Dorchester man arrested for gun possession after incident at traffic stop in Roxbury

BOSTON, Massachusetts. — A 23-year-old Dorchester man was arrested for weapons possession following an incident related to a traffic stop in Roxbury Saturday evening, according to Boston police.

The arrest occurred on August 24, 2024 at approximately 7:15 p.m. when officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) conducted a traffic stop near 518 Warren Street. While an officer was in a marked patrol car investigating the stopped vehicle, an unknown liquid substance suddenly struck him in the face and arms. The officer quickly informed his partner that a vehicle had driven by and thrown something at them.

Officers immediately terminated the traffic stop and located the suspect vehicle. When they stopped the vehicle and made contact with the occupants, the passenger admitted that he was trying to “scare” officers. Officers then asked the occupants for their identification and noticed the passenger leaning forward suspiciously. Officers asked him to sit up straight so they could see his hands.

During the subsequent investigation, officers asked the passenger to exit the vehicle. When the suspect refused, officers opened the door and noticed the suspect leaning forward again. A body search of the suspect revealed a firearm in his waistband. The weapon was identified as a Taurus PT111 Millennium loaded with one round in the chamber and nine rounds in the magazine.

A water pistol was also found inside the vehicle. The other occupants of the vehicle were able to escape the scene of the accident.

Danyael Torres, 23, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm. The investigation into the incident is ongoing and authorities have not released any further details.

BOSTON, Massachusetts. — Boston police say a man died in a shooting in Dorchester on Saturday night.

Officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a report of a person shot in the area of ​​519 Washington Street on August 24, 2024 at approximately 9:58 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries but was later pronounced dead.

The Boston Police Department's Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident and reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Boston Police Department Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Those wishing to remain anonymous can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS or texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463). The investigation is ongoing.

BOSTON, Massachusetts. — Boston Police officers made several firearm-related arrests on Saturday, August 24, 2024, seizing a total of nine loaded firearms throughout the city. No officers or suspects were injured in any of the incidents. One notable arrest involved a 15-year-old youth who was detained by members of the Youth Violence Strike Force in Dorchester.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:11 a.m. while officers were patrolling near Washington Street and Talbot Avenue when they observed a male suspect who was known to have recently possessed a firearm. The suspect was riding with another individual who was riding a bicycle with a flat tire.

When the officers parked their patrol car to observe the suspect, he noticed their presence and tried to keep his distance from the man on the bicycle. The suspect then fled the scene and the officers followed him in their patrol car.

During the pursuit, officers observed the suspect discard his backpack near 380 Talbot Avenue before continuing to run. A description of the fleeing suspect was immediately radioed and officers began searching the area. The suspect was eventually found hiding under a vehicle.

After arresting the teen, officers found the discarded backpack containing a loaded firearm. The 15-year-old was arrested and charged with illegal possession of a firearm and other related offenses.

This arrest is part of a larger effort by Boston police to combat gun violence in the city. There were several arrests and gun seizures throughout the day. Further details on the other arrests were not immediately available.