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New Bedford Man Sentenced To State Prison

A 20-year-old New Bedford resident is sentenced to three years in state prison. 

 

Prosecutors said Josiah Sweeney fired five shots in the direction of a man walking his dog on April 24th, 2024. 

 

The Bristol District Attorney's Office said the two men were members of rival gangs. 

 

Sweeney pleaded guilty last week to charges including carrying a loaded firearm and attempted assault and battery by firearm.  

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