Fall River man charged with possession of illegal firearms, cocaine

July 21, 2025 9:53 am

Christopher Boardman,

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — A Fall River man was arrested on multiple illegal firearm charges Sunday according to the Fall River Police Department.

Paul Langley, 44, was allegedly found in possession of several illegal firearms and cocaine after he was reported as an unwanted party at a Flynn Street residence.

Arriving officers obtained a search warrant for the residence and recovered and seized two illegal handguns, 28.9 grams of cocaine, $3,100 in cash and various calibers of ammunition.

Langley was charged with possession of a firearm without an FID card (two counts), possession of ammunition without an FID card, cocaine (trafficking in 18 grams or more) and several others related to firearms.

Seized evidence from a Fall River residence. (Fall River Police Department Facebook)
Paul Langley booking photo (Fall River Police Department Facebook)