A Boston Public Colleges custodian has been charged with assaulting three faculty staff, allegedly attacking them whereas saying, “You all cost me money.”
Gregory Watford, 46, of Brockton, is accused of assaulting the Mildred Avenue College staff — severely injuring his former colleagues.
Watford has been charged with assault and battery on an individual over 60, and three counts of assault and battery inflicting severe bodily harm.
“This violent incident is particularly disturbing because it happened on the grounds of a public school, which is both a workplace and a safety zone for students,” Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden stated in a press release.
Boston cops responded to the Mildred Avenue College for an assault on Oct. 10 at about 10:47 a.m.
Police spoke to the victims — two faculty custodians and one security officer — who reported being assaulted by their former colleague, later recognized as Watford.
The varsity custodians informed police that they had been within the entrance of the college raking leaves when Watford approached them in an aggressive method. They stated Watford started attacking them whereas saying, “You all cost me money.”
Watford earned $82,916 final yr, based on Herald and metropolis payroll knowledge, together with $9,999 in time beyond regulation.
Watford allegedly punched the primary sufferer within the head, inflicting him to fall to the bottom and leading to a damaged ankle and leg.
Watford is then accused of punching the second sufferer within the head and throwing him to the bottom, leading to a fractured jaw.
The varsity’s security officer got here outdoors to intervene. Watford then tried to get inside the college constructing, however the security officer blocked the doorway.
Watson then allegedly swung at her, hitting her hand and knocking her cellphone to the bottom. Watford then swung the door open, hanging the officer within the left shoulder, leading to a fractured clavicle.
“I wish the three victims a thorough recovery and our office will provide all the support they require as this case moves forward,” Hayden stated.
Watford fled the scene earlier than police arrived. A warrant was issued for his arrest.
A choose earlier this week launched Watford on private recognizance with GPS monitoring, and ordered him to keep away from the college.
Watford is due again in court docket on Jan. 17 for a pre-trial listening to.
