RI Man Caught With Illegal Gun In Foxborough: Police

FOXBOROUGH, MA — A Rhode Island man was arrested in Foxborough Sunday after police said he illegally possessed a gun and ammunition.

Richard Chauvette III, 21, of West Warwick, was charged with carrying a firearm without a permit, possession of ammunition without a permit, improper storage of a firearm, possession of a high capacity magazine and various motor vehicle charges.

Police said they pulled over Chauvette on Washington Street because his truck's registration expired. Officers later discovered the registration plate on the truck belonged to a different vehicle, according to police.

Police cited Chauvette and had the truck towed, but once the tow truck arrived, Chauvette told officers he had a gun in the vehicle, police said. Police said Chauvette did not have a valid firearms license.

Police said they searched the truck and found a 9mm handgun, ammunition and high capacity magazines.

Chauvette was released on $540 cash bail and was scheduled to be arraigned Monday in Wrentham District Court.