New Bedford Police News
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…
Chief Paul Oliveira Announces Retirement
To All, After 32 years of dedicated service to the City of New Bedford’s Police Department, I will be retiring from my position as…
Violent Offender Arrested with Firearm
New Bedford, MA — On February 11th, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau were conducting surveillance in the city’s North End, targeting street-level…
West-End Foot Pursuit Leads to Gun Seizure
New Bedford, MA — On Jan. 31st, detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau were conducting surveillance in the central sector of the city,…
Two Men Arrested Following North-End Drug Deal
New Bedford, MA — On Thursday, January 23rd, detectives made two arrests following a suspected drug transaction in the area of 1261 Church Street. At…
Two Arrested, Including Juvenile, in North End Firearm Seizure and Pursuit
New Bedford, MA — New Bedford detectives have placed two males including a juvenile under arrest for possession of a firearm. On Thursday, January 23rd,…
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…
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