At about 4:52 PM, on Sunday, August 27, 2023, officers assigned to Districts C-6 (South Boston), C-11 (Dorchester), B-2 (Roxbury), and D-4 (South End) arrested multiple Juveniles in the South Bay Mall area.
Officers responded to the area of 36 District Avenue for a report of a fight, involving a large group. Officers observed the large group of juveniles causing disturbances. Multiple Juveniles failed to disperse from the area and became confrontational with officers. As officers attempted to apprehend suspects, they were met with resistance by other juveniles who began to assault officers. Officers requested assistance from multiple Districts and the Massachusetts State Police.
In total, eight juveniles were placed under arrest and expected to be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court for the following charges;
12-year-old juvenile female was charged with; Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery.
12-year-old juvenile male was charged with; Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Affray, and Disorderly Conduct.
14-year-old juvenile female was charged with; Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Affray, and Disorderly Conduct.
14-year-old juvenile male was charged with; Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, and Disturbing the Peace.
14-year-old juvenile male was charged with; Delinquent to wit; Disorderly Conduct.
14-year-old juvenile male was charged with; Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Disturbing the Peace, and Resisting Arrest.
17-year-old juvenile female was charged with; Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery.
17-year-old juvenile male was charged with; Delinquent to wit; Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Disturbing the Peace, and Resisting Arrest.