Police Arrest New Bedford Man After Cruised Struck in Chase

Published
June 23, 2026
Location
New Bedford, Massachusetts
Incident type
Hit and run, Pursuit, Crash

Summary

Hit And Run New Bedford Massachusetts in New Bedford, Massachusetts: New Bedford and Fall River police chased and apprehended Brandon Sylvia, 30, of New Bedford, in the early morning hours of July 22 after he allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and made violent threats. Officers attempted to stop his vehicle, at which point Sylvia struck a police cruiser and fled on foot. After a brief foot chase, officers took him into custody. He was charged with multiple offenses including operating with a suspended license, reckless operation, leaving the scene of property damage, and resisting arrest.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Brandon Sylvia Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Police Arrest New Bedford Man After Cruised Struck in Chase

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