BOSTON — An unregistered sex offender was arrested after police say he committed a lewd act and assaulted an officer at an MBTA station last week.
A 56-year-old man “known for committing sexual offenses” was nabbed at the Maverick Square Blue Line station in Boston around 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, according to the Transit Police Department.
The man, whose name hasn’t been released, is facing charges of open and gross lewdness, assault and battery on a police officer, and failure to register as a sex offender.
Investigators didn’t release any details on what led up to the suspect’s arrest.
He was taken to Transit police headquarters for booking.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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