Man Held On $1K After Boston Police Chase Put Both In Hospital

BOSTON, MA — The man a police officer was chasing across the street when they were both hit by a car was arraigned from his hospital bed Thursday on several warrants and new charges of resisting arrest and assault and battery on a police officer.

Wilfredo Burgos, 39, of Roxbury was arraigned at Boston Medical Center following his arrest yesterday. At the request of Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Halprin, West Roxbury Municipal Court Judge Kathleen Coffey set bail at $1,000, according to the Suffolk District Attorney’s office.

Around 10:30 a.m. an officer saw the man, who was known to have multiple active warrants, near 3084 Washington St near Egleston Square. The officer approached him and attempted to arrest the man, when Burgos pulled away from the officer in an attempt to evade arrest and ran away.

The officer chased Burgos across Washington Street and passed behind a large truck. That's when both the officer and Burgos were hit by a vehicle driving from Columbus Avenue toward School Street.

Several people called to report a car had hit a pedestrian and when police arrived they found the officer on the ground and Burgos not far away.

Police said the officer suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital. Burgos suffered minor injuries and was also transported to the hospital.

The driver of the car stayed on scene and hasn't been issued a citation, according to police.

Police said Burgos had warrants out for his arrest out of East Brookfield District Court and Worcester District Court traffic related offenses, one out of Roxbury District Court for receiving stolen property subsequent offense, larceny under $1,200.00, unauthorized use of a credit card, receiving stolen credit Card, receiving lost credit card and receiving improper credit card.

He is next scheduled to appear in West Roxbury Municipal Court on May 24.

Previously: Police Officer Hit By Car During Foot Chase

• On May 6 another Police officer was hit by a vehicle in JP.

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