An armed robbery in Dorchester led to a dramatic foot chase and the subsequent arrest of a 26-year-old man, Ezequiel Rodriguez, for firearms-related charges, as reported by the Boston Police. The incident unfolded last night when officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) and District C-11 (Dorchester) pursued two individuals after a report of an armed robbery in the area.
According to the Boston Police Department's official release, the robbery in question occurred around 9:16 PM at 323 Washington Street, with the suspect described as a male dressed in a black ski mask, black top, and black pants. Officers patrolling nearby spotted two males walking on Harvard Street, one of whom was wearing a mask similar to the suspect's description. Attempting to conduct an inquiry, both suspects fled on foot when approached by officers.
During the pursuit, wearing a “shiesty-style” mask, Rodriguez was noticed holding his waistband, suggesting he was carrying a hidden weight. Both suspects were apprehended after a brief chase through the driveway of 222 Harvard Street. A search of the area led to the discovery of a Glock 17 9mm pistol equipped with a high-capacity magazine, found along the path where the suspects had fled. The weapon's magazine was loaded with 25 rounds of ammunition.
The Boston Police conducted a thorough investigation, and as a result, Rodriguez now faces several charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, a large capacity feeding device, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, and unlawful possession of ammunition without an FID card. "Rodriguez is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court," as stated in the police report. The second individual, who has not been named, was released but remains part of the ongoing investigation, conducted by detectives from District C-11.
