Friday, July 12, 2013

Man who spat upon MBTA operator identified and arrested.

Transit Police/Jeffery Martinez
On July 9 & 10 we posted a video/photo's of a individual who verbally threatened and spat upon an MBTA operator (see posting here) and sought the public's assistance in identifying him. As a result of numerous tips received Transit Police detectives arrested Jeffery Martinez, 22 of Boston earlier today at Transit Police HQ. Martinez was processed through the arrest booking procedure and is expected to be arraigned sometime Monday July 15 at Lynn District Court for Assault &Battery and Interfering w/Public Transportation. The Transit Police Department is grateful to all who submitted helpful tips relative to this case.

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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt