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Man Arrested After Walking Into Green Line Tunnel ‘to Relieve Himself,' Police Say

The incident took place about 9:45 p.m. at Symphony Station, on the Green Line's E branch, MBTA Transit Police said

By Irvin Rodriguez • Published November 30, 2022 • Updated on November 30, 2022 at 1:37 pm

A New York man interrupted MBTA Green Line service in Boston Tuesday night after walking into the tunnel, police said.

When he was arrested, the 21-year-old told officers "he needed to relieve himself," the MBTA Transit Police said Wednesday.

The incident took place about 9:45 p.m. at Symphony Station, on the Green Line's E branch, police said. The man, who wasn't identified, was wanted on several warrants, including assault and battery on a police officer.

11/29 at 9:45PM TPD units respond to Green Line Symphony Station for a male walking in the tunnel. Service held in both directions. Officers locate a 21 year old male from NY claimed he needed to relieve himself. He had several warrants to include A&B on Police Officer. Arrested.
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) November 30, 2022