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Reading Police Arrest Teen on Firearm and Stolen Vehicle Charges Following Hit and Run

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Reading Police Department
David Clark, Deputy Chief
15 Union St.
Reading, MA 01867

For Immediate Release

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Media Contact: Jordan Mayblum
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Reading Police Arrest Teen on Firearm and Stolen Vehicle Charges Following Hit and Run

READING — Deputy Chief David Clark reports that the Reading Police Department arrested a teenager this evening on several charges following a hit and run crash and pursuit earlier this evening.

A JUVENILE MALE, AGE 16, OF CHARLESTOWN, was arrested and charged with:

  • Carrying a Firearm Without a License
  • Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device
  • Possession of Ammunition Without an FID Card
  • Receiving Stolen Property (Motor Vehicle)
  • Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
  • Operating Without a License
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident With Property Damage
  • Operating to Endanger
  • Marked Lanes Violation
  • Failure to Stop
  • Violation of the Marijuana Bylaw (Less than One Ounce)

At 6:45 p.m., Reading Police were dispatched to a report of a hit and run crash at the intersection of Haverhill and Franklin Streets. Upon arrival, officers initiated an investigation after being provided with the registration number of the vehicle that left the scene. Police later learned that the vehicle was reported stolen last night.

A short time later, the vehicle — driven by the JUVENILE — passed near the scene of the crash and fled when officers subsequently pursued the vehicle. The JUVENILE fled into North Reading, eventually turning onto a dead end street — Liberty Lane — where he was taken into custody without further incident.

During a search of the vehicle following his arrest, officers located a backpack inside the car bearing the JUVENILE’S name. A black handgun and a large capacity feeding device were among the backpack’s contents.

“This was a potentially dangerous situation, and our officers did a tremendous job by preventing it from escalating further and taking a firearm off of our streets,” Deputy Chief Clark said.

There were no injuries as a result of the incident.

The JUVENILE is being held on $100,000 bail pending his arraignment in Woburn District Court.

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East Bridgewater Police Arrest and Charge Two Men with Gun, Drug Crimes

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Police Arrest and Charge Two Men with Gun, Drug Crimes

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department arrested and charged two men with gun and drug crimes early Wednesday morning.

JUSTIN GRANT, AGE 26, OF MIDDLEBORO and JOSEPH VERNON, AGE 23, OF BRIDGEWATER were each charged with:

  • Carrying a Firearm Without a License
  • Possession of Ammunition Without a FID Card
  • Improper Storage of a Firearm
  • Possession to Distribute a Class D Drug (Marijuana)
  • Possession of a Class D Drug (Marijuana)
  • Conspiracy to Violate the Drug Law

At approximately 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, an East Bridgewater Police officer was on routine patrol in the area of Bedford Street when he came upon a white 2000 Ford Focus sedan.

A query of the Registry of Motor Vehicles database showed that the owner of the vehicle had an expired license. In addition, the vehicle’s light above the license plate was not working properly.

The officer pulled the vehicle over and spoke to the driver, later identified as GRANT. The vehicle belongs to a relative of GRANT’S.

While speaking to GRANT, another officer arrived on scene and observed a black gun box on the rear driver’s side seat of the car. The box was closed but did not appear to have a lock on it.

Through the subsequent investigation, it was determined by the officers that neither GRANT, nor his passenger, VERNON, had a license to carry a firearm.

In searching the box, officers located a black .380 Sig Sauer handgun and two fully loaded magazines.

Both GRANT and VERNON were then placed under arrest.

In searching the rest of the vehicle, officers located and seized several items typically associated with the sale of narcotics including:

  • Approximately 17.85 ounces of marijuana
  • A digital scale
  • Plastic bags
  • Multiple cell phones
  • $8,701.05

GRANT and VERNON were expected to be arraigned Wednesday at Brockton District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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East Bridgewater Police Arrest and Charge Man with Several Gun Crimes

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Police Arrest and Charge Man with Several Gun Crimes

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department arrested and charged a man for illegally possessing multiple firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and 19 large capacity magazines on Friday after having his License to Carry suspended in 2017.

