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Busy Night for Narotics Detectives Leads to Gun and Drug Seizures

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…

West End Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking

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…

Wanted 17-year-old Arrested with Loaded .357 Magnum

NEW BEDFORD — On Monday, May 5th, detectives conducted surveillance in the South End sector of the city, targeting street-level narcotics sales and other criminal activity. At 6:30 p.m., detectives observed a 17-year-old juvenile known to New Bedford police to have three active warrants for his arrest. When detectives tried to approach him on Wing…

Detectives Arrest Probationer on Drug and Firearm Charges

NEW BEDFORD – On Tuesday, April 29th, detectives concluded an investigation into a fentanyl distribution service being operated out of Woodbridge Estates on Church Street. A search warrant was executed for 1261 CHURCH STREET, APT. B17, with the target of the search being JUSTIN WHEELER, 34. As a result of the search that followed, detectives located…

New Bedford Police Department Releases New Crime Data

NEW BEDFORD – According to data submitted by the New Bedford Police Department to the FBI, violent crime in 2024 continued to decline in the City of New Bedford, and is now down 60% over the past decade, with property crime down 52% in the same period. The falling crime rates over the last 10…

Suspect Quickly Taken into Custody After Downtown Stabbing

NEW BEDFORD – Patrol officers have placed a man under arrest following a fight in the downtown sector. On Wednesday, April 16th, officers responded to a call for a stabbing victim in the area of the Elm Street and Purchase Street intersection. Upon arrival, the officers were able to determine that an adult male victim had…

NBPD Spotlight – S2, E1: “You’re worthy and you’re more than capable of doing the job.”

“My name is Catia Andrade, I’m 26 years old and I’ve been with the New Bedford Police Department since December 2022.” “I was born and raised in Cape Verde from Brava Island. I moved here with my dad when I was about 12 years old. I wasn’t really a fan of it because I didn’t know…

Four Arrested, Gun and Drugs Seized in West-End Drug Transactions

NEW BEDFORD — Four men were arrested for drugs and a gun was seized following three separate drug transactions. On Wednesday, March 12th, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau were patrolling the City’s West End, targeting street-level narcotics activity. At 12:30 p.m., detectives observed three individuals engage in a drug transaction on…

New Bedford Man Arrested with a Firearm After Traffic Stop

New Bedford, MA — Detectives have taken a firearm off the street and placed the man who possessed it under arrest. On Friday, Feb. 28th, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau were monitoring activity in the north end sector. Acting on information gathered by Det. Matthew Couture, detectives stopped a vehicle on Belleville…

Two Men Arrested with Fentanyl After South-End Drug Transaction

New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers have taken two men into custody after observing a drug transaction in the city’s south end. On Saturday, March 1st, Sgt. Jonathan Lagoa was patrolling Acushnet Avenue between Blackmer Street and Delano Street. Neighbors and nearby businesses frequently complain about the activity in this area, which police know to…