More proof criminals can be awfully stupid - allegedly, of course

Boston Police report three men wound up in the back seat of cruisers on gun-related charges after they broke simple traffic laws.

Around 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, police say, officers attempted to question a guy they spotted "driving erratically" and then parking in front of a hydrant in Egleston Square. But the guy took off - and the officers followed. Police say he didn't go far before slamming on his brakes and jumping out. Officers did the same. When they saw he had a gun, they demanded he drop it. He didn't, police say:

Officers were able to catch up to and tackle the suspect to the ground. Once on the ground, the suspect continued to fight and combat the officers. After a physical struggle, officers were able to wrestle the firearm away from the suspect.

Dominique Wardsworth, 20, was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon (gun) on a police officer and assault with intent to murder.

Around 2 a.m. today, police say, officers stopped a car after the driver made a right turn on red at Columbus Avenue in Roxbury despite a "No right turn on red" sign:

While approaching the car, officers noted that the trunk was open. When asked to explain why the trunk was open, the operator of the car stated, "It sometimes opens up on its own." When officers looked inside the open trunk, officers observed in plain sight a large bag containing what appeared to be a green leafy substance (marijuana). Upon further inspection, officers observed and took possession of two firearms.

Akeem Nieves, 18, and Joshua Calvin, 20, both from Rhode Island, were arrested and charged with the unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of marijuna with intent to distribute.

Innocent, etc.