BOSTON — Officers assigned to District A-1 arrested James Kearse, 35, of Boston, on multiple firearm-related charges early Sunday morning.
Police responded to a radio call at approximately 1:56 a.m. Sept. 14 reporting a group of five individuals dressed in all black and wearing ski masks, seen pacing near Kingston Street and Bedford Street.
Upon arrival, one individual was observed opening a chain-link fence and entering the rear door of 37 Bedford Street, closing it behind him.
Several “No Trespassing” signs were clearly posted on the property.
Verbal commands were given for the suspect to exit the building, which he initially refused.
He eventually complied and was taken into custody without incident.
During a search of the surrounding area, a discarded firearm was located behind a locked gate.
The weapon was identified as a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield, loaded with one round in the chamber and nine rounds in the magazine.
Kearse is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on charges including carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, carrying a loaded firearm without a license, improper storage of a firearm, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony, trespass with a firearm, firearm violation with two prior violent/drug crimes, breaking and entering a building at nighttime for felony, trespass, resist arrest, disturbing the peace and carrying a dangerous weapon.
