New Bedford Police News
Officers Pull Fisherman from Frigid Waters in Early Morning Rescue
NEW BEDFORD — Just after 6:30 a.m. this morning, Officer Kenneth Almeida responded to the area of Fish Island area for a reported well-being check.…
Chief Thody Announces Appointment of Deputy Chief and Deputy Director of Administrative Operations
NEW BEDFORD, MA — Chief Jason Thody is pleased to announce the appointment of Assistant Deputy Chief Derek Belong as the new Deputy Chief and…
Federal Immigration Enforcement Operations FAQ
We have recently experienced an increase in federal law enforcement operations in the city. Most notably, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities have drawn local…
NBPD’s New SROs
We are proud to announce two new School Resource Officers at our schools. Officer Kyle Cabral has been with the NBPD since 2014, and recently…
Meet Officer Viera: The Department’s New West-End Community Police Officer
We are proud to introduce Officer Tyler Viera as the new West End Community Police Officer. A lifelong New Bedford resident, Ofc. Viera has served…
National Night Out 2025
National Night Out was filled with great energy, community spirit, and an incredible turnout. It was amazing to see so many families, neighbors, and local…
Two Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation and Seizure
NEW BEDFORD — Two men were arrested after a routine surveillance operation in the city’s South End led to the discovery of fentanyl, cocaine, cash,…
Suspect Arrested in Connection with High-Value Pokémon Card Theft
NEW BEDFORD, MA – A New Bedford man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation led by New Bedford Police detectives into the…
Meet the New Chief: Jason Thody
The New Bedford Police Department is proud to welcome Chief Jason Thody, who officially began his role as Chief of Police on Monday, July 14.…
Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty After Cats Found Deceased in Overheated Vehicle
NEW BEDFORD — A woman has been charged with animal cruelty after officers discovered two deceased cats in her vehicle, which had been left in…
NBPD Spotlight – S2, E2: “That is the best part of this job, honestly, that’s what I love about this job.”
Hi my name is Officer Andy Soares, I’m 32 years old, I’m from the City of New Bedford born and raised, and I’ve been a…
Two Juveniles Arrested Following Downtown Stabbing
NEW BEDFORD — Two juveniles were arrested after officers responded to an incident Tuesday night that left one man injured. On July 8th, officers responded…
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.…