Somerville Woman Arrested for Allegedly Back-Handing Police Officer: Police

By Joe Lipovich

SOMERVILLE, MA - A Somerville woman was arrested Sunday night after allegedly striking an Arlington police officer with a backhanded fist, according to police reports.

Arlington police arrested Jamie Silveira, 26, on charges of assault and battery of a police officer, fugitive from justice on court warrant and resisting arrest. According to police reports, Silveira had a warrant out for her arrest on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.

According to the police report, officers responded to a Bow Street apartment to investigate a report of a female banging on a front door, who the reporting party described as possibly being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When officers arrived, Silveira was not present, however she allegedly arrived on scene while officers were present.

After officers explained to Silveira why they were present at the apartment, Silveira proceeded to scream at the person who reported the incident for being a "snitch," according to police. Police said that Silveira later attempted to push past an officer and enter the apartment where her mother was located.

After an officer attempted to stop Silveira from entering the apartment, she allegedly swung her closed fist backhanded and struck an officer on the head. An officer was later able to subdue Silveira and bring her to the ground, according to police reports.

According to police reports, Silveira later continued to thrash her body and attempt to kick and elbow officers until officers were able to secure Silveira after three to four minutes.

Arlington Police Capt. Richard Flynn told Patch that no officers were injured during the incident.