New Bedford man arrested on firearm charges

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — New Bedford police have arrested a local man on firearm charges.

21-year-old Andres Cosme-Mateo has been charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition without a license, two counts of possession of a large-capacity feeding device, and improper storage of a gun.

According to police, officers were conducting an investigation that led them to a Front Street address.

When officers encountered he suspect, he was found to be in possession of a 38-caliber revolver, 39 rounds of 9mm ammo, and one 10-round high-capacity magazine.

Officers also located a bag containing a high-capacity magazine and 12 rounds of 9mm ammo.

Cosme-Mateo allegedly has no license to possess the firearm or the ammunition.

Police said that if you have any information to provide, you can do so anonymously by either calling 508-99-CRIME or submitting a tip on their website.