A Jamaica Plain man, age 42, was arrested last night by Transit Police officers on charges of indecently assaulting a woman aboard an Orange Line train. The incident occurred near Jackson Square, the Transit Police Department reported.
4/2 10PM #MBTA Jackson Sq. TPD officers arrest a 42 y/o Jamaica Plain man after he Indecently Assaulted a female onboard an OL train. Subject transported to TPDHQ for the arrest/booking process.
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) April 3, 2024
The suspect was taken into custody around 10 PM and subsequently transported to Transit Police headquarters for the arrest and booking procedure. Details regarding what led to the arrest or the nature of the assault have not been extensively disclosed. However, the TPD quickly released the information in a post early this morning. According to the Transit Police Department's X account, "TPD officers arrested a 42-year-old Jamaica Plain man after he indecently assaulted a female onboard an OL train.
Further details surrounding the incident, including the identity of the accused and the specifics of the charges, are expected to be released following the arraignment. The Transit Police Department has not yet provided additional comments on the case nor has the identity of the victim been disclosed to protect her privacy. It remains crucial to ensure the integrity of the ongoing investigation and to uphold the legal rights of all individuals involved.
