New Bedford Police respond to house and car break-ins, attempted stabbing of officer

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July 2, 2021, at 12:30am, north end patrol officers responded to an apartment in the Presidential housing development regarding a break in progress. Upon arrival, patrol officers N. Cunha and J. Nicoli were able to apprehend two suspects as they exited the residence. Ofc. Nicoli then entered the apartment through an opened window and was able to apprehend a third suspect hiding behind a television.

All three suspects were juveniles and will be charged with breaking and entering in the night-time for purposes of committing a felony.

At 5am, north end patrol officers responded to Princeton St. regarding a male and female breaking into a parked automobile.

Upon arrival, officers N. Cunha, J. Nicoli, B. Crosby and S. Connolly located one suspect, LEOCADIO RIVERA, 31 (5 Bullard St., #1) on the street and took him into custody. Further investigation revealed the second suspect SABRIA CHYTRUS, 29 (979 Pleasant St.) to be hiding beneath the porch of a nearby residence. As officers were removing SABRIA from her hiding spot, she attempted to stab at one with a pocketknife before being subdued and disarmed by Ofc. J. Nicoli.

Both suspects were charged with the vehicle break and possession of illegal knives. SABRIA was additionally charged with the assault on the officer and was found to have an active warrant for her arrest. RIVERA has previous convictions for theft related charges.

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.

About Michael Silvia

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

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