At about 1:52 AM on Saturday, September 6, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) conducted a subject stop in the area of 22 Wakullah Street that resulted in the recovery of a firearm and the arrest of two suspects.
While on patrol near Wakullah and Dale Streets, officers observed a male, later identified as 20-year-old Chajiani Villanueva, of Natick, MA, wearing dark clothing, a ski mask, and carrying a gray backpack. Upon noticing the officers, Villanueva adjusted his mask, scanned the area, and appeared poised to flee.
As officers attempted to conduct a voluntary encounter, Villanueva immediately fled on foot, running into the rear of 22 Wakullah Street. Officers pursued him as he entered the building wearing the backpack and exited moments later without it. Villanueva then attempted to gain entry to the rear of 24 Wakullah Street, where he was pursued and detained inside.
During the investigation, officers learned a bag may have been discarded inside. While securing the location, they encountered a 16-year-old juvenile male on the third floor, sweating heavily and breathing rapidly. Nearby, officers observed a gray backpack on the floor. Inside the bag, they recovered clothing and, concealed behind cardboard, a Glock 19 Gen 4 firearm with a magazine containing 11 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Both Villanueva and the juvenile suspect were placed under arrest. Several other individuals found hiding inside the residence were detained and released after the scene was secured.
Both suspects are expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on the following charges:
Chajiani Villanueva:
- Carrying a Loaded Large Capacity Firearm
- Carrying a Firearm Without a License (Second Offense)
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License (Second Offense)
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition (Subsequent Offense)
16-Year-Old Juvenile Male:
- Delinquent to Wit; Carrying a Loaded Large Capacity Firearm
- Delinquent to Wit; Carrying a Firearm Without a License (Second Offense)
- Delinquent to Wit; Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License (Second Offense)
- Delinquent to Wit; Unlawful Possession of Ammunition (Subsequent Offense)