Crime & Safety

Braintree Man on the Run Found in New York With Son

41-year-old Raisul Kalam was found in New York City with his 3-year-old son.

A Braintree man who fled the state with his 3-year-old son was found in New York City Monday.

41-year-old Raisul Kalam has been arrested by city police and is awaiting extradition back to Braintree according to the Braintree Police Department. Kalam’s son was found with him and is safe.

On Friday, an arrest warrant was issued for Kalam after he allegedly assaulted a person Friday morning and left Massachusetts with his son.

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Local authorities believed Kalmen left South Station on a bus to New York, arriving in Manhattan Friday evening.

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