Boston Man Arrested for Allegedly Striking Officer with Moped
Angel Gonzalez, 22, of Dorchester, was arrested in downtown Boston after allegedly striking an officer with a moped on August 19, 2026. The arrest occurred on August 21, 2026, when the officer recognized the suspect and initiated a traffic stop.…
Boston, MA, August 21, 2026 —
A 22-year-old Dorchester resident, Angel Gonzalez, was arrested in downtown Boston on August 21, 2026, in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred on August 19, 2026. According to reports, Gonzalez is accused of striking an officer with a moped.
The arrest took place when the officer reportedly recognized Gonzalez and initiated a traffic stop. The incident for which Gonzalez is being charged is alleged to have occurred two days prior to his apprehension.
Gonzalez faces several charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. The specifics of the moped’s use as a dangerous weapon and the full details of the alleged assault were not immediately provided.
Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the alleged strike, the location of the August 19th incident, and the circumstances surrounding the officer’s recognition of Gonzalez during the traffic stop were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
