Man tackled and tased by ICE agents during street arrest in New Bedford
Sep 24, 2026New Bedford, MA
An unidentified man was stopped by ICE agents in a white SUV at the corner of Sawyer Street and Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford. Witnesses say he provided his information and attempted to leave, prompting four agents to chase him, tackle him to the ground, and tase him for about 15 seconds while restraining his hands behind his back. Alicia Lopez Gonzalez, co-director of the advocacy group Mujeres Victoriosas, witnessed the arrest and said officers' tactics were intended to traumatize the community; photos circulated online appear to show a taser pressed to his neck. Nearby business owners described the scene as aggressive, with one saying she locked her shop door out of fear.
