New Bedford Police seize unlawfully owned firearm from north end residence

“Detectives have seized an unlawfully possessed firearm from a north-end residence.

On October 27th, detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” executed a search warrant on Sylvia St., apt. #1 in regard to illegal possession of a weapon. The target of the investigation was CHRISTOPHER BARTOLOMEY, 36.

As a result of the search, a loaded 9mm Taurus was discovered along with a magazine of ammunition. BARTOLOMEY was taken into custody and charged with possession of a large-capacity firearm and ammunition without a license.

Detective Samuel Algarin-Mojica was the lead investigator on the case.

If you have any information you would like to share with the police, you can do so anonymously by visiting our website, newbedfordpd.com, or by calling 508-99-CRIME.” City of New Bedford Police Department.