Weapons Seized in Swansea, Massachusetts After Traffic Stop

Four men were arrested

Swansea, Mass., police arrested four Vermont men after finding weapons inside their vehicle during a traffic stop.

According to WJAR, police stopped a vehicle with Vermont plates, traveling at high speed on Route 103 near New Gardners Neck Road.

While interviewing the occupants, Officer Donald DiBiasio noticed the front seat passenger was in possession of an open liquor bottle.

He also noticed the driver making sudden movements to the area under his seat.

After removing the driver from the vehicle, Officer DiBiasio discovered a loaded .45 caliber handgun magazine in the driver's pocket, two loaded handguns under the driver's seat, pepper spray, survival knives, nun-chucks, modified brass knuckles, body armor, handcuffs, and hand cuff keys.

All four occupants are Vermont residents and told police they were heading to Fall River to visit a friend.

The driver, Eric Poland, age 30 of Milton, Vermont, was arrested and charged with numerous firearm possession charges, possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of large capacity feeding device, malicious destruction of property, disorderly conduct, and operating negligently.

Jon Lamony, age 31 of Milton, Vermont, was also charged with numerous firearm possession charges, possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of a large capacity feeding device, malicious destruction of property, and disorderly conduct.

Charles Livingston, age 61 of Winsooki, Vermont, was also charged with numerous firearm possession charges, possession of a dangerous weapon, possession of a large capacity feeding device, malicious destruction of property, and disorderly conduct.

All three were processed at the Swansea Police Department and transported to the New Bedford House of Correction.

They are each being held on $25,000 cash bail.

The fourth occupant was released at the scene and will be summonsed into court on other charges including possession of a dangerous weapon, malicious destruction of property, and disorderly conduct.
 

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