BOSTON — Police are seeking a Belmont man in connection with a violent road rage incident in Brighton last week.
Detectives from Boston Police Department’s District D-14 obtained a warrant Tuesday from Brighton District Court charging Andrew Oprian, 27, with assault with a dangerous weapon and willful and malicious destruction of property.
The charges stem from an incident that occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m. Friday, May 16, when officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident near 1032 Commonwealth Avenue.
Boston Police Operations informed responding officers that a man armed with a hatchet was smashing the windows of the crashed vehicle.
Authorities are actively reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident and urge anyone with information to contact Boston Police D-14 Detectives at 617-343-4260.
Community members wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line by phone at 1-800-494-TIPS, by texting “TIP” to CRIME (27463), or online through Boston Police CrimeStoppers.
Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers, with the police department assuring that identities of those assisting in investigations will be strictly protected.
