Former Charlestown High School Student Charged With Firing Shots During Graduation Former Charlestown High School Student Charged With Firing Shots During Graduation
Former Charlestown High School Student Charged With Firing Shots During Graduation A former Charlestown High School student has been charged with firing shots nearby the school's graduation ceremony earlier this year, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office reports.  Djeison Resende, age 21, of Brockton is being held without bail and awaiting a dangerousness hearing after appearing in court on several charges on Thursday, Aug. 12, the office reports.  The charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon and discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, stem from a shooting that happened near Charlestown High School on June 13.  Boston Police responded to …
Man Accused Of Assaulting Connecticut DOT Employee Man Accused Of Assaulting Connecticut DOT Employee
Man Accused Of Assaulting Connecticut DOT Employee A 31-year-old man was charged for allegedly assaulting a Connecticut Department of Transportation employee. Connecticut State Police troopers received a report of an assault in a construction zone on I-84 westbound in West Hartford near Exit 41 shortly after 11:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, according to Connecticut State Police. The right lane was closed at the time, and two lanes were open to traffic, police said.  State Police said responding troopers learned that a motorist had struck a DOT employee in the face after driving into the active construction pattern. When the DOT employe…
Man, 30, Savagely Beats 2 Women At Auburn Store, Crashes During Getaway: Police Man, 30, Savagely Beats 2 Women At Auburn Store, Crashes During Getaway: Police
Man, 30, Savagely Beats 2 Women At Auburn Store, Crashes During Getaway: Police A 30-year-old North Dighton became a one-man wrecking crew on the morning of July 30 when he went berserk at an Auburn gas station when he attacked two women for no reason, crashed his car as he tried to make his getaway, and then got into another fight.  Kyle Fitta got angry on the morning of July 30 when a gas station on Route 12 wouldn't take his credit card to pay for his purchases, the Auburn Police Department. Rather than accept that, Fitta began to punch the 19-year-old female cashier in the face, officials said. The girl's mom, who owns the store, rushed over to help, but Fitta …
WORST NEIGHBOR EVER: Mansfield Resident Stabbed By Neighbor After Argument WORST NEIGHBOR EVER: Mansfield Resident Stabbed By Neighbor After Argument
Worst Neighbor Ever: Mansfield Resident Stabbed By Neighbor After Argument A Mansfield resident might consider relocating after being stabbed by their neighbor, authorities said. The resident called police and told them he had just been stabbed by his neighbor around 3 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, Mansfield Police said on Facebook. He also said his assailant was following him through the parking lot of their apartment complex building.  Upon arrival, officers found the 43-year-old man suffering from a non-life-threatening stab wound to the abdomen. He was later taken to a local hospital for treatment, police said. Before being transported, the victim gave officer…
CT State Trooper Beat Victim Up To 40 Times, Arrest Report Says CT State Trooper Beat Victim Up To 40 Times, Arrest Report Says
CT State Trooper Beat Victim Up To 40 Times, Arrest Report Says Following additional charges filed against a Connecticut state trooper for alleged domestic violence, state officials released a statement saying the officer remained suspended. Tolland County resident Trooper Jaime Solis, age 29, of Vernon, who was first arrested on Monday, Aug. 1, for allegedly beating a woman, was arrested again on Wednesday, Aug. 3, for up to 40 additional attacks, according to the Vernon Police. Lt. Robert Marra, of the Vernon Police, said Solis turned himself in on Wednesday and was charged with: Two counts of disorderly conduct Two counts of assault Two counts of t…
Central Massachusetts Woman Injured In Daytime Knife Attack By Familiar Duo Central Massachusetts Woman Injured In Daytime Knife Attack By Familiar Duo
Central Massachusetts Woman Injured In Daytime Knife Attack By Familiar Duo Two women were arrested after attacking and injuring another woman, who authorities said they knew, with a knife in Central Massachusetts.  Police responded to a report of an assault at 18 Julio Drive in Shrewsbury around 12:13 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, Shrewsbury Police said on Facebook.  Upon arrival, officers learned two other women attacked the victim with a knife and physically assaulted her. She was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Officers later saw a suspected vehicle driving away from the residence and arrested the two assailan…
