On Tuesday, December 28, 2021, the Fall River Police Department Vice Intelligence and Gang Unit assisted
by members of the Major Crimes Division and Special Operations Division-Housing Unit served a search
warrant at a residence in the 200 block of Pearce St. Detectives were able to enter the residence without
issue and detained the occupants prior to beginning the search.

During the search of the home two loaded firearms were recovered as well as suspected illegal drugs. The
seized handguns were identified as a Jimenez Arms 9mm and a Glock 9mm. Also found by detectives were
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 in
U.S. currency which was seized as part of the drug operation.
As part of the investigation it was learned that the target of the search warrant, Jason Chaves (36 years of
age), does not have a license to possess a firearm. Detectives also seized illegal fireworks which were
uncovered during the search.

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