On 08/31/18, at approximately 10 am, Medford Police Detectives arrested Junior Saint Jean (age 27) from Peabody, Ma on charges stemming from an incident on 08/28/18 on Rockwell Ave in Medford in which Mr. Saint Jean is alleged to have fired numerous shots at a group of people. No one was struck or injured at that time.
As a result of a follow up investigation and numerous interviews, Medford Police Detectives were able to establish probable cause for an arrest warrant for Mr. Saint Jean for the charges of Assault With Intent to Murder, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Discharging a Firearm within 500ft of a building.
With the assistance of numerous other law enforcement agencies including Malden Police, Everett Police, Peabody Police, and the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, Mr. Saint Jean was arrested this morning at 15 Willard St in Malden, Ma. Mr. Saint Jean attempted to flee the residence when Officers made entry but was taken into custody on scene by the Malden Police Special Operations Unit with no injuries to the suspect or officers.
Mr. Saint Jean is currently being held at the Medford Police Station without bail and is expected to be arraigned at Somerville District Court on Tuesday, September 4th at 9 am.
The investigation is still ongoing at this time.