New Bedford Police News
Crime rate drops 38% in New Bedford in past decade, on trend to dip further in 2020; violent crimes decreased by 43%, property crimes decreased by 37%
NEW BEDFORD— The city’s crime rate (combined total of violent and property crimes) dropped 38% in New Bedford between 2011 and 2019, according to…
Largest Fentanyl seizure in New Bedford history
On the night of February 19 night and after a month-long investigation into fentanyl production and distribution taking place at 2100 Phillips Rd. NBPD…
NBPD Mourns the loss of beloved Capt. Richard Spirlet
Capt. Richard M. Spirlet, Retired N.B. P. D. of Westport, MA passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital on Monday, December 28, 2020. He was the…
NBPD hosts National Drug Take Back Day October 24
NBPD Headquarters at 871 Rockdale Ave. will be the New Bedford drop-off location for National Drug Take Back Day set for Oct. 24 between 10…
Lt. Scott Carola appointed as new Administrative Assistant to Chief/PIO for NBPD
Lt. Scott Carola has been appointed to the position of Administrative Assistant to the Chief/Public Information Officer (PIO) for the New Bedford Police Department. Lt.…
First Latino officer to achieve rank of Captain in history of NBPD
The New Bedford Police Dept. congratulates former Public Information Officer (PIO) Lt. Nathaniel Rodriquez on becoming the first Latino officer in the history of the…
9 firearms seized during gang-related investigations
NEW BEDFORD- Last week NBPD Detectives seized a total of nine firearms as a result of ongoing investigations related to gang activity in the city.…
NBPD enhances reach to those in need of addiction services – recovery coaches onboard to make connections
Twenty-seven people have died from overdoses in New Bedford so far this year. That’s 27 too many for the New Bedford Police Dept. which has…
Police Chaplain for NBPD
Reverend David Lima is the Chaplain of the New Bedford Police Department. Reverend David A. Lima has been the Executive Minister of the Inter-Church Council…
Life saving award: Officer Tyler White
On May 22 the NBPD honored rookie Officer Tyler White with its prestigious Life Saving Award for acting selflessly and with great courage to save…
Dispatchers and call takers: from heart-breaking to heart-pounding, silly to serious, they guide public in high pressure job
Jessica Melo recalls the elderly woman on the other end of the phone who could hardly breathe. A New Bedford Police Department dispatcher for two…
Homecoming for a hero!
We have some great news to share! Yesterday, we welcomed home our very own Sgt. Sam Ortega who is beating COVID-19! Sgt. Ortega returned home…
Clinicians partnering with NBPD to bring support to those facing mental illness
Child and Family Services clinician Jake Hasson and Officer Yesenia Miranda-Santiago head out. Jake assists when someone has a change in mental health status by…
Command Training Series: First Line Supervisors
Congratulating three of our own who recently completed the “Command Training Series: First Line Supervisor Course” at the Justice System Training & Research Institute at…
Citizen’s Police Academy
Some photos of the 2020 Citizens’ Police Academy held at NBPD to provide a look inside the department’s work across the community.
Black History Month at NBPD
New Bedford has such a rich history and our department is such an important part of it that we didn’t want to let Black History…
Change and progress light the path for promotions and new officers
Change and progress were the prevalent themes during the New Bedford Police Dept.’s 11th Promotions Ceremony Tuesday at Keith Middle School on Feb. 15. The…
New sally port and central booking
The New Bedford Police Department has introduced enhanced central booking and sally port facilities at Police Headquarters at 781 Rockdale ave in the city. The…
Welcome new officers
Congratulations to our newest members of the New Bedford Police Department. The following officers pictured, were sworn-in on Monday, November 25th, during the department’s 10th…