BOSTON (WHDH) - Two men are facing charges after police say they recovered a loaded gun and drugs during an early morning traffic stop in Dorchester on Saturday.
Officers responding to a reported disturbance at a parking lot on Washington Street around 1 a.m. saw an orange pickup truck nearly strike several cars while exiting the parking lot at a high rate of speed, police said.
Officers following the pickup activated their lights and sirens as it sped toward Columbia Road, officials said.
When the driver stopped at a red light, police say they approached the vehicle, driven by Niles Vibert, 23. His passenger, Davonte Bowden, 22, exited the vehicle and turned toward the officer seated on the passenger side.
Officers performed at pat and frisk on Bowden and allegedly found a loaded handgun fitted with a laser sight.
Vibert was placed into custody without incident, police said.
A large crowd began to gather around the officers which police say created a chaotic scene.
Vibert’s pickup was taken to the district station, where officers recovered 49 bottles of liquid THC, two bottles of Inositol, an undisclosed amount of cash, police said.
Bowden is being charged with carrying a loaded firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of a large capacity feeding device, police said.
Vibert will be charged with failure to stop for police, possession with intent to distribute Class D drugs, and several traffic infractions.
Both will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.
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