Fall River Police arrest teen on gun charges who was on GPS for Armed Robbery, Assault to Murder, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

Fall River Police have arrested a teen on serious charges who was already out on other charges.

According to police, on Friday, officers from the Patrol Bureau investigated a report of terroristic threats. During the investigation, officers viewed a video showing the suspect in possession of a firearm. The suspect, identified as a 17 year old juvenile, was already on GPS monitoring for charges including Armed Robbery, Assault to Murder, and Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

A collaborative investigation between C.A.S.T. and the Patrol Bureau led to a search warrant for the suspect’s Orange Street residence. With the assistance of the Emergency Services Unit and detectives from C.A.S.T. and the Major Case Division, the warrant was executed. While officers entered, the suspect threw a Taurus .380 handgun out of a third-floor window, which was recovered as evidence.

The Juvenile was arrested and charged with:

• Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm

• Possession of a Firearm without an FID Card

• Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card (2 counts)

• Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device

• Bomb/Hijack Threat (Terroristic Threats)

FRPD released the following statement:

“The Fall River Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community. This case demonstrates how coordinated efforts, beginning with the response from Patrol Officers, supported by investigative work from Detectives, and the tactical assistance of specialized units, can effectively prevent potentially violent and dangerous incidents. Every officer within the department plays a vital role, but all are grounded in the shared mission of making our city safer. We are united in holding those who oppose this core belief accountable, and we will continue to bring them before the criminal justice system to answer for their actions.”