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New Bedford Police Arrest Pickpocket Suspect and Issue Safety Warning to Holiday Shoppers
This holiday season, while the excitement fills the air, it’s crucial to remember that the holiday rush often leads to an uptick in criminal activity. The New Bedford Police Department is urging everyone to be extra cautious to avoid falling victim to pickpockets and thieves. “It’s no secret when you live in New England, the…
Read MoreGPS Monitored Offender Arrested with Gun and Drugs
New Bedford, MA — On November 14th, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau were attempting to stop a vehicle that fled from them at a high rate of speed. During the subsequent pursuit, detectives observed the vehicle operator throwing an item out of the window. This item was later found to be a…
Read More14-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Arrested with a Firearm
New Bedford, MA — Detectives have placed a 14-year-old shooting suspect under arrest and recovered a firearm in his possession. On Tuesday, November 12th, detectives located a juvenile who was wanted in connection with a recent shooting. The shooting took place in early September at an apartment on Studley Street, during which a round was…
Read MoreRepeat Offender Arrested Again by Police
New Bedford, MA — A repeat offender with 84 prior adult arraignments was re-arrested this week on firearm charges by New Bedford Police Detectives. The individual, identified as JORDAN CAETANO, 43, of 13 SPOONER STREET APT. #1, was taken into custody following a shooting outside a bar on Cove Road last week. On Oct. 27th,…
Read MoreNBPD Spotlight — S1 E6: “I knew that it was a department that I would be proud to serve, because they were there for me when I needed it most.”
“Officer Anthony Lopes. I’ve been with New Bedford since May of this year, and I was born and raised in New Bedford.” “Growing up in New Bedford wasn’t bad at all as me as a kid growing up. I grew up in a household, Portuguese and Brazilian, so it was already crazy in general. But…
Read MoreRepeat Offender Arrested on County Street with a Gun
Detectives have taken a gun off the street and put a repeat offender behind bars. On Monday, Oct. 21, detectives were conducting surveillance in the South End sector of the city when they received information that a male identified as GUILHERME “GILLY” JALO, 23, of 106 Bullard Street, had a firearm on him and was…
Read MoreSecond Arrest Made in Blue-Meadows Shooting Incident
New Bedford, MA — Detectives have taken a second man into custody for a shooting in the Blue Meadows housing development that occurred last month. 20-year-old DAZIERE COLTON was placed under arrest on October 17th by detectives assigned to the Major Crimes Division after being spotted at the Kempton St./Chancery St. intersection. He was charged with a…
Read MoreFall River Probationer Arrested with Gun Following Downtown Fight
New Bedford, MA – Patrol officers have taken a man into custody after finding him in possession of crack cocaine and a loaded handgun. During the early morning hours of September 29th, units were called to the “Last Round Bar & Grill” for a fight in progress. Upon arrival, it was learned that a male…
Read MoreBlue Meadows Shooting Suspect in Costody, Firearm Seized
New Bedford, MA — Detectives have taken a man into custody for a recent shooting and seized a handgun in the process. Last week, on September 24th, a shooting incident occurred in the Blue Meadows Housing Development, during which two victims were struck by gunfire. As a result of the investigation that followed, an arrest…
Read MoreDetectives Arrest Man on Probation with Illegal Guns and Crack
New Bedford, MA – Detectives have seized drugs and firearms following a north-end drug raid. On Saturday, Sept. 28th, detectives concluded their investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 305 Earle Street with the execution of a search warrant. The target of the investigation was MATTHEW OBRIEN, 18. As a result of the…
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