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New Bedford police detectives assigned to the Narcotics and Gang Units have arrested a 14-year-old juvenile on gun charges.
On August 13th, detectives received information that a juvenile was in possession of a .22 caliber handgun around Temple Landing. Upon observing this male at the Chancery St./Middle St. intersection, detectives stopped him.
While searching a cross body bag the juvenile was wearing, a .22 caliber Smith & Wesson pistol loaded with 5 rounds of ammunition was located. A subsequent check revealed the gun to have been stolen out of Rochester, MA. The juvenile was taken into custody.
The arresting officer was Det. Samuel Algarin-Mojica.
This is a great example of law enforcement using information provided by the community to take a dangerous weapon off the street and prevent potential tragedy. If you have any information on criminal activity in your neighborhood, the New Bedford Police Dept. wants to hear from you. You can leave an anonymous tip on our voicemail at (508) 991-6300 Ext. 1.
