Paul Oliveira

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City is beginning the process of building a new police headquarters facility, seeking a project manager.

New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira has signed a new three-year contract that will keep him at the helm of the NBPD through at least June 15, 2027.

The New Bedford Police Union brought forth a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Paul Oliveira but Mayor Jon Mitchell said Oliveira has his 'full support.'

The New Bedford Police Department announced on Thursday the findings of a two-year comprehensive review of the department's policies and conduct.

Organized crime detectives have arrested six New Bedford residents after conducting a drug bust in a South End apartment that police said was filled with urine and excrement.

Amid a controversy over surveillance of public housing residents along with rising rents and evictions, New Bedford's housing authority is in the process of upgrading its video cameras.

An investigation has found that the cause of this week's deadly fire at a New Bedford rooming house was accidental, apparently coming from either a microwave or the outlet it was plugged into.

New Bedford officials have announced a new $5,000 signing bonus for incoming city police officers as an incentive to encourage applications amid a hiring crisis for the department.

New Bedford detectives have seized 22 pounds of marijuana and over $34,000 in cash along with other narcotics in two drug busts in the city last week.

New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes said Monday's shooting on Pleasant Street could mean more trouble. Gomes said 'something else is brewing.'