Police Reports: Man Punched Over Cigarette

These reports were collected from the Boston Police Department and took place between May 14 and 18 within Charlestown's District A-15. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.

Man Punched Over Cigarette Complaint

A man enjoying a cigarette outside his workplace on Thursday, May 16 was punched in the face by another man who said he was bothered by the cigarette.

The victim told police he was smoking outside on Bunker Hill Street when a man approached him and began complaining about the cigarette. The victim felt threatened and tried to call the police on his cell phone, but the second man reportedly slapped the phone from his hand and then began to punch the victim in the face.

The aggressor left the scene before police arrived.

Assault on Constitution Road

Two people were arrested on Tuesday, May 14 after they allegedly attacked a man and made derogatory comments toward him.

The victim told police he and a friend were walking on Constitution Road at around 12:30 a.m. when five males approached them and “began making derogatory statements,” then allegedly pushed the victim to the ground and began punching and kicking him.

Police arrived on the scene and stopped the suspects’ vehicle, which was trying to leave the area. Two people were identified as the aggressors and were arrested.

Heroin Possession

An individual was arrested for heroin possession on Tuesday, May 14 in the Bunker Hill development, part of an ongoing drug investigation.

Individual Arrested for Having a Switchblade

An individual was arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon—a knife with an automatic spring release device—on Saturday, May 18 during a drug investigation on Maffa Way.

As part of the same investigation, police arrested four individuals for possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute.