Teen Arrested with Loaded Handgun During Boston Traffic Stop
Boston Police arrested a 14-year-old male juvenile in Jamaica Plain after recovering a loaded Charter Arms .38 special handgun from his waistband during a traffic stop on Centre Street. The juvenile faces multiple charges, including carrying a loaded firearm and…
Boston, MA, August 6, 2026 —
A 14-year-old male juvenile was arrested by Boston Police in Jamaica Plain on Centre Street after officers discovered a loaded firearm during a traffic stop. The handgun was identified as a Charter Arms .38 special and was reportedly found in the juvenile’s waistband.
The arrest occurred following a traffic stop conducted by officers on Centre Street. During the stop, law enforcement officials recovered the loaded handgun.
The juvenile is facing several charges in connection with the incident. These charges include carrying a loaded firearm and assault and battery on a police officer. The specific circumstances leading to the assault and battery charge were not detailed in the provided information.
Further details regarding the traffic stop, including the reason for the initial stop and the exact time of the incident, were not immediately available. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
