Massachusetts moped driver sent to prison after allegedly speeding towards officer with firearm

BOSTON (WWLP) – A man from Boston was sentenced to prison for firearm charges after allegedly almost hitting an officer on his moped.

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On October 3rd, Kyvon Ross was approached by law enforcement after driving a moped fast and without a rear license plate. Allegedly, Ross accelerated directly at one of the officers before losing control and falling to the ground. It is also alleged that Ross resisted arrest and had a loaded Glock handgun with an obliterated serial number.

Ross is prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition due to prior felony convictions, such as a 2021 federal conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. He pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and was sentenced to 46 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release.

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Massachusetts moped driver sent to prison after allegedly speeding towards officer with firearm

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