DORCHESTER, MA – Officers arrested 26-year-old Ezequiel Rodriguez on Monday night after a foot chase linked to an armed robbery report.
At around 9:16 PM, officers from District C-11 responded to a report of an armed robbery at 323 Washington Street. The suspect was described as a man wearing a black ski mask, black top, and black pants.
While patrolling, officers observed two males walking on Harvard Street towards Talbot Avenue. One of them matched the suspect’s description and was wearing a dark-colored mask.
When officers exited their cruiser to investigate, both individuals fled on foot into the driveway of 222 Harvard Street. Officers pursued them and observed Rodriguez clutching his waistband.
Both individuals were detained after a brief chase. Officers found a firearm in the rear of 220 Harvard Street after Rodriguez fled.
The weapon, a Glock 17 9mm pistol, had a magazine capable of holding 31 rounds and contained 25 live rounds. Rodriguez faces several firearm-related charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm.
Rodriguez is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court. The second individual was identified and released pending further investigation by District C-11 detectives.
