The following reports were taken from the Boston Police Department website from Oct. 20 to 21.
Loaded firearm recovered in Dorchester
Officers responded to a report Monday of a man threatening someone with a handgun. The victim said he arrived to change locks when a resident objected, wielding a firearm. When police arrived, the suspect dropped the gun and barricaded himself inside. Officers entered by force and arrested the suspect.
South Boston man threatens elected official, assaults police
On Monday morning, officers attempted to perform a traffic stop on a suspect wanted on a warrant, but he escaped and later made threats toward an elected official and his staff. Officers found the suspect entering a parked vehicle, which he used to strike the police cars before officers managed to restrain the suspect.
Armed home invasion in Hyde Park
Officers responded on Sunday around 9 p.m. to reports that several armed suspects had entered a residence in an attempted robbery and tied up one adult male. The suspects fled when police arrived. Officers have two males in custody and are searching for the remaining suspects.
