"Michael Vandenbroeke, a Jamaica Plain resident, groped the bus driver's chest after boarding at the Massachusetts Avenue and Washington Street Silver Line stop shortly before noon on March 26."
"The alleged assault was caught on bus surveillance video, prosecutors said. Investigators circulated still images of the suspect - later identified as Vandenbroeke - and arrested him Monday at the Nubian Square station."
"According to prosecutors, Vandenbroeke has multiple convictions for violent offenses dating back to 2005. Court records indicate his previous convictions include charges ranging from assault and battery to disorderly conduct and threatening to commit a crime."
Michael Vandenbroeke, 41, has been charged with indecent assault and battery, assault and battery on a public employee, and disorderly conduct after allegedly groping an MBTA bus driver. The incident occurred on March 26, where Vandenbroeke reportedly assaulted the driver after returning a dropped item. Surveillance footage captured the incident, leading to his identification and arrest. Vandenbroeke has a lengthy criminal history with multiple convictions for violent offenses dating back to 2005. He is scheduled to return to court on April 21, with bail set at $500.
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