Crime & Safety
Brockton Man Accused Of Stabbing Tow Truck Driver In Boston Held Without Bail
The police report indicates a possible motive, stating that the victim and suspect had an issue with a towing incident on Tuesday.

December 9, 2024
BOSTON - A tow truck driver is recovering after he was stabbed multiple times Thursday night in an apparent road rage incident. The suspect, 40-year-old John Burgo of Brockton, appeared in Brighton court Friday with a blue dress shirt covering his face.
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Burgo is facing attempted murder charges, accused of stabbing the tow truck driver in the chest and leg on Cambridge Street in Allston. Police arrested Burgo a short time later.
The police report indicates a possible motive, stating that the victim and suspect had an issue with a towing incident on Tuesday, and that Burgo returned on Thursday to confront the victim.
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John Burgo, accused of stabbing a tow truck driver in Allston, covered his face during his arraignment/CBS Boston
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