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Police: Hyde Park man bites cop in the head after trying to stab him and other officers with screwdrivers
By adamg on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 11:13pm
Boston Police report a Hyde Park man who didn't want to go to the hospital for a psychiatric stay attacked responding officers with his fists, feet and teeth - and with two screwdrivers.
Police say officers arrived at 71 Central Ave. around 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday to assist a private ambulance crew trying to get the man to the hospital.
The suspect immediately stated he refused and took a combative stance against the officers. The officers again attempted several times to verbally convince the male to go in the ambulance to the hospital to no avail. The male then began swinging his fists at the officers, but one officer was able to grab the male’s shirt in an attempt to subdue him. A violent struggle ensued during which the male attempted to punch, kick, and bite the four officers while they attempted to handcuff him. The officers were struck multiple times on their heads and upper bodies. The male was then able to pull an 8-inch screw driver from his pocket and attempted to stab three of the officers and the EMT. Although the officers were able to gain control of the weapon, the male began to bite one of the officers about the head. Still unable to handcuff the male, the struggle for the officers continued when the male turned on his back and kicked one of the officers in the chest. He was then able to pull a second screw driver from his pocket and again attempted to stab the officers. Although the male continued to resist, the officers were eventually able to handcuff the male and place him in the ambulance. The male was transported to Mass General Hospital.
Police say one officer suffered serious injuries and that the others also required treatment for less severe injuries.
When released from his hospital stay, the man will be charged with mayhem, assault and battery by means of dangerous weapon (screwdriver), four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot) and three counts of assault and battery on a police officer.
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Great job PD, poor job DA
Great job police department. It sounds like he was placed under control with minimal force used against him -- no gun, no stun gun, no clubs. I hope that is indeed true, and thank you to Boston Police for subduing him without excessive force.
Flip side: the DA is rolling with excessive charges. Four counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (shod foot) for a guy wildly kicking and swinging his legs while being placed under arrest -- a guy who's pretty clearly got mental problems? The game of piling on as many charges as possible so 1/2 can be dropped is inappropriate, and DAs need to dial the escalation back.
Let's learn something about what happens on the ground
The DA has nothing to do with it at this stage. This report comes from the PD and is a listing of the charges they will apply for when they bring it to court. Once some or all of the charges are approved by the clerk, the complaints will then issue. The case is then arraigned.
There are more people around here who know everything about prosecution than there are people around here who know everything about prosecution.
Police bring the charges.
If the person is mentally ill, the DA should request a medical exam for competency, or the persons attorney can argue it. Then the judge can decide.
About the multiple charges, it gives the judge leeway to throw out the serious felonies and keep the minor ones. This isn't a case of "piling on", and is very common in the legal system.
"Medical exam for competency"
Not the same as an evaluation of mental illness. In fact, it is far short of an evaluation of mental illness.
We can tell you are former cop who is trained to half semi truth everything and pretend as if it is reality or some simulacrum of reality - otherwise known as "trained to lie" about everything.
Word it however you want.
It's the same thing. Ted Bumdy had a mental illness. Guess we should have let him go?
You mad bro? Lol
I am convinced
Totally not crazy
Just guessing
Just guessing
Bridgewater State Hospital, for a mental evaluation and competency to stand trial.....
Quick to Blame Police
In any situation it is important to make sure you have all the facts before offering and opinions judgements or recommendations
I'm aware of many incidents involving police negative behaviors and actions. However it is important that we view all the facts before judgement.
Prosecute
It's the prosecutor's job to decide what he will actually be prosecuted with. Plea bargains are SOP and he will likely be ordered to be medication compliant. Mentally disabled people should be responsible for taking medications and if not, and they are dangerous, then they should be confined to a psychiatric facility. If that doesn't wotk then a long term stay at Bridgewater is appropriate.
Wow
Hand to hand combat, they didn't do a great job, they did what they were taught back at the academy. No congrats for doing your job. Nobody congratulates garbagemen for picking loose trash up from a bags that break. They did there job whoopty doo.
I'll give a garbage person a congrats....
If he doesn't spill garbage on my property