New Bedford Police News
Two Arrested After Loaded Firearm Found in Vehicle
NEW BEDFORD — Two individuals were arrested on firearm and alcohol charges following a disturbance near a vehicle. On Friday, June 21st, Officer Matthew Costa…
New Bedford Police Department Announces First Recipients of New Award for Excellence in De-Escalation
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…
Two Arrested After Detectives Recover Two Loaded Firearms in South
NEW BEDFORD — Two people, including a juvenile, have been arrested after detectives recovered two firearms in the south end. On Saturday, May 31st, Detectives…
Six People Arrested Following South End Drug Raid
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…
Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Seizure and Arrest
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…
Increased Enforcement in Downtown Areas Leads to 22 Arrests
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,…
Back-to-Back Arrests as Detectives Seize Drugs and Firearm
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
South-End Couple Arrested After A Kilo of Narcotics Seized
New Bedford, MA — A local man and woman have been placed into custody following a Monday night drug raid in the city’s south end,…
Four in Custody Following County Street Drug Raid
New Bedford, MA — Detectives placed four suspects under arrest after a Monday drug raid that yielded drugs and cash. On Feb. 17th, detectives assigned…