Fairhaven Police arrest New Bedford man with panythose on head, possession of zip ties, pistol

“Ladies and gentlemen, it was a day here in Fairhaven. The following has been released as our official statement following the events of the morning. Stay safe, see something, say something! We are here for you.

The Fairhaven Police Department reports that a 55-year-old New Bedford man was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm without a license and additional charges on Friday.

CARLOS BRITO, AGE 55, OF NEW BEDFORD, was arrested and charged with:

• Carrying a Firearm Without a License
• Receiving Stolen Property Under $1,200
• Number Plate Violation To Conceal Identity of Vehicle
• Possession of Ammunition Without an FID
• Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device

Fairhaven Police Department photo.

On Friday, Feb. 2, at approximately 9 a.m., the Fairhaven Police Department was called to the area of Green and Cedar streets for a report of a suspicious person who was wearing rubber gloves and placing pantyhose over his head.

Officers responded and located that individual, later identified as BRITO, in a parked Honda Accord that had stolen registration plates.

An on-scene investigation located a loaded, 9mm handgun under the driver’s seat of the Accord, and zip ties, duct tape, latex gloves, plastic bags, and a pillow elsewhere in the vehicle.

BRITO, who does not have a firearms license, was arrested at the scene.

BRITO was arraigned Friday in New Bedford District Court, where he was ordered held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing that is scheduled for next week.

Fairhaven Police ask that anyone with information about this incident call detectives at 508-997-7421. These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”-Fairhaven Police Department.