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Two Men Arrested for Gun and Drug Charges Following Raid
New Bedford, MA — On Monday, Jan. 13th, detectives concluded their investigation into a fentanyl distribution being operated out of 192 Belleville Road APT. #1E with a search warrant. The target of the investigation was ALEXANDER SEARS, 39, and JOSE LACEN, 25. As a result of the search that followed, detectives seized 141.6 grams of…
Read MoreGood Luck, Cadets!
Hi everyone, my name is Holly, I’m the Media Relations Specialist for the New Bedford Police Department, and I’m the one usually behind the camera recording all of our videos. We have two amazing cadets who work here, their names are Axel Rodriguez and Emma Ferland, and they have been instrumental in their day-to-day duties…
Read MoreEarly Morning Shooting Leads to Evening Arrest
New Bedford, MA — Police have made an arrest in an early morning shooting that took place at a local fast-food restaurant. On December 19th, shortly before 1 AM, officers responded to the Coggeshall St. “Taco Bell” on a call for shots fired. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim who had sustained non-life-threatening…
Read MoreAnother Fugitive Apprehension Leads to Gun and Drug Seizure
New Bedford, MA — For the second time in a week, detectives have placed a wanted person into custody and taken a gun, as well as a sizeable amount of narcotics, off the street in the process. On December 17th, Det. Jordan DaSilva, assigned to the U.S. Marshal Task Force, was working with troopers assigned…
Read MoreSearch for Wanted Male Leads to Significant Drug and Gun Arrest
New Bedford, MA — Detectives have placed a wanted male into custody and have taken a gun, as well as a sizeable amount of narcotics, off of the street in the process. On December 14th, Detectives Jonathan Miranda and Jacob Rebello were searching for JESSE SOARES, 41, of 16D Bayberry Road. SOARES had seven active…
Read MoreNew 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…
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