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A 23-year-old New Bedford woman arrested during the early morning hours today in connection to a homicide which occurred in the City of New Bedford last night, was ordered held without bail during her arraignment today in New Bedford District Court.
Zaishary Gonzalez was arraigned this morning in New Bedford District Court on charges of murder, witness intimidation and malicious destruction of a motor vehicle. Her next court date is scheduled for October 18.
New Bedford Police responded to the area of 91 Nauset Street last night around 9:35 pm in response to calls reporting a stabbing at that location. When police arrived they located the victim, 45-year-old Juan Roman, and transported him to St. Luke’s Hospital. The victim, who is believed to be homeless, was pronounced dead at 10:14 p.m.
The defendant was arrested at her home on Newcomb Street without incident.
The investigation is being coordinated by Assistant District Attorney Michael Sheehan and Assistant District Attorney Courtney Cahill. The probe is being conducted by Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to this office and New Bedford Police Detectives.
