On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at approximately 5:20pm, two members of the Orchard Gardens Safe Street Team were patrolling on Washington Street when a black male waved them down. Thinking this individual needed assistance, the officers approached and asked what they could do for him. The suspect then swung a 40 ounce glass bottle of malt liquor at one of the officers. The officer lifted his left arm in order to defend himself and was struck in the elbow. The suspect continued to advance forward, pushing the officer and continued to swing the bottle at him. The officers were able to take the suspect to the ground and place him into custody after a violent struggle.Officers arrested Alonzo Pizzaro, 44, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (bottle) and Two Counts of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at approximately 5:20pm, two members of the Orchard Gardens Safe Street Team were patrolling on Washington Street when a black male waved them down. Thinking this individual needed assistance, the officers approached and asked what they could do for him. The suspect then swung a 40 ounce glass bottle of malt liquor at one of the officers. The officer lifted his left arm in order to defend himself and was struck in the elbow. The suspect continued to advance forward, pushing the officer and continued to swing the bottle at him. The officers were able to take the suspect to the ground and place him into custody after a violent struggle.Officers arrested Alonzo Pizzaro, 44, of Boston on the charges of Assault & Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (bottle) and Two Counts of Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.