Stoughton Man Charged With Third Unlawful Gun Offense

STOUGHTON, MA — A Stoughton man was charged with unlawful possession for the third time, police said.

Tyriq Wiggins, 23, was arrested in Boston Thursday and also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and carrying a loaded firearm, according to the Boston Police Department.

At about 12:30 p.m. on March 1, officers made an onsite firearm arrest on Columbia Road in Dorchester. As part of an ongoing investigation, officers were aware that Wiggins was possibly in possession of a firearm. The officers soon located the suspect and recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson revolver which he had discarded as the officers approached, police said.

Wiggin was placed in custody without incident. He was arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Information and photo via Boston Police Department