Friends Raising $750,000 for North End Woman Injured in Boston Marathon Bombings
Friends of a North End woman severely injured in the Boston Marathon bombings last week are hoping to raise $ 750,000 to help her with hospital costs and other needs during her recovery. According to a post on GoFundMe.com, North End resident Roseann Sdoia had attended the Red Sox game at Fenway Park on Monday, April 15 and had walked over to the finish line at Copley Square to watch the rest of the marathon when she was injured by the explosions. “Roseann suffered serious injuries as a result of the explosions and has lost a leg above the knee,” wrote Christine Rousseau Hart, who attended high school and college with Sdoia. Hart posted a photo on the GoFundMe.com site that shows Sdoia watching the race in front of the restaurant Forum, standing three people away from eight-year-old Martin Richard of Dorchester, who was one of three people killed in the bombings. Sdoia reportedly has undergone several surgeries for her injuries. “It will be a long journey of recovery, both physically and emotionally, but Roseann is a fighter. She has an infectious personality and loves Boston with all her heart. She is a true Bostonian, living in the city and being one of the most loyal sports fans I know,” Hart wrote on GoFundMe.com. Hart has set a fundraising goal of $ 750,000 and as of Monday at 11:30 a.m. had raised $ 208,676. She encouraged people to donate in memory of a loved one “whose name will help inspire Roseann through her treatment and recovery.” All gifts donated through the GoFundMe.com site will be transferred to Enterprise Bank for Sdoia to use for any expenses incurred because of the bombings. Donations can also be sent, with checks made payable to the “Roseann Sdoia Recovery Fund,” to Enterprise Bank, 1168 Lakeview Ave., Dracut, MA 01826. South End Patch
Police Arrest Homeless Woman on Drug, Larceny Charges on Mass. Ave
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges listed do not indicate convictions. Boston Police Officers arrested a suspect on several warrants on Saturday, March 9 at 9:34 a.m. near 725 Mass. Ave. Officers arrested Monique Miller, listed as homeless, for a Possession of Class B substance, and two shoplifting warrants out of Lynn District Court. Miller also had warrants out of Boston Municipal Court for two counts of Larceny under $ 250 by single scheme, and two counts of Larceny from a person over 65. Additionally, Miller had two straight warrants out of Boston Municipal Court for intimidating a witness and trespassing. While booking Miller, officers found a prescription bottle with the label removed and three different kinds pills. The bottle contained 19 Cyclobenzaprine, 12 Acetaminophen, and 10 unidentified round white pills. Miller was also charged with possession of a Class E substance for the Cyclobenzaprine. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch
Woman Charged with Stabbing Man at Mass. Ave Residence
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges listed do not indicate a conviction. Boston Police arrested a South End woman for allegedly stabbing a male victim on Saturday night. Boston Police Officers responded to an assault and battery in progress at 567 Mass. Ave. at about 1 a.m. on February 23. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated that he had had an argument with a woman. The argument turned violent at some point. Officers observed scratch marks on the victim’s face and slash marks on his right arm. The victim stated that the suspect had stabbed him. While one officer spoke with the victim, another was outside of the residence speaking to the suspect. When officers went to place the suspect under arrest, the victim demanded that they arrest him too. The victim refused to answer any more questions and reportedly became verbally hostile to the police. Officers placed the suspect under arrest and lead her to the cruiser. When they instructed the suspect to get in, the suspect reportedly braced herself against the car and kicked one of the officers. Eventually, officers were able to place the suspect in the back seat of the cruiser. Officers charged Niah Chapman of 567 Massachusetts Avenue with two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch