On Friday, June 6, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Jarrell Gandy, 40, of Mattapan, on firearm offenses.
At about 12:30 AM, officers responded to a radio call in the area of 67 Wildwood Street for a report of a fight. Officers were aware of a large party located at 72 Wildwood Street, and two firearms were recovered thirty minutes prior.
Upon arrival, officers observed a large group arguing with individuals on a balcony located at 67 Wildwood Street. Officers were advised that a male suspect brandished a firearm and threatened to shoot the group.
The suspect was requested to come down and speak with officers, which he refused. Officers made entrance into the apartment building, and attempted to speak with the suspect, who continued to refuse to open the door.
At this time, the supervisor on scene determined that the situation was now upgraded to a barricaded suspect. Officers were able to safely evacuate the apartment building, and secured a perimeter. Around 1:15 AM, the suspect exited the building and was placed into custody.
A protective sweep was conducted to determine if there were any other individuals inside of the apartment. After further investigation, officers located a discarded backpack which contained a firearm inside.
District B-3 Detectives were requested to respond to the scene and process the evidence. The recovered firearm was a Taurus G2S with six rounds in the magazine.
Gandy was placed under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court for the following charges:
– Carrying a Firearm Without a License
– Possession of Ammunition Without an FID Card
– Two Counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon to wit Firearm
– Improper Storage of a Firearm
– Threat to Commit a Crime