Posts by New Bedford Police Department

Lt. Scott Carola is a man of many talents. In addition to working as a detective in the New Bedford Police Department, he is also a highly skilled and respected artist. His work is on display through Sept. 30 at Gallery X, 169 William St. as The Frederick Douglass Memorial Invitational Series proudly presents the…

Parkland, Fla. school shooting survivors David Hogg and Jaclyn Corin from Never Again MSD will be guest speakers at Engaging Student Voices: A Focus on Voting, Gun Control and Anti-Violence at 7 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 17 at the main auditorium of UMass Dartmouth. They will discuss how young people can affect policy through voting. Admission…

Kevin Stevens was a tough and talented hockey player _ but his biggest battle was off the ice, with opioid addiction.  And after years of aiming for the net, he now has a new goal: To stop the opioid epidemic, especially among young people. He will be a guest speaker at a drug awareness program…

The New Bedford Police Department will increase impaired driving patrols on local roads over the next three weeks with grant funds from the Highway Safety Division of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS).  New Bedford Police will join local departments across the state as well as the Massachusetts State Police in the…

The New Bedford Police Department is warning residents to be aware of scammers who are calling people at random and claiming to be from the IRS or other federal government agencies.  Remember:  The IRS does not call customers. They do not have the authority to issue warrants or make arrests.  Police urge the public to…

NEW BEDFORD _ The community is invited to join with public safety representatives to celebrate National Night Out Against Crime from 4:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Riverside Park, Belleville Avenue and Deane Street.   This year’s event, sponsored by Neighborhoods United, will be celebrated in memory of two brave officers who gave their lives…

Talk about a sweet visit! The Figueiredo family _ mom Rebecca, daughter Molly, 11, and son Connor, 9, visited the city’s police and fire station Wednesday July 18 to bring gifts of cookies. They received a tour of police headquarters where they enjoyed a cookie with Chief Joseph Cordeiro and talked with motorcycle officer John…

Dakota Chixarro, an Eagle Scout candidate from Troop 3, New Bedford, is reaching out to veterans. A part of becoming an Eagle Scout is planning and conducting a service project .He decided to create a drive for veterans and donate all the collections to the Veterans Transition House in New Bedford. He has assembled a…

Officer Kurtis Gonsalves recently made an impromptu visit to the summer camp at Holy Family Holy Name School, where youngsters were enjoying some water events on a hot, humid day. Chief Joseph Cordeiro was happy to hear of the officer’s visit. “I’m loving it,” said Chief Cordeiro. “Keep up the good work Officer Gonsalves.” Photo…

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health today launched its first statewide public information campaign to educate parents of middle and high school-aged children about the dangers of vape pens and e-cigarettes. The campaign, The New Look of Nicotine Addiction, seeks to spread the word that these high-tech products are harmful, that they contain nicotine which…