Chelsea Man Held on $10,000 Bail After Gun, Drug Arrest

BOSTON, June 24, 2022— A Chelsea man was ordered held on $10,000 bail today after police found guns, ammunition and drugs in his apartment and vehicle during execution of a search warrant, Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden announced.

JOSE OSEGUERA, 21, was charged in Chelsea District Court with illegal possession of firearms, illegal possession of ammunition, improper storage of large-capacity firearms, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute marijuana.

Judge Susan McNeil ordered Oseguera held in lieu of $10,000 bail, along with GPS monitoring if bail is posted. Oseguera returns to court July 25 for a probable cause hearing.

Chelsea police on Friday executed a search warrant and found Oseguera in possession of two 9mm firearms, one loaded with 19 rounds and the other loaded with 14 rounds.  They also found three large plastic bags of marijuana, a large plastic bag of crack cocaine, two digital scales and $16,692 in cash.

Hayden praised Chelsea police for the investigation and arrest.

“Taking guns like these off the streets is a positive development for the entire community.  This was a lot of firepower and a lot of drugs, all of which contribute to problems in our neighborhoods,” Hayden said.

James Borghesani, Chief of Communications

 All charged individuals are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office serves the communities of Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop, Mass. The office handles over 20,000 cases a year. More than 160 attorneys in the office practice in nine district and municipal courts, Suffolk Superior Court, the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, and the Boston Juvenile Courts. The office employs some 300 people and offers a wide range of services and programs to serve anyone who comes in contact with the criminal legal system. This office is committed to educating the public about the services we provide, our commitment to crime prevention, and our dedication to keeping the residents of Suffolk County safe.