On Saturday April 8, 2023, at approximately 1:00 am, units responded to the area of Alden St. and Dean St. after receiving reports of shots fired.

Upon arrival, witnesses in the area reported hearing two pops from the area of a local establishment. They also reported seeing a male wearing a construction style shirt leaving the area in a white SUV.

While making his way to the call for service, Officer Connor Levesque observed a white Nissan SUV turn onto Pleasant St. at a high rate of speed.

Based on his observation, Officer Levesque initiated a traffic stop. As he was approaching the vehicle, officers investigating the shooting communicated the description of the vehicle and male who fled the area, which matched the vehicle Officer Levesque was approaching. Furthermore, the lone male occupant of the vehicle was wearing a construction style shirt.

As Officer Levesque ordered the operator to exit the vehicle, he observed a firearm magazine on the front passenger seat. The operator was removed from the vehicle and taken into custody without issue. Also located within the vehicle was a Glock handgun.

Calvin Devoe, 50, of Fall River was arrested and charged with carrying a firearm without a license 2nd offense, possession of ammunition without an FID card subsequent offense, Possession of a class B drug subsequent offense, discharging a firearm within 500 ft. of a dwelling, speeding, and carrying a loaded firearm without a license to carry.

No injuries were reported as a result of the shooting incident. The matter remains under investigation by the Major Crimes Division. Anyone with information is asked to contact 508-324-2796. Anonymous tips can be provided at 508-672-TIPS (8477).