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Fairhaven Police Seize Guns, Drugs in Raid of Apartment

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Fairhaven Police Seize Guns, Drugs in Raid of Apartment

FAIRHAVEN — Lieutenant Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department arrested an alleged drug dealer and seized two guns and a variety of narcotics during the execution of a search warrant on Monday, which came as the result of a Fairhaven Police investigation into drug activity in the community.

ELISEO RAMIREZ-ROSA JR., AGE 23, OF FAIRHAVEN was charged with:

  • Trafficking Over 200 Grams of Cocaine
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class B Drug (Suboxone)
  • Possession of a Class A Drug (Heroin)
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana)
  • Possession of a Firearm With a Defaced Serial Number
  • Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
  • Improper Storage of a Firearm (Two Counts)
  • Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm (Two Counts)

At approximately 12:30 p.m., on Monday, May 7, Fairhaven Police detectives executed a search warrant at an apartment at 415 Main St., with the assistance of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office South Coast Anti-Crime Task Force.

The search warrant was applied for as part of an investigation into a drug dealing operation that was based out of the residence.

RAMIREZ-ROSA was the target of the investigation and he was arrested during a traffic stop on Monday as part of the investigation.

During the subsequent search of the apartment detectives seized:

  • Over 350 Grams of Cocaine
  • Over Three Grams of Heroin
  • 25 Doses of Suboxone
  • Two Loaded Handguns
  • Over Two Pounds of Marijuana
  • Over $2,500 in Cash

RAMIREZ-ROSA was booked at the Fairhaven Police station and was arraigned at Third District Court in New Bedford Tuesday morning. He was already out on bail for a previous incident, and his bail was revoked on that case.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Fairhaven Police Arrest Hit and Run Driver

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Lieutenant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Monday, May 7, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Fairhaven Police Arrest Hit and Run Driver

FAIRHAVEN — Lieutenant Kevin Kobza reports that Fairhaven Police arrested a man over the weekend who was allegedly involved in a hit and run crash and swerved at a pedestrian that was trying to stop him from fleeing.

RAYMOND PIRES, AGE 51, OF FAIRHAVEN was charged with:

  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Two Counts)
  • Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle
  • Assault With a Dangerous Weapon
  • Unlawfully Attaching License Plates
  • Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle
  • Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Disturbing the Peace
  • Trespassing With a Motor Vehicle

At approximately 2 p.m., Saturday, May 5, Fairhaven Police received multiple reports of a crash at the intersection of Weeden Road and Babbitt Street, involving a 2000 Honda Civic and a 2011 GMC SUV.

PIRES, the driver of the Honda, fled from the scene of the crash prior to the arrival of police.

Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined that PIRES struck two vehicles and then fled from the crash at a high rate of speed. While fleeing, PIRES allegedly swerved his car at a witness who was trying to prevent him from leaving the scene.

He then drove across the lawn of a house on nearby Studley Street.

After driving through the residential neighborhood, PIRES ended up back at the scene of the crash. A group of bystanders who were working on a nearby construction site prevented PIRES from fleeing again and detained him until officers arrived.

“While we don’t recommend that bystanders attempt to stop criminals themselves, this was helpful in making sure that the suspect didn’t get away a second time,” Lt. Kobza said.

PIRES was arrested without further incident when officers arrived.

He was arraigned Monday in Third District Court in New Bedford.

No injuries were reported.

These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

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Fairhaven Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Sergeant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Fairhaven Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam

FAIRHAVEN — Sgt. Kevin W. Kobza is warning Fairhaven residents about a recent telephone scam.

Sgt. Kobza personally received a call today from a man who identified himself as working for the “American Officer’s Association,” claiming he was collecting money for a fundraiser.

Anyone who receives a call from someone claiming to be from the organization should not speak with them and should not donate money to them.

The phone number that Sgt. Kobza received the call from was 781-613-1095, out of Dedham.

Sgt. Kobza attempted to call the number back and got an answering machine with a woman’s voice on it. The incident is under investigation.

If anyone has questions about law enforcement organizations conducting legitimate fundraisers, please confirm the fundraising efforts with your local police departments.

Any Fairhaven residents who believe they are a victim of this scam should call the Fairhaven Police Department at 508-997-7421.

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Fairhaven Police Seek Man Who Robbed Convenience Store with Knife

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Fairhaven Police Department
Kevin W. Kobza, Sergeant/PIO
1 Bryant St.
Fairhaven, MA 02719

For Immediate Release

Monday, Jan. 29, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: ben@jgpr.net

Fairhaven Police Seek Man Who Robbed Convenience Store with Knife

FAIRHAVEN – Sgt. Kevin Kobza reports that the Fairhaven Police Department is seeking to identify a man who robbed a convenience store while brandishing a knife Monday afternoon.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., police responded to Friendly Farm Convenience, 121 Sconticut Neck Road, for a report of a robbery.

Upon arrival, officers learned that a male suspect entered the store carrying a large hunting knife. He demanded money from the store clerk and subsequently fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. No injuries were reported during the incident.

The suspect was described as a white male in his mid-20s, weighing approximately 140 pounds and standing between 5-feet-2-inches to 5-feet-4-inches tall. He was wearing a grey sweatshirt over a grey hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and a black baseball cap.

The incident was captured by the store’s surveillance cameras, which investigators are reviewing.

Anyone with information about this incident or who believes they may recognize the suspect is asked to call Fairhaven Police detectives at 508-997-7421. Callers may remain anonymous.

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