During a routine patrol in Dorchester, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force conducted a traffic stop that led to the arrest of 51-year-old Brockton resident Paul Bennett. According to the Boston Police Department, the incident occurred last night.
The officers were on patrol near Washington Street when they noticed a vehicle traveling without its headlights on. After initiating the stop, they approached the car, where they discovered that the driver's license had been cancelled. As per the official report, a further investigation prompted the officers to ask the occupants to exit the vehicle before carrying out a pat frisk.
The search of the vehicle resulted in the recovery of a Glock Pistol equipped with a high-capacity magazine containing fourteen rounds, an empty box of ammunition, and a Glock grip extender. These findings led to Bennett's arrest on multiple firearm charges.
"Bennett was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Loaded Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device," as stated by the Boston Police Department. His arraignment is set to take place in the Dorchester District Court.
