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Local Couple Arrested on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
New Bedford, MA –– New Bedford narcotics detectives have made an arrest following a significant seizure of fentanyl and cash. On April 4th, Detective Jonathan Miranda concluded his investigation into a fentanyl distribution operation, which culminated in a search warrant execution at 164 Richmond St. The targets of the investigation were 40-year-old ANTONIO CONCEPCION-DIAZ and…
Read MoreLocal Man Arrested with Quarter Kilo of Cocaine
New Bedford, MA — Detectives have placed a man under arrest for trafficking in cocaine following an investigation into his activities. On Monday, April 1, at around 11 p.m., Det. Nathaniel Almeida concluded his investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 89 Barrett Street. The target of the investigation was ANDRES GALVAN…
Read MoreSuspect Arrested following North-End Shooting
New Bedford, MA – A local man has been placed under arrest following a shooting in the north-end sector. On Monday, April 1, at around 9:30 p.m., patrol units were called to the Earle Street/Ashley Boulevard intersection regarding a hit-and-run accident involving a man with a gun. It was then reported that shots had been…
Read MoreCity’s Decade-Long Drop in Crime Continues
New Bedford, MA — In 2023, violent crime continued to decline in New Bedford and is now down 58% over the past decade, with property crime down 55% in the same period. The drops over the last 10 years are reported in the New Bedford Police Department’s (NBPD) 2023 Crime Report, a data-driven annual analysis…
Read MoreLocal Man Arrested for Firearm Possession
New Bedford, MA – Patrol officers have arrested a man in the north-end sector for unlawfully carrying a gun. On March 25th, at around 10 a.m., a call was received regarding a man with a pistol in his waistband walking on County Street in the area of Coggeshall Street. Shortly thereafter, Ofc. Michael Dane…
Read MoreNBPD Spotlight — S1 E1: “This is the Place That I Call Home.”
“My name’s Ofc. Hector Rivera, I’m 28 years old, I’ve been working with the City of New Bedford Police since December of 2022.” “The reason I stopped your vehicle is just because your right brake light is out. That’s the only thing — I’m just letting you know — give me one second, stay in…
Read MorePolice Arrest South-End Man for Cocaine Trafficking
New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have seized over 100 grams of cocaine from a south-end apartment. On March 18th, Det. Nathaniel Almeida concluded his investigation into a cocaine distribution operation being conducted out of 12 Roosevelt St., #2. The target of the investigation was JOSE SOTO-TORRES, 46. A search warrant was executed at the…
Read MoreBrockton Man Arrested With Handgun Altered to be Fully Automatic
New Bedford, MA — An 18-year-old Brockton man has been arrested with an illegal firearm in the City. This week, Det. Jonathan Miranda received information concerning the suspect, Mr. SZANDOR O’MALLEY, being in possession of a pistol. Photographs posted on Snapchat depicted O’MALLEY posing with this pistol twice since the beginning of the year. On…
Read MorePolice De-Escalate Man Armed With Knife
New Bedford, MA – New Bedford patrol officers were able to peacefully resolve a volatile situation involving a man with a knife on Monday afternoon. Police were called to a north-end residence to serve a commitment order on an emotionally disturbed person. Officers were advised that the male had expressed both suicidal and homicidal ideation. …
Read MoreBrockton Juvenile Arrested for February Shooting
New Bedford, MA — Investigators have placed a second suspect under arrest regarding last month’s shooting near a south-end convenience store. The charges stem from an incident which occurred on February 15th in the parking lot of the Brock Avenue shop. No one was injured during the altercation. The lead investigator, Det. Jessica Niccoli, had…
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