Ruth St. disturbance in New Bedford’s south end results in stabbing and multiple arrests

“New Bedford patrol officers made multiple arrests following a disturbance in the Ruth St. neighborhood.

On June 27th at around 5:30 PM, south-end patrol units responded to the area of the Ruth St./Roosevelt St. intersection for a large group that appeared to be readying to fight. Upon arrival, approximately ten individuals were observed that were immediately aggressive with police.

Sgt. Bruce Szyndlar was on scene and observed GILBERTO TORRES GARCIA, 22, who he knew to have active warrants for his arrest. While attempting to take GARCIA into custody, he fled. Three other individuals began to run after Sgt. Szyndlar to prevent him from giving chase. One of the males, REINALDO VILLAFANE, 25, of Fall River was placed under arrest for his attempts to interfere with the arrest.

While taking GARCIA into custody, the group in the street began to grow and multiple individuals became confrontational with the responding units. The volatile scene quickly became chaotic as people were fighting both with the police and with each other. At this time, a victim injured by a knife presented himself to police, and a 17-year-old juvenile was placed under arrest for the stabbing.

• ANGEL GARCIA, 22, of Fall River, was placed under arrest after interfering with an arrest and attempting to flee from police.

• DANNYSHKA FIGUEROA BERMUDEZ, 25, of 187 Harvard St., was observed kicking a male while he was on the ground and resisted officers before being taken into custody.

• ROBERT SYLVIA, 33, of 23 George St., attempted to drive his scooter through the crowd and nearly struck an officer who attempted to stop him. He was taken into custody and found to also have Suboxone and Gabapentin in his possession.

• EVELYN GARCIA, 45, of Fall River, was observed assaulting a male and was taken into custody.

• HILBERTO TORRES, 57, 1161 Pleasant St., was seen by officers kicking a male in the head who was laid out on the sidewalk. He was placed under arrest.

If you have any information concerning the possession or use of illegal firearms, the NBPD wants to hear from you. Anonymous information can be provided at 508-99-CRIME, or at our website, www.newbedfordpd.com.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.