In a late-night operation that escalated quickly, Nesly Bissainthe, a 28-year-old from Norwood, was arrested by the Boston Police Department's Youth Violence Strike Force on charges related to the possession of a firearm. The encounter took place near 13 Woodville Street in Roxbury around 8:20 PM on April 5, according to an official report from Boston Police.
The traffic stop unfolded when officers patrolling the area spotted Bissainthe's vehicle speeding. They attempted to safely conduct a stop, but the vehicle abruptly reversed towards the officers before it came to a halt. Despite the potential threat, officers approached the excessively tinted car, requesting Bissainthe to exit, but he allegedly refused to comply. A struggle followed, and it was during this confrontation that officers detected and later confirmed the presence of a Glock 19 pistol on Bissainthe.
"During the struggle, officers felt what they knew to be a firearm in the suspect’s waistband," detailed the Boston Police report. Post the tense interaction, the handgun was found to be loaded with one round in the chamber and an additional 14 rounds in the magazine, qualifying as a large capacity feeding device under local law.
Bissainthe now faces several charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, ammunition, and a large capacity feeding device. He is slated to be arraigned at the Roxbury District Court. The second occupant of the vehicle, whose identity has not been disclosed, was released quickly from the scene with no charges filed against them.
The Boston Police Department regularly conducts traffic stops in an effort to curb violence and ensure community safety. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks law enforcement officers encounter on a daily basis, and the ongoing challenges cities like Boston face in tackling gun violence.
