Fall River Man Arrested with AK-47 Rifle

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A 21-year-old Fall River man was arrested Tuesday on firearms charges following an investigation by police.

Fall River Police stated that members of the Community Action and Suppression Team executed a warrant on July 15 at 1977 Rodman Street, second floor. The target of the investigation was Keith Goncalo, 21, who police said was suspected of possessing an AK-47.

Goncalo was taken into custody when he arrived at the location, and detectives then searched the apartment for the weapon.

Courtesy Fall River Police

Police said that inside the apartment, detectives recovered an AK-47 rifle, a large-capacity feeding device, and one round of ammunition from Goncalo’s bedroom.

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Goncalo was arrested on firearms charges and held on $35,000 bail.

Courtesy Fall River Police

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