On November 16, 2025, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) arrested Prentice Jones, 18, of Boston, and Tamerat Edelstein-Rosenburg, 18, of Boston, were arrested on multiple firearm offenses.
About 2:50 PM, officers responded to the area of 97 Woodledge Street for a report of individuals usings drugs in the rear of the address. Upon arrival, officers observed one of the suspect’s sitting on a scooter, with a bulge near his waistband area.
The suspect turned on the scooter and attempted to flee, almost striking an officer. The suspect fell off the scooter and a struggle ensued as he began reaching towards his waistband. Jones was seen exiting the rear of 170 Howard Avenue and began recording officers. Edelstein-Rosenburg reached into a fanny pack with his right hand and threw a firearm towards Jones.
Jones picked up the firearm, and both suspects jumped over a fence in attempts to flee. A foot pursuit ensued, and both suspects were apprehended.
District Detectives were requested to respond to the scene and process the recovered evidence. The firearm was determined to be a Ghost gun with one round in the chamber and twenty rounds in the magazine.
Both suspects were placed under arrest and are expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court for the following charges:
- Possession of a Firearm without an FID card
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
- Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
- Defacement of a Firearm Serial Number
Edelstein-Roseburg was additionally charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Resist Arrest, and Trespassing.