The City of New Bedford Police Department has apprehended two individuals, including one juvenile, in a firearms seizure following a surveillance operation. According to a post on the City of New Bedford Police Department’s Facebook page, the arrests took place Thursday in the North Sector of the city, around Myrtle and Weld Streets.
Details provided by the account note that at around 7:30 p.m., officers noticed two males wearing ski masks with their hands concealed in their sweatshirts which began a foot pursuit by detectives. During the chase, 19-year-old Damian Breton, residing at 32 Maitland St. Apt. #3, was observed making a throwing motion into a backyard on Smith Street. Subsequently, detectives apprehended Breton and retrieved a Smith & Wesson firearm loaded with four rounds of ammunition.
The second individual, a 17-year-old juvenile whose name was not released, attempted to elude the authorities on Chestnut Street. During his flight, he was observed discarding an object over a fence. Police units that were summoned to the location successfully located another Smith & Wesson gun, this one loaded with nine rounds.
Both suspects are facing charges including carrying a loaded firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, and possession of a large-capacity firearm. Following the arrest, the juvenile was conveyed to the Brockton Department of Youth Services. As part of the operation, Det. Eric Boulay played a crucial role in the apprehension of the accused individuals.
The police department is urging anyone with additional information to come forward and assist their investigation. Individuals wishing to provide anonymous tips can reach out by calling 508-99-CRIME or by submitting information through the department's website.
