Man Arrested on Firearm Charges After Dorchester Traffic Stop

Suspect allegedly resisted officers, bit one during the incident

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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A 23-year-old Dorchester man was arrested on various firearm-related charges after a traffic stop in Boston's Dorchester neighborhood. The suspect, Reymon Lorenzo-Cruz, allegedly resisted officers, bit one of them on the hand, and reached towards his waistband before police were able to place him in handcuffs and recover a loaded revolver-style pistol from his clothing.

Why it matters

Illegal firearms and violent confrontations with police are ongoing public safety concerns in Boston's urban neighborhoods. This incident highlights the risks officers face during routine traffic stops and the need for continued efforts to get unlawful guns off the streets.

The details

Officers observed Lorenzo-Cruz's vehicle making abrupt turns and driving at a high rate of speed before initiating a traffic stop. The suspect was visibly shaking as he handed over his license, and he became non-compliant and resisted arrest when officers attempted to search him. During the struggle, Lorenzo-Cruz bit an officer on the hand and reached towards his waistband before police were able to subdue him and recover a loaded North American Arms revolver pistol from his clothing.

  • The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Reymon Lorenzo-Cruz

A 23-year-old Dorchester resident who was arrested on firearm charges following a traffic stop.

Boston Police Department

The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and arrested Lorenzo-Cruz.

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What they’re saying

“We must remain vigilant in our efforts to get illegal guns off our streets and protect the public and our officers.”

— Commissioner William Gross, Boston Police Commissioner (Boston Globe)

What’s next

Lorenzo-Cruz is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on charges including carrying a loaded firearm without a license, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of ammunition without an FID card, resisting arrest, and assault and battery on a police officer.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges Boston police face in removing illegal firearms from the streets and the risks officers take during routine traffic stops. It also highlights the need for continued community engagement and public safety initiatives to address the root causes of gun violence in urban neighborhoods.