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Police: 9 people arrested, 4 summoned following South Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day parade

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BOSTON — The Boston Police Department has announced that 9 people have been arrested, with 4 people being summoned to South Boston District Court following South Boston’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade.

According to police, their charges will range from:

  • Minor in Possession of Alcohol to Assault and Battery
  • Affray (Public Fighting)
  • Disorderly Conduct
  • Disturbing the Peace
  • Assault and Battery on a Police Officer
  • Destruction of Property.

The 4 individuals who were summoned were not arrested but will face charges.

One of the individuals is a juvenile, while the other twelve are adults.

Boston police have also announced that the streets for the parade route are now all reopened for traffic.

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