Holbrook Police seized a firearm and more than 12 ounces of fentanyl and cocaine following a disturbance at a restaurant on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy Holbrook Police Department)
HOLBROOK — The Holbrook Police Department arrested two people on firearm and drug charges following a disturbance at a local restaurant.
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, at about 2:30 p.m., Holbrook Police responded to a restaurant at 462 North Franklin St. after receiving a 911 call reporting two people were fighting inside the restaurant.
While responding to the restaurant, dispatch alerted officers that one of the suspects involved in the disturbance had left the area and was heading south on North Franklin Street in a white Volkswagen with New York license plates.
Responding officers spotted the Volkswagen in the area of North Franklin Street and Maple Avenue. The vehicle briefly fled from police before pulling into a driveway on Linfield Street.
Officers made contact with the driver and passenger and, during a pat frisk, located a loaded Glock 21 .45-caliber handgun before placing both individuals into custody.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers recovered approximately 12.35 ounces of narcotics.
The investigation revealed the restaurant sustained more than $1,200 in damage as a result of the disturbance.
The driver, TAYVON HARPER, AGE 32, of RANDOLPH, was arrested and charged with:
- Trafficking in 10 Grams or More of Fentanyl
- Trafficking in 200 Grams or More of Cocaine
- Unlawful Possession of a Large-Capacity Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Large-Capacity Feeding Device
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License (Subsequent Offense)
- Malicious Damage of Property Over $1,200
- Failure to Stop for Police
- Operating a Motor Vehicle With a Suspended License (Subsequent Offense)
HARPER also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest.
The passenger, KEISHA PIERRE, AGE 29, of BROCKTON, was arrested and charged with:
- Trafficking in 10 Grams or More of Fentanyl
- Trafficking in 200 Grams or More of Cocaine
- Unlawful Possession of a Large-Capacity Firearm
- Unlawful Possession of a Large-Capacity Feeding Device
- Unlawful Possession of Ammunition
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License
They were scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Quincy District Court.
“I commend the officers for their swift response and decisive actions in safely apprehending these individuals and removing both a loaded firearm and a significant quantity of narcotics from our community,” said Chief Del Papa. “Their professionalism and vigilance reflect the highest standards of this department and our unwavering commitment to public safety.”
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The driver, TAYVON HARPER, AGE 32, of RANDOLPH, was arrested and faces multiple charges. (Photo Courtesy Holbrook Police Department)
The passenger, KEISHA PIERRE, AGE 29, of BROCKTON, was also arrested and now faces multiple charges. (Photo Courtesy Holbrook Police Department)
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