A Fall River man accused of illegally dumping approximately 50 mattresses has been criminally charged, according to police.

Police said the mattresses were dumped off Innovation Way near the Fall River Industrial Park just days before Christmas.

Detectives were able to identify the vehicle involved thanks nearby surveillance footage and distinguishing features on the mattresses.

Police said the vehicle involved was a U-Haul rented by Hemson Etienne.

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