Two Detail Officers Assist with Arresting Armed Robbery Suspect in Charlestown

At about 12:10 PM, on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, officers assigned to District A-15 (Charlestown) and two detail officers, arrested Alan Badgett, 33, of Boston, on armed robbery charges.

Officers responded to the area of 27 Austin Street for a report of a threatening person. Boston Police Operations advised officers that an unknown male was waving an axe and bottle in the air.

Officers were advised that the suspect was holding an axe and telling security that he could take whatever he wanted. The suspect stole a juice bottle, and multiple water bottles before fleeing the area.

Two officers assigned to a paid detail on Main Street rushed towards Austin Street and were able to de-escalate the suspect. The detail officers conducted a pat frisk of the suspect, and recovered an axe.

Badgett was placed under arrest and charged with Armed Robbery. He is expected to be arraigned in Charlestown District Court.