Boston Man Arrested In Connection With Attempted Robbery At Gas Station

The man spit in an officer's face while being searched, according to police.

By Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff

Nov 11, 2026 1:07 PM EST

BOSTON, MA — A man is facing multiple charges after threatening a person at a gas station and spitting in a police officer's face during his arrest early Wednesday morning, according to the Boston Police Department.

Alexi Daniel Silva, 41, of Roxbury, was arrested on Nov. 11 after officers responded to a report of a robbery in progress near 310 Blue Hill Ave. at approximately 1 a.m.

While responding to the scene, officers received a description of the suspect and located a man matching that description traveling along Blue Hill Avenue toward Grove Hall. Officers approached the man and detained him while additional units responded to speak with the victim.

The victim told police he was getting gas when a man approached him and aggressively demanded money. After the victim refused, the man reportedly became increasingly agitated and claimed to have a gun while reaching toward his waistband.

The victim returned to his vehicle and fled the area before officers arrived. Police said the suspect was subsequently positively identified and taken into custody.

As officers attempted to search Silva, he reportedly spat in an officer's face, making direct contact with the officer's mouth and eyes.

During the investigation, officers also discovered that Silva had two outstanding arrest warrants. One was issued out of Suffolk Superior Court on charges of assault and battery on a police officer, unarmed robbery, breaking and entering in the nighttime for a felony, and assault and battery.

The second warrant was issued out of Roxbury District Court on a charge of assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.

Silva is expected to be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on new charges of attempt to commit a felony and assault and battery on a police officer.