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Chief Paul Oliveira Announces Retirement
To All, After 32 years of dedicated service to the City of New Bedford’s Police Department, I will be retiring from my position as Chief on May 3, 2025. Over the past decades, I have had the privilege of serving alongside many great men and women (sworn and professional staff), whom I have gained…
Read MoreViolent Offender Arrested with Firearm
New Bedford, MA — On February 11th, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau were conducting surveillance in the city’s North End, targeting street-level narcotics sales and criminal activity. Detectives observed a male behaving suspiciously, identified as KEELAND ROSE, 31, of 461 MAXFIELD STREET. ROSE was well known to the detectives and was approached…
Read MoreWest-End Foot Pursuit Leads to Gun Seizure
New Bedford, MA — On Jan. 31st, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau were conducting surveillance in the central sector of the city, targeting street-level narcotics sales and criminal activity. Det. Jonathan Miranda had received information that DWAYNE WATKINS, 21, of 766 KEMPTON STREET, was in possession of a firearm. At around 8:30…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested Following North-End Drug Deal
New Bedford, MA — On Thursday, January 23rd, detectives made two arrests following a suspected drug transaction in the area of 1261 Church Street. At around 8 PM, detectives observed a male identified as ANDY COAKLEY, 37, a known drug dealer, arriving in the vicinity and meeting with KENNETH MEDEIROS, 45. Detectives believed that a…
Read MoreTwo Arrested, Including Juvenile, in North End Firearm Seizure and Pursuit
New Bedford, MA — New Bedford detectives have placed two males including a juvenile under arrest for possession of a firearm. On Thursday, January 23rd, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau were conducting surveillance in the North Sector of the City in the area of Myrtle and Weld Streets. At 7:30 p.m., detectives…
Read MoreTwo Men Arrested for Gun and Drug Charges Following Raid
New Bedford, MA — On Monday, Jan. 13th, detectives concluded their investigation into a fentanyl distribution being operated out of 192 Belleville Road APT. #1E with a search warrant. The target of the investigation was ALEXANDER SEARS, 39, and JOSE LACEN, 25. As a result of the search that followed, detectives seized 141.6 grams of…
Read MoreGood Luck, Cadets!
Hi everyone, my name is Holly, I’m the Media Relations Specialist for the New Bedford Police Department, and I’m the one usually behind the camera recording all of our videos. We have two amazing cadets who work here, their names are Axel Rodriguez and Emma Ferland, and they have been instrumental in their day-to-day duties…
Read MoreEarly Morning Shooting Leads to Evening Arrest
New Bedford, MA — Police have made an arrest in an early morning shooting that took place at a local fast-food restaurant. On December 19th, shortly before 1 AM, officers responded to the Coggeshall St. “Taco Bell” on a call for shots fired. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim who had sustained non-life-threatening…
Read MoreAnother Fugitive Apprehension Leads to Gun and Drug Seizure
New Bedford, MA — For the second time in a week, detectives have placed a wanted person into custody and taken a gun, as well as a sizeable amount of narcotics, off the street in the process. On December 17th, Det. Jordan DaSilva, assigned to the U.S. Marshal Task Force, was working with troopers assigned…
Read MoreSearch for Wanted Male Leads to Significant Drug and Gun Arrest
New Bedford, MA — Detectives have placed a wanted male into custody and have taken a gun, as well as a sizeable amount of narcotics, off of the street in the process. On December 14th, Detectives Jonathan Miranda and Jacob Rebello were searching for JESSE SOARES, 41, of 16D Bayberry Road. SOARES had seven active…
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