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A retired New Bedford, Massachusetts, police detective has been accused of having a years-long affair with the fiancee of an alleged heroin dealer and using her as an informant.
The story about an alleged drug trafficker, a detective, and a woman caught in the middle, seemed outlandish. Now, though, New Bedford police are acknowledging the claims have merit.
With a massive investigation at stake, her allegations have sent shockwaves through New Bedford’s police department, courthouses, and jail cells.