BOSTON — A Roxbury man faces multiple firearm charges after Boston police officers recovered a loaded Glock handgun during a late-night patrol in the Grove Hall neighborhood Monday, according to the Boston Police Department.
Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested 23-year-old Sani Suleiman around 9:30 p.m. near 26 Crawford Street after officers said his behavior drew attention while they conducted directed patrols in the area.
Police said officers noticed Suleiman appeared “heavily overdressed” and was walking at an unusually fast pace before allegedly trying to avoid eye contact and moving away from officers when he saw them approaching.
Officers stopped Suleiman near Crawford Street and, during the encounter, suspected he was carrying a firearm, according to the department.
Officers Recover Loaded Glock 19X
During a frisk, officers recovered a tan Glock 19X 9mm handgun secured in a holster attached to the front waistband area of the suspect’s clothing, police said.
Investigators said the firearm contained 18 rounds of live ammunition at the time of the arrest.
Suleiman was taken into custody without reported injuries.
The arrest came as Boston police continue targeted patrol operations in neighborhoods experiencing concerns related to gun violence and illegal firearm possession. The Youth Violence Strike Force regularly conducts enforcement activity in high-priority areas across the city.
Key Points
• Boston police arrested a Roxbury man during a patrol in the Grove Hall area
• Officers recovered a loaded Glock 19X handgun with 18 rounds of ammunition
• The suspect faces multiple firearm and ammunition-related charges
Multiple Firearm Charges Filed
Boston police said Suleiman is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on several charges, including:
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Ammunition Without an FID Card
- Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device
The department did not release additional details about whether the firearm had been reported stolen or whether investigators believe the suspect had any connection to other criminal activity.
Police also did not indicate whether officers had prior knowledge of the suspect before Monday night’s encounter.
The arrest unfolded during a routine patrol operation focused on violence prevention in Grove Hall, a Roxbury neighborhood that has seen ongoing law enforcement attention tied to illegal firearms and youth violence concerns.
Patrols Target Illegal Guns in Boston Neighborhoods
Directed patrols by specialized units such as the Youth Violence Strike Force often focus on areas where police have identified recurring violent crime patterns or firearm-related incidents.
Boston police have increased visibility patrols and proactive enforcement efforts in several neighborhoods as city leaders continue emphasizing strategies aimed at reducing shootings and gun-related offenses.
Court proceedings for Suleiman are expected to begin in Roxbury District Court following his arrest Monday night.
