Thursday, May 6, 2010

One Good Joe

"Witnesses apprehend suspect in hit-and-run; Pedestrian struck in Jamaica Plain; police praise aid" by John M. Guilfoil, Globe Staff | April 11, 2010

According to police, Renya Valverde, 53, of Roslindale, struck a woman in her 50s near the Forest Hills T station in Jamaica Plain about 9:30 p.m. Friday. She then tried to flee from the scene, police said. That’s when Joseph “Al’’ Graeme and other bystanders jumped into action....

“Our ability to protect and serve is often enhanced when average citizens choose to step up and get involved,’’ said Officer James Kenneally, a spokesman for the Boston Police Department....

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