Police Arrest Man for Drug and Weapon Possession

A man found loitering near the Boston Medical Center faces multiple charges including possession of drug paraphernalia and a stolen weapon after a lengthy altercation with police during which he allegedly threatened their families.

According to a police report, Manuel Peters, of 444 Harrison Ave, was observed huddling with a female party around 5:35pm Sunday evening on the steps of the Boston Medical Center. When questioned regarding his activity, Peters responded, "all we're gonna do is smoke," and later produced a crack pipe with residue.

A pat search revealed a loaded black Airsoft BB gun with the $149.99 price tag still attached, police said. When questioned, Peters allegedly admitted to stealing the gun "to get nice." He later threatened police as they attempted to place him into a holding cell, saying "I'm goin' to inflict pain, misery, and destruction to you and your families," the police report states.

Peters was later transferred to Boston Medical Center after complaining of high blood pressure and caused commotion in the emergency room, police said. He was cleared by a physician and charged with carrying a firearm or weapon (BB gun), buying/receiving/concealing stolen goods, larceny between $50-$250, threatening to commit a crime, disorderly conduct, trespassing and refusing to be booked.