Wanted Boston Woman Poured Beer On Bus Driver, Tried To Make Meal Out Of Officer Wanted Boston Woman Poured Beer On Bus Driver, Tried To Make Meal Out Of Officer
Wanted Boston Woman Poured Beer On Bus Driver, Tried To Make Meal Out Of Officer A 24-year-old woman decided to share her beer with a bus driver by pouring it over his head before she bolted late Tuesday night, July 20, Transit Police said.  When police tried to arrest her later, she spat on them and tried to bite one of the officers, a report noted.  Shatia Butler hopped on an MBTA bus with a friend around 10 p.m., but near the intersection of Columbia Road and Washington Street, she attacked then dumped the drink of the driver, police said. Her 16-year-old friend kicked the door and cracked the glass window as well.  Police searched the area and found …
Boston Police Searching For Man Wanted In Roxbury Broad Daylight Attack Boston Police Searching For Man Wanted In Roxbury Broad Daylight Attack
Boston Police Searching For Man Wanted In Roxbury Broad Daylight Attack Boston police are asking the public to help identify a man they say attacked someone in broad daylight earlier this month and ran away.  The attack happened around 11 a.m. July 10 near 2275 Washington Street in Roxbury, Boston police said. The suspect ran away down Zeigler Street toward Harrison Avenue.  Investigators believe he frequents the Nubian Square area. Police did not release any information about the assault.  Investigators ask anyone who knows this man or any more about the attack to contact Boston Police District B-2 detectives at 617-343-4275. 
Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer In New Jersey Snagged In Massachusetts Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer In New Jersey Snagged In Massachusetts
Woman Wanted For Assaulting Officer In New Jersey Snagged In Massachusetts A Bronx woman wanted in New Jersey for assaulting a police officer was recently arrested in Boston, authorities said. An individual approached officers about a woman who was harassing another commuter, who she also spit on, at South Station around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, MBTA Transit Police said.  Officers later learned that the woman, later identified as Pia Weber, was wanted for assaulting a police officer in Hudson County, N.J. Weber was arrested for being a fugitive and taken to TPD's headquarters for booking. 
Massachusetts Man Had Ghost Gun On Him During Attack At MBTA Station: Police Massachusetts Man Had Ghost Gun On Him During Attack At MBTA Station: Police
Massachusetts Man Had Ghost Gun On Him During Attack At MBTA Station: Police A 30-year-old Lawrence man had a ghost gun in his backpack when he attacked two construction workers for no reason at an MBTA station earlier this week, police said.  Jose Lara was trespassing at a construction site near South Station just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, MBTA Transit Police said.  When two workers asked him to leave the garage where they were working, Lara lashed out and punched them before running away, police said. He threw down his book bag as he fled.  MTBA officers tracked him down to Keeland Street shortly after the attack. When they searched that b…
Connecticut Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman After She Went For Walk Connecticut Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman After She Went For Walk
Connecticut Man Accused Of Assaulting Woman After She Went For Walk A 20-year-old Connecticut man was charged after police said he assaulted a woman after she went out for a walk.  Troopers in Litchfield County received a report about a woman who seemed to be in medical distress in the area of Parker Hill Road in Norfolk at about 6:50 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, according to Connecticut State Police. Authorities found the woman and learned that she had been assaulted while out on a walk, State Police said.  Police identified the suspect as 20-year-old Jason Heath, of Winsted, and arrested Heath at about 9:30 p.m., authorities said.  Sta…
Boston Man Told Pregnant Woman To 'Go Freshen Up' After Beating Her, Infant Boston Man Told Pregnant Woman To 'Go Freshen Up' After Beating Her, Infant
Boston Man Told Pregnant Woman To 'Go Freshen Up' After Beating Her, Infant A Boston man is awaiting a dangerousness hearing after he was charged with beating a pregnant woman and assaulting an infant, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office said. Marvin De La Cruz, age 23, attacked and strangled the woman, who is two months pregnant, while she was sleeping in her bedroom in Dorchester on Saturday, June 25, the office reports. De La Cruz apparently punched the woman in the head, dragged her to the ground by her hair, and kicked her in the stomach, the office reports. He then proceeded to strangle her until she lost consciousness. De La Cruz also covered a…