Worcester Police Department's Crime Gun Intelligence Unit detectives were busy last night when they apprehended a man with a suspended license carrying a large-capacity firearm. The arrest occurred around 6 p.m. as detectives patrolled the area and spotted 23-year-old Angel Santana-Santiago behind the wheel. Confirmed suspicions of an outstanding warrant led to the vehicle stop, which escalated when officials discovered Santana-Santiago was armed.
Upon his arrest for the outstanding warrant, the weapon was seized from his waistband. A subsequent examination by the Crime Scene Unit revealed details of the illegal possession. Santana-Santiago now faces multiple charges, including the warrant, carrying a firearm without a license, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and possession of a high-capacity firearm, according to the Worcester Police Department's press release.
Details about the warrant and the surrounding circumstances leading to Santana-Santiago's license suspension have not been released. As the investigation continues, the specifics of the case will be scrutinized to better understand the nuances of this offense. Police urge anyone with information relevant to similar criminal activities to come forward and assist in their efforts to combat illicit firearm possession.
