On December 22, 2015 at approximately 8:30pm Transit Police officers conducting Point of Entry Policing at the MBTAs South Station observed a male, later identified as John Elliot, 28, of Norwood smoking from a cigarette with a "NO SMOKING" sign directly behind him. Officers approached Elliot and subsequently discovered there were several warrants in existence for his arrest issued from Wrentham District Court for OUI-Drugs, Leaving the scene of personal injury, Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.
Elliot was placed into custody and transported to Transit Police HQ for the arrest booking process.
media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com
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The events listed above are allegations; All defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
