The dismissal stems from a Globe investigation that exposed the troubling ties between a detective and an informant.

A new chief is in charge of the Bedford Police Department after being sworn in on Monday. James 'Jim' Moore took over the top ...

The Boston Globe first reported on Friday that Bristol County prosecutors dismissed the case against Ortiz, who was indicted back in 2017 on charges of heroin trafficking, possession with intent ...

The Bedford Police Department made a Facebook post on Tuesday welcoming their new chief.They welcome their new chief James ...

Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced the process that will be used to hire the city’s next police chief, which will include a ...

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced that the police department will be subject to an independent evaluation by 21st ...

A recent series by the Boston Globe has shone a spotlight on New Bedford police's use of confidential informants. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced he has hired an investigative team to ...

NEW BEDFORD — Mayor Jon Mitchell stated in a press release Monday that New Bedford has selected 21st Century Policing Solutions to evaluate the New Bedford Police Department’s policies and ...

NEW BEDFORD — Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced the process that will be used to hire the city’s next police chief, which will include a candidate screening committee. The city will post the ...

Less than three months after he became chief of the New Bedford Police Department, Paul Oliveira destroyed 25 years of internal affairs files, disposing of the official record of some potentially ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI ... the Boston Globe that Oliveira was investigated by the FBI. The city’s police department has since put out a response that can be found online.