Boston Man Charged with Illegal Gun During Traffic Stop

Boston Man Charged with Illegal Gun During Traffic Stop

Tynigel Belgrave, 26, of Boston, was arrested by members of the Youth Violence Strike Force on firearm-related charges at approximately 10:18 PM on Friday, April 19, 2024. The arrest occurred in the vicinity of Washington Street and Erie Street, following a traffic stop initiated by officers who noticed a speeding motor vehicle.

During the traffic stop, officers observed what appeared to be a firearm grip in plain view inside the vehicle. A subsequent pat frisk led to the discovery of a Glock 26 firearm with ammunition. Both occupants were initially handcuffed, but after investigation, the second individual was released from the scene.

Belgrave faces charges of unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and unlawful possession of a large capacity feeding device. He is set to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court following his arrest.