A suspect has been arrested and charged within the alleged capturing final week of an undercover New Bedford detective within the face.
Cheybane Vasconcelos-Furtado, 20, was arrested on Worcester Street Sunday in New Bedford by a crew that included New Bedford Police, State Police, members of the state police violent fugitive squad and federal brokers with ATF.
“I’m pleased with this arrest and the progress that was made today. This arrives following a very long week for all the New Bedford, State, and ATF investigators who have put a great deal of time and effort into this case. Although today is a well-earned win, there is more work to be done as this investigation continues and we continue to follow up on leads,” New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira mentioned Sunday night time.
Vasconcelos-Furtado is charged with capturing Det. Lavar Gilbert final Monday. Gilbert was conducting an undercover investigation and is assigned to the division’s Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau.
Vasconcelos-Furtado is charged with two counts of Armed Assault with Intent to Murder, two counts of Assault and Battery by Discharge of a Firearm, two counts of Wanton Destruction of Property Over $1,200, and one depend every of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon-Serious Bodily Injury, Carrying an Illegal Firearm and Carrying a Loaded Illegal Firearm.
He’s anticipated to be arraigned at New Bedford District Court at present.
Bristol DA Thomas M. Quinn III referred to as the alleged assault, “another senseless act of violence that could have cost the detective his life. The cooperation between all the agencies involved in this investigation has been outstanding.”
Gilbert was shot within the face every week in the past whereas conducting an undercover investigation within the metropolis’s Goulart Square neighborhood.
Remarkably, he was capable of drive himself to the hospital.
During the stakeout, gunshots erupted at round 8:45 p.m. Monday, based on a police. One bullet shattered the automobile’s window and struck Gilbert in his face.
Oliveira mentioned the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the capturing continues and that extra individuals may very well be charged.
“”We won’t relaxation till every particular person linked with this capturing has taken a seat in our reserving room. Until that point, I stay grateful for the collaborative effort and encourage everybody to maintain Det. Gilbert of their ideas as he continues to heal,” he mentioned.
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