A 51-year-old man who had a warrant for his arrest for failing to register as a sex offender is facing new charges after police say he chased people with a machete in downtown Boston Tuesday afternoon.

Boston police arrested John Madej, of South Boston, at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the area of Boylston and Charles streets, police said in a statement.

Earlier Tuesday, police went to 10 Park Plaza for a report of a person chasing people with a machete. Officers received a description of the man, who was then seen near Boylston Street and Charles Street. As officers approached the man, he “took up a fighting stance,” police wrote.

Officers arrested the man, later identified as Madej, and found a hunting knife in his front right pants pocket.

Madej was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a dangerous weapon, according to police. Officers also determined a warrant had been issued for Madej’s arrest for failure to register as a sex offender.

Madej is expected to be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A fugitive rape suspect from Massachusetts was reportedly found on a massive luxury boat on a marina in Wilmington before he led police on a chase through Los Angeles.

Stephen Paul Gale, 71, was wanted in connection with the 1989 rapes of two women near Boston.

According to WCVB-TV, sources said Gale was found aboard a yacht named The Dior anchored at Seacoast Yachts when police closed in on Aug. 8.

Police believe Gale suspected he was being watched when he got in his SUV and took off, leading police on a lengthy chase. He was taken into custody near the UCLA medical area.

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Gale allegedly robbed a store in Framingham, located about 20 miles west of Boston, just two days after Christmas in 1989 and sexually assaulted two female employees while holding a gun to their heads. Through DNA testing, investigators were able to positively identify Gale as the suspect.

Information about Gale was distributed nationwide, according to authorities, and a $5,000 reward was offered for tips that would lead to his arrest.

Investigators also said he once had ties to organized crime.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will be celebrating the legendary hometown R&B group New Edition with events next month.

New Edition, which was founded in Roxbury in 1978, will be honored for their “profound impact on both the community and music industry” on Sept. 6 and 7, according to a city press release.

The city on Sept. 6 will host a mural unveiling and street dedication in Roxbury.

Then on Sept. 7, the members of New Edition will participate in community events for seniors and youth, and the weekend will culminate with HOMEMADE — a free concert on City Hall Plaza featuring more than 20 local artists and a guest performance from New Edition.

“Music brings communities together,” Wu said in a statement. “I am thrilled to honor New Edition and celebrate local talent with HOMEMADE. I look forward to recognizing these legendary Boston artists for their contributions to our community’s arts and culture.”

On Sept. 6, Wu will unveil a New Edition mural designed and painted by Roxbury-based artist Lee “Square” Beard, located at the corner of Ambrose and Albany Streets in Roxbury.

Beard has been a multidisciplinary artist for 17 years. Beard, also known as SOEMS, attended the Boston Arts Academy and began his career in the graffiti scene in the early 2000s. Since then, he has been continually active in the city’s mural landscape.

During the mural unveiling, Wu will unofficially dedicate Ambrose Street as New Edition Way and declare Sept. 9 New Edition Day.

Then on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m., New Edition and the City will host a breakfast for seniors and participate in a community backpack giveaway at the Orchard Garden Boys & Girls Club of Boston. The Boys & Girls Club, located at 2 Dearborn St., is on the site of one of New Edition’s first practice spaces.

Later that day at 3 p.m., the City of Boston will host HOMEMADE, a concert on City Hall Plaza featuring performances from a variety of local artists, all included on the City of Boston’s Dear Summer Mixtape.

Attendees can expect everything from Dorchester-based hip-hop artist Kei to pop, R&B, and soul from Brighton’s Julia Chisholm, as well as a guest performance by New Edition.

HOMEMADE is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged. Food trucks and water will be available onsite. Backpacks are prohibited.

Originally Published: August 20, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.