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Fake Swatting Call Leads to Drug Bust, Four Arrested

1/14/2026

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Police Arrest Swatting Suspects

Jeremy Oster was arrested by the Elyria Police Department for making a fake swatting call.
The call led to drug activity at a residence on Huron Street.
Faith Oster was arrested on a warrant after the swatting incident.
Investigators seized cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a loaded shotgun from Huron Street home.
Two additional suspects, Andre' Donte Lee and Jared Fields, were arrested (Police Chief James Welsh praised the team's efforts).

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Police Arrest Gun Offenders

Boston Police arrested Justin Frederick Williams, 35, for carrying an unlicensed Glock 43X and a stun gun during a traffic stop in Mattapan.
Darnell Buffong, 42, was arrested for operating with a suspended license.
Justin Frederick Williams faces multiple charges, including armed career criminal due to prior convictions.
Andy Alcantara-Beltre, 33, was charged with gun possession and drug trafficking after a separate Dorchester search recovered fentanyl, crack cocaine, and a firearm.
Police reported 210 incidents in a 24-hour period, including arrests for robbery and assault.

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Historical Context

In 2018, the FBI reported over 400 swatting incidents, prompting law enforcement to reassess their response strategies. The arrest of Jeremy Oster by the Elyria Police Department exemplifies the dangers of false reports that can divert resources from genuine emergencies. Concurrently, the Boston Police intensified efforts against illegal firearms and drug trafficking, highlighting ongoing urban crime challenges and the need for effective policing.

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Police Arrest Swatting Suspects

Jeremy Oster was arrested by the Elyria Police Department for making a fake swatting call.
The call led to drug activity at a residence on Huron Street.
Faith Oster was arrested on a warrant after the swatting incident.
Investigators seized cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a loaded shotgun from Huron Street home.
Two additional suspects, Andre' Donte Lee and Jared Fields, were arrested (Police Chief James Welsh praised the team's efforts).

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