TROOPERS: Plymouth man with 7 warrants had snubby and Suboxone...

Trooper Michael Pacheco of the North Dartmouth state police detachment was investigating a disabled vehicle on Route 24 early Sunday morning.

The driver was identified as Joshua J. Silva, age 42, of Plymouth. Upon further investigation, Silva was reportedly found to have seven outstanding arrest warrants out of Plymouth District Court.

Fall River Police Officer Gary Pasternak arrived on scene to assist Trooper Pacheco.

During his arrest, Silva was allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver, as well as three packets of Suboxone sublingual strips, a controlled Class B substance.

Silva reportedly does not have a license to carry firearms.

Joshua J. Silva was subsequently charged with the following offenses:

1. Possession of firearm / ammo without FID card, subsequent offense
2. Possession of firearm without FID card
3. Improper storage of a firearm
4. Carrying a loaded firearm
5. Firearm violation with 3 prior violent/drug crimes
6. Drug, Possession of a Class B Substance, subsequent offense

Silva was transported to the North Dartmouth Barracks for booking.

HN NOTE: According to the allegations, this is not the first time Silva has been charged with being in the possession of a firearm/ammo without an FID card.

* All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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