Police: Jamaica Plain Armed Robbery Suspect Captured

At about 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, officers responded to an armed robbery call in in the area of 280 Hyde Park Ave., according to the Boston Police Department.

Officers spoke with the victims who stated that two unknown males entered their residence, displayed a handgun and ordered everyone to the ground. The suspects ordered the victims to hand over their valuables and fled on foot.

Officers in the area saw an individual who matched the suspect’s description and conducted an inquiry. While performing the stop, officers observed the victims’ stolen property in a snowbank nearby, as well as a number of plastic bags containing illegal narcotics, including substances believed to be heroin, cocaine, and oxycodone pills. Ballistic evidence was also recovered a short distance from where shots were fired.

The suspect, 21-year-old John Rosa of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with armed robbery, armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon, trafficking heroin, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and oxycodone and unlawful possession of ammunition. Rosa was additionally charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

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