Malden Man Skips T Fare, Gets Busted For Outstanding Assault Warrant

Remember, everyone - always pay your fare on the T, especially if there’s a warrant out for your arrest.

The MBTA Police say they caught Michael Deal, 33, of Malden, avoiding the $2.10 - $2.65 fare at the Chinatown T station by “piggybacking” behind a customer on Saturday.

Transit police say they approached Deal to give him a ticket. Then they discovered he had an outstanding warrant for assault and battery on a police officer issued out of Malden.

Deal was consequently arrested.

Image Credit: MBTA Police

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