Crime & Safety
'Too Close Of A Call' Boston Cops Recover After Being Struck In Street
Boston police say a man from Jamaica Plain is facing charges after failing to listen to directions, crashing into the two during a parade.
JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — Two Boston police officers are recovering after being hit by a car in Jamaica Plain during a parade Sunday afternoon.
Jamauree Haywood, 28, of Jamaica Plain, is facing charges including reckless endangerment while operating a motor vehicle and assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.
Around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, police say they attempted to direct a driver who "ignored numerous verbal commands" before crashing through police barriers near the parade, striking the two officers."
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Both officers were taken to the hospital, but officials described their injuries as non-life-threatening.
Haywood was arrested without incident.
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"This was too close of a call," Mayor Michelle Wu said in a press release. "I'm wishing them a speedy recovery and grateful that they and all our officers were present with us in the community keeping residents safe during today's festivities."
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