New Bedford police seize firearm after motor vehicle stop

New Bedford police seize firearm after motor vehicle stop

The New Bedford Police Union said that a 20-year-old was arrested for allegedly being in possession of a stolen firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Jan. 27.

New Bedford police recover stolen Fall River handgun during traffic stop; 20-year-old arrested

New Bedford police officers successfully removed a stolen handgun from the streets following a routine traffic stop late last week. The incident unfolded on January 27, 2026, in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts. According to information shared by the New Bedford Police Union, officers pulle