JAMES KOLOZIE, AGE 31, OF EAST BRIDGEWATER was charged with:

  • Unlicensed Sale/Possession of an Assault Weapon
  • Possession of a Firearm Without a FID Card or License to Carry
  • Possession of Ammunition Without a FID Card or License to Carry
  • Improper Storage of a Large Capacity Firearm – Rifle
  • Improper Storage of a Firearm – Handgun
  • Illegal Possession of a Large Capacity Magazine (19 Counts)

At approximately 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, East Bridgewater Police Sgt. Michael McLaughlin was contacted by a special agent from the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The ATF agent was investigating the purchase of stolen firearms parts that KOLOZIE allegedly made online recently.

KOLOZIE’S License to Carry was suspended in 2017 and his Firearms Identification Card expired in 2015.

Sgt. McLaughlin and the ATF agent went to KOLOZIE’S apartment at 31 Central St. in East Bridgewater to speak with him.

Upon speaking with KOLOZIE and entering the apartment, Sgt. McLaughlin discovered probable cause that KOLOZIE had illegally been in possession of ammunition at his home.

KOLOZIE was placed under arrest and a search warrant was subsequently obtained by East Bridgewater Police Detective David Perrault to search his apartment.

Through searching KOLOZIE’S apartment, officers located and seized a dismantled AR-15 rifle, a 1911 Colt Commander handgun, 19 large capacity magazines, several hundred rounds of ammunition of various sizes, dozens of parts to various firearms and several components for manufacturing ammunition.

KOLOZIE may be facing additional federal charges as a result of his arrest.

KOLOZIE is expected to be arraigned on Monday in Brockton District Court.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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East Bridgewater Police Charge Man with Illegal Possession of Assault Rifle, Pistol

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Friday, April 12, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Police Charge Man with Illegal Possession of Assault Rifle, Pistol

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen reports that the East Bridgewater Police Department charged a man with illegally possessing two firearms after searching the man’s home while investigating an alleged unarmed robbery.

JOSHUA ZUKOWSKI, AGE 19, OF EAST BRIDGEWATER was charged with:

  • Possession of a Firearm Without a FID Card (Two Counts)
  • Unlicensed Possession of an Assault Weapon
  • Improper Storage of a Firearm Near a Minor
  • Improper Storage of a Large Capacity Firearm Near a Minor
  • Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device
  • Felony Possession of a Firearm With a Defaced Serial Number (Two Counts)
  • Possession of Ammunition Without a FID Card
  • Minor in Possession of Alcohol

At approximately 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, East Bridgewater Police received a report from the Bridgewater Police Department to be on the lookout for a green 2007 Audi A6 sedan being driven by ZUKOWSKI. Police had probable cause to arrest ZUKOWSKI for an alleged unarmed robbery in Bridgewater.

ZUKOWSKI is known to police and was out on bail after being arrested by East Bridgewater Police in October on several gun and drug charges.

After receiving the report from Bridgewater Police Wednesday, East Bridgewater officers went to ZUKOWSKI’S home at 206 South St. There, they found ZUKOWSKI sitting in the passenger’s seat of the Audi sedan with a female driver and a female passenger.

ZUKOWSKI was placed under arrest without incident. He was transported to the Bridgewater Police station to be booked on charges originating by Bridgewater Police.

Through the investigation into the Bridgewater unarmed robbery, police had reason to believe that ZUKOWSKI may be in possession of a firearm.

The officers went to ZUKOWSKI’S home and conducted a search for weapons.  Officers secured the residence and a search warrant was obtained by East Bridgewater Police Detective David Perrault.

In the search of the bedroom officers located a loaded .22 caliber Ruger handgun in a dresser drawer. The gun had its serial number defaced.

Also located and seized in ZUKOWSKI’S bedroom was a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 assault rifle with its serial number defaced, a fully loaded 5.56mm 30-round magazine and a .22 caliber magazine loaded with nine rounds. Two bottles of alcohol were also confiscated from ZUKOWSKI’S vehicle.

Because ZUKOWSKI was already in the custody of the Bridgewater Police, East Bridgewater Police had a warrant issued for his arrest on the new charges.

He was arraigned in Brockton District Court on Thursday, April 11. His bail was set at $25,000. ZUKOWSKI was held on a probation violation due to the pending gun and drug case with the new charges being filed.

These are allegations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty.

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