Crime & Safety

Boston Man Faces Gun Charges In Waltham

Police charged a Boston man with multiple weapons offenses after a foot pursuit, officials said.

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On Tuesday just before 2:30 p.m., a Waltham police officer was investigating suspicious activity in a motor vehicle at the Common Street parking garage, officials said.
On Tuesday just before 2:30 p.m., a Waltham police officer was investigating suspicious activity in a motor vehicle at the Common Street parking garage, officials said. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

WALTHAM, MA — A Boston man faces multiple weapons charges after an arrest in Waltham, local police announced.

On Tuesday just before 2:30 p.m., a Waltham police officer was investigating suspicious activity in a motor vehicle at the Common Street parking garage, officials said.

The investigation led to a foot pursuit, leading police to charge the Boston man with six offenses.

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They include:

  • Trespass
  • Firearm, Carry without a license
  • Firearm, Carrying while loaded
  • Firearm, Possession of a large capacity
  • Possession of ammunition without a license
  • Possession of a large capacity magazine

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