Boston, MA, September 29, 2026 —

Boston Police officers apprehended a man and recovered a loaded firearm along with narcotics during a traffic stop in Mattapan. The incident resulted in multiple charges against the arrested individual and separate arrests for passengers in the vehicle.

The operation took place on American Legion Highway. During the stop, officers discovered a firearm that was loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition. In addition to the weapon, various narcotics were also found within the vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Starlin Bonnet, was arrested at the scene. Bonnet is now facing a series of charges, including multiple firearm offenses and drug-related charges. The specific details of all charges were not immediately available.

Accompanying Bonnet in the vehicle were three passengers. These individuals were taken into custody by Boston Police, but their arrests were related to outstanding warrants for their prior legal matters, not directly connected to the firearm or narcotics found in the vehicle during this particular stop. Information regarding the nature of these outstanding warrants was not provided.

The investigation into the incident and the recovered items is ongoing. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the origin of the firearm or the specific types and quantities of narcotics seized. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, and fine amounts were not mentioned in the provided information. No further actions beyond the arrests were detailed in the summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.

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