STOLEN SATURDAY. RECOVERED WEDNESDAY.
A firearm stolen in North Attleborough over the weekend turned up Wednesday morning during a joint law enforcement investigation in the City of Brockton .
Brockton Police detectives and federal agents executed a search warrant at a Newton Street apartment, where they recovered a 9mm semiautomatic with a large-capacity magazine and ammunition.
The gun was one of five reported stolen in North Attleborough on October 3rd.
Police arrested 26-year-old Antoine Montrond of Brockton on multiple gun charges and for receiving stolen property.
The investigation involved the Brockton Police Narcotics Unit, FBI Metro Boston Gang Task Force, and ATF.
A stolen, loaded firearm is now out of circulation. That's one less gun that can be used to threaten lives in our community.
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COFFEE WASN’T THE POINT. THE CONVERSATION WAS.
From the Brockton Council on Aging this morning to Starbucks on Belmont Street this afternoon, Coffee with a Cop gave officers and residents a chance to talk, listen, laugh, and connect.
Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and to both locations for welcoming us.
As we mark #CommunityPolicingWeek, today was a pretty good reminder of what it’s all about.
That’s community policing.
#CoffeeWithACop #BrocktonPolice City of Brockton
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GOT SOMETHING YOU’VE WANTED TO ASK A COP?
Wednesday is your chance.
Coffee’s on. Conversation’s open.
No appointment. No meeting. No speeches.
• 9:30 a.m. Brockton Council on Aging
10 Father Kenney Way
• Noon — Starbucks
683 Belmont Street
File photo: The two former Brockton Police Cadets pictured talking with residents are now sworn Brockton Police officers.
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FOUR JUVENILES ARRESTED. A LOADED STOLEN GUN SEIZED
Brockton Police responded to Davis Commons Friday afternoon after reports of a large fight and individuals with guns. Several people ran when officers arrived, leading to foot pursuits into a wooded area behind the complex.
Police recovered a loaded 9mm handgun that had been reported stolen and arrested four juveniles. Charges include illegal firearm possession, assault with a dangerous weapon, receiving stolen property, interfering with police, and drug possession with intent to distribute.
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