New Bedford Police News

Year-Long Investigation Leads to Fall River Man Behind Bars

September 10, 2024

New Bedford, MA — New Bedford police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) have…

Police Crack Down on County Street Spins Revolving Door on Offenders

September 5, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau focused their efforts on the County St. bar district for two days in…

Narcotics Dealer Arrested on Firearm, Drug Charges

August 30, 2024

New Bedford, MA — Detectives have seized a gun after observing a drug transaction on Tuesday night. On August 27th, detectives observed a narcotics transaction…

Murder Suspect Now Charged with August Carjacking

August 26, 2024

A local man who has been charged with murder now stands accused of a recent carjacking. On August 14th, at around 9:30 PM, patrol units…

Cocaine and Firearm Seized From Cove Street Residence

August 22, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Narcotics detectives have arrested a local man on drug and firearm charges. On Friday, August 16th, Det. Matthew Couture concluded his…

Man Arrested for Firearms Charges

August 22, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Police have arrested a local man on firearm charges. On Tuesday, August 20th, officers were conducting an investigation that led them…

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Man in Critical Condition Following Car vs Motorcycle Crash, Operator Arrested

August 21, 2024

New Bedford, MA – A biker has been critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Rte. 18. On August 20th at about 9…

Drugs and Guns Found During Pleasant Street Drug Raid

August 9, 2024

New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have placed a local man under arrest following a raid last Friday. On August 2, Det. Matthew Couture concluded his…

Ofc. Eric Boulay Given Life Saving Award

July 30, 2024

On Friday, July 26, the NBPD honored Ofc. Eric Boulay with its prestigious Life Saving Award for his exceptional response to save the life of…

Wanted Brockton Man Arrested on New Drug and Firearm Charges

July 18, 2024

New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have taken a wanted male into custody and seized an illegal firearm and narcotics in the process. On the…

Arrest Made Following Series of B&E’s Into Commercial Trucks

July 17, 2024

New Bedford, MA — Major Crime Detectives have concluded an investigation into repeated thefts from commercial trucks here in the City. DANIEL PEDRO, 47, of…

NBPD Spotlight — S1, E5: “Part of me wanting to be a cop is like… Just be the change you want to see”

July 17, 2024

I’m Ofc. Nicole Rodriguez, I’m originally from Caguas, Puerto Rico, but my family packed up and moved to New Bedford around 2001, so I basically…

Man Arrested with Gun; Charged with South-End Shooting

July 17, 2024

New Bedford, MA — After arresting a man with an illegal firearm, detectives now have enough to charge him with this month’s Roosevelt Street shooting. On July…

21 Dogs and Narcotics Seized During Animal Cruelty Investigation

July 11, 2024

New Bedford, MA — NBPD Animal Control Officers rescued 12 Cane Corsos and 9 French Bulldogs from a residence earlier this week while investigating animal…

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Police Investigating Shots Fired Last Night, One Male Wanted

June 25, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Police responded to two separate incidents of shots fired last night and are so far seeking to place one male into…

Three Arrested Following North-End Drug Deal

June 6, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Narcotics detectives have taken three people into custody following a street-level narcotics investigation. On the evening of June 3rd, detectives assigned…

Local Man Arrested with a Pistol and Rifles after Late-Night Pursuit

May 22, 2024

New Bedford, MA – An intoxicated bar patron has been arrested for possession of numerous weapons after leading police on a car chase. During the…

Fourteen Arrests Made in the Downtown Area Since the Beginning of May

May 20, 2024

New Bedford, MA — Police officers have focused their efforts on addressing quality-of-life issues and groups congregating in the downtown area. Since May 1st, 14…

Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Seizure and Arrest

May 8, 2024

New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers have arrested a Brockton man following a traffic stop in the south end. On May 4th, during the early…

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Three Guns Seized, Three Arrested by New Bedford Police Detectives

May 7, 2024

New Bedford, MA – Three firearms have been taken off the streets and three people are behind bars following several arrests early this week by…