Man accused of blocking Downtown Crossing station entrance said he was protesting MBTA fares
He was also wanted on a warrant for larceny.
When transit police were called to the Chauncy Street entrance for the Downtown Crossing MBTA station, they found a man blocking the entrance. When they were eventually forced to take him in, they also found he had an active warrant, according to authorities.Police were called to the station around 6 p.m. on Wednesday where they found 29-year-old Lance Tinder of Everett blocking the entrance. He said it was part of a protest, and that he “wanted MBTA to enter for free,” transit police said.“For several minutes officers attempted to reason with Tinder and request he move along or vacate the area,” according to transit police. “Tinder refused to leave, utilize MBTA services or remove himself from blocking the entrance.”When police attempted to place him in custody, Tinder struggled, but eventually police prevailed, they said. While Tinder was being booked, police found there was a warrant from Boston Municipal Court for a larceny from a person charge.
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