57-year-old Joseph Nascimento convicted of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest during a domestic violence call, adding 9 months to his 18-month probation violation sentence.

Joseph Nascimento, 57, from New Bedford, Massachusetts, was convicted of resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer during a June 2023 incident linked to a domestic violence call. He bit an officer, breaking skin, while resisting arrest. Already serving an 18-month sentence for violating probation on similar charges, he received an additional nine-month sentence, totaling up to 27 months in jail. This case highlights the challenges police face with violent individuals.

September 20, 2024
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