A South Boston man with a historical past of assault prices was launched from custody after being arraigned on a cost of assaulting an MBTA Transit Police officer.
“Every time a police officer puts on the uniform and goes into the field the reality exists that something unpredictable, and perhaps dangerous, is going to confront them. This incident is a good example,” Suffolk District Legal professional Kevin Hayden stated in a press release saying the cost. “I’m grateful that no one was hurt here and I commend the officer involved for handling the matter in such a professional manner.”
The way in which prosecutors inform it, Jesus Torres, 22, had no cause to harass after which try and combat the unnamed MBTA police officer on his approach from Andrew Station right into a 7-11 on Dorchester Avenue at round 6:45 p.m. Feb. 13.
Prosecutors say Torres “began shouting expletives at the officer,” after which walked over and “continued to verbally accost him” and demanded that the officer “do something.” The officer allegedly tried to create distance and deescalate by extending his arm and telling Torres to again up.
As a substitute, prosecutors say, Torres adopted the officer into the 7-Eleven, stood “approximately 6 inches away and shouted at the officer to buy him food.” The cashier advised Torres to go away, however Torres allegedly poked the officer within the again after which his badge and saved screaming expletives.
The officer referred to as for backup and stepped outdoors the place, prosecutors say, Torres acquired right into a combating stance. Officers have been capable of arrest Torres and allegedly discovered about 11 grams of suspected fentanyl on him.
Torres, who already has a pending assault on an aged or disabled individual out of Chelsea District Courtroom, was charged with disorderly conduct, possession of a category A substance and trafficking fentanyl.
South Boston municipal court docket Choose Margaret Albertson launched Torres on his private recognizance and ordered a psychological well being analysis. Torres is due again in court docket on March 13.
