New Bedford Police, with support from State Police detectives assigned to this office, members of the Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, and ATF agents, arrested Cheybane Vasconcelos-Furtado this afternoon at a home on Worcester Street in New Bedford about an hour ago. 

He is currently 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 count each of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon-Serious Bodily Injury, Carrying an Illegal Firearm and Carrying a Loaded Illegal Firearm. 

“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 said. "We will not rest until each person connected with this shooting has taken a seat in our booking room.  Until that time, I remain grateful for the collaborative effort and encourage everyone to keep Det. Gilbert in their thoughts as he continues to heal.  I’d also like to acknowledge all of the resources provided by District Attorney Tom Quinn and the A.T.F.” 

The defendant will be arraigned in New Bedford District Court tomorrow morning.  The case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Shawn Guilderson. 

The investigation into the Monday night incident remains extremely active and ongoing.  No further information about the facts of the case against the defendant can be disseminated prior to his arraignment in open court tomorrow. 

"I am very pleased that an arrest has been made in another senseless act of violence that could have cost the detective his life," District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III said  "The cooperation between all the agencies involved in this investigation has been outstanding."