Boston Blotter: Brockton Man Accused of Strangling Baby

-- Matthew J. Werner, a 22-year-old Brockton man, faces charges that he throttled the 11-month-old daughter of his girlfriend after flying into a drunken rage over the child's crying. [Herald]

-- Cohmad Securities Corporation lost its securities registration over charges that it served as a "feeder fund" for Bernie Madoff. The firm claims that it did no wrong. [Herald]

-- A Brookline cabbie who had been poaching fares in Brighton led Boston police on a wild chase—with three passengers as witnesses. It is illegal for cabs registered in another city or town to pick up a fare within Boston city limits. [Allston-Brighton Tab]

-- Somerville police bagged an alleged South Boston drug dealer who was riding dirty down Medford Street. [Somerville Journal]

-- Staties say they captured a Connecticut man who was ready for war. Among his arsenal: a rifle, a shotgun, brass knuckles, