Accused North End Knife-Wielder Held on $25K Bail

Boston, MA - A man accused of assaulting a group in the North End and then advancing on police with two weapons was held Monday on a $25,000 bail.

Steven Lacolla, 26, threatened a group near 17 Cooper Street early Sunday morning while holding two large butcher knives and wearing a bulletproof vest, according to the Boston Police Department. When police arrived, he allegedly advanced toward them with the weapons, but ultimately surrendered them without causing any injuries.

You can read the full story from the incident here.

Lacolla was in court Monday on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and use of body armor in the commission of a felony.

He returns to court July 25.

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