Fall River Police make second arrest in string of city robberies

Fall River Police have made two arrests concerning 4 of 5 robberies that occurred in less than a two-day span.

According to Sergeant Moses Pereira, just after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Officer Domingas Gomes responded to Walgreens Pharmacy located at 1512 South Main St. in response to an unarmed robbery. Upon arrival, Officer Gomes met with the store employee who indicated that an unknown white male approached her register and produced a note demanding money. The clerk complied with the suspect’s demands and the male fled the area on a bicycle which he stole while exiting the store.

On Tuesday, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Officer Scott Stavens responded to Seasons Gas Station located at 130 William S. Canning Blvd. in response to a report of a robbery. Upon arrival, Officer Stavens met with the clerk who explained that an unknown male entered the store and demanded money from the cash register. The clerk complied with his demands and the male fled the store on foot.

Det. Cheyenne Fortin of the Major Crimes Division was assigned to conduct an investigation into the two robberies. During her investigation, Det. Fortin determined that these two robberies were committed by the same perpetrator.

On Thursday September 29, 2022, 29-year-old Tyler Miranda-Dion of Fall River was arrested and charged in connection with both robberies.

Miranda-Dion is charged with two counts of unarmed robbery and larceny under $1200.

Earlier this week, police charged a 56-year-old Fall River man with two separate armed robberies.