Armed Robbery Investigation Leads to Firearm Arrest in Dorchester

At about 9:39 PM on Monday, October 13, 2025, officers assigned to District B-3 (Mattapan) conducted a subject stop in the area of 222 Harvard Street, Dorchester, which resulted in the on-site arrest of 26-year-old Ezequiel Rodriguez, of Dorchester, on firearm-related charges.

Earlier in the evening, at approximately 9:16 PM, officers assigned to District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a report of an armed robbery at 323 Washington Street. The suspect was described as a male wearing a black ski mask, black top, and black pants.

While patrolling the area, officers observed two males walking on Harvard Street toward Talbot Avenue. One individual matched the suspect description and was wearing a dark-colored “shiesty-style” mask. As officers exited their cruiser to conduct an inquiry, both individuals fled on foot into the driveway of 222 Harvard Street.

Officers pursued both suspects on foot. During the pursuit, one suspect, later identified as Ezequiel Rodriguez, was observed clutching his waistband as if manipulating a heavy object. Both individuals were detained after a brief chase. While canvassing the area, officers recovered a firearm in the rear of 220 Harvard Street, along the same path where Rodriguez fled.

The firearm was processed by District B-3 detectives and determined to be a Glock 17 9mm pistol equipped with a large capacity magazine capable of holding 31 rounds. The magazine contained 25 rounds of live 9mm ammunition.

Following the investigation, Ezequiel Rodriguez was placed under arrest and charged with the following offenses:

• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
• Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device
• Carrying a Loaded Firearm Without a License
• Unlawful Possession of Ammunition Without an FID Card

Rodriguez is expected to be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

The second individual was identified and released pending further investigation by District C-11 Detectives.