A recent firearm investigation has led to the arrest of two men by Fall River Police to the delight of the neighborhood.
According to police, on Sunday, detectives from the Community Action and Suppression Team, with help from the Emergency Services Unit, executed a search warrant on John Street. Investigators had received information that two people inside were illegally carrying a firearm.
During the search, a Taurus G2C 9mm handgun allegedly came flying out a first-floor window which was caught by police. It was loaded with 8 live rounds in a 12-round magazine.
24-year-old Ailton Lopes and 19-yeear-old Keeshan Louis were arrested and charged with Firearm-Carry Without a License, Firearm-Carry Without a License, Loaded, and Firearm-Possess Large Capacity.
Louis was also booked on an active arrest warrant.
FRPD stated that neighbors came out, cheered their officers on, and told them to come back every day.
According to the department, 42 illegal guns have been taken off Fall River streets this year by C.A.S.T.
Court records show that both men were arraigned Monday in Fall River District Court, pled not guilty, and were being held without bail on dangerousness with probable cause hearing scheduled for November 6th.
If you have information on illegal activity, FRPD asks to call the tipline at 508-672-TIPS (8477).
