""Safety will always be at the forefront of everything we do, and I'm proud of the prompt response and investigation by the MBTA Transit Police that led to the arrest of this individual," Eng said in a statement. "The public deserves a safe transportation system, and I want them to know that this conduct will not be tolerated anywhere on our system.""
"Crime Transit Police previously said the woman had an infant with her when she "violently shoved" an older passenger off a bus in Roxbury."
"He praised Transit Police, noting officers were able to "quickly identify the suspect, leading to her swift apprehension as we now press charges." Eng also thanked the bus driver for notifying authorities and ensuring the injured rider received medical care and police assistance."
A woman with an infant allegedly shoved an older passenger off an MBTA bus in Roxbury around 1 p.m. on Sept. 8. Cellphone and surveillance footage showed the injured rider falling to the pavement and lying sprawled on the sidewalk. Transit Police suggested the suspect could be charged with assault and battery on an elderly person causing injury. Transit Police asked the public for help identifying the suspect and later announced her arrest. Transit Police have not publicly identified the woman and provided limited additional information. MBTA leadership praised the police response and the bus driver for notifying authorities and ensuring medical care.
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