hector torres

A man with a lengthy criminal record who served 15-20 years in state prison for murder was arrested Sunday for armed robbery, after being released on bail last month on robbery and drug charges.

New Bedford Police are becoming increasingly frustrated with judges allowing repeat offenders back on the streets, despite having lengthy criminal records.

Torres has a long criminal history, with previous convictions for possession of firearms, dealing heroin, and more. He was also convicted of murder in 1983.

Eight people were arrested Wednesday after a man reported to police that he was assaulted and robbed at 149 Tinkham Street.