Two arrested in Boston after guns found during warrant service

BOSTON — Youth Violence Strike Force officers arrested two men on firearms charges and outstanding warrants Wednesday morning while serving a warrant in the city.

At approximately 10:06 a.m., officers were executing a warrant at an apartment at 270 Huntington Ave. on Chayanne Velazquez, 32, of Dorchester, when they heard movement inside after announcing their presence.

Velazquez and Isiaih Speller, 28, of Boston, were eventually arrested after a brief confrontation in which officers saw guns being thrown out the apartment window.

Authorities recovered two black Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm pistols with ejected magazines on the sidewalk and in the street below the window.

Velazquez faces charges in New Hampshire including possession of a dangerous weapon, use of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.

In Boston, he was also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm (2nd offense), carrying a loaded firearm, possession of ammunition without an FID card and fugitive from justice.

Speller was arrested on multiple warrants for violating an abuse prevention order, A&B with a dangerous weapon, resisting arrest, A&B 209A and menacing.

He also faces new charges including unlawful possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm and possessing ammunition without an FID card.

Both men are currently in custody while the investigation continues.