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Transit Police Arrest Woman Suspected Of Spitting On Disabled Person

BOSTON (CBS) – Transit Police identified and arrested a woman accused of spitting on and attacking a disabled person last week in Harvard Square.

Joanna Drafahl, 20, of South Boston was charged with assault and battery on a disabled person in connection with the July 31 assault.

Joanna Drafahl
Joanna Drafahl. (Images Credit: Transit Police)

On Friday, Transit Police shared photos of the woman wanted for the incident. As a result of tips from the public, Drafahl was identified.

Drafahl is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday.

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