Nation (“Latin Kings”) was sentenced yesterday for being a felon in possession of a firearm and…

April 29, 2021

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Mass. State Police catch two meth dealers passing through New Bedford

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

NEW BEDFORD, MA – Massachusetts State Police Officers operating in the New Bedford area on Tuesday busted two out-of-towners who were just passing through to sell their drugs. Officers became suspicious of…

February 25, 2021

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Feds say Bedford priest stole more than $250,000 from church

Police Blotter

BEDFORD, OH – U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman announced today that a grand jury sitting in Cleveland has returned a 10-count indictment charging Andrey Kovalenko, age 52, formerly of Bedford, Ohio, with ten…

November 21, 2020

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New Bedford Man Indicted for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition

Massachusetts News·Police Blotter

BOSTON – A New Bedford man was indicted today by a federal grand jury with illegally possessing three firearms and ammunition. Jose Montanez, 23, was indicted on one count of possessing a…

November 20, 2020

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Bedford-Stuyvesant Drunk Driver Who Killed Man and his Two Dogs Gets 15 Years in Prison

New York News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

NEDFORD-STUYVESANT, NY – Queens District Melinda Katz announced today that Alex Elicier, 31, of Hart Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant has been sentenced to up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to…

November 1, 2020

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Five Numbers Line Up Perfectly and Turn Ohio Woman’s $1 Bet Into big win

Lottery Results·Ohio News

A Bedford Heights woman needed five numbers to land in perfect order — and her single-dollar Pick 5 wager nailed every one. BEDFORD HEIGHTS, OHIO – A Bedford Heights woman risked just…

September 4, 2026

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Brooklyn Man Gets 19 Years to Life for Strangling Girlfriend Kelly Kwak

Lawsuits·New York City News

Michael Hosein was sentenced to 19 years to life for strangling girlfriend Kelly Kwak inside their Bedford-Stuyvesant apartment in Brooklyn.…

August 30, 2026

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