Two officers working a paid detail in Charlestown were instrumental in the arrest of an armed robbery suspect on Wednesday, amid a particularly unsettling incident involving an axe and stolen beverages. According to a Boston Police report, at around 12:10 PM, operatives from District A-15 descended upon the scene at 27 Austin Street following reports of a man wielding an axe in a threatening manner.
The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Alan Badgett of Boston, was seen waving the axe and a bottle, claiming he could "take whatever he wanted." After stealing a juice bottle, and water bottles multiple, he fled the location, leaving witnesses in a state of distress. The quick response of two detail officers, already stationed on Main Street for a different assignment, was crucial as they hurried to confront the threat.
Upon arrival, these officers—whose names haven't been released—demonstrated composure and expertise in de-escalating what could have swiftly spiraled into a dire confrontation. Their approach neutralized the potential danger without incident. A pat frisk led to the recovery of the axe Badgett was previously brandishing.
Following the recovery of the weapon, Badgett was taken into custody and now faces armed robbery charges. "Badgett was placed under arrest and charged with Armed Robbery," stated the report. He is slated for arraignment at the Charlestown District Court, as the local community breathes a sigh of relief, thanks to these officers' decisive action.
