At approximately 1:06 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, officers assigned to District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of 310 Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury.
While enroute to the aforementioned location, officers received a description of the suspect via BPD Operations. Officers observed an individual matching the description of the suspect traveling on Blue Hill Avenue heading towards the Grove Hall area. Officers approached the individual who was subsequently detained.
Additional responding officers spoke to the victim who stated he was getting gas when he was approached by the suspect who asked him for money in an aggressive manner. The victim refused, which caused the suspect to become increasingly irate. The suspect further stated he had a gun and began grabbing at his waistband. The victim retreated into his vehicle and fled the area. The suspect was positively identified and taken into custody.
As officers attempted to search the suspect, he spat in the face of an officer, making direct contact with his mouth and eyes.
Officers arrested Alexi Daniel Silva, 41-years-old, of Roxbury. Silva is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on charges of Attempt to Commit Felony and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.
Officers discovered the suspect had two outstanding warrants as well. The first warrant was issued out of Suffolk Superior Court on charges of Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Unarmed Robbery, Breaking and Entering Nighttime for Felony, and Assault and Battery. The second warrant was issued out of Roxbury District Court on charges of Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon.