On January 24, 2023 at about 7:00 PM, Officers from Boston's B-3 and E-18 Drug Control Unit's made an on site firearms arrest of Ricky Chesson, 52 of Mattapan. While on routine patrols, officers observed a vehicle with a revoke registration who's registered owner had a suspended license. During a routine traffic stop, Mr. Chesson was identified as the owner. After further investigation that included a search of the vehicle, officers recovered a Glock 19, loaded with 17 rounds. Mr. Chesson was arrested without further incident and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Operating After Suspension, Operating After Revoked Registration, Failure to Maintain Insurance, and Possession of Class B. He was arraigned in Dorchester District Court and is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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