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There was a drunk driving homicide(I refuse to say accident) here in Boston last night and I have just learned that a friends son was the victim. He was simply mowed down .
His name was James Grabowski, I work with his Dad Capt Dan Grabowski/Mass State Police. The pain for this family must be excruciating they are very close and Dan dotes on his boys. He lives for them.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers they are going to need it to get through.
Here is story link:
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/2811435/detail.html
or
Post-Game Riots Turn Deadly
Suspect Appears In Court
POSTED: 12:28 PM EST February 2, 2004
UPDATED: 5:15 PM EST February 2, 2004
BOSTON -- Post-game Super Bowl celebrations turned deadly near Northeastern University when a car struck a crowd of people.
Video
Kelley Tuthill Reports On Charges
NewsCenter 5's Kelley Tuthill reported that a West Newbury, Mass., Northeastern University student was killed when a sport utility vehicle plowed into a crowd of people near the university.
Stanley Filoma, 24, of Mattapan, allegedly backed into a crowd of revelers who were on Symphony Street celebrating the team's victory. Filoma allegedly struck several pedestrians, and then fled the scene, killing one person. The victim has been identified as James Grabowski, 21. He was the son of State Police Captain Daniel Grabowski.
Filoma appeared in Roxbury District Court Monday morning to face a variety of charges including motor vehicle homicide while under the influence, driving to endanger, and leaving the scene of an accident and may face additional charges.
"The officers observed as the Land Cruiser was put in reverse and accelerated in reverse at a high rate of speed nearly striking the officers, causing one of them to jump out of the way for his safety," said district attorney spokesman David Procopio.
Police say Filoma then accelerated forward, striking a number of pedestrians, including Grabowski. Three others were injured, one critically. One of the people hurt was Jason Stackiewicz, 21, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Filmona was arrested after he allegedly hit a taxi.
"He was a scared young guy who panicked, essentially, and that is all that happened. He is very frightened. He is sorry this guy died. But he is just a frightened young man right now and doesn't have much else to say, " said defense attorney Steve Sack.
Police responded to several post-game problems. Three men were arrested on Hemmingway Street for malicious destruction of property over $250. Two men were allegedly jumping on cars and one allegedly broke a car window.
"Everyone is profoundly sad this morning. What should have been a happy night and a celebratory event was marred by a fatality, in relation to this case. And in relation to the vandalism case, (the event) was marred by some stupid behavior by celebrants who should have known better," said Procopio.
Grabowski's parents were comforted in their West Newbury home by friends and family.
The family's neighbors are stunned.
"(The family is) very, very nice. They are a wonderful, quiet family. Very, very sweet," said neighbor Lauren Roland.
Filoma, a Haitian immigrant, was held by the court on $10,000 cash bail.
Copyright 2004 by TheBostonChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
His name was James Grabowski, I work with his Dad Capt Dan Grabowski/Mass State Police. The pain for this family must be excruciating they are very close and Dan dotes on his boys. He lives for them.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers they are going to need it to get through.
Here is story link:
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/2811435/detail.html
or
Post-Game Riots Turn Deadly
Suspect Appears In Court
POSTED: 12:28 PM EST February 2, 2004
UPDATED: 5:15 PM EST February 2, 2004
BOSTON -- Post-game Super Bowl celebrations turned deadly near Northeastern University when a car struck a crowd of people.
Video
Kelley Tuthill Reports On Charges
NewsCenter 5's Kelley Tuthill reported that a West Newbury, Mass., Northeastern University student was killed when a sport utility vehicle plowed into a crowd of people near the university.
Stanley Filoma, 24, of Mattapan, allegedly backed into a crowd of revelers who were on Symphony Street celebrating the team's victory. Filoma allegedly struck several pedestrians, and then fled the scene, killing one person. The victim has been identified as James Grabowski, 21. He was the son of State Police Captain Daniel Grabowski.
Filoma appeared in Roxbury District Court Monday morning to face a variety of charges including motor vehicle homicide while under the influence, driving to endanger, and leaving the scene of an accident and may face additional charges.
"The officers observed as the Land Cruiser was put in reverse and accelerated in reverse at a high rate of speed nearly striking the officers, causing one of them to jump out of the way for his safety," said district attorney spokesman David Procopio.
Police say Filoma then accelerated forward, striking a number of pedestrians, including Grabowski. Three others were injured, one critically. One of the people hurt was Jason Stackiewicz, 21, of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Filmona was arrested after he allegedly hit a taxi.
"He was a scared young guy who panicked, essentially, and that is all that happened. He is very frightened. He is sorry this guy died. But he is just a frightened young man right now and doesn't have much else to say, " said defense attorney Steve Sack.
Police responded to several post-game problems. Three men were arrested on Hemmingway Street for malicious destruction of property over $250. Two men were allegedly jumping on cars and one allegedly broke a car window.
"Everyone is profoundly sad this morning. What should have been a happy night and a celebratory event was marred by a fatality, in relation to this case. And in relation to the vandalism case, (the event) was marred by some stupid behavior by celebrants who should have known better," said Procopio.
Grabowski's parents were comforted in their West Newbury home by friends and family.
The family's neighbors are stunned.
"(The family is) very, very nice. They are a wonderful, quiet family. Very, very sweet," said neighbor Lauren Roland.
Filoma, a Haitian immigrant, was held by the court on $10,000 cash bail.
Copyright 2004 by TheBostonChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
That is so sad.
