Yesterday morning saw the swift apprehension of a Boston man by officers from the B-2 Roxbury Anti-Crime Unit on multiple firearms charges, following a routine traffic stop in the Roxbury neighborhood. At 12:52 a.m., officers on patrol spotted an unregistered vehicle breaking auto laws near Hampden St. and Melnea Cass, prompting an intervention that would lead to an arrest at the Albany and Hampden St. intersection.
The suspect, identified as 25-year-old Mario Thames of Boston, was found to be driving without a valid driver's license. Police instructed Thames to exit his vehicle, during which an inventory search revealed signs of tampering within the center console. Upon closer inspection, officers discovered a loaded 9mm handgun. In a report provided by the Boston Police Department, the firearm was specified as a black and silver SCCY CPX-1, equipped, with one bullet in the chamber and eleven in the magazine.
Thames now faces multiple charges, covering the unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possessing a high-capacity firearm. Additional charges include operating a vehicle without a license, operating an unregistered vehicle, and a number plate violation likely engaged to conceal the vehicle's identity. Details from the Boston Police Department state that his arraignment is slated at Roxbury District Court, though a specific date has not been communicated at this time.
law enforcement operations within the city have consistently highlighted the dedication of officers to remove illegal firearms and those who brandish them without reverence for the law nor regard for the sanctity of community peace. The incident underscores the routine risks officers encounter on patrol and their commitment to public safety. Thames' legal counsel has yet to make a public statement regarding the charges or the circumstances leading to his arrest.
