Pulled Over For Cracked Windshield, Arrested For Loaded Revolver

BOSTON, MA — Driving with a cracked windshield is never wise, but it's downright poor judgement when you're illegally carrying weapons. That was allegedly the case for one Boston man Tuesday morning.

Around 10:35 a.m., State Police spotted a 2018 Chevrolet Impala on Columbia Road in Dorchester with a "large crack in the car’s windshield running horizontally across the driver’s line of sight." The troopers pulled the vehicle over on Geneva Ave.

The driver, identified as 32-year-old Keon Adams, told police he thought he had a learner's permit when asked for a license. Police said they noticed a large knife in the center console and a waistline bulge consistent with a concealed gun.

Police ordered Adams out of the car. He exited and then allegedly tried to pull away from the troopers. They cuffed him and recovered a loaded Ruger LCR .38 Special + P revolver from his pants.

Police determined the car was rented from Enterprise Car Rental, who said Adams nor his female passenger were named on the rental agreement.

Police learned Adams had three prior convictions for firearm or violent crimes. On Tuesday he was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm (third offense;) possession of a firearm and ammunition without a firearm identification card (subsequent offense;) carrying a loaded firearm; and committing a firearm violation with three prior violent/drug crimes.

He as also issued a citation for operating a motor vehicle after license suspension and operating with a cracked windshield.

The passenger was not charged.

Photo via State Police