New Bedford man arrested for assaulting and robbing woman while on probation

On October 3, 26-year old Joshua Travassos of New Bedford was charged with robbery and assault and battery.

Police received a call around 9:46 p.m. that a female victim reported being robbed and assaulted in the area of Franklin and Pleasant Street. She identified Travassos and he was located and arrested.

New Bedford police report that Travassos has a lengthy record and was recently released from prison due to a drug conviction and is currently on probation.

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