Driver with firearm stops pickup truck near Yankee Candle, Franklin County MA

Weapons

Reported: 10/25/2025 02:09 AM

I-91, United States

A blue Ram 1500 pickup truck was pulled over near Yankee Candle on I-91. The driver, who is from out of state, reportedly had a firearm. The driver disconnected contact with police and was urged to return and turn himself in. Officers continue to monitor the situation.

Audio|Source: Massachusetts State Police Dispatch - Troop B

02:5

Transcript:

00:00

I can see a pickup truck park parallel to 91 pulled over on the side.

00:06

It's up by Yankee Candle, so B2s I'm going to flip around.

00:18

B6 patrols you copy, that right?

00:22

925K is right behind him all off slide A window.

00:24

00:31

313 has that as well.

00:37

Right behind 1380, okay.

00:44

Receive. Blue pickup,

00:47

Victor Tangle 4, Tangle 9-0.

00:51

Ram 1500.

00:59

B.HQ, all be stations.

01:01

Be advised. It just disconnected with him.

01:03

He's alleging. He's out of state now.

01:06

He has one flat arm on him.

01:08

I'm attempting to get him to return to Massachusetts, possibly to B6, to turn himself in. He does not want to go with him in the back of a cruiser.

01:16

But he's disconnected to this time.

01:18

I'm just going to be standing right away for him to contact me back. He just needs some cold-on time, so what he's alleging.

01:26

The HQ, 12 stations, be advised, it's disconnected with him.

01:31

He's alleging, he's out of state now,

01:34

he has one firearm on him.

01:36

I'm attempting to get him to return to Massachusetts, possibly to B6, to turn himself in. He does not want to go to him in the back of a cruiser.

01:44

But he's disconnected to this time.

01:46

I'm just going to be standing right away for him to contact me back. You just need some cool-down time, so he's alleging.

01:53

B-6 on.

01:55

B2 receives.

02:01

Sorry, then, I'm going to get a code three.

02:04

Sorry, can I'm going to get a code three.

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