Man Arrested After Threatening and Assaulting an OfficerOn Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at approximately 7:40pm, officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the area of Courtland Road for a report of a possible assault in progress.
Officers arrived in the area and observed several people fleeing from 7 Courtland Road. Officers also observed an intoxicated black male yelling from the front porch of this location. Officers spoke with several people that stated they were within the apartment with the intoxicated male when he began making various threats to harm them. He informed one female that he was going to “break her neck.”
Officers approached the intoxicated male and attempted to calm him down. His disruptive behavior continued and his aggression was then directed towards the officers. The suspect then stated to one of the officers, “You’re coming with me” and placed him in a headlock. A violent struggle ensued and officers were able to place the suspect into custody.
Officers arrested Herald Jean-Baptiste, 48 of Boston on the charges of Threats and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

Man Arrested After Threatening and Assaulting an OfficerOn Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at approximately 7:40pm, officers assigned to Area B-3 (Mattapan), responded to the area of Courtland Road for a report of a possible assault in progress.
Officers arrived in the area and observed several people fleeing from 7 Courtland Road. Officers also observed an intoxicated black male yelling from the front porch of this location. Officers spoke with several people that stated they were within the apartment with the intoxicated male when he began making various threats to harm them. He informed one female that he was going to “break her neck.”
Officers approached the intoxicated male and attempted to calm him down. His disruptive behavior continued and his aggression was then directed towards the officers. The suspect then stated to one of the officers, “You’re coming with me” and placed him in a headlock. A violent struggle ensued and officers were able to place the suspect into custody.
Officers arrested Herald Jean-Baptiste, 48 of Boston on the charges of Threats and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.