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Boston Man Arrested for Causing a Scene at Boston Medical Center

A South Boston man was arrested for trespassing, yelling and swearing at Boston Medical Center on Wednesday.

A Boston man was arrested for trespassing, then causing a scene at Boston Medical Center on Wednesday.

Boston Police responded Boston Medical Center for a report of a person refusing to leave the premises after being asked to leave multiple times on December 5 at about 7:30 p.m.

When police arrived, they said they told the man that he would have to leave the property or he would be charged with trespassing. The man reportedly started yelling at that time, refusing to leave. Officers reported that he began cursing and began swinging his arms in a threatening manner.

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Police reported that approximately ten hospital patients looked on in alarm as officers told the man that he would be charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct if he refused to listen to their orders.

Officers arrested Joseph Kilburn of 371 Old Colony Ave., South Boston and charged him with trespassing and disorderly conduct.

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While booking the suspect, police reported that the suspect acted extremely aggressive during the booking process. The suspect reportedly slammed his head against the wall, knocking a phone off of the wall, breaking it. Police said that the phone would be logged as evidence, valued at $25. 

Information in this article was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges listed do not indicate a conviction.


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