A Dorchester man accused of slamming his automobile right into a nursery, inflicting vital harm to the constructing, can also be dealing with drug and gun prices, police mentioned.
Ronnie Qualls, 53, has been arrested after Wednesday evening’s crash into Ashmont Nursery College in Dorchester.
Boston cops have been patrolling Washington Road after they reportedly noticed a automobile that had crashed into the Ashmont Nursery enterprise, positioned subsequent to 764 Washington St. The officers then turned their cruiser round and went to the scene.
“Upon arrival, Officers observed significant damage to both the building and the vehicle,” police mentioned in an announcement. “A dislodged water pipe was spraying water throughout the interior of the building. As they approached the vehicle, they saw the driver, later identified as Ronnie Qualls, still inside and immediately requested EMS via radio.”
The individuals contained in the constructing on the time didn’t maintain accidents.
Qualls was reportedly incoherent when officers arrived. As they tried to assist him, Qualls “began exhibiting unusual behavior, attempting to divert the Officers’ attention while exiting the vehicle,” police mentioned.
“Once outside, he appeared to be suffering from injuries related to the crash but continued to create distance between himself and the vehicle,” BPD added. “Due to his behavior, Officers suspected he might be armed and initiated an investigation.”
Throughout their search, cops discovered a gun contained in the automobile’s heart console. The weapon was later recognized as a Republic Arms Patriot .45-caliber semi-automatic pistol, loaded with six rounds within the journal and one spherical within the chamber.
Qualls was taken into custody, however was transported to a neighborhood hospital for analysis of non-life-threatening accidents earlier than the reserving course of started.
Earlier than his arrival on the hospital, officers discovered 4 plastic baggage from Qualls’ jacket, believed to comprise crack cocaine and cocaine.
Additionally, a information verify revealed that Qualls didn’t have a sound driver’s license.
Qualls was positioned underneath arrest, and is anticipated to be arraigned on the next prices: illegal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of a loaded firearm, illegal possession of ammunition, possession of Class A medicine (crack cocaine), and possession of Class B medication (cocaine).
