Dartmouth Police arrest man on gun charges, OUI, failure to stop on Route 6

DARTMOUTH, MA – According to Dartmouth Police, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 1:45 a.m., Officer Matthew Desrosiers conducted a motor vehicle stop on a Lexus RX350 on State Road.

Subsequent to approaching the Lexus RX350, Officer Desrosiers identified the operator as Fredrick James Smith, Jr. of Fall River.

Based on several factors associated with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, Smith, Jr. was placed under arrest.

Upon conducting an inventory search of the Lexus, Officer Desrosiers located a loaded 38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver beneath Smith, Jr.’s seat.

Based on the collective facts associated with this incident, Smith, Jr. was charged with operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, failure to stop for police, speeding, carrying a loaded firearm without a license (second offense), possession of ammunition without a firearms identification card, carrying a firearm without a license (second offense), improper storage a firearm,

According to Chief Brian P. Levesque, “Though the level of danger associated with this job continues to grow, the commitment to preserving the safety of this community by the members of the Dartmouth Police Department is unwavering.”