Author: Gunner Quinn
Two brothers from Lynn, Maurice and Meliek Bennett, are facing multiple charges after being arrested for their alleged involvement in drug distribution and firearms offenses. Law enforcement identified Maurice, 38, as a member of the Bloods street gang and discovered text messages coordinating the sale of drugs like marijuana, counterfeit pills, and cocaine between him and his younger brother, Meliek, 29. During the investigation, authorities intercepted recordings where Meliek discussed violent intentions towards a drug supplier over a debt, revealing the dangerous atmosphere surrounding their operations. A search of Meliek’s home uncovered a .22 caliber pistol, ammunition, and various controlled…
Gun: Forehand & Wadsworth British Bull-DogChambering: .44 WebleyManufactured: c. 1878Condition: NRA Excellent (Antique Gun Standards)Value: $950 to $1,250 Many eagle-eyed NRA members viewing the 1993 Western “Tombstone” no doubt recognized the Forehand & Wadsworth British Bull-Dog so deftly welded by actress Joanna Pacula, portraying Big Nose Kate, during a contemptuous card game between Doc Holliday (played by actor Val Kilmer) and Ed Bailey (Frank Stallone). That particular firearm was an appropriate choice for Pacula’s character, as it was exactly the type of gun many women, and men, of the late 19th century might have chosen as a discreet means of…
Ricardo Sanchez, a 32-year-old man from Stockton, is sentenced to four years and three months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm. On August 20, 2023, law enforcement officials discovered Sanchez in possession of a Springfield Armory Hellcat 9 mm pistol, despite his restrictions stemming from previous felony convictions, which include conspiracy and domestic violence. This case, part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative, aims to curb violent crime and enhance community safety. The investigation was handled by the Sacramento Police Department and the FBI, reflecting the ongoing efforts to address gun violence in California. Read…