Home invasion investigation in Fall River leads to arrests, drug seizure

The Officers and Detectives of the three respective Divisions (Uniform, Major Crimes, and Special Operations) were able to share information and their shared efforts resulted in taking two dangerous felons, 2 firearms, and 894 grams of suspected MDMA (Ecstacy) off of the streets of Fall River.

On Friday, August 16th, 2019 at approximately 8:20 PM FRPD Uniform Division Officers Raul Camara and Tyler Paquette responded to a 2nd floor Peckham Street apartment in response to an E-911 caller screaming “someone is trying to hurt him”.

On arrival, Officers Camara and Paquette quickly located the apartment, the victim, and the caller. The victim had a laceration and lump on the top of his head. The victim declined medical treatment. The victim stated that he heard a knock on his door and when he opened it a crack to see who it was, two people forced their way in. The victim described them as Puerto Rican males approximately 5’7” to 5’10”, dressed in dark clothing and wearing gloves. The victim stated he was struck in the head by a solid metal object. A sweep of the apartment was conducted for suspects and evidence. The victim reported that his Diamond Faced Gold Bulova Watch, which was on his wrist, and some cash from his pocket were taken by the suspects.

The Officers noted that the victims’ cooperation with the investigating officers fluctuated from helpful to belligerent and there were some things out of place in a residential apartment. These things included pressure cookers, pill presses, a vacuum pump, a vacuum chamber, a container with white powder and a container with grey powder. (All items used in a cooking/manufacturing operation.) Vice Detectives were notified of these observations and with that knowledge, Vice Detective Richard Aguiar applied for and was granted a search warrant for the second-floor apartment and the target, 26 year old Zachary M. Silva.

The warrant was executed on Saturday, August 17th. Detective Aguiar was assisted by Det. Lieutenant Gregory Wiley, Det. Sergeant William Falandys, Detectives Gary Barboza, Joshua Robillard, Guy Furtado, and Bryan Custadio. Based on the nature of the search warrant, Det. Aguiar asked for and received assistance from the Massachusetts State Police Hazardous Materials Unit (MazMat) consisting of Troopers Travis Rebello, Michael Fagan, Stephan McKay, and C.J. Bartone.

After knocking on the door, Detectives got a response from someone inside asking “who is it?”. Detectives announced their presence twice and got no response. The door was then forced open and upon entry, detectives found it barricaded by furniture. Detectives secured two males found within the apartment, one being the target of the search warrant, Zachary M. Silva. After securing the apartment, Silva pointed out a .25 caliber pistol and a backpack containing 894 grams of suspected MDMA (Ecstasy). Detectives also located 2 pressure cookers, 2 pill presses, the vacuum pump and chamber, the grey and white powders which were used as cutting agents, blenders and mixing bowls with residue, four digital scales, and a respirator.

Zachary M. Silva was transported to the station where he was booked on charges of:
• Trafficking in excess of 200 grams or more MDMA,
• Possession of a Firearm in a Felony,
• Possession of a Firearm, and
• Possession of ammunition.

Major Crimes Division Detective Derek Beaulieu was notified of the arrest and arrived at police headquarters to speak to Silva about the Home Invasion the previous night. Special Operations Division Gang unit Officer Gregory Homen assisted. During that interview, Silva stated that he was in his apartment with a longtime friend Luisceito Cruz-Dubois when there was a knock on the door. Silva stated that he observed a hooded figure through the peephole. As Silva opened the door slightly, he was grabbed from behind by Luisceito and the door was kicked in. He was then struck in the head by a pistol and stabbed with a hypodermic needle. During the fight, Silva stated he pulled the hood off the head of the male and observed Luisceito’s brother Terell Cruz-Dubois, a Shotgun Crip gang member.

With the information provided, Officer Homen applied for and was granted a warrant to search for the firearm and clothing used in the Home-invasion within the home of Luisceito and Terell Cruz-Dubois. The FRPD Emergency Services Unit responded to 603 Slade Street to assist with the execution of the warrant. Upon entry, Terell was located in the home and taken into custody. Luisceito was not home. The search commenced and the firearm, a 22 caliber Smith and Wesson was located and secured. During the booking process, a gold Bulova watch was recovered from the wrist of Terell.

Terell Cruz-Dubois 09/17/1994 was booked on charges of:
• Home Invasion
• Firearm-Armed and Masked Robbery
• Possession of Firearm with defaced Serial Number
• Assault and Battery with a Hypodermic Needle
• Possession of Firearm non-large capacity
• Possession of ammunition without FID card
• Possession of Firearm without LTC
• Improper Storage of Firearm
• Firearm Violation with 1 prior Violent Crime
• A&B Dangerous Weapon

Luisceito Cruz-Dubois 04/05/1997 is wanted for:
• Home Invasion,
• Firearm-Armed and Masked Robbery,
• Carrying a Firearm without an LTC in Public,
• Assault and Battery with a Hypodermic Needle,
• Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (Pistol Whip),
• Possession of a Class A Drug (Heroin), and
• Firearm Violation with 1 Prior Violent or Drug Offens