3+ hour, 42+ min ago  (499+ words) NEW BEDFORD " Chief Jason Thody has announced the appointment of Assistant Deputy Chief Derek Belong as the new deputy chief and Debra J. Piehl as deputy director of administrative operations of the New Bedford Police Department. As deputy chief of operations,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (93+ words) The issue of whether Police Chief Jason Thody has been "properly and legally" appointed without City Council confirmation is now in Superior Court. Was New Bedford Police Chief legally appointed? The court will decide. NEW BEDFORD " The issue of whether…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (485+ words) NEW BEDFORD " City councilors continue to say that Police Chief Jason Thody's appointment needs to be confirmed by the board and are backed by their legal counsel. Mayor Jon Mitchell and the city solicitor disagree. And while some councilors have…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (102+ words) The City Council will ask the court to decide whether it was bypassed when Mayor Jon Mitchell appointed Police Chief Jason Thody. Court will be asked to rule whether New Bedford police chief's appointment improper NEW BEDFORD " The City Council…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (160+ words) The City Council president says Mayor Jon Mitchell sidestepped the board when hiring the new police chief. But what do the city laws say? New Bedford councilor: Mayor sidestepped City Council when hiring new police chief NEW BEDFORD " City Council…...