Dartmouth Police Department arrests New Bedford man on warrant and firearm charges

“On Thursday, September 22, 2022, Officer Darren EMOND served an arrest warrant for assault with a dangerous weapon on Koby GEDEON, 20, of New Bedford.

During a subsequent search of GEDEON, a loaded semi-automatic handgun was located on his person.

In addition to the warrant, GEDEON was also charged with carrying a loaded firearm without a license, carrying a firearm without a license, and possession of ammunition without a firearms identification card.

According the Chief Brian P. LEVESQUE, “In a society currently inundated with gun violence, I am thrilled that my officer was able to take this individual, as well as the loaded firearm that he was illegally carrying, off of the streets before they could harm anyone.” -Dartmouth Police Department.