On Thursday June 2, 2022 after a lengthy investigation members, Major Crimes Division, Special
Operations Division, and the Metro Boston Gang task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on
Huard St. in Fall River. The target of the search warrant, 30 year old Brent Couturier of Fall River was
located outside the home.
This investigation was a coordinated effort lead by detectives assigned to the Vice and Intelligence Gang
Unit. Working off of information that Couturier was involved in the illegal sale of narcotics.
Couturier was taken into custody without incident and a search of his person resulted in the seizure of crack
cocaine and oxycodone pills. A subsequent search of the home lead to the seizure of additional drugs as
well as a large sum of money believed to be derived from drug sales. In total 17 grams of Fentanyl, 23 grams
of crack cocaine, assorted pills, and suboxone strips were seized as a result of the search warrant. In addition
just over $74,000 in cash was confiscated.
Couturier was arrested and charged with multiple drug trafficking and possession offenses, along with
possession of an electric weapon which was also in the home. Due to the nature of the charges an additional
offense under the armed career criminal act will be sought.