Fall River Police Arrest Two for Alleged Masked Break-In and Robbery Attempt

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Two men were arrested recently in Fall River for allegedly breaking into an apartment in an alleged robbery attempt.

According to Fall River Police, officers responded to an active break-in on February 6 at 672 Tucker Street. They said the front door of the apartment “had clear signs of forced entry, and the complainants indicated the intruders were still present in their apartment.

Police said two masked suspects – identified as Donald Hernandez, 22, and Shiloh Fernandes, 20 – were found inside the apartment.

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“The complainants stated they had been terrorized the previous night by three masked men demanding money and trying to force them out,” police said. “The suspects allegedly returned later that day, prompting the tenants to flee and call the police.”

Both Hernandez and Fernandes were arrested and charged with breaking and entering during the daytime to commit a felony, and unarmed burglary.