Father-Daughter Racially Charged Attack of Transit Officer Ends in Arrests: Police

A Saugus father-daughter duo were arrested for a racially charged attack on an off-duty MBTA Transit Police officer, authorities said.

David Muse, 48, and Madison Muse, 22, had an odd bonding experience Friday night at Community College Station, according to police. Around 11:45 p.m., the off-duty officer traveling on an outbound Orange Line train overheard a disturbance on another car and heard an MBTA officials saying to "get off the train."

The alleged instigators were the Muses. As they exited the train, Madison Muse allegedly shouted racial slurs and expletives, at which point the off-duty officer began to record the incident. When the woman noticed this, she attacked the officer, and her father joined, police say. Madison Muse allegedly continued to hurl racial slurs at the off-duty officer.

The officer attempted to use a call box to contact Transit Police Operations, but was physically kept from doing so as they mother and daughter punched and kicked him.

An MBTA employee was able to contact Transit Police, which responded and arrested the Muses. Officers said the two showed signs of intoxication.

It was discovered during the booking process that David Muse had an outstanding warrant for his arrest issued from Somerville District Court for OUI-Liquor 2nd Offense and Operating with a Suspended License.

"This is yet another example Transit Police officers, whether on or off duty, are dedicated to having the safest system as possible," Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said. "Our officer showed tremendous restraint in the face of such ignorance. We are very grateful he was not seriously injured and we will follow this case throughout the judicial process to ensure the Muses are held responsible for their criminal actions."