“NEW BEDFORD – Police responded to two separate incidents of shots fired last night and are so far seeking to place one male into custody.

Last night at around 1 AM, police responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of the Summer St./Weld St. intersection. Upon arrival, they discovered damage to the window of a Summer St. residence. No injuries were reported, and detectives are now furthering that investigation.

At about the same time, units responded to a Yale St. residence regarding a male with a gun. Further investigation shows that a suspect identified as Mr. ALFREDO LOYA, 22, discharged a firearm at the residence before fleeing the scene.

LOYA already has several active warrants for his arrest and will also be wanted on these new charges stemming from last night’s incident.

If you have any information regarding last night’s shootings, the whereabouts of Mr. LOYA, or anything else you would like to share with the police, you can do so anonymously by visiting our website, newbedfordpd.com, or by calling 508-99-CRIME.”-New Bedford Police Department.

“On Friday, June 21, 2024, at approximately 10:02PM, Acushnet Police responded to New England Farms gas station/convenience store at 158 Main Street, Acushnet in response to a report of an armed robbery involving a firearm.

According to information gathered at the scene, the suspect dressed in all black with his sweatshirt hood up, a mask covering the lower portion of his face, and wearing gloves entered the store. He immediately brandished a firearm and demanded money from the clerk. After receiving the cash from the register, the suspected exited the store and was last seen heading toward Wing Road.

Information gathered at the scene led officers to identify a suspect associated with a nearby residence. Officers then went to 170 Main Street. After a brief conversation with the resident, he allowed officers to search the home. At 11:35PM, officers located the suspect hiding in a bedroom closet. He was taken into custody without incident. Among the items also recovered was the cash believed to be from the robbery as well as the clothing and the Glock replica BB pistol used in the robbery.

Arrested was 36-year-old James E. Stanzione with a last known address of 162 Brooklawn Court in New Bedford.

Stanzione is being charged with robbery while armed with a firearm & masked (MGL Chapter 265 section 17). He was also taken into custody on three unrelated outstanding arrest warrants. He was set to be arraigned in New Bedford District Court on Monday morning, June 24, 2024.

“This demonstrates the diligence and teamwork that exemplifies the Acushnet Police Department,” said Acushnet Police Chief Christopher Richmond. “All officers performed admirably in quickly apprehending an armed criminal.

I also want to thank the officers from the Fairhaven and Mattapoisett Police Departments that assisted at the scene. This is yet another example of the dangers the region’s police officers regularly face.”-Acushnet Police Department.

“DARTMOUTH, MA – On Sunday, June 23, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to a call at the Dartmouth Mall, located at 200 N Dartmouth Mall, regarding a stabbing in the parking lot outside of Five Below.

After investigating, Police believe the altercation was pre-arranged over social media. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old juvenile male from New Bedford with what appeared to be non-life-threatening stab wounds.

Police located the other juvenile involved, a 16-year-old male from Fall River, at Lowes, 55 Faunce Corner Mall Road, after he fled the scene on a bicycle.

Both individuals involved in the stabbing were transported to a local hospital. They are both being arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The incident is still under investigation, and additional charges may be forthcoming.”-Dartmouth Police Department

UPDATED at 8:30am Tuesday, June 25:

Massachusetts Environmental Police Col. Patrick Moran was patroling the New Bedford waterfront when he spotted what were clearly undersized fish about the be processed. He made the plant immediately cease operations so he could confirm that the fish were indeed under the legal limit of 16 inches.

3,000 out of the 11,000 total pounds were determined to in violation of state law.

The trawler responsible for the cartch was the F/V Fisherman owned by M & P Fishing Corp. The M & P refer to the owners Mario Ribeiro and Pedro Cura. They unloaded their catch at the BASE Seafood Auction on Wednesday night when it was then sold to a process plant. The captain’s name and the processing plant have not been made public.

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“Massachusetts Environmental Police officers measure Haddock that was offloaded by an offshore dragger to a processer in New Bedford.

Over 3000 pounds were found to be below the legal size limit of 16 inches.

The vessel Captain will have his day in court and the illegal fish was donated to various food pantries to help those in need.”-Massachusetts Environmental Police.

Massachusetts Environmental Police photo.

DARTMOUTH, MA – On Sunday, June 23, 2024 at approximately 2:50 p.m., Dartmouth Police responded to the Dartmouth Mall located at 200 N Dartmouth Mall, regarding a possible stabbing in the parking lot outside of Five Below.

