SWAT unit arrests three in Roxbury for Mattapan home invasion

Boston Police report three men forced an elderly resident of 30 Fremont St. to the ground at gunpoint last night as they ransacked his apartment before fleeing.

Thanks to an alert neighbor who thought something was up when he arrived him just as they were leaving, police said they were able to track Willie Williams, 45, Keith Williams, 22 and Claude Joseph, 24, all of Roxbury, to 47 Regent St. in Roxbury:

There, officers found the described car parked in the driveway behind the residence and also observed several items on the rear porch matching the items stolen from the victim’s house. While outside the house, a male matching one of the suspects’ descriptions exited the house and he was detained. A second suspect exited the house shortly thereafter and he also was detained after he made several statements placing him at the scene of the incident. Officers (SWAT) then entered the residence to clear the house and while inside heard noise coming from the attic. Officers further investigated and were able to get the third suspect out of the attic and he also was placed under arrest. Officers after placing the third suspect in custody recovered a firearm from the attic.

The three were charged with armed home invasion. Police say they may face additional charges.

Innocent, etc.