Two Juveniles Arrested and a Firearm Recovered in Dorchester

At about 2:18 PM, on Thursday, November 7, 2024, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested a 14-year-old Juvenile Male, and a 15-year-old Juvenile male, on firearm related charges.

Officers were on patrol in the area of Fowler Street when they observed four juvenile males sitting on the steps with one juvenile holding a marijuana cigarette. Officers were aware that to legally possess marijuana, the individual must be at least 21 years old.

Officers exited their cruiser to speak with the group and the juveniles immediately began to verbally attack them. Officers observed that one of the juvenile males was quiet, and was adjusting his clothing. Officers conducted a pat frisk of the individual and recovered a firearm from his front waistband. The firearm was later determined to be a Smith and Wesson Revolver.

The 14-year-old Juvenile Male was placed under arrest and charged with Delinquent to wit; Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The juvenile was also issued a City Ordinance Violation for Possession of Marijuana Under 21 Years Old.

The 15-year-old Juvenile was arrested for four outstanding warrants issued out of Suffolk County Juvenile Court. The warrants were for Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Two Counts of Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery, and Delinquent to wit; Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle in the Night.

During a search of the 15-year-old juvenile, officers also recovered two live rounds of ammunition, and one spent shell casing. The juvenile male was then charged with Delinquent to wit; Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

Both are expected to be arraigned in Dorchester Juvenile Court.