BOSTON, Mass. — Boston police have issued a warrant for a Belmont man accused of wielding a hatchet during a violent road rage incident in Brighton earlier this month.
Andrew Oprian, 27, is wanted on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and willful and malicious destruction of property, police said Tuesday. The charges stem from an incident on Saturday, May 15, in the area of 1032 Commonwealth Avenue.
Officers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident around 11:45 p.m. and were told by Boston Police Operations that a man was using a hatchet to smash the windows of a crashed vehicle. No injuries were reported at the scene.
Following an investigation, detectives from District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) secured a straight warrant from Brighton District Court for Oprian’s arrest.
Police continue to seek public’s help
The Boston Police Department said it is actively reviewing the facts and circumstances surrounding the case and is asking for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact District D-14 detectives at 617-343-4260.
No further details have been released, and the suspect remains at large as of Tuesday afternoon.
