New Bedford Police News
Police Investigating Shots Fired Last Night, One Male Wanted
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
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
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
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
New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers have arrested a Brockton man following a traffic stop in the south end. On May 4th, during the early…
Three Guns Seized, Three Arrested by New Bedford Police Detectives
New Bedford, MA – Three firearms have been taken off the streets and three people are behind bars following several arrests early this week by…
Local Man Arrested with Cocaine and Firearm
New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have placed a local man under arrest following an investigation into his narcotics activity. On April 24th, Detective Nathaniel…
New Bedford Police Announce Historic Seizure of Cocaine
New Bedford, MA — On May 1st, Detective Jonathan Miranda concluded his investigation into a cocaine delivery service, which culminated in the execution of three…
Three Arrests and a Gun Seizure Following North-End Distrubance
New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers have taken an illegal firearm off the streets and placed three adults under arrest. On April 22nd, around 6:30 PM,…
Suspect Quickly Apprehended Following Shooting Incident
New Bedford, MA — A local man has been taken into custody following a shooting incident yesterday on Austin Street. On April 29th, at around…
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2024
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (NPSTW) is held annually during the second week of April to honor public safety telecommunicators for their commitment, service, and…
Drunk Driving Arrest Leads to Firearm Seizure
New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers have taken a Providence man into custody following a late-night traffic stop this past weekend. On April…
Two Arrests Made Following Attempted Moped Theft
New Bedford, MA — Patrol officers arrested two suspects after attempting to steal a moped in a south-end plaza. On April 7th, at around noon,…
Local Couple Arrested on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
New Bedford, MA –– New Bedford narcotics detectives have made an arrest following a significant seizure of fentanyl and cash. On April 4th, Detective Jonathan…
Local Man Arrested with Quarter Kilo of Cocaine
New Bedford, MA — Detectives have placed a man under arrest for trafficking in cocaine following an investigation into his activities. On Monday, April 1,…
Suspect Arrested following North-End Shooting
New Bedford, MA – A local man has been placed under arrest following a shooting in the north-end sector. On Monday, April 1, at around…
City’s Decade-Long Drop in Crime Continues
New Bedford, MA — In 2023, violent crime continued to decline in New Bedford and is now down 58% over the past decade, with property…
Local Man Arrested for Firearm Possession
New Bedford, MA – Patrol officers have arrested a man in the north-end sector for unlawfully carrying a gun. On March 25th, at around…
NBPD Spotlight — S1 E1: “This is the Place That I Call Home.”
“My name’s Ofc. Hector Rivera, I’m 28 years old, I’ve been working with the City of New Bedford Police since December of 2022.” “The reason…
Police Arrest South-End Man for Cocaine Trafficking
New Bedford, MA — Narcotics detectives have seized over 100 grams of cocaine from a south-end apartment. On March 18th, Det. Nathaniel Almeida concluded his…