Watertown Police arrested a man for illegal possession of firearms after executing a search warrant of his home.

On May 27, Watertown Police executed a search warrant at an apartment on Dexter Avenue after receiving a tip of possible illegal firearm sales, according to a statement from the Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan.

“As a result of the investigation, two illegal firearms were recovered, and Melvin Solis-Romero was placed under arrest,” the statement reads.

The investigation was conducted by Sgt. Mike Martino, Officer Colton Bailey and Officer Andrew DiDuca. They found a rifle and a revolver. Solis-Romero did not have a license for either one, according to Watertown Det. Sgt. Ken Swift. The investigation remains open.

Solis-Romero was charged with two counts of possession o

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