Three arrested after reports of shots fired in Chelmsford

Three arrested after shots fired in Chelmsford Three people were arrested Saturday in the Sudbury community of Chelmsford after reports of shots being fired.

Gunshots heard Saturday morning at a Chelmsford townhouse led to three arrests and the discovery of suspected cocaine, Sudbury police say.

Officers were called to the home on David Street just after 8 a.m. Dec. 14 after a neighbour reported hearing gunshots inside a nearby unit.

Two people exited the home and spoke to officers saying a third person was inside.

"Due to concerns for the individual’s safety, officers entered the unit," police said in a news release Monday morning.

The third suspect was escorted out of the unit.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

"While in the unit, officers located what is believed to be cocaine and other drug paraphernalia, as well as, an empty shell casing and a rifle," police said.

Three suspects, all 33 years old, are charged with drug trafficking, unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless use of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and knowledge of unauthorized possession of a gun.

The two males and one female were held in custody overnight and attended weekend court on Sunday.