At about 10:40 PM, on Thursday, March 13, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Wesley Murphy, 24, of Roslindale, for firearm offenses and active warrants.
Officers were on patrol in the area of Washington Street and Brinsley Street as they were aware of a suspect who had active warrants for his arrest. Officers observed an individual matching the suspect’s sitting on the steps of 4 Brinsley Street.
Officers exited their cruiser to speak with the individual who immediately took off in a full sprint. Officers observed the suspect was running with both of his hands holding onto an item in his waistband. Officers were able to stop the suspect, and a struggle ensued. Multiple officers were able to place the suspect into handcuffs.
Officers conducted a search of the suspect and recovered a firearm from his waistband, and a pocket knife. The firearm was determined to be a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield with one round in the chamber and seven rounds in the magazine. Officers also recovered from the suspect a white powder consistent with a Class B substance.
Officers determined that the suspect had an active warrant issued out of Dorchester District Court for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm Second Offense, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Malicious Destruction of Property over $1,200, Assault and Battery with a Firearm, and Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Dwelling.
A second warrant was issued out of Dedham District Court for Uttering a False Check, Conspiracy, and Attempted Larceny.
Murphy was placed under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester Court on the following charges:
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License, 2nd Offense
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License, 2nd Offense
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
- Possession of Class B
- Resisting Arrest