At about 9:50 PM on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, officers working a paid detail at MGM Music Hall, located at 2 Lansdowne Street, assisted security with the removal of an individual that escalated into a violent disturbance and the arrest of two people.
Security personnel requested assistance in removing a man, later identified as 30-year-old Edwin Rivera of Mashpee, MA, from the venue. When officers began escorting Rivera out, he became increasingly combative towards officers. Upon reaching the Lansdowne Street exit, Rivera threw a beverage and swung at an officer, then grabbed onto the officer’s jacket and attempted to pull him toward the sidewalk crowded with pedestrians and vehicles.
During the struggle, Rivera reached for the officer’s department-issued firearm while also dislodging the officer’s radio. Officers were eventually able to bring Rivera to the ground and place him in handcuffs after repeated resistance.
At the same time, 27-year-old Steven Costa, of Hyannis, MA, interfered with officers by yelling at them and attempting to strike another officer who had fallen during the altercation. Costa ignored multiple verbal commands and warnings, leading officers to deploy a Taser to subdue him and place him under arrest.
Boston EMS responded and transported one officer to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident. EMS also evaluated both suspects, who did not require hospitalization.
Both suspects were transported to a police facility for booking. Rivera continued to be combative upon arrival and refused to participate in the booking process.
Steven Costa will face charges including:
- Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
- Resisting Arrest
- Intimidation of a Police Officer
- Interfering with a Police Officer
- Disorderly Conduct
- Disturbing the Peace
Edwin Rivera will face charges including:
- Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon on a Police Officer
- Attempt to Disarm a Police Officer
- Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
- Resisting Arrest
- Intimidation of a Police Officer
- Disorderly Conduct
- Disturbing the Peace
Both individuals will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.