Two Dorchester Juveniles Arrested in Mattapan Moped Investigation, Ghost Gun Recovered
Boston police arrested two juvenile males, aged 16 and 17, from Dorchester after a moped investigation in the Mattapan district (District 3). The 17-year-old was found to be carrying a loaded ghost gun with an extended magazine, leading to multiple…
Boston, MA, July 29, 2026 —
Boston Police have arrested two male juveniles from Dorchester in connection with a moped investigation conducted in the Mattapan district, identified as District 3. The arrests occurred after officers initiated an investigation into a moped.
The 17-year-old suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded ghost gun, which was also equipped with an extended magazine. This discovery led to the juvenile facing several charges related to firearms.
The second individual, a 16-year-old, is facing charges that include operating a moped that was unregistered and reported stolen. He was also cited for operating the moped without a valid license and for a helmet violation.
Both juveniles are scheduled to appear for arraignment in Boston Juvenile Court. Further details regarding the specifics of the firearm charges and the moped’s ownership were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
