No Bail For Malden Man Who Police Say Pulled Gun On Tewksbury Man

TEWKSBURY, MA — A man from Malden was arrested after police say he pointed his gun at a Tewksbury resident during an altercation last week.

Christopher Meade, 29, of Malden, was arraigned in Lowell District Court Friday, where he was held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing on Tuesday.

Meade was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, firearm violation with three prior violent/drug crimes, and possession of a firearm without an FID card.

On Friday, April 29, around 1:15 p.m., Tewksbury police responded to a report of a disturbance involving a gun on Level Lane in Tewksbury.

Officers responded to the scene and found that three individuals had appeared at a residence on Level Lane, banging on the door, seeking someone who they had a dispute with over a cell phone.

Police say when the resident didn't answer, two continued to vandalize the resident's vehicle, slashing three tires, and scratching the hood and passenger side.

At this point, police say the resident went outside to confront the group, and a man, later identified as Meade, pointed a small handgun at the resident, causing him to flee, police said.

Meade and the others all left the area, police added.

The resident then went outside to confront the individuals, and a male, later identified as MEADE, allegedly pointed a small handgun directly at the resident, prompting the resident to flee. The suspects left the area.

A further investigation from police identified three suspects, including Meade, and Danaya Roberts, 18, of Lowell, and a juvenile female, 17, of Tewksbury, each on a charge of malicious damage of a car.

Police say a loaded 9mm handgun that they say was used in the assault was also recovered.

An investigation with help from other local law enforcement nearby identified Meade as the one who pointed the firearm.

Tewksbury police then obtained a warrant for Meade's arrest from Lowell District Court and on Thursday, May 5, the Boston Police Department found Meade in Boston and arrested him.

"This was not a random act of violence. Those involved all knew each other, and the incident stemmed from a previous dispute," said Chief Columbus. "I would like to thank all our law enforcement partners, especially Everett Police, who were instrumental in bringing this case to a conclusion."

Meade is due back in court Tuesday.