Newton Stabbing: Teen Charged With Intent To Murder, DA Says

NEWTON, MA — The 17-year-old arrested on a warrant last week in connection with the stabbing of another teen sending them to the hospital, was charged last week, according to officials.

The 17-year-old was arraigned on armed assault with intent to murder and armed robbery charges, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan’s office.

Because the teen is a juvenile, his name has not been released and court proceedings are closed to the public. A spokesperson from the District Attorney's office said she could give no further information about the other teen involved because it was a case involving a juvenile.

The 17-year-old was arrested by Boston Police on July 22 about five days after he is accused of stabbing someone he knew at the Avalon at Newton Highlands complex on July 18, according to Newton Police.

The stabbing happened as city crews were working just down the street on repairing a water main around 9:30 p.m.

Violent crime in Newton is rare. The city has been repeatedly ranked as one of the safest communities in the country.

[[Editor's note: The first version of this story indicated the juvenile was indicted. He was arraigned, but not indicted, according to the DA's office. Patch regrets the error.]]

Previously:

18-Year-Old Stabbed In Newton

Also read:

• Newton Is 28th Safest Community In The U.S
• Needham Street Water Main Repaired, But Expect Delays In Newton
• Man Accused Of Stabbing Elderly Person At Newton Grocery Store Indicted (2018)
• Man Accused Of Stabbing At Movie Theater Ordered To Undergo Mental Evaluation (2017)

Patch reporter Jenna Fisher can be reached at Jenna.Fisher@patch.com or by calling 617-942-0474. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram (@ReporterJenna).