On Monday, September 22, 2025, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) arrested Joseph Johnson, 46, of Stoughton, on multiple firearm and motor vehicle charges.
At approximately 1:25 AM, while patrolling the area of Oak Street, officers observed a vehicle stopped at a red light at Washington Street. A second vehicle was seen driving around the stopped vehicle and not stopping at the red light. The suspect vehicle continued through multiple red lights, prompting officers to activate their cruiser’s emergency lights and sirens to initiate a traffic stop.
Upon stopping the vehicle, officers approached and requested the driver’s license and registration. While speaking with the driver, later identified as Johnson, officers detected the odor of alcohol and burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Following further investigation, an exit order was given. The operator removed a large bag of marijuana from his front pocket and he appeared unsteady on his feet. The suspect was taken into custody, and Officers advised Johnson that they would be conducting a motor vehicle inventory search. During the search, they discovered a Glock 9mm handgun loaded with seven rounds in the magazine.
Johnson was placed under arrest and is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on the following charges:
- Carrying a Firearm without a License (3rd Offense)
- Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card (Subsequent Offense)
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
- Carrying a Firearm While Intoxicated
- Improper Storage of a Firearm
- Firearm Violation with Three Prior Violent/Drug Crimes
- Operating Under the Influence of Drugs
- Operating Under the Influence of Liquor
- Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Three Counts of Failure to Stop/Yield
- Two Counts of Marked Lanes Violation
- Registration Not in Possession
- Number Plate Violation
- Resisting Arrest