Fall River man charged after police seize 20 feeding devices, multiple firearms, ammunition

A Fall River man is facing several gun related charges after an early morning arrest on Monday.

According to police, members of the FRPD C.A.S.T. with the assistance of the Emergency Services Unit, Metro Boston Gang Task Force, FBI Task Force and ATF Task Force, executed a search warrant on a residence on the 100 block of Davis Street. The target of the warrant was 27-year-old Anthony Soto who was believed to be illegally in possession of firearms.

Upon entering the residence, Anthony was detained and the apartment was searched. Detectives located 20 firearm feeding devices (13 of which being large capacity feeding devices), a Glock 26 9mm handgun, a Glock 19 9mm handgun with a Glock switch, and ammunition. PPD stated that a Glock switch (also known as an auto sear) is an aftermarket modification that turns a semi-automatic handgun into a fully automatic handgun. The modification allows for the handgun to continuously fire so long as the trigger remains depressed. This is an illegal modification and reclassifies the handgun as a machine gun.

Detectives from the FRPD Crime Scene Unit responded to photograph and collect the evidence. Anthony does not possess a firearm license and would not be eligible to possess one due to his previous firearm related convictions.

The Fall River Police Department noted their collaboration with local, state, and federal partners to continue to remove dangerous weapons from the community.

Soto was arrested and charged with Feeding Device, Possession Large Capacity – (13 Counts), Machine Gun, Possession – (1 Count), Firearm, Store Improper Large Capacity – (2 Counts), Firearm, Possession Large Capacity – (2 Counts), Ammunition Without FID Card, Possession, Subsequent Offense – (1 Count), and Firearm Without FID Card, Subsequent Offense – (2 Counts).

According to court records, he pled not guilty in Fall River District Court on Monday and was held without bail pending a hearing on Wednesday.