A man has been swiftly apprehended by the New Bedford Police following a violent altercation in the downtown area that resulted in a stabbing incident. The suspect in custody, identified as 46-year-old Dennis Hart, has a history fraught with legal troubles, according to a social media post by the City of New Bedford Police Department.
The incident in question unfolded on Wednesday, when officers were called to the scene at the intersection of Elm Street and Purchase Street. They discovered an adult male with a serious laceration to his arm along with two other minor injuries. After the alleged assailant had fled, a detailed description enabled the law enforcement to quickly locate and arrest Hart at the Serta bus terminal. "He was taken into custody without incident," the City of New Bedford Police Department shared.
Hart, residing at 423 Dartmouth Street, is now facing charges for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury. His criminal record, as noted by the police, includes 43 adult arraignments and convictions for offenses varying from distribution of class B substance and assault and battery, to intimidation and strangulation.
Officer Jenna Touchette is credited with the arrest of Hart, who is also reportedly on probation from a previous case in New Bedford District Court. Meanwhile, the victim of the stabbing incident is expected to recover from his injuries. The New Bedford Police are encouraging anyone with further information related to the case to anonymously come forward by calling 508-99-CRIME or submitting a tip on their website.
