In a coordinated law enforcement effort by the FBI Metro Boston Gang Task Force and the Boston Police Department, 29-year-old Kenneth Bigby-Williams was arrested yesterday for several firearm-related charges in Hyde Park, according to official reports. The arrest, which took place early in the morning, was the culmination of an investigation that included obtaining search warrants for Bigby-Williams and his residence at 142 Margaretta Drive.
Law enforcement agents observed Bigby-Williams leaving his home around 5:55 AM and shortly thereafter approached him, as he moved towards the back of another building on Margaretta Drive and despite commands to show his hands, Bigby-Williams fled initiating a brief chase, during which a loaded firearm was retrieved from his waistband and he was subsequently apprehended. The initial search of his person yielded a holstered Black Ruger 5.7 firearm along with ammunition and a magazine; investigatory teams then proceeded to his residence, which was entered after no response was given, clearing the property of other individuals found inside.
The in-depth investigation inside Bigby-Williams' home brought to light more weaponry, including an array of firearms such as a Smith & Wesson M&P-15 rifle, multiple Glock pistols, and a Sig Sauer P250 pistol, in addition to various rounds of ammunition and several high-capacity magazines; all of these were seized and documented by FBI personnel. Bigby-Williams now faces charges that include unlawful carry of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, improper storage of a firearm, and more, with arraignment expected at the West Roxbury District Court.
After the arrest and search, the Boston Police Department itemized the details of the haul: weapons ranging from the easily concealable Glock 43 to the more attention-grabbing M&P-15 rifle, multiple magazines designed for rapid reload capability, and even tools for efficient loading such as a Glock speed loader; large capacity feeding devices were also prominently featured in the seizure, showing an arsenal prepared for more than casual use. While facing the justice system, Bigby-Williams' arrest is a stark reminder of the ongoing efforts to curb illegal weapon possession in urban communities, an effort that relies heavily on inter-agency cooperation and diligence.
