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NBPD seek public’s help in finding bomb threat suspect

Police are looking for the public’s help in locating Heather Perkins, 37, who is being sought in connection with bomb threats and threats of violence in New Bedford and throughout the state. Perkins is 5’4’’, about 147 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. She has no current address but previously lived at 199 East…

North End street sweeping set July 5 and 6

In a continuing effort to beautify the city, The Department of Public Infrastructure will conduct a major street sweeping in the North End of the city on Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6. Streets between Coggeshall Street north to Deane Street, and Ashley Boulevard east to Belleville Avenue, will be cleaned between the hours…

Operation Dry Water promotes sober boating

Drinking and boating can be a fatal mix. The port security division of the New Bedford Police Department joins law enforcement from across the country the weekend of July 1 and 2 in Operation Dry Water, which aims to reduce the incidences of drinking while boating. Operation Dry Water is held every year around…

Two new officers sworn into NBPD family

The New Bedford Police Department welcomed two new officers Thursday, June 29, at City Council chambers at City Hall, 133 William St. Mark Conley and James Marinelli were sworn in as New Bedford Police officers by City Clerk Dennis Farias. Officer Mark Conley, who attended New Bedford High School, has worked in a…

New officers to be sworn in June 29

We are proud to announce that the New Bedford Police Department will welcome two new officers at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29, at City Council chambers at City Hall, 133 William St. Mark Conley and James Marinelli will be officially sworn in at that time as New Bedford Police officers. Pictured from left, Lt. Ricard…

BaySox honor first responders June 29

What’s even better than a summer night at the ballpark? A night when the BaySox honor hometown heroes. The team will salute police and fire employees and EMTs Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. when the BaySox take on the Newport Gulls at Paul Walsh Field, 543 Maxfield St. All first responders…

Drop-in center offers support to those facing opioid issues

Many lives are touched by opioid use and addiction, which can wreak havoc on the lives of users and their families. A monthly drop-in center to provide support services and resources for those struggling with opioid use and addiction and their loved ones will meet for the first time from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June…

Three officers receive promotions at special ceremony

We are proud to introduce our three newly promoted officers. Lt. Frank Correia, a 24-year veteran, was promoted to captain. He began his career with the New Bedford Police Department in 1993 and was promoted to sergeant in 2010 and to lieutenant in 2013. Sgt. Nathaniel Rodriguez, a 13-year veteran, is now a lieutenant. He…

Walk and Talk takes officers onto streets to build connections

Walk and Talk, a new program that will bring New Bedford Police Department officers even closer to the communities we serve, was introduced at a media event Thursday, June 15. Mayor Jon Mitchell and Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro discussed the program and its importance to the vital effort of maintaining connections with city residents and…

Police officers host event to benefit veteran suicide awareness

On average, 22 veterans commit suicide every day. Two New Bedford police officers are hosting a fun summer event to raise awareness of that sad statistic. Officers Jared Lucas and Donald Williams are hosting a pub crawl starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 11 to benefit Mission 22, a veterans’ organization that promotes suicide awareness…