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NEW BEDFORD — Two individuals were arrested on firearm and alcohol charges following a disturbance near a vehicle. On Friday, June 21st, Officer Matthew Costa was patrolling the north-end sector of the city when he responded to the area of Downey Street involving several individuals reportedly arguing. Upon speaking with the driver, identified as CAROLINE…

  NEW BEDFORD – Several New Bedford police officers were recognized Monday morning for their exceptional ability to de-escalate high-intensity situations through communication, empathy, and professionalism. The awards were presented during a ceremony at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, attended by friends, family, and community leaders, who also viewed footage of the events that led…

NEW BEDFORD — Two people, including a juvenile, have been arrested after detectives recovered two firearms in the south end. On Saturday, May 31st, Detectives Stephanie Connolly and Matthew Couture were operating in the south end sector of the city, targeting street-level narcotics. At 3:30 p.m., Detectives Connolly and Couture were driving on S. Second…

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NEW BEDFORD — Detectives have arrested six people following a drug raid inside a south-end home. On Thursday, May 29th, Det. Stephanie Connolly concluded an investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 69 South Street Apt. 1. A search warrant was authorized, with the target being all persons present. As a result…

New Bedford police officers stopped a vehicle during the early morning hours and took an illegal gun off the streets. At around 2 a.m. on Thursday, May 29th, Officers Emily Pacheco and William Mouyos were on patrol in the south-end sector.  At this time, they observed a vehicle speeding on County Street and disregarding a…

NEW BEDFORD – New Bedford police officers have been concentrating their efforts in the downtown area in response to recent complaints. In the past three weeks, officers have made 22 arrests for a variety of offenses, including assault and battery, disorderly conduct, and trespassing, among others.  These arrests are the result of an increased focus on…

NEW BEDFORD – Three people were arrested yesterday following two separate investigations that led to the seizure of an illegal firearm, crack cocaine, and other narcotics. On Tuesday morning, May 13th, Det. Jonathan Miranda concluded an investigation into an illegally possessed firearm at 248 Chestnut Street. A search warrant was executed with the search target being…

Last week, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau made two significant arrests following investigations conducted on Thursday night. On May 8th at around 3 p.m., detectives were made aware of suspicious activity in the area of the Blue Meadows housing development.  Further surveillance led the investigators to approach a parked vehicle with multiple…

NEW BEDFORD – On Wednesday, April 30th, detectives concluded an investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 159 COURT STREET. A search warrant was executed with the target being TYRELL THOMAS, 22. While in his vehicle, detectives initiated a traffic stop and found three plastic bags containing 72 grams of crack cocaine on…