WORCESTER – Police arrested two men on firearms charges early Sunday morning after a report of gunfire.
Officers responded to Birch Street shortly before 4 AM to find four vehicles and a residence damaged by gunfire. Police reported no injuries.
The investigation developed information on a suspected vehicle in connection to the shots fired. That vehicle was located around 9 AM near Maywood Street and Birch Street.
Police conducted a traffic stop and detained two individuals inside the vehicle. A handgun was located inside the vehicle. Neither of the two in the vehicle has a license to carry a firearm.
Nakia Lane, 48, of Worcester, faces charges of Carrying a Firearm without a License, Carrying a Loaded Firearm without a License, Possession of Ammunition without an FID Card, Armed Career Criminal, and Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.
Joshua Arce, 34, of Worcester, faces a charge of Carrying a Firearm without a License.
Police ask anyone with information with information related to the Birch Street shootin to contact detectives via one of the following methods:
- Call the Worcester Police Detectives Bureau at (508) 799-8651.
- Send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message
- Send an anonymous web-based message here
Editor’s note: The information provided in this report is based on recent events as described by police. The claims within are allegations by police which may be challenged by the accused in court.
