Two Arrested on Drug and Firearm Charges in Roxbury

Authorities recover multiple firearms and trafficking amounts of crack cocaine in joint investigation.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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Police officers in Boston executed search warrants at a Roxbury residence on Tuesday, recovering 47 grams of crack cocaine, two firearms, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and over $4,000 in cash. Two men, Tony Boston and David Walker, were arrested and are expected to be arraigned on various drug and firearm charges.

Why it matters

This bust highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and illegal firearms in the Roxbury neighborhood, which has historically struggled with high rates of violent crime and drug trafficking.

The details

The search warrants were executed by officers from the Drug Control Units of District B-3 (Mattapan) and C-11 (Dorchester) as part of a joint drug investigation. In addition to the crack cocaine, the search yielded a CZ-P07 firearm with 20 rounds, a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield with 5 rounds, multiple magazines, and other ammunition.

  • The search warrants were executed on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Tony Boston

A 33-year-old Boston resident who was arrested and is expected to be arraigned on charges including drug trafficking and firearm possession.

David Walker

A 37-year-old Boston resident who was arrested and is expected to be arraigned on charges of firearm possession.

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What’s next

The two suspects are expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on the charges.

The takeaway

This bust underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating the intertwined issues of drug trafficking and illegal firearms in urban neighborhoods like Roxbury, which have long struggled with high crime rates.