On December 23, 2021 at approximately 9AM a 26 year old male with intellectual disabilities while at the MBTA's North Station was accosted and ultimately struck in the face with a closed fist numerous times by an unknown male and female. Based on an investigation conducted by Transit Police Detectives on February 1, 2022 a GIOVANNI MEDINA, 38, of Dorchester was placed into custody near the MBTA Government Center station. Medina was transported to TPD-HQ for the arrest booking process. The investigation remains ongoing.
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