Fall River man held without bail on drug and gun charges in Superior Court after city shooting where he was shot

A Fall River man was arraigned Monday in Fall River Superior Court on drug and gun charges.

According to police, on May 9th, Fall River Police Department CAST Detectives responded to Charlton Memorial Hospital following a reported shooting near the 200 block of Orange Street in Fall River. The male victim, identified as 22-year-old Jesus Santana, was found to have sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

During the course of the investigation, hospital staff turned over evidence removed from Santana’s person, including approximately 10.6 grams of suspected fentanyl and a wallet containing a large sum of cash.

Further investigation revealed that Santana had been at a residence on Pine Street prior to the shooting, which was a direct violation of an active abuse prevention order against him.

Upon being medically cleared, Santana was placed under arrest and released to police custody.

He was charged with Trafficking Fentanyl (10+ grams) and Abuse Prevention Order Violation (2 counts)

Days later, members of the FRPD executed search warrants in the 200 block of Buffinton Street. The targets of the operation were Santana, 20-year-old Evan Januario, and 20-year-old Juliannah Medeiros.

Following a lengthy and thorough investigation by Major Case Detectives, an arrest warrant for Jesus Santana was obtained in connection to the May 9th shooting. MCD Detectives led the warrant effort, supported by CAST Detectives, who developed probable cause that an AR-style pistol was present in the residence, leading to search warrants being issued.

Thanks to intelligence gathered during the investigation, the Emergency Services Unit safely made entry and secured the occupants. All three targets were located and detained. During the coordinated search effort, involving MCD, CAST, NEET, ESU and the FBI Gang Task Force, authorities seized approx. 51g of crack cocaine, an AR-style pistol with a ‘ghost gun’ lower receiver, and .223 caliber ammunition

Crime Scene Unit Detectives documented the scene and took possession of the illegal firearm. Following the arrests, Detective Gauvin obtained a confession from Santana regarding his actions the night of the shooting.

Jesus Santana was additionally charged with multiple firearms offenses and Attempted Assault & Battery by Firearm stemming from the May 9th incident.

According to court records, at Monday’s arraignment, Santana pled not guilty and was held without bail pending the results of a dangerousness hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

Evan Januario & Juliannah Medeiros were charged with Trafficking Cocaine Over 36g, Possession of a Firearm During a Felony, Unlicensed Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, Unlicensed Possession of Ammunition, and additional firearms charges.