Last night at approximately 9pm members of the Organized Crime and Intelligence Bureau, Gang Unit, and members of the State Police gang unit, stopped a 2006 Mercedes Benz in the area of Page and Allen St. Detective Lavar Gilbert had obtained a search warrant for this vehicle and the operator, Joey Wilson.
As a result of the search, detectives found a loaded 44 caliber 5 shot Bulldog revolver, 7 grams of cocaine, digital scale, and $2,617 in cash. 3 additional rounds of ammunition were also found along with an electric stun gun that also works as a flashlight.
Scheduled to be arraigned this morning in New Bedford district court;
Joey Wilson age 19 of Edward St. in New Bedford:
- Unlawful possession of cocaine with intent to distribute
- Unlawful carrying a firearm
- Unlawful carrying a loaded firearm
- Possession of ammunition
- Possession of an electrical stun gun.
Great Job!