Dorchester Man Arrested on Firearms and Drug Charges Following Search Warrant Execution

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On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, officers from the District C-11, C-6, and B-2 Drug Control Units arrested 32-year-old Michael Wornum of Dorchester after executing two arrest warrants and a search warrant simultaneously issued by Roxbury District Court.

At approximately 11:30 AM, officers observed Wornum exit the rear of 198 Highland Street in Roxbury on a bicycle. While traveling on Dale Street, officers moved in to place him in custody. During the approach, Wornum spit a plastic bag from his mouth into a fenced yard. Officers recovered the bag, which contained approximately 4 grams of crack cocaine. Wornum was placed under arrest, and a knife, cellphone, marijuana, and an undisclosed sum of U.S. currency were seized from his person.

Following his arrest, officers executed the search warrant at 198 Highland Street. Six individuals were located inside and secured for safety while officers conducted the search. The following evidence was recovered:

  • Firearms:
    • Springfield Arms Hellcat 9mm pistol, loaded with one round in the chamber and six rounds in the magazine
    • Silver Ruger .357 Magnum revolver, loaded with four live rounds and one spent round
    • Large-capacity 9mm magazine
  • Drugs and Packaging Materials:
    • Multiple bags of marijuana, including three plastic bags and five multicolored ziplock bags
    • Digital scales and Glad baggies
  • Additional Items:
    • Undisclosed Sum of U.S. currency
    • Personal effects and items belonging to Wornum that were of evidentiary value.

Wornum was charged with four outstanding warrants for Possession of Class B Drugs and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Drugs. He is also expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on the following additional charges:

  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (2 counts)
  • Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
  • Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device
  • Improper Storage of a Firearm
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Drugs (Marijuana)
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Drugs (Crack Cocaine)
  • Armed Career Criminal, Level 3