On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Officers assigned to the District B-3 Drug Control Unit (Mattapan) arrested 58-year-old Andre Wright of Jamaica Plain on multiple firearm, drug, and motor vehicle charges during a drug investigation in the area of 39 Baird Street in Mattapan.
While conducting an intelligence-based patrol aimed at disrupting gun violence and narcotics activity in the neighborhood, Officers observed a vehicle parked in a crosswalk near 39 Baird Street. The vehicle, operated by an individual later identified as Andre Wright, briefly moved after Wright exited and re-entered, then relocated into a proper parking space. A query of the vehicle’s registration revealed that the license plates were improperly attached and belonged to a different vehicle.
Wright was then observed entering an apartment at 39 Baird Street for approximately five minutes before returning to the vehicle and driving away. Officers maintained surveillance and initiated a traffic stop at Morton Street and Arborway.
During the stop, officers informed Wright of the registration violation and continued their investigation. It was determined that Wright did not possess a valid driver’s license. A search of the vehicle’s center console revealed a substance believed to be crack cocaine.
A subsequent search of Wright and the vehicle uncovered the following:
- A black Sig Sauer firearm loaded with ten rounds of ammunition, located in a duffel bag on the back seat.
- A digital scale, measuring cup, plastic bag containing baking soda, and a razor.
- An undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency.
Wright was taken into custody without incident and transported to District B-3 for booking. He is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on the following charges:
- Possession of a Class B Substance with Intent to Distribute
- Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm)
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition