Boston Police Cruiser Burns; 2 Rhode Islanders Arrested

Boston Police Cruiser Burns; 2 Rhode Islanders Arrested

A Boston Police Department cruiser was destroyed by fireworks and other items during what police described as a "large-scale vehicle takeover" early Sunday morning. 

 

Two Rhode Islanders have been charged, according to multiple reporters.

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CBS Boston reports:

 

Julian Bowers, 18, of Cumberland, Rhode Island, was allegedly seen throwing objects at officers and their cruiser. Police said Bowers ran, but was arrested on charges of malicious destruction of property over $1,200, disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

 

Police said they saw William Cantwell, 19, from Warwick, Rhode Island, repeatedly hitting a cruiser with an orange pole. After a struggle with officers, Cantwell was arrested and charged with malicious destruction of property over $1,200, disorderly conduct, assault and battery on a police officer, and resisting arrest.

 

Cantwell allegedly had two packages of marijuana edibles in his bag, so he was also charged with drug possession.

 

Bowers and Cantwell are expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.