ROXBURY, MA—During a basketball tournament at Malcolm X Park on Wednesday night, Boston Police arrested two individuals and seized a firearm. The Youth Violence Strike Force took action around 9:36 PM, arresting 18-year-olds Anthony Diaz from Malden and Braxten Baker from Brockton.
Officers were monitoring the event to enhance public safety when they noticed Diaz and Baker, who appeared uninterested in the game and focused instead on the police presence. Observations led to suspicions that Diaz might be armed.
When Diaz attempted to leave the tournament prematurely and fled upon police approach, he was quickly apprehended after a brief chase. Officers found a firearm concealed in his shorts. Meanwhile, Baker interfered with the arrest, leading to his own arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
The recovered weapon was a black Ruger semi-automatic handgun with a defaced serial number and a laser attachment. The gun was loaded with one round in the chamber and six rounds in the magazine. Diaz faces multiple charges, including carrying and possessing a firearm illegally, and will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
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Two Arrested at Roxbury Basketball Tournament, Firearm Recovered
ROXBURY, MA—During a basketball tournament at Malcolm X Park on Wednesday night, Boston Police arrested two individuals and seized a firearm. The Youth Violence Strike Force took action around 9:36 PM, arresting 18-year-olds Anthony Diaz from Malden and Braxten Baker from Brockton.
Officers were monitoring the event to enhance public safety when they noticed Diaz and Baker, who appeared uninterested in the game and focused instead on the police presence. Observations led to suspicions that Diaz might be armed.
When Diaz attempted to leave the tournament prematurely and fled upon police approach, he was quickly apprehended after a brief chase. Officers found a firearm concealed in his shorts. Meanwhile, Baker interfered with the arrest, leading to his own arrest for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
The recovered weapon was a black Ruger semi-automatic handgun with a defaced serial number and a laser attachment. The gun was loaded with one round in the chamber and six rounds in the magazine. Diaz faces multiple charges, including carrying and possessing a firearm illegally, and will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
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Mosquito Control Spraying Scheduled in Bergen County
Bergen County Mosquito Control has announced a truck spray operation to address mosquito activity in Oakland. The spraying is scheduled for early Monday morning, July 8, 2024, from 3:30 AM to 6:00 AM. During this period, Duet adulticide will be used to target active adult mosquitoes.
Residents in the affected area are advised to keep their windows closed while the spraying is in progress. The operation will focus on areas north of Rt. 287 and east of Ramapo Valley Road. Should there be rain on Monday, the spraying will be postponed to the following day, Tuesday, July 9.
For a detailed map of the spray area and more information, residents can visit the Oakland Borough website at Borough of Oakland Mosquito Control Information.
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Man Found Stabbed in Schenectady, Police Investigating
The Schenectady Police Department is actively investigating a stabbing that occurred on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at approximately 8:03 PM in the 300 block of Furman Street. Upon arrival, officers found two adult male victims suffering from stab wounds. Both individuals were quickly transported to Albany Medical Center, where they are reported to be in stable condition.
Detectives and the Crime Scene Unit were promptly on site to conduct further investigations. A nearby residence on McClellan Street, close to Becker Street, is believed to be linked to the incident and was secured by police as part of the investigation. This led to the temporary closure of McClellan Street between State Street and Becker Street, though it has since been reopened.
The Schenectady Police Department is requesting anyone with information about this stabbing to contact their tips line at (518) 788-6566. Community cooperation is crucial to the ongoing investigation and is greatly appreciated by local authorities.
