At about 9:45am, on Monday, March 7, 2011, officers from Area A-7 responded to a disturbance in the area of Bennington & Porter Streets (the Bank of America). On arrival, officers observed an individual accosting and demanding money from a person who had just used the ATM. Officers spoke to the victim who stated that the suspect approached him and stated, “Give me some money.” While still on the scene, several individuals approached officers and stated that the suspect had been harassing people using the ATM all day.
One witness stated the suspect punched or kicked a dent into a nearby motor vehicle. Officers located and observed damage to the car.
Officers arrested John King, 52, of Boston and charged him with Being a Disorderly Person.