Man Arrested Again For Weapons Violations
On October 10th BPD Officers again arrested Anthony A. Paolini, this time for carrying a shotgun in the parking area of the Billerica Public Library. Mr. Paolini was arrested on 8/31/11 by BPD for threatening another man with a knife.
On Monday, October 10th the Police Department received a call from one of Paolini’s relatives claiming he entered their home, grabbed a shotgun and ammunition and fled up River St. towards Billerica Center. At the time of the call the relative told police that the shotgun in question had a trigger lock installed.
Within a few minutes Detective George Galinos spotted Paolini walking behind the Billerica Public Library. Paolini was carrying the shotgun in a canvas gun bag over his shoulder. Mr. Paolini was arrested at gun point by Galinos and Patrolman Cogswell. At the time of the arrest Paolini was in possession of a Browning 12 gauge shotgun, five boxes of ammunition and a knife. The shotgun in question did not have a trigger lock on it as Paolini smashed it prior to leaving the residence, causing it to break off the weapon.
Mr. Paolini was charged with larceny of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a license and improper possession of ammunition. Mr. Paolini was held overnight without bail and was arraigned at Lowell District Court on 10/11/11. Paolini is currently being held until his next hearing date on October 31st.