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On Friday February 28, Trooper Daniel Lawlor was patrolling the Massachusetts Turnpike in Millbury. At approximately 9 a.m. he observed a black Honda Accord with illegal window tint and further observed the license plate to be fully obscured with debris. Trooper Lawlor entered traffic and subsequently stopped the vehicle.
Upon the vehicle coming to a full stop Trooper Lawlor approached it and identified the operator as ISAAC PAYNE, 28, of Show Low, Arizona, and the passenger as DAVID WILSON, 30, of Boston. He informed them why they were stopped, at which point Trooper David Meulenaere arrived on scene to assist.
The Troopers observed the occupants to appear extremely nervous and through subsequent investigation on scene conducted a search of the vehicle. Trooper Lawlor located a loaded Ruger .357 Magnum revolver as well as clear plastic bag containing a substance believed to be crystal methamphetamine. Neither occupant possessed a license to carry firearms at which point they were both placed under arrest. Also located in the vehicle was a small digital scale, commonly used in the illegal sale of narcotics, two boxes of .357 caliber ammunition, and additional bags containing crystal meth. The total weight of the seized narcotics was 325 grams.
PAYNE and WILSON were transported to State Police-Charlton where they were booked. While at the barracks a computer inquiry was conducted on the serial number of the firearm showing that it was stolen. A bail commissioner was contacted and placed a bail amount of $30,000 on both men. They were arraigned Monday morning at Westborough District Court on the following charges.
ISAAC PAYNE:
• Possession of a Firearm;
• Carrying a Loaded Firearm;
• Improper Storage of a Firearm;
• Possession of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony;
• Possession of Ammunition without FID Card;
• Receiving Stolen Property;
• Trafficking in Methamphetamine;
• Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law;
• Number Plate Violation; and
• Illegal Window Tint.
DAVID WILSON:
• Possession of a Firearm;
• Carrying a Loaded Firearm;
• Improper Storage of a Firearm;
• Possession of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony;
• Possession of Ammunition without FID Card;
• Receiving Stolen Property;
• Trafficking in Methamphetamine;
• Conspiracy to Violate Drug Law;
• Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm; and
• Failure to Wear Seatbelt.
