“NEW BEDFORD – Detectives have seized an illegal firearm and placed a New Bedford man under arrest for carrying it. Sgt. Jarrod. Gracia, of the department’s Gang Unit, had received information about a male possessing a firearm. The male was identified as Mr. CURTIS MONTEIRO, 21, of New Bedford. On …
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The New Bedford Police Department have released a statement regarding two firearms that were seized on Wednesday, September 27th. “On September 27th, at around 3 PM, Det. Sgt.’s Jonathan Lagoa and Jarrod Gracia responded to a call for two males with guns in the area of Chestnut St. and Willis …
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The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. Do you have a counter opinion to …
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As they say “more is always revealed” upon posting my disappointment at the lack of communication regarding the application for the Poet Laureate position in the city of New Bedford. A former poet laureate took it upon themselves to reply to my post with the following: “The New Bedford LCC …
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“Peace and Blessings: We pray this letter finds you well and open to self reflection. One must be wise enough not to place words in the mouth of others. Never have I dubbed myself a leader of “our” community. The use of the word “my” throughout your letter feels awkward …
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Detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau have arrested two men for trafficking in Fentanyl. On November 30th, detectives established surveillance in the downtown area. Detective Sgt. Jarrod Gracia observed a drug transaction taking place between two men near the bus terminal. Nearby units then stopped the males as …
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“Dear New Bedford City Council Members and Elected Officials, The recent report released by Citizens for Juvenile Justice “We are the Prey”, based on NBPD public data, illuminates serious racial disparities in police interactions in New Bedford. In a time where the nation is calling for change, it is our …
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On Friday night and after a month-long investigation into fentanyl production and distribution taking place at 2100 Phillips Rd. NBPD Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau (OCIB) Detectives produced the largest seizure of the deadly synthetic drug in the history of the city and by memory the largest drug seizure ever …
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“Hello, good evening, my name is Sixto Rodríguez, I am looking for my older brother named Emerito Rodríguez Quiñones. My hometown is Cayey Puerto Rico. I have not heard from him since 1975 and the last I knew about him is that he was in a home care facility in …
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A long-running investigation into a substantial drug trafficking organization culminated this week with the arrest of five suspects, and the seizure of over two kilograms of Fentanyl, two kilograms of cocaine, 11 firearms, and approximately $12,000. Participating in the investigation were: the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, the Hampden District Attorney’s …
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