New Bedford Police Detail Weekend Enforcement as 110th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament Wraps Up

NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Police made 15 arrests over the four days of the 110th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament this past Thursday through Sunday, maintaining a safe environment throughout the city's signature summer event.

“The NBPD maintained a significant public safety presence throughout the four-day Feast of the Blessed Sacrament,” police spokesperson Holly Huntoon told WBSM.

“The majority of police activity consisted of officer-initiated enforcement and routine calls for service,” she said. “Many of the reported disturbances involved officers proactively addressing disorderly behavior, fights, individuals attempting to jump event fencing, reckless driving around the event perimeter, assaults and batteries on police officers, and trespassing.”

There were no major issues and although at times there were some considerable lines to enter Madeira Field, they moved quickly thanks to the new, faster security scanners at each entrance. Those wishing to partake in alcoholic beverages also had their IDs checked and wristbands handed out at the entrance, as opposed to waiting in line at a wristband booth such as in years past.

Day-by-Day Breakdown of New Bedford Police Responses

Thursday, July 30 New Bedford Police Responses

• Three check auto incidents handled by SEMLEC units assigned to the event perimeter
• Four disturbance calls
• Six medical calls
• One arrest

Friday, July 31 New Bedford Police Responses

• 10 disturbance calls
• Four medical calls
• Five arrests
• Two offense reports
• Four criminal summonses

Saturday, August 1 New Bedford Police Responses

• 22 disturbance calls
• Seven medical calls
• Seven arrests
• One offense report

Sunday, August 2 New Bedford Police Responses

• 12 disturbance calls
• Eight medical calls
• Two arrests
• Two offense reports