WESTFORD — The Westford Police Department has arrested two individuals alleged to have unlawfully possessed firearms at Bell Westford on Saturday.
Police were dispatched at 12:51 a.m. on Feb. 24 to 1 Tech Valley Drive for the report of a disturbance of a group of males fighting on the complex, according to a press release from the department.
Officers later located a 19 year old male from Westford and 20 year old male from Fall River. Officers concluded that both did not have a license to carry and are alleged to have unlawfully possessed firearms.
Both were placed into custody and were charged with: carrying a loaded firearm without a license, unlawful possession of ammunition, disturbing the peace, and possession of liquor by an individual under 21 years of age.
The names of the parties involved were not released at the time of reporting. Both will be arraigned on all charges at Ayer District court on Monday.
“Both individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty by the court of law,” the department wrote.
The department added, “The Westford Police Department would like to commend all officers involved in this incident for their bravery and swift actions upon their response to this call. Their prompt response stopped a potential threat to the safety of others and subsequently confiscated two illegally possessed firearms.”
