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Stepped-up patrols and the combined efforts of the gang unit, port security and uniformed officers assigned to Station 3 in the north end led to 13 arrests over a 24-hour period from early Wednesday to early Thursday.
“This is part of a continuous effort to improve the quality of life for our residents and business owners who live in the north end,” said Capt. Amos Melo, commander at the north end station.
– Jesus M. Nunez, 31, of New Bedford, was arrested on a warrant Thursday at 3:53 a.m. Wednesday.
– Curteshia M. Wilson, 36, of New Bedford, was arrested on charges of possession of an open container of alcohol, carrying a weapon and assault on a police officer.
– Peter J. Chongarlides Sr., 60, of New Bedford, was charged with possession of an open container of alcohol.
– Wilson and Chongarlides were observed drinking alcohol at a park at Phillips Avenue and Acushnet Avenue. Wilson was also found in possession of a three-inch knife and spit at the officer during the booking process.
– Rolando Arroyo, 47, of New Bedford, and Kissimmee, Fla. were charged with possession of an open container of alcohol. Both were observed drinking alcohol at the intersection of Acushnet Avenue and Collette Street.
– Richard Lee Hernandez, 35, of New Bedford, was arrested on a warrant.
– Sade Todman, 19, of New Bedford, was arrested on charges of destruction of property over $250 and disorderly conduct. She was charged with damaging a door and frame as she tried to gain entry into a residence and causing a disturbance.
– Desiree M. Defreitas, 46, of New Bedford, was arrested on a warrant.
– Robert Andrew Dasilva, 19, of New Bedford, was charged with furnishing a false name, disturbing the peace and on a warrant. He was observed screaming at someone in the area of Ashley Boulevard and Beetle Street at about 10 p.m. and gave police a false name when asked his identity.
– Dakarai Barboza, 26, of New Bedford, was charged with marked lanes violation, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and possession of a counterfeit note. He was stopped by police driving south on the northbound lane of Ashley Boulevard and Deane Street. He was also found with a counterfeit $20 bill.
– Brent Lagoa, 23, of New Bedford, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and defective equipment. He was observed driving with a defective headlight on Coffin Avenue and was found to be driving with a suspended license.
Two other individuals were placed in protective custody during the 24-hour period because their behavior endangered themselves and others.
