New Bedford Police News
Suspect Quickly Apprehended Following Shooting Incident
New Bedford, MA — A local man has been taken into custody following a shooting incident yesterday on Austin Street. On April 29th, at around…
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2024
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is held annually during the second week of April to honor public safety telecommunicators for their commitment, service, and…
Drunk Driving Arrest Leads to Firearm Seizure
New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers have taken a Providence man into custody following a late-night traffic stop this past weekend. On April…
Two Arrests Made Following Attempted Moped Theft
New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers arrested two suspects after attempting to steal a moped in a south-end plaza. On April 7th, at around noon,…
Local Couple Arrested on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
New Bedford, MA –– New Bedford narcotics detectives have made an arrest following a significant seizure of fentanyl and cash. On April 4th, Detective Jonathan…
Local Man Arrested with Quarter Kilo of Cocaine
New Bedford, MA — Detectives have placed a man under arrest for trafficking in cocaine following an investigation into his activities. On Monday, April 1,…
Suspect Arrested following North-End Shooting
New Bedford, MA – A local man has been placed under arrest following a shooting in the north-end sector. On Monday, April 1, at around…
City’s Decade-Long Drop in Crime Continues
New Bedford, MA — In 2023, violent crime continued to decline in New Bedford and is now down 58% over the past decade, with property…
Local Man Arrested for Firearm Possession
New Bedford, MA – Patrol officers have arrested a man in the north-end sector for unlawfully carrying a gun. On March 25th, at around…
NBPD Spotlight — S1 E1: “This is the Place That I Call Home.”
“My name’s Ofc. Hector Rivera, I’m 28 years old, I’ve been working with the City of New Bedford Police since December of 2022.” “The reason…
Police Arrest South-End Man for Cocaine Trafficking
New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have seized over 100 grams of cocaine from a south-end apartment. On March 18th, Det. Nathaniel Almeida concluded his…
Brockton Man Arrested With Handgun Altered to be Fully Automatic
New Bedford, MA — An 18-year-old Brockton man has been arrested with an illegal firearm in the City. This week, Det. Jonathan Miranda received information…
Police De-Escalate Man Armed With Knife
New Bedford, MA – New Bedford patrol officers were able to peacefully resolve a volatile situation involving a man with a knife on Monday afternoon.…
Brockton Juvenile Arrested for February Shooting
New Bedford, MA — Investigators have placed a second suspect under arrest regarding last month’s shooting near a south-end convenience store. The charges stem from…
Repeat Car-Breaker Arrested
New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers have arrested a car-breaker and charged him with additional breaks earlier in the month. Yesterday night, at around 1:30…
Suspect Arrested in South-End Shooting
New Bedford, MA — Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting outside of a Brock Avenue convenience store earlier this month. …
Dartmouth Man Arrested After Shots Fired
New Bedord, MA — Police have arrested one male and are charging another after a dispute at a south-end automotive shop. On Friday, February 16th, police…
NBPD Reunites Young Boy with Stolen iPad
A New Bedford boy has been reunited with his iPad after a delivery driver was caught on camera and suspected of stealing it. “He was…
Are You Ready for the 2024 Civil Service Exam?
The 2024 Civil Service Exam starts on Saturday, March 16, and the New Bedford Police Department wants to make sure you’re prepared. “The Civil Service…
Our Dynamic Recruitment Video!
Introducing Our Dynamic Recruitment Video! Embark on a thrilling journey with our newly unveiled recruitment video that delves into the riveting world of law enforcement.…