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Danae Perez |
On March 10, 2020 at approximately 4PM a Transit Police officer assigned to the South District was on patrol at the MBTA's Ashmont station when he was approached by a male victim who pointed out a female, later identified as Danae Perez, 20, of Lawrence. The victim informed the officer Perez threatened to "Tase me" while pointing an electric stun gun at him. At this time Perez was walking away on Dorchester Ave and the officer was able to catch up to her. The officer did recover a Vipertek Stun Gun from Perez' person and Perez stated she had an argument with the victim. Perez claims the victim told her he had the Coronavirus and she alleged he threatened to cough on her. Perez states at this time she was removed her stun gun pointed at the victim and threatened to 'Tase" him if he coughed.
Perez was placed into custody for illegal possession of an electronic stun gun and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process.
media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com