BOSTON — Officers from the Boston Police Department arrested a man on firearm and drug charges after responding to a shoplifting incident in South Boston on Tuesday morning.
At about 10:30 a.m., police were called to 5 Allstate Road where a shoplifter, later identified as David Rattay, 33, of Dorchester, was detained by store security.
According to the Boston Police Operations, Rattay was found to be in possession of a firearm.
The store constable reported observing Rattay shoplifting items before apprehending him.
While handcuffing Rattay, the constable discovered an unloaded Black Diamondback firearm in Rattay’s right pant pocket.
A subsequent search by the officers also led to the recovery of twelve pills identified as gabapentin.
Rattay was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Class E substance, and Shoplifting by Concealing Merchandise.
He was also found to have two active warrants.
Rattay is set to be arraigned at the South Boston District Court.
