Posts by New Bedford Police Department

New Bedford Police Sgt. Pamela Melo, left, and Det. Dominique Sherburne, right, of the NBPD family services unit, had a golden moment today. They met Kayla Harrison, two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo, in 2012 and 2016, and a child sexual abuse survivor. Ms. Harrison, who lives in Massachusetts, was the keynote speaker at the…

The New Bedford Police Department is looking for a dog officer. Anyone interested can visit the City of New Bedford Web site or the personnel office, second floor of City Hall, for an application. Job specifics are listed below. TITLE: DOG OFFICER LEVEL: GRADE 5 $13.00/hr – $18.48hr DEPARTMENT: POLICE FUNCTION: Under the supervision of…

Residents brought a record 433 pounds of unused, unwanted prescription medication Saturday to New Bedford Police headquarters at 871 Rockdale Ave. during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The nearly quarter ton of medication turned in Saturday is more than double the amount collected at the October turnback event and represents the highest number ever collected…

We are so grateful for the efforts of students at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School for their continued involvement in the Books and Bears program. Students in Media Technology, Fashion Design, and Early Childhood Education design and create stuffed bears and books to give to children in crisis situation. The books and…

New Bedford Police Det. Claudia Sampson lost her hair during a battle with cancer in 2010.  She will lose her hair again June 4 _ but this time willingly, happily and in support of young people fighting a battle she knows all too well.  Det. Sampson will have her hair shaved during Buzz Off for…

The newest member of the New Bedford Police Department proves that the road to a goal can take some interesting twists and turns. Victoria Wagner, 28, had always wanted to join the New Bedford Police Department but the timing hadn’t been right until now. She graduated from high school on Cape Cod and received a…

Tim DaCosta’s blood lines run a proud shade of blue. The newest member of the New Bedford Police Department is the son of Ed DaCosta, a highly decorated member of the Massachusetts State Police, and Jill DaCosta. Growing up in a law enforcement family and seeing how much respect his father received, pursuing a career…

For Officer Turner Ryan, the newest member of the New Bedford Police Department, his new job represents the fulfillment of a long-held dream. “I have wanted to be on the New Bedford Police Department my whole life,’’ he said. He was born and raised in New Bedford, where he graduated from New Bedford High School…

Tuesday, April 18 was a proud day for the NBPD as we welcomed three new officers to our family. Being sworn in as New Bedford police officers at City Hall are, from left, Turner Ryan, Victoria Wagner and Tim DaCosta. The proud group in attendance included, from left, Police Chaplain Rev. David Lima, Lt. Ricard…

Great job by New Bedford Police Detectives! They have arrested two men in connection with a string of robberies in the city over the past two months.   They will also face additional charges in connection with robberies throughout New Bedford as detectives continue their investigation. The two men have also been linked to robberies…