Upon arrival, officers located a victim with what appeared to be non-life-threatening stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and a suspect has been taken into custody. Both involved individuals are reported to be juveniles.

An eyewitness reported that several kids took a SRTA bus to the mall to fight. After they began fighting one allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the other in the head/ear area then fled fled on a bike with other kids, the the Best Buy plaza. The kid that was stabbed walked to the Five Below store trying to stem the blood from his wound.

Other witnesses stated that several kids could be seen recording the fight and one was already recording when he got off the bus.

The scene is currently active, and detectives are investigating the incident.”

“Yesterday morning, at approximately 0231 hours, an Officer on patrol in the area of Ocean Ave and Dawson Ave observed a Nissan SUV parked on the beach.

As the Officer approached he heard significant screaming taking place from the water. As he continued towards this commotion it was apparent an adult male and two small children were in the water. As the Officer entered the water the adult male continued to drift further away with the children all while screaming at the responding officers to “stay back.”

It was obvious at this point that the male, later identified as Romney Desronvil (7-31-82) was deliberately drowning his children. Officers immediately entered the water and were nearly 100 yards away from shore at this time. Other Officers on scene joined members of the West Shore Fire Department and entered the water utilizing the West Shore Fire boat.

The initial arriving Officer was able to gain possession of both children and back up officers assisted him in bringing the children to shore. Life saving measures were provided to both children and they were immediately transported in an ambulance to a local hospital.

Members of the New Haven Police Department met the ambulance and W.H.P.D. at the town line to assist in an escort to the hospital allowing for an immediate transport for further medical assistance. Both children remain in the ICU at the hospital.

At this time Romney Desronvil of Queens, New York is in West Haven Police Custody and charges for this heinous act are pending.

It is without a doubt the swift response by our patrol officers saved the lives of these children. The communication and collaborative efforts made by the West Shore Fire Department and eventually the New Haven Police Department allowed for immediate medical aid and also the apprehension of Desronvil.

Our Detective Division have now assumed the investigation and more information will be provided as the investigation proceeds.”-West Haven Police Department.

“BOSTON – A Lawrence man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after being deported.

Brayan Zepeda, 33, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Julia E. Kobick to eight months in prison, to be followed by one year of supervised release. Zepeda will be subject to deportation proceedings upon completion of his sentence. On March 28, 2024, Zepeda pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien.

Zepeda, a citizen of Guatemala, was deported from the United States on Jan. 12, 2023 after serving several state sentences for domestic assault and violation of a restraining order. At some point thereafter, Zepeda returned to the United States and was arrested by the Littleton Police Department in October 2023.

Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Todd M. Lyons, Field Office Director, Boston, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations made the announcement today. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Grady of the Major Crimes Unit prosecuted the case.”-Massachusetts Department of Justice.

“Last night at around midnight, New Bedford Police Department patrol units responded to an adult male gunshot victim outside of 110 County St.

The male was transported to the hospital where he is in stable condition.

Detectives are furthering the investigation.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.

“***DETECTIVES SEIZE A FIREARM AND NARCOTICS FROM NORTH-END MAN***

NEW BEDFORD – Narcotics detectives have placed a male under arrest for unlawful possession of a gun and drugs.

In the late afternoon hours of June 18th, Detective Nathaniel Almeida concluded his investigation into a cocaine distribution operation being conducted out of 181 Earle St., apartment 3W, with the execution of a search warrant. The target of this investigation was Mr. DAEJHON LINO GOMES, 26.

As a result of the search that followed, GOMES was found to be in possession of over 9 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of mushrooms, packaging materials, digital scales, and over $200 that was seized as a result of the nature of his charges. GOMES was also found to have a loaded 38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver. The gun was later found to have been stolen out of Dartmouth.

GOMES was taken into custody and charged with a variety of offenses, including unlawful possession of a stolen gun and ammunition, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, and possession of a class C substance.

If you have any information you would like to share with the police, you can do so anonymously by visiting our website, newbedfordpd.com, or by calling 508-99-CRIME.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.

“***POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOTS FIRED***

On Thursday night at approximately 11:30 PM, patrol units responded to the area of Dewolf St./Mt. Vernon St. in response to shots fired. There were no injuries; however, damage was discovered to a residence. Detectives responded to the scene and are actively investigating.

If you have any information regarding this incident or any other, you can provide it anonymously at 508-99-CRIME, or at our website, www.newbedfordpolice.com.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.