New Bedford Man Extradited to New Hampshire Following Fatal Collision Charges
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Keoma Duarte, a New Bedford resident, faces serious charges involving the death of Endicott College Police Sgt. Jeremy Cole. Duarte was arrested on May 28 by Massachusetts State Police due to an outstanding warrant and was subsequently extradited to New Hampshire for a separate incident involving reckless driving.
On December 6, 2024, New Hampshire State Police apprehended Duarte, charging him with two felony counts of reckless conduct and one misdemeanor count of disobeying an officer. These charges stem from an incident related to a wrong-way driving episode.
Duarte was officially taken into custody on June 3, following the Massachusetts arrest, and faced arraignment in New Hampshire on June 4. The allegations against him include the hit-and-run death of Sgt. Jeremy Cole, which has brought significant attention and concern from the community and law enforcement alike.
This tragic event highlights ongoing debates about road safety and the consequences of reckless driving in the state. Duarte’s case is set to unfold in the coming weeks, as legal proceedings commence. The situation draws a sharp focus on the responsibilities of drivers and the devastating impact that reckless behavior can have on families and communities.
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