Fall River Police seize two loaded firearms, suspected illegal drugs

FALL RIVER, MASS. (WLNE)- The Fall River Police Department and Gang Unit served a search warrant at a residence, and recovered two loaded firearms on Tuesday.

Jason Chaves, 36, who lived at the Pearce St. residence did not have a license to carry the Jimenez Arms 9mm and Glock 9mm seized by police.

As well as the firearms, police found suspected illegal drugs.

Detectives found vials of suspected steroids consisting of 8 vials of Testosterone Etanthate, 2 vial of Testosterone Acetate, 2 vial of Anastrozole, and 1 vial of BA water.

Approximately 1,250 baggies of suspected fentanyl were also seized, having a total approximate weight of 25 grams.

Additionally, the search uncovered $4,587.00, as part of the drug operation.

Jason Chaves will be charged with the following criminal offenses:

1. Firearm violation with 1 prior violent/drug crime
2. Trafficking in 18 grams or more of heroin/morphine/opium
3. Possession of ammunition without an FID card
4. Possession of a firearm while committing a felony
5. Possession of a firearm without an FID card (2 counts)
6. Improper storage of a firearm
7. Possession of a class E drug (2 counts)
8. Unlawful possession of fireworks