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Hi my name is Officer Andy Soares, I’m 32 years old, I’m from the City of New Bedford born and raised, and I’ve been a police officer with the New Bedford Police Department for about a year and a half now. Growing up, I loved superheroes, as nerdy as it sounds. I grew up like,…

NEW BEDFORD — Two juveniles were arrested after officers responded to an incident Tuesday night that left one man injured. On July 8th, officers responded to a report of a stabbing at Custom House Square. Upon arrival, they located a 63-year-old man suffering from non-life-threatening stab wounds. The victim reported that he had been robbed…

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…