STONEHAM — Chief James O’Connor reports that the Stoneham Police Department, through an ongoing investigation, recovered an unlicensed firearm following a traffic stop.
On Thursday, Jan. 15, at around 8:15 p.m., as a result of a motor vehicle stop on Washington Street and through a subsequent investigation, officers located an unloaded handgun and a magazine in the glovebox of the vehicle.
The passenger of the vehicle, a 42-year-old woman of Freedom, New Hampshire, was criminally charged and is being summonsed to court for Possession of a Firearm Without a License.
This is an ongoing investigation.
“I want to recognize our officers for their actions in recovering an unlicensed firearm and keeping that off of our streets,” said Chief O’Connor. “Our Department is committed to the safety of our community, and we strive to maintain that safety and security for all of our residents. The officers’ professionalism and dedication to service does not go unnoticed, especially in situations like these.”
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