Male overdoses, female friend assaults EMS, bites Dartmouth police officers

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On Saturday, September 1, at approximately 3:57 p.m., members of the Dartmouth Police Department were dispatched to the Moby Dick Motel, located at #671 State Road, to assist EMS personnel with the suspected overdoses of a male and female patron.

While on location, the female became combative and subsequently assaulted several members of the EMS staff. While attempting to restrain her after she assaulted EMS personnel, the female also bit two (2) police officers.

Subsequent to successfully restraining her, the female was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital to be treated and evaluated.

As a result of the incident, Dartmouth Police arrested Crystal ANDRADE, 35, homeless, and charged her with four (4) counts of assault and battery on ambulance personnel, and two (2) counts of assault and battery on a police officer.

No emergency personnel were seriously injured as a result of the incident, and the previously mentioned male who was accompanying ANDRADE was revived with Naloxone (Narcan).

About Michael Silvia

Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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