Man Arrested in Roxbury for Attempted Robbery, Assault on Officer
In Roxbury, Alexi Daniel Silva was arrested for attempted robbery and spitting in an officer's face during the apprehension on Blue Hill Avenue. Silva, identified as a repeat offender, had outstanding warrants for previous offenses.
Boston, MA, November 11, 2026 —
A man identified as Alexi Daniel Silva was arrested in Roxbury following an incident involving attempted robbery and assault on a police officer. The apprehension occurred on Blue Hill Avenue.
According to available information, Silva is facing charges related to an attempted robbery. During his arrest, he reportedly spat in the face of an officer. The specific details surrounding the attempted robbery, including the date and nature of the incident, were not provided. The exact circumstances of the apprehension on Blue Hill Avenue were also not detailed.
Authorities indicated that Silva is considered a repeat offender. It was also reported that he had outstanding warrants for previous offenses at the time of his arrest. The nature of these prior offenses and the specific details of the outstanding warrants were not disclosed.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. Code violations were not provided. Information regarding any subsequent legal proceedings, such as charges filed, bail set, or court dates, was also not made available in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Media Relations on police.boston.gov, see more information here.
