New Bedford Police News
NBPD salutes recent retirees
We would like to honor and salute our recent retirees. We thank them for their dedicated service and wish them good health and much happiness…
Newly named station commander saves man in submerged vehicle
Heroic efforts by New Bedford Police Capt. Dennis Ledo and Dartmouth Call Firefighter Peter Andrade saved a 24-year-man whose car went into the water off…
Lt. Nathaniel Rodriguez named new public information officer
The New Bedford Police Department is proud to announce that Lt. Nathaniel Rodriguez has been named the department’s new public information officer and administrative assistant…
Officer Pimentel rescues six people from fire
We are proud of our New Bedford Police Officer Nathan Pimentel, who rescued six people from a burning building at 282 Tinkham St. early Wednesday.…
Twelve graduate from Citizens Police Academy
The most recent class of the Citizens Police Academy graduated from the program Friday, Dec. 29. The academy gives citizens the opportunity to learn more…
Mayor, chief discuss plan for more cameras
Mayor Jon Mitchell, Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro, and members of the City Council announced an important new investment in public safety Tuesday, proposing to expand…
Fill the Bus Toy Drive brightens holiday for about 100 area children
Christmas is over but the warm feelings remain, even in this bitter cold. With support from terrific sponsors and a generous public, we were happy…
NBPD welcomes retirees to Christmas party
Some of our favorite people, retirees of the New Bedford Police Department, were the guests of honor at our annual Christmas party held Tuesday, Dec.…
Children add hands, hearts to City of One window
Talented youngsters and local artists created a window into the spirit of City of One as they added their handprints to the design representing the…
Presents with Police provides happy holiday for area children
Members of the New Bedford Police Department spent Saturday morning buying presents for disadvantaged children at Target during our Presents with Police event. We are…
Meetings scheduled to shape future of policing in New Bedford
Want to have a say about the future of the New Bedford Police Department? Two community safety and police initiatives meetings are scheduled to allow…
NBPD partners with Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode to send boy to Disney
On Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with the help of the New Bedford Police Department, told ten-year-old Devin Sullivan of New…
New Bedford Police welcome three new officers
NEW BEDFORD _ The New Bedford Police Department welcomed three new officers Monday, Nov. 20, at a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. Officers Drew Frenette,…
Three future officers graduate from police academy
Congratulations and welcome to the future members of the New Bedford Police Department, Recruits Andrew Parker, Drew Frenette and Stephen Tomasia, who graduated Wednesday morning…
Lt. Ricard Rezendes named new public information officer
New Bedford Police have named Lt. Ricard Rezendes as the department’s new Public Information Officer. He replaces Capt. Amos Melo, who was promoted to Captain…
Officer Scott Alves brings smiles to youngster with cruiser visit
We are so proud of Officer Scott Alves for making an extra effort that brought a smile to a four-year-old boy. Allicia Swain reports that…
North End residents, businesses invited to meet Capt. Amos Melo Oct. 25, 26
The public is invited to meet Capt. Amos Melo, the new commander at station 3, and discuss issues of concern in the North End during…
CSI: New Bedford as youth academy students learn about crime scene investigations
On TV, crimes are solved in an hour. In real life, it’s not that simple. But the TV crime shows have one thing right: The…
Three department members receive promotions at special ceremony
We are proud to recognize our three recently promoted department members. They were officially promoted at a ceremony Tuesday Oct. 17 at a ceremony at…
Junior Police Academy youngsters learn about marine unit
Members of the Junior Police Academy took to the water Saturday to spend time with and learn about the New Bedford Police Department marine services…