Mike Robles-Negron, 20, of New Bedford, was charged with stealing motorized vehicles from prospective sellers. Robles-Negron met with the sellers, who he connected with online or through a mobile app, took the vehicles for what he said was a test drive and never returned.

Officer Goncalves was patrolling the area near Carlos Pacheco School at 8:46 a.m. Monday July 3 when he saw a truck and a scooter in the rear lot of the school. He remembered that, in the last few months, five incidents of motorized vehicle thefts have been reported in the area. An additional incident took place in a parking lot at 133 Hathaway Road.

Officer Goncalves spoke to a Marstons Mills man, who was looking to sell his scooter. A deal had been arranged for the sale of the scooter via OfferUp to a male who identified himself to the seller as John. Officer Goncalves learned the true identity of the male was Mike Robles-Negron.

Officer Goncalves confirmed Robles-Negron was a suspect in the recent incidents and also learned that Robles-Negron had active warrants as a result of recent charges being filed. Robles-Negron was arrested as a result. While being placed in the cruiser, Robles-Negron kicked Officer Goncalves in the stomach and was charged with assault and battery on a police officer.

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn, III announced today that a 54 year old Norton man was sentenced to serve up to three and a half years in state prison for his fourth drunken driving conviction.

Brian Kincaid pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court earlier this week to a four count indictment charging him with operating under the influence of liquor, fourth offense, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle after a license suspension for operating under the influence, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest. Assistant District Attorney Melissa Hendrie and defense attorney Paul Carlucci submitted the agreed upon plea to Judge Thomas McGuire Jr, which was accepted.

On December 3, 2016, Norton Police received a 911 call reporting a single motor vehicle crash at a Dunkin Donuts parking lot. When police arrived at the scene, a witness reported that the driver of the Toyota, identified as Brian Kincaid, was trying to leave. Officers made contact with Kincaid who was uncooperative and unable to follow their commands. Officers noticed a strong smell of alcohol on the defendant and observed a half full nip of Fireball Whiskey inside the cup holder. Faced with an intoxicated driver who refused to follow commands and refused to exit the vehicle, Officers were forced to pull Kincaid out of the vehicle. Outside of the vehicle, Kincaid became belligerent and struggled with the officers when they tried to arrest him. During an inventory search of Kincaid’s car, officers found seven empty nip bottles, two half empty nip bottles, and 13 full nip bottles. The defendant continued to be combative and assaultive towards officers during booking.

The defendant had three prior convictions for operating under the influence dating back to 1984.

“The defendant has a serious drinking problem and represents a danger to the community,” District Attorney Quinn said. “The sentence is appropriate to protect the public from the defendant’s repeated drunken driving.”

Several New Bedford City Council members filed late motions asking Police Chief Cordeiro to address the increased crime in New Bedford’s north end. The motions will be addressed in tonight’s City Council session.

L1. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Martins and Carney, requesting, that Police Chief Cordeiro be invited to the next Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods meeting to discuss recent gang activity.

L2. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Martins and Carney, requesting, that Police Chief Cordeiro address the increase in prostitution that has occurred during recent weeks. (To be Referred to Police Chief Cordeiro.)

L3. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Coelho, Abreu, Martins and Carney, requesting, that the Police Department conduct extra patrols in the North End, in the areas of Coggeshall Street to Nash Road, circulating to Ashley Boulevard, and North Front Street and Belleville Avenue and the area around Monte’s Park in the South End during the summer months, due to the increase in gang and criminal activity, including shootings in broad daylight. (To be Referred to the Chief of Police and the Mayor.)

On Monday, June 5, 2017 at approximately 2:15 p.m., Dartmouth Police, and other emergency personnel, responded to the area of Crayon Campus, located at #5 Russells Road, for a single vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, officers observed a 2006 Dodge Caravan resting against a tree. Upon approaching the vehicle they observed that the male operator was unresponsive behind the wheel. As part of their efforts to revive the male operator, Narcan was administered by EMS personnel.

Upon positively identifying the male operator as Glenroy HENSLEY, 46, of New Bedford, it was learned that he had an active warrant for drug related offenses out of Fall River District Court.

While searching HENSLEY, officers located a pill believed to be Klonopin, as well as a Suboxone strip.

After being evaluated at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, HENSLEY was transported to Dartmouth Police Headquarters, where he was booked.

Upon completion of booking, HENSLEY was transported to the Bristol County House of Corrections Ash Street facility for further processing.

In addition to the warrant, HENSLEY was charged with OUI Drugs, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating with a Suspended License, Marked Lanes Violation, Possession of a Class B Drug, and Possession of a Class C Drug.

On Monday, June 5, 2017 at approximately 1:15 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to Macy’s for a disturbance regarding two (2) female shoplifters involved in an altercation with loss prevention personnel.

Upon investigation, it was determined that Ruby MENA, 29, of Providence, RI had allegedly sprayed a male loss prevention officer in the face with pepper spray, as she was being detained with another female in connection with a shoplifting investigation.

As a result of the incident, MENA was placed under arrest and charged with A&B with a Dangerous Weapon (pepper spray).

New Bedford Police are investigating a report of an unarmed robbery which was reported Saturday evening at approximately 9:50PM.

A 25-year old female Domino’s Pizza delivery driver stated she was approached by three black males between the ages of 17-20 in the area of 60-65 Katherine Street. The males approached her and took the pizza bag she was carrying which contained 2 pizzas and bread sticks. No cash was taken and the driver was not injured.

Police are asking anyone with information to please contact them at 508-992-7463 or at tip@newbedfordpd.com.

On Sunday, April 16, 2017 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Dartmouth Police were dispatched to #121 Rogers Street for a reported break in progress.

While checking the first floor apartment of the multi-family residence, Officer Brian PARENT and K-9 Officer Jared WHITE found an open window. As they continued their search of the apartment, the officers located a male suspect hiding in a bedroom closet and placed him under arrest.

The suspect was subsequently identified as: Cristhian Xaiver ESCOBAR, age 32, of 197B North Street, New Bedford.

In addition to being charged with breaking and entering and trespassing, ESCOBAR also had five (5) outstanding arrest warrants.