On August 22, 2021 at approximately 5:16PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Washington Sq. Green Line stop for a disorderly male. Upon arrival officers were informed a male, later identified as DAVID CARR, 60, of Boston was standing in front of the trolley refusing to allow it to leave. It was also reported Carr was harassing other trolley passengers. CARR was removed from the tracks and officers subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for CARR's arrest issued out of Brookline District Court for Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Assault & Battery and Shoplifting 2nd Offense. CARR was placed into custody and transported to TPD HQ for the arrest booking process. CARR was also in violation's of the Sex Offender registration requirements and will also be charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com the events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
