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Know Him? MBTA Police Searching For Man Who Pepper-Sprayed Green Line Passengers Know Him? MBTA Police Searching For Man Who Pepper-Sprayed Green Line Passengers
Know Him? MBTA Police Searching For Man Who Pepper-Sprayed Green Line Passengers Police hope someone can help them identify a man they say pepper-sprayed multiple people at an MBTA station in Cambridge over the weekend.  Transit authorities say the man sprayed "numerous" passengers on the Green Line trolley just before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at Lechmere station, MBTA police posted on X, formerly Twitter.  The man faces assault and battery with a dangerous weapon charges once arrested, police said.  The photo police released of the man shows him pointing the can of pepper spray at the photographer.  ID Sought re: A&BDW Investiga…
LEGO Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters LEGO Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters
Lego Bound For Boston, Bricks Up Connecticut Headquarters Boston's Back Bay is about to get a little more playful.  The LEGO Group, makers of the beloved interlocking bricks, announced that the company's headquarters for the Americas will relocate from Enfield, in Hartford County, Connecticut, to 1001 Boylston Street, Boston in 2026.  The company announced in January 2023 that it was searching for a new home for its headquarters. After an "extensive" search, the Boylston Street location was chosen for its rich history, central location between Cambridge and Boston, and the region's diverse talent pool. "Boston is one of the United States’ most l…
Man Kicks MBTA Train, Dies Inside North Station: Police Man Kicks MBTA Train, Dies Inside North Station: Police
Man Kicks MBTA Train, Dies Inside North Station: Police A man who missed his train at North Station fell to his death shortly after, police say.  The man missed a Green Line train heading towards Medford/Tufts around 12:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, so he followed the train, kicked it, and fell to his death, according to a preliminary investigation by the MBTA Transit Police.  The man lost his balance while kicking the train, police say, and fell under the train while it was in motion.  He was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained in his fall.  "On behalf of the entire MBTA organization we express our most sincere…
Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA
Four Busted For Red Line Assault That Broke Rider's Nose During Robbery Attempt: DA Police in Boston arrested two women and two men in connection with the attempted robbery and beating of a Red Line rider last week, authorities said. They broke his nose and cut his face during the assault.  Ny-Jaya Monae Sampson, 19, of Boston, Seth Burns, 20, of Manchester, NH, and Sidney Amaral, 23, of Cambridge, were charged with four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and one count of assault to rob, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said.  A judge gave Sampson a $1,000 bail, and Burns was ordered held on a $2,000 bond, the prosecutor said. Garl…
(UPDATED) Green Line Service Suspended After Maserati Collides With Trolley Near BU Bridge (UPDATED) Green Line Service Suspended After Maserati Collides With Trolley Near BU Bridge
(Updated) Green Line Service Suspended After Maserati Collides With Trolley Near BU Bridge Update: The MBTA announced that it had restored Green Line service between Kenmore Square and Packard's Corner. Green Line B Branch Update: Train service has been restored between Kenmore Square and Packard's Corner.https://t.co/hiO504ZbKG — MBTA (@MBTA) November 23, 2022 __________ Green Line service was suspended on the B-line between Packard's Corner and Kenmore Square because of an accident near the BU Bridge, the MBTA said on Twitter. Green Line B Branch: Service is suspended between Blandford St and Babcock St due to an accident near the BU Bridge. Please use the 57 as an alt…
Sparks Suspend Service On The Green Line In Downtown Boston Sparks Suspend Service On The Green Line In Downtown Boston
Sparks Suspend Service On The Green Line In Downtown Boston Green Line riders were sent running after their train started smoking in downtown Boston on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 11. WBUR's Walter Wuthmann said he saw sparks coming from the B Line train while it pulled into Park Street just before 3 p.m.  Firefighters now going into the station pic.twitter.com/iHyZRQUoKw — Walter Wuthmann (@wwuthmann) September 11, 2022 Videos posted to social media showed people running from the train and Boston Fire responding to the scene. @arthurmansavage video taken Sunday afternoon around 2:50pm. #boston #mtba #parkstreetstation #greenline #orangeli…
Here's How You Can Get Around Boston During The 30-Day Orange Line Shutdown Here's How You Can Get Around Boston During The 30-Day Orange Line Shutdown
Here's How You Can Get Around Boston During The 30-Day Orange Line Shutdown The MBTA released information for riders about navigating Boston in preparation of a historic 30-day shutdown of the Orange Line. The shutdown from Oak Grove to Forest Hills will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19 and end on Monday, Sept. 19, as previously reported by Daily Voice. In addition, the Green Line will be closed from Union Square to Government Center for 28 days starting Monday, Aug. 22, the MBTA adds. "The Orange Line closure will be used to address a maintenance backlog and planned construction investments," the MBTA said in a statement. "Thirty days of 24-hour access will repl…
Rhode Island Fugitive Caught Randomly Kissing, Hugging Woman In Boston Rhode Island Fugitive Caught Randomly Kissing, Hugging Woman In Boston
Rhode Island Fugitive Caught Randomly Kissing, Hugging Woman In Boston A Rhode Island decided to try speed dating at an MBTA station on Thursday, July 28, but he forgot to tell another woman first.  Emil Ikanovic, 33, was arrested just after noon after a woman said he walked up to her at the Park Street Station's Green Line entrance, wrapped his armed around her in a hug, and kissed her on both cheeks, transit police said. Then he got on the train and left.  Transit police pulled Ikanovic from the trolley down the line to speak with him. It turns out you shouldn't bother riders when you're a wanted man, police said.  He had an outstanding warra…
Homophobic Boston Man Threw Liquid At Woman, Dog At Train Station; Police Say Homophobic Boston Man Threw Liquid At Woman, Dog At Train Station; Police Say
Homophobic Boston Man Threw Liquid At Woman, Dog At Train Station; Police Say Transit police are asking for the public's help to identify a man they say attacked a woman earlier this month at the Park Street Station in Boston.  The incident happened July 9 at 4 p.m. on a platform for the Green Line. Police say the man called the woman a homophobic slur and threw his drink at her and her dog. He then walked away.  It's unclear what sparked the confrontation.  Police ask anyone who recognizes the man to call investigators at  617-222-1050. You can send an anonymous by texting 873873