Following a recent restraining order, Boston Fire Department Lt. Joshua Thompson finds himself entangled in a string of severe legal charges. Authorities uncovered a stockpile of weapons in Thompson’s Milton home — a discovery that led to his being held without bail. As reported by WCVB, the find included five assault-style rifles, five handguns, approximately 2,000 rounds of ammunition, an array of handgun and rifle magazines, four ballistic vests, and an assortment of tourniquets.
This alarming cache, which police feared suggested preparations for a potential conflict, coincided with the emergence of 100 tablets of Adderall on the premises. In court, Thompson’s erratic and paranoid behavior was highlighted, with the added concern about his alleged methamphetamine trafficking charges playing a central role in the prosecution’s argument. The Commonwealth prosecution, as per Boston 25 News, asserted that his drug abuse might escalate his paranoia, further substantiating the threat he posed given his access to firearms.
Despite these charges, Thompson’s defense portrayed a different image of the lieutenant, drawing attention to his past military service and citing struggles with PTSD, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. His legal representation pointed to his need for treatment rather than incarceration, underscoring the lack of any violent history. Thompson’s parents also stepped in, testifying to his standing as a good father amidst his marital troubles. A recovery center was arranged for Thompson by his parents as part of a plea for the court’s leniency…