SPD Officers Arrest Suspect with Firearm after Moped Theft
SPD Officers Arrest Suspect with Firearm after Moped Theft
Springfield, Mass. --- In the early afternoon on Friday September 25th, Springfield Police Officers under the direction of Lieutenant Ricardo Viruet, seized a loaded firearm and arrested 18-year-old Jesse Peacock on the 100 block of Clyde Street.
Officers had responded to East Hooker Street for a gun call. A victim stated they had his moped stolen at gunpoint.
Officers received information that the stolen moped was currently on Clyde Street.
Officers arrived and observed an individual matching the description of a suspect. The suspect, later identified as Jesse Peacock, attempted to run away, but was detained.
Officers recovered a firearm from Peacock. The large capacity firearm was loaded with 14 rounds of ammunition.
The suspect was identified and the moped was returned to its owner.
18-year-old Jesse Peacock of Springfield is charged with:
- Firearm-Armed Carjacking
- Assault & Battery with a Firearm
- Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License
- Carrying a Firearm without a License
- Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony
- Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm
- Resisting Arrest