Traffic Stop in East Boston Leads to Firearm and Drug Arrest

From BPD News:

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at approximately 6:29 PM, Officers from District A-7 (East Boston) conducted a traffic stop at 208 Faywood Avenue, East Boston. The stop resulted in the arrest of 23-year-old William Henderson, of Saugus, MA, for firearm possession and drug-related offenses.

While on patrol, Officers observed a vehicle failing to signal at the intersection of Vallar Road and Faywood Avenue. Upon stopping the vehicle, Officers detected a strong odor of unburned marijuana. Upon further inspection, Officers observed a large plastic freezer bag of marijuana in plain view, exceeding the legal possession limit. Additional investigation revealed four large freezer bags of marijuana, along with a scale, Ziploc bags, and parchment paper—items commonly associated with drug distribution.

During an inventory search of the vehicle, Officers discovered a loaded .38 caliber Smith & Wesson revolver containing five live rounds beneath the driver’s seat.

Henderson was taken into custody and transported to Nashua Street Jail for booking. He is expected to be arraigned at East Boston District Court for multiple charges, including:

• Carrying a firearm without a license
• Carrying a loaded firearm without a license
• Possession of ammunition without an FID card
• Possession of marijuana over the legal limit
• Intent to distribute a Class D substance
• Failure to signal