Fall River Police, Massachusetts State Police, FBI combine to make 40 arrests, seize narcotics, multiple motor and recreational vehicles

A large-scale operation in Fall River netted over 3 dozen arrests, drugs, and vehicles.

According to police, on Tuesday, members of the Fall River Police Department initiated Operation Restore the Row, a large-scale, multi-agency operation in response to gun violence, ongoing neighborhood decay, and individuals whose influence can discourage residents from cooperating with law enforcement within the Corky Row Neighborhood.

Led by the Department’s Major Crimes Division and Community Action & Suppression Team, the operation brought together personnel from across the Fall River Police Department, including Patrol, Motor Vehicle, K9, Crime Scene, and Court Liaison units. Our efforts were also supported by the Massachusetts State Police Bristol County Detectives Unit, Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, and the FBI Gang Task Force.

While much of the work was highly visible in the community, this operation also required the dedication of our booking officers, dispatchers, and Staff Sergeant, who managed an exceptionally high volume of prisoners, calls for service, and radio traffic throughout the night.

During the operation, personnel executed four search warrants, seized various amounts of narcotics, secured multiple motor and recreational vehicles, and arrested 40 individuals on outstanding warrants and other offenses. The arrests, along with information gathered throughout the evening, also contributed to the closure of prior shooting investigations.

Acting Chief J.T. Hoar said:

“Operation Restore the Row brought together resources from across our department and our law enforcement partners at the state and federal levels to address the individuals contributing to violence and disorder in this neighborhood. There are amazing things happening within our agency. Our officers are taking tremendous pride not only in the work they do, but in the city and the people they protect.

Last night was a line in the sand. We showed what can happen when our entire department works together with a common purpose. We will continue to be aggressive in addressing violence and disorder, stand with the residents who take pride in their neighborhoods, and make it clear that we are not going backwards. This is the direction of our department, and we’re just getting started.”