BOSTON — A 24-year-old Roslindale man was arrested Thursday night in Dorchester on multiple firearm charges and outstanding warrants following a foot chase.
Officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) were patrolling near Washington Street and Brinsley Street around 10:40 p.m. when they spotted Wesley Murphy, who was wanted on active warrants, sitting on steps at 4 Brinsley Street.
When officers approached Murphy, he immediately fled while holding an object in his waistband.
Police caught up to Murphy after a brief chase and struggle, placing him in handcuffs.
During a search, officers recovered a loaded Smith & Wesson M&P Shield firearm with one round in the chamber and seven rounds in the magazine from Murphy’s waistband, along with a pocket knife and what appeared to be a Class B substance.
Murphy had an active warrant from Dorchester District Court for unlawful possession of a firearm second offense, unlawful possession of ammunition, malicious destruction of property over $1,200, assault and battery with a firearm, and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling.
A second warrant from Dedham District Court charged Murphy with uttering a false check, conspiracy and attempted larceny.
Murphy is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester Court on new charges including carrying a loaded firearm without a license (second offense), carrying a firearm without a license (second offense), unlawful possession of ammunition, possession of Class B substances and resisting arrest.
