A police officer in Monson, Massachusetts, uses a stun gun to detain 46-year-old Charlie Ricko, a suspect linked to a narcotics investigation, after he allegedly reaches for a weapon during an interaction with law enforcement. The officer’s decisive action comes as Ricko becomes increasingly combative while clutching a bag that ultimately contains a loaded ‘ghost gun’ and various drugs.
Following the deployment of the stun gun, officers uncover a significant cache including a manufactured 9mm firearm and narcotics. Ricko now faces multiple charges, emphasizing the ongoing challenges local police face in addressing drug-related crime and illegal firearms in the community.
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