Man Arrested in Dorchester After Traffic Stop Reveals Loaded Firearm
In Dorchester, Boston, a traffic stop for a vehicle with no headlights illuminated led to the arrest of Marquise Cummings. During the stop, officers discovered a loaded Sar USA SAR9 handgun with 17 rounds of ammunition, as well as a…
Boston, MA, August 24, 2026 —
BOSTON, MA – A routine traffic stop in Dorchester on Tuesday evening resulted in the arrest of Marquise Cummings and the discovery of a loaded handgun and ammunition. The stop was initiated after officers observed a vehicle operating without its headlights illuminated.
According to initial reports, the traffic stop occurred in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. Officers conducted the stop due to the vehicle’s lack of illuminated headlights, a violation of traffic regulations.
During the course of the stop, law enforcement officials reportedly found a loaded Sar USA SAR9 handgun in the possession of Cummings. The firearm was found to contain 17 rounds of ammunition. Additionally, a folding knife was discovered on Cummings.
Following the discovery of the weapon and knife, Marquise Cummings was taken into custody by the officers. He is now facing multiple charges related to firearms possession.
The specific firearm recovered was identified as a Sar USA SAR9 model. The charges against Cummings are expected to include various firearm-related offenses. Further details regarding the exact charges and court proceedings were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
