NBPD Crime Report

New Bedford, MA — New Bedford police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) have arrested a Fall River man with New Bedford ties after he was found selling illegal narcotics, firearms, and other contraband on a cloud-based app. The leading case agent was Det.…

New Bedford, MA – Detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau focused their efforts on the County St. bar district for two days in response to recent complaints, resulting in 15 arrests for various charges. On Wednesday, August 28th, detectives utilized surveillance strategies to monitor drug activity and search out wanted persons. At around…

New Bedford, MA — Detectives have seized a gun after observing a drug transaction on Tuesday night. On August 27th, detectives observed a narcotics transaction taking place between a man and a woman on Acushnet Avenue in the area of Deane Street.  As a result, JACOB MATTHEW-ALMEIDA, 26, of 104 Peckham Street Apt. #2 was…

New Bedford, MA – Narcotics detectives have arrested a local man on drug and firearm charges. On Friday, August 16th, Det. Matthew Couture concluded his investigation into a cocaine delivery service operating out of 118 Cove St., apartment #2, with the execution of a search warrant. The target of the investigation was KOLBY McCOY, 25.…

New Bedford, MA – Police have arrested a local man on firearm charges. On Tuesday, August 20th, officers were conducting an investigation that led them to 306 N. Front St., #3S. While there, they encountered ANDRES COSME-MATEO, 21. Based on the officers’ observations and information, ANDRES was found to be in possession of a 38-caliber…

New Bedford, MA – A biker has been critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Rte. 18. On August 20th at about 9 p.m., officers responded to the area of Route 18 and Division Street for a report of a motorcyclist unresponsive following a motor vehicle crash.  Ofc. Manuel Sequeira performed CPR measures…

New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have placed a local man under arrest following a raid last Friday. On August 2, Det. Matthew Couture concluded his investigation into narcotics being distributed out of 1181 Pleasant St., #3.  The target of the investigation was 30-year-old ISHMAEL MAHMOUD. As a result of a search warrant execution at the…

New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have taken a wanted male into custody and seized an illegal firearm and narcotics in the process. On the evening of July 17th, narcotics detectives who were monitoring suspected drug activity conducted a traffic stop near the County Street/Cedar Grove intersection. The vehicle’s driver was identified as ERMIRIO ROSA,…

New Bedford, MA — Major Crime Detectives have concluded an investigation into repeated thefts from commercial trucks here in the City. DANIEL PEDRO, 47, of 1669 Acushnet Avenue, has been arrested concerning a series of vehicle breaks during which tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of tools and air compressors were stolen. All of these…

New Bedford, MA — After arresting a man with an illegal firearm, detectives now have enough to charge him with this month’s Roosevelt Street shooting. On July 10th, narcotics detectives were conducting surveillance in the area of Nye Street and Acushnet Avenue when they observed a group of males congregating and drinking alcohol in public.   When detectives…