CAR STOP LANDS TWO IN CUSTODY AFTER POLICE OBSERVE GUNS AND DRUGS IN OPEN TRUNK

At about 1:56am, on Friday, November 6, 2009, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) were on patrol in the area of Columbus Ave when they observed a motor vehicle take a right turn at an intersection where there was a posted sign that read: ‘No Turn On Red’. As a result, officers stopped the motor vehicle. While approaching the car, officers noted that the trunk was open. When asked to explain why the trunk was open, the operator of the car stated, “It sometimes opens up on its own.” When officers looked inside the open trunk, officers observed in plain sight a large bag containing what appeared to be a green leafy substance (marijuana). Upon further inspection, officers observed and took possession of two firearms.At this point, officers instructed the occupants of the motor vehicle to exit the car.

Officers arrested Akeem Nieves, 18, of Rhode Island and Joshua Calvin, 20, of Rhode Island charged both with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Drugs (Marijuana).