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On Sunday, September 18th at approximately 00:50 hrs, New Bedford police officer were dispatched to the area of 149 Tinkham Street on the report of two shots fired. Witnesses described seeing a male in the rear yard of this address fire two rounds.
Upon officers arriving on scene they observed two males in the rear yard who immediately fled upon seeing the police. Police were able to contain the residence in which they entered 149 Tinkham. Shortly thereafter police located the male suspect and placed him under arrest.
Male was identified as: Geraldo Rivera 1/1/86 of New Bedford.
Charged with:
- Unlawful carrying a firearm
- Carrying loaded firearm
- Discharge firearm with 500 ft of a dwelling
- Unlawful possession of ammunition
- Improper storage of a firearm
- Disturbing the peace while armed
- Warrant arrest
Investigation is still ongoing no further information will be released at this time.
