New Bedford Police Department

New Bedford, Massachusetts – An escaped fugitive that had been sought for nearly (2) weeks was captured today by Trooper David Reis of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (VFAS). Anthony FLYE was arrested on Route 6 in Westport as FLYE was hitchhiking westerly towards Fall River this afternoon around 2:15 PM after a Deputy United States Marshal, who was working with Trooper Reis in the Westport area where FLYE was believed to be, contacted Trooper Reis and informed him of a hitchhiker that could be FLYE.

New Bedford, Massachusetts  – New Bedford Police Narcotics Detectives arrested eight separate individuals charging them with Trafficking in Cocaine, Heroin and/or Marijuana during the month of March as a result of several independent narcotics investigations conducted by various detectives.

A New Bedford couple was arrested today just after 3:30 PM while attempting to commit an armed robbery at the R & B Liquor Store located at 189 Belleville Avenue. Patrick SILVA (40) and his girlfriend Danielle CAMBRA (21) both of 21 Jean Street in New Bedford were charged with: (1) Attempted Armed Robbery; (2) Attempts to Commit a Crime (Armed Robbery); and, (3) Using a Vehicle in the Commission of a Felony.

The New Bedford Police Department in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police and the United States Marshal’s Office made a significant arrest of a wanted fugitive today at 8 Jean St - 3rd floor, South apartment in New Bedford.