Man arrested after pursuit in Littleton

Suspect crashed vehicle while fleeing police, leading to foot chase and firearm recovery

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:22am

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A 19-year-old man with outstanding firearm-related warrants was arrested after leading police on a pursuit from Lawrence to Littleton, Massachusetts, where he crashed his vehicle and was taken into custody following a brief foot chase. Police later recovered a Glock 40 caliber handgun, ammunition, and a loaded magazine along the pursuit route.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending wanted suspects, especially those with a history of firearm-related offenses. The successful recovery of the weapon also underscores the importance of thorough searches and coordination between local and state police in the aftermath of high-speed pursuits.

The details

Members of the Lawrence Police Department Gang Unit were searching for a wanted, convicted felon with active firearm-related warrants who was believed to be operating a motor vehicle within the city. When officers located the suspect and attempted a traffic stop, the suspect fled the scene with two adult female passengers, narrowly avoiding a collision with a police cruiser. A pursuit was initiated, with the suspect crashing while attempting to take the Route 2A exit in Littleton, where the vehicle became lodged on a road sign. Following a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody. The next morning, police conducted a search along Route 495 in the area where the suspect was believed to have discarded a firearm during the pursuit, recovering a Glock 40 caliber handgun, ammunition, and a loaded magazine.

  • On March 19, 2026, at approximately 6 p.m., the pursuit began in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
  • The suspect crashed while attempting to take the Route 2A exit in Littleton, Massachusetts.
  • The following morning, police conducted a search and recovered the firearm and ammunition.

The players

Anthony Gil

A 19-year-old man from Lawrence, Massachusetts, who was arrested on outstanding firearm-related warrants and charged with multiple motor vehicle violations related to the pursuit.

Lawrence Police Department Gang Unit

The law enforcement unit that was searching for the wanted suspect and initiated the pursuit.

Massachusetts State Police

The state law enforcement agency that assisted in the pursuit and search for the discarded firearm.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Anthony Gil based on the new charges related to the pursuit and firearm recovery.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in apprehending wanted suspects, especially those with a history of firearm-related offenses. The successful recovery of the weapon also highlights the importance of thorough searches and coordination between local and state police in the aftermath of high-speed pursuits.