Three Arrested in Roxbury Following Disturbance, Firearm Recovered
Three individuals have been arrested and charged in Roxbury following a police response to a disturbance involving illegal parking, public drinking, and marijuana use. During the incident, a firearm was recovered after a suspect fled from officers and discarded it.…
Boston, MA, September 18, 2026 —
Police in Roxbury have arrested three individuals following an incident that began as a response to a disturbance involving illegal parking, public drinking, and marijuana use. The situation escalated, leading to the recovery of a firearm.
According to reports, officers responded to the initial disturbance. During the course of the interaction with officers, at least one suspect reportedly fled. As the suspect fled, a firearm was discarded and subsequently recovered by law enforcement. The names of the individuals arrested and specific details regarding the firearm’s make or model were not immediately available.
The three individuals now face a series of charges. These charges include various firearm offenses, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer. Additionally, one individual has been charged with minor in possession of alcohol.
Further details concerning the exact timeline of the events, the specific nature of the disturbance, or the circumstances leading to the assault and battery charge were not provided. The status of any pending legal proceedings or court dates was also not disclosed. The police department has not released further comment on the specifics of the investigation at this time.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
