Crime & Safety
Man Arrested For 'Threatening' MBTA Riders With Pet Rat Named Jerry
Transit police arrested the 57-year-old Boston man who they say is "well known" for causing problems with the rat named Jerry.
March 17, 2023
BOSTON - An MBTA rider is accused of "threatening" fellow passengers with his pet rat - and police say this isn't the first time he and his rodent have caused problems on the T.
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Transit police arrested the 57-year-old Boston man who they say is "well known" for causing problems with the rat named Jerry.
He was taken into custody at the Oak Grove T station at about 4 p.m. Thursday evening. Police said he was also drinking and being disorderly.
Find out what's happening in Bostonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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