March 20, 2014 District Attorney Sam Sutter today announced that a fourth man connected to the November 23rd murder of Sharrone Stafford has been apprehended and was arraigned in New Bedford District Court. Antonio L. Rodrigues, Jr., 29, of 48 Summer St. was arrested by New Bedford Police Wednesday shortly after 7 p.m. during the…

March 20, 2014 Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter today announced plans for an April 15th small and medium sized business seminar aimed at preventing losses and promoting growth. The seminar will feature numerous guest lecturers and will focus on topics such as preventing employee theft, business owners’ responsibilities, shoplifting, armed robbery, financial crimes and…

March 17, 2014 Today, Employers Against Domestic Violence, Bristol County District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter and Jane Doe Inc., announced a partnership with the Boston Celtics to help end violence against women. For the 3rd year in a row, these groups will hold a pre-game promotion at TD Garden on March 19th as part of…

March 11, 2014 On Saturday March 15th, Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter’s Office will conduct its 4th annual Free Family Fitness and Fun Day. The event will take place from 12:00 – 4:00 at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, in the Tripp Athletic Center. The media is invited and encouraged…

February 28, 2014 District Attorney Sam Sutter announced today that a Bristol County Grand Jury has indicted 25-year-old Hailton DaCosta for the November 23rd murder of Sharone Stafford in New Bedford. The grand jury indicted Mr. DaCosta, of 85 Mosher Street, New Bedford, on charges of murder, armed assault with intent to rob and possession…