The wanted man was located inside of the home and placed under arrest. While in the process of securing the man—Patrol Investigator Van Ness located a fully loaded and unsecured shotgun leaning against a bedroom wall. In addition—a bag of heroin was found in the suspect’s pocket and other illegal drug related paraphernalia was located in the bathroom.
The suspect was transported to Yarmouth Police Headquarters and is currently being held pending his arraignment in the Barnstable District Court on Monday, June 11, 2007.
Arrested Person
David S. Gonsalves
Age 26
15 Midstream Drive
South Yarmouth, MA
Charges
Felony Default Warrant for Counterfeiting from the Barnstable District Court
Felony Default Warrant for Counterfeiting from the Barnstable District Court
Felony Default Warrant for Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon from the Barnstable District Court
Possession of Class A Heroin (11.5 grams)
Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
Improper Storage of a Firearm
(This media release was prepared by Yarmouth Police Department Lieutenant Steven G. Xiarhos—Patrol Force Commander)