New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira said he will be stepping away from law enforcement this May after having served for 32 years.

He will be stepping down on May 3 after being with the department for more than 30 years and serving as chief since 2021.

The New Bedford Police Department has charged four following a drug raid at an apartment in the city on Monday.Police were investigating a man named Raymon Cara

New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira has announced he’s retiring, with the mayor speaking in support. Check out his accomplishments.

New Bedford police seized narcotics, cash, and a stun gun after a drug raid on Feb. 17, 2025. (New Bedford Police Department)NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The New Bedford Police Department said it arrested four suspects on Feb.

Four people were arrested Monday in a drug raid by New Bedford Police as detectives seized over 100 grams of crack, other drugs and cash.