arrested for possession of illegal firearms
arrested for drug possession at traffic stop in Springfield.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – Three individuals have been taken into custody following a traffic stop in Springfield on Sunday evening that resulted in the discovery of drugs and illegal firearms.
According to the Springfield Police Department, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. when officers pulled over a vehicle on State Street due to a broken tail light. The driver, identified as Aqil Rios-Thomas, was found to be driving without a valid license and was promptly detained.
Upon inspecting the vehicle, officers spotted a loaded firearm inside a bag on the front seat, prompting a thorough search of the car.
During the search, law enforcement officers uncovered over $6,000 in cash on two of the suspects, as well as crack-cocaine, oxycodone, marijuana, ammunition, and more than $16,000 in cash inside the vehicle. Additionally, a gun safe containing two large bags of crack-cocaine was also found.
The suspects involved are facing a range of charges, including:
19-year-old Josiaha Ayala of Springfield
- Carrying a Firearm without a License
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Trafficking in Cocaine, 200 Grams or More
- Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
- Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug
20-year-old Aqil Rios-Thomas of Springfield
- Trafficking in Cocaine, 200 Grams or More
- Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
- Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug
- Unregistered Motor Vehicle
- Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle
39-year-old Samantha West of Newport, Vermont
- Trafficking in Cocaine, 200 Grams or More
- Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card
- Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Class D Drug
- Possession of a Class B Drug
- Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (Knife)
This significant bust underscores the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession within the community.
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– arrested possession illegal guns drugs Springfield traffic stop
– possession illegal guns drugs Springfield traffic stop.
