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On Tuesday, August 28th, 2018, The New Bedford Police Gang Unit arrested (3) males and (1) female after concluding an investigation into a cocaine distribution service based out of 1566 Acushnet Ave. in New Bedford. The Gang Unit located the target of the investigation, Rashawn Gray and another male, Shakimm Gray outside of 1566 Acushnet Ave.
Rashawn Gray, 21, of New Bedford had an outstanding warrant and was placed under arrest. A subsequent search of Rashawn Gray yielded a loaded .25 caliber firearm in his possession.
Rashawn and Shakimm Gray were escorted to 1566 Acushnet Ave. to execute the search warrant. Upon entry, Detectives located two parties inside – Rashaun L. Hart, 24, and Jycaria Connor, 18.
As a result of the search warrant, a 9mm firearm, ammunition, multiple digital scales, and cut plastic bags were located inside of 1566 Acushnet Ave. where all four reside.
Police would arrest and charge the following:
Rashawn Gray, 21, of 1566 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford on charges of carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm without a license, unlawful possession of ammunition, improper storage of a large capacity firearm, and receiving stolen property.
Shakimm Gray, 23, of 1566 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford on charges of possessing a firearm without an FID, improper storage of a large capacity firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and receiving stolen property.
Rashaun L. Hart, 24, of 1566 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford on charges of possession of a firearm without a license, unlawful possession of ammunition, receiving stolen property, and improper storage of a large capacity firearm.
Jycaria Connor, 18, of 1566 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford on charges of possession of a firearm without an FID, improper storage of a large capacity firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and receiving stolen property.
All four are due to be arraigned in District Court.
