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Boston Driver Charged After Officer Dragged and Another Kicked, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors allege a hit-and-run escalated into assaults on two officers.

Overview

  • Police say a driver reversed into a parked car in Roslindale, refused to exchange information, then accelerated and dragged a responding officer, injuring his foot.
  • A photo of the Honda Accord’s license plate taken by the collision victim enabled officers to identify the driver as Avagadra Lipson, 27.
  • Officers located the car near 3 Center Plaza and removed Lipson after she allegedly tried to drive off again as an officer drew his firearm and ordered her out.
  • She faces charges including reckless operation, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, leaving the scene with property damage, refusing to identify as a motor vehicle operator, and resisting arrest.
  • Lipson pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on Jan. 20.