Fairhaven triplestabbing suspect held without bail
Jan 08, 2026
FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (WLNE) — A New Bedford man accused in a Sunday triple-stabbing incident in Fairhaven is being held without bail.
21-year-old Gavin Massas pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a long list of charges:
Assault and battery with dangerous weapon (firearm)
Assault with intent to murder wit
h a firearm (two counts)
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife)
Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon with severe bodily injury (knife)
Carrying a loaded firearm without a license
Disorderly conduct
Disturbing the peace
Massas is accused of stabbing three people outside of a home on Cherry Street, leaving one in critical condition.
According to Fairhaven police, a firearm was found at the scene that they say belongs to Massas.
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