Crime & Safety
Canton Man Faces Gun, Heroin Distribution Charges
Boston Police said they pulled over the suspect after seeing him conduct a drug deal.
BOSTON, MA — A Canton man was arrested after Boston Police said he was caught with two unlicensed and loaded guns, and with a bag of heroin.
Brandon Barrett, 30 was charged with heroin possession with intent to distribute,two counts of unlawful firearm possession, and two counts of unlawful possession of ammunition.
Around 3:25 p.m., on Thursday, police said they pulled over Barrett near Truman Parkway in Hyde Park after watching him conduct a drug deal. Police searched the car and said they seized two loaded handguns and a bag of heroin packaged for sale.
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Barrett was arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on Thursday. His bail was set at $20,000.
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