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Boston Police Make Gun Bust During Drug Investigation

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Boston, MA – Arrest Made in Boston for Firearm-Related Offenses

At about 7:00 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025, the Drug Control Unit of District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Cedric Waller, 40, of Boston on firearm charges. The arrest took place during a drug investigation in the area of 247 Woodrow Avenue.

Officers observed increased foot traffic in the vicinity and noted the building’s front door was damaged, allowing unrestricted access. They conducted surveillance and saw a male entering and leaving the building within four minutes.

Upon following the individual, officers performed a threshold inquiry due to the ongoing investigation. During a pat frisk, they discovered a firearm in the suspect’s waistband.

The firearm was identified as a Jimenez Arms Inc. with eleven rounds in the magazine, and its serial number was found to be defaced. Waller faces charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Defacement of a Firearm Serial Number, with an arraignment expected in Dorchester District Court.

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Woman Arrested During Houseboat Death Investigation

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Houseboat Incident Investigated by Homicide Detectives

**Boston, MA** – On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 10:43 PM, officers from District 15 (Charlestown) responded to an incident on a houseboat at Shipway Place, Charlestown. Upon arrival, they found a deceased individual. Homicide Detectives are currently leading the investigation into the incident.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death and to confirm the identity of the deceased individual. During the response, Nora Nelson, 24, of Boston, was arrested on unrelated warrants and is set for arraignment in Boston Municipal Court.

The Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit continues to review the facts surrounding the incident. They urge anyone with information to contact them at 617-343-4470.

Community members can provide information anonymously through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line. Photos and videos can also be shared anonymously. For emotional support, the Boston Neighborhood Trauma Team offers confidential assistance around the clock at 617-431-0125.

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Pistol-wielding suspect attacks employee during Columbus robbery

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Suspect Sought in Columbus Business Robbery

**Columbus, OH** – An incident occurred at a business in the 2500 block of Lockbourne Rd. on Wednesday at around 11:46 a.m. A suspect entered the establishment, assaulted an employee with a pistol, and demanded money from the cash register.

The employee, following the suspect’s command, handed over the cash, after which the suspect fled in an unspecified direction. The suspect’s face was largely obscured during the robbery, though a manager presented a screenshot depicting the suspect’s entry into the store earlier.

The suspect is described as a black male, aged between 45 to 60 years old, with a height of 5’9″ and weighing 150 pounds. The Columbus Division of Police Robbery Unit is conducting the investigation.

Authorities request anyone with information to contact the Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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