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Axe-Wielding Man With Machete Backup Challenges Teens To Fight In Boston: Police

A 51-year-old man faces weapons and drug charges after he challenged a group of teens to a fight while waving a machete and an axe in Downtown Boston, police said.

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Israel Silva, 51, of Roxbury, threatened to attack a group of teens and challenged them to fight shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, around the Temple Place area, according to Boston police.

Officers arrived and watched as Silva reached into his pocket and retrieved a small axe while holding a machete in his left hand, police said. 

He continued to taunt the group of teens, who ran away in fear, police said.

Officers searched the man and found 30 packets of K-2 synthetic marijuana, 16 Suboxone strips (used to treat opioid addiction), and a small digital scale, police said. 

Silva was arrested and charged with:

  • Two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon
  • Two counts of possession of a dangerous weapon
  • Possession of a Class B drug with intent to distribute
  • Possession of a Class C drug with intent to distribute
  • Disorderly conduct

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