Fall River police have made an arrest related to a shooting at the Ice Out Pub last month.
From the Fall River Police Department
In the early morning hours of January 7, MCD Detectives traveled to Rockland, Massachusetts, in an effort to apprehend Juan Ortiz (33). Detectives have been actively investigating and tracking Ortiz in connection with the shooting that occurred at Iced Out Pub on December 18.
With the assistance of the Massachusetts State Police, the United States Marshals Service, and the Rockland Police Department, a search was conducted at a residence in Rockland. During the search, Ortiz was located hiding inside a closet, wearing Cheetos-patterned pajama pants, and was taken into custody without incident.
Juan Ortiz was arrested and transported to the Fall River Police Department, where he was charged with the following Flamin’ Hot offenses:
• Assault and Battery with a Firearm (three counts)
• Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Loaded
• Assault and Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury (two counts)
• Discharging a Firearm Within 500 Feet of a Building
This investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue to collect and analyze evidence.
The successful apprehension of Ortiz is the result of the persistent efforts of our detectives and officers. Their relentless tenacity is the key to having successful conclusions to these serious crimes.
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