Fall River, Dartmouth, and Massachusetts State Police combine to arrest New Bedford man in motel stabbing

DARTMOUTH, MA – A local man is facing several charges after a stabbing this week.

On Wednesday, at approximately 12:00 p.m. Dartmouth Police received a 911 call from Capri Motel, located at 741 State Road, regarding a fight and possible stabbing. Less than 24 hours later, on August 22, at 7:25 a.m. Dartmouth Police detectives assigned to the Community Impact Unit and Dartmouth patrol officers arrested Isaiah Ventura, 20, of New Bedford.

On Wednesday, August 21, witnesses at the motel reported that there was a fight in progress involving a knife. Once officers arrived, they located a male in the area with a stab wound. He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. The injury was reported to be non-life threatening.

With assistance from troopers assigned to the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Sector and detectives from the Fall River Police Department Major Crimes Division, Dartmouth police were able to locate Ventura in Fall River and take him into custody.

Ventura is being charged with assault and battery with dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife). The identity of the victim has not been released.

“I am proud to see the unwavering dedication that members of this department have, it shows a true commitment not only to the Dartmouth Police Department but more importantly, to keeping our community safe,” said Dartmouth Police Chief Brian P. Levesque. “Due to the steadfast collaboration of our detectives, officers, dispatchers and all involved, the suspect was quickly identified and taken into custody without further incident or threat to the public.”