
Tarrell Berry, 33, of Webster, has been arrested after he reportedly had a fannypack containing a 9mm firearm in his possession. (Photo/Courtesy Shrewsbury Police Department)
SHREWSBURY – A chase on Route 20 resulted in the arrest of a Webster man on firearm-related charges.
On Oct. 24 at 6:38 p.m., Shrewsbury police pulled over a vehicle for an equipment violation on Route 20 near the intersection of Route 140. In a press release, the Shrewsbury Police Department said that officers saw “multiple” open containers of alcohol and a fannypack on the passenger seat.
When police reportedly asked the driver to step out of the vehicle, the driver hesitated, an officer opened the door and the driver sped off. Officers pursed the vehicle eastbound on Route 20 at a high rate of speed. When the driver tried to enter the ramp to Route 9, he collided with another vehicle, the department said.
According to police, officers on scene saw that the fannypack was no longer in the vehicle and initiated a search for it. It was reportedly located on Route 20 about a mile from the traffic stop.
Police said they found a 9mm handgun that was loaded with 11 rounds of ammunition and the serial number had been defaced.
According to the department, the suspect, Tarrell Berry, 33, of Webster, did not have a license to carry firearms.
Berry was charged with failing to stop for police, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a large capacity firearm, possession of a firearm with a defaced serial number, resisting arrest, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and multiple civil motor vehicle infractions.