New Bedford Man Arrested in Connection With Dartmouth Stabbing

DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Police arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that occurred in Dartmouth in October 2022.

The arrest happened on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Dartmouth Police detectives arrested Ryan Veenstra, 41, of Maxfield St., New Bedford, on a warrant they obtained in connection with the stabbing.

In addition to the previously referenced warrant, Veenstra also had four other outstanding warrants for charges including aggravated statutory rape, indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14, threats to commit a crime, and operating under the influence of liquor (second offense).

The investigation into the stabbing was reopened after detectives received new information regarding Veenstra’s alleged involvement.

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