UPDATED, Sept. 19: A 23-year-old Everett man was arrested on a burglary charge last weekend after police found him at an unoccupied East Arlington home and he jumped from a second-story window, attempting to flee.
Oscar Alexander Ayala was charged with burglary, resisting arrest and carrying a dangerous weapon.
A narrative provided the police report provided more detail than the initial news release.
At 2:07 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, an officer conducted a premises check at a Fairmont Street home following reports of possible unwanted individuals sleeping in the residence while the homeowner was away.
Bike tips off cop
Looking through the glass sliding doors, the officer saw a green bicycle. Familiar with the residence from past checks, the officer was aware that the kitchen was clear of any bicycles during a Sept. 9 check.
Switching on a flashlight, he saw through the crack of the bedroom door a figure move. He requested additional units, and two officers responded.
While waiting for backup, the officer saw the door open slightly and a Hispanic male with thin build and a T-shirt on stare in my direction. He was asked to show his hands and to remain where he was. Two more officers were requested.
The report says the male continued to put his hands into a black backpack and ignored commands to show his hands and surrender.
A chase, then a jump
As added officers arrived, the male ran upstairs to the second floor with his backpack. As police came up the stairs, the male jumped from the second-floor window, on to the deck, and police chased after.
Three officers pursued the man through a wooded area and into the alleyway of Lafayette Street. Officers lost sight of the man after he jumped a fence to a backyard on Fairmont Street.
During this time, an officer ran through the rear fence of Fairmont street address, causing property damage (homeowner notified).
A K-9 was requested for help in the search. Moments later, Sgt. Richard Pedrini located the suspect in a Dumpster, in the driveway of a Fairmont Street residence. The man, later identified as Ayala, was placed under arrest.
Second chase
While Ayala was escorted to the cruiser, he was able to break free from his grasp, which initiated another foot pursuit. The reporting officer was able to keep the suspect in sight and chased him through a wooded area and on to the dirt-road portion of Varnum Street. The officer was then able to tackle and restrain Ayala using bodily force (use-of-force report provided) at the end of Varnum Street by the entrance to Thorndike Park/dog park.
Ayala was escorted back to the scene. A search of the man’s backpack yielded a large hunting knife.
Officers conducted a search of the Fairmont Street address where Ayala had been but were unable to secure its exterior door.
At the station, police requested a Spanish translator. A Cambridge officer responded to assist in booking. Officer Vicente and Sergeant Paradis then read the party, identified as Oscar Ayala, his rights. During an inventory search of Ayala’s contents, it was discovered that he had another person’s Cambridge Savings Bank debit card in his wallet.
Marijuana found, warrant discovered
During the inventory, 2.3 grams of marijuana was found among Ayala’s property. A town bylaw violation for c. 94C s. 32L was issued to Ayala.
During booking, police also discovered that Ayala had a straight warrant from Chelsea District Court for assault and attempt to commit a crime.
“I commend the officers who responded to this case for their quick thinking and strong police work to apprehend this suspect without incident,” Chief Fred Ryan said in a Sep[t. 18 news release. “This resident did the right thing by requesting that police check on their home while they were away. I would recommend that all residents request a premise check if they are going to be gone for an extended period of time.”
This news summary was published Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, and updated Sept. 19, to include police report.
