Police Chief Jason Thody’s confirmation meeting with city councilors Dec. 16 went smoothly and ended with him being ...

Police Chief Jason Thody starts the new year with a year-long plan in place for the New Bedford Police Dept. in 2026.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Police have made a “critical breakthrough” in the search for the driver who hit and killed a New Bedford woman on New Year’s Day. The New Bedford Police Department ...

NEW BEDFORD — Many of the recommendations in an 18-month study to improve New Bedford Police performance are already being implemented, including increasing pay and adding body cameras. Others being ...

Two men were arrested in New Bedford following an assault and firearms discovery. They were charged with multiple offenses, including illegal possession of a firearm. Police praised the effective ...

The New Bedford Police Department said that two men were arrested after an alleged assault involving firearms.

New Bedford Police spokesperson Holly Huntoon said 170 vehicles were towed during the parking ban, and 506 tickets were ...

Illegal scooter and moped activity remain a persistent concern within the city, according to a NBPD press release. Riders operating without registration, licensing, insurance, or helmets create ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, along with the New Bedford Police Department, said a 16-year-old is now in custody, accused in deadly hit-and-run accident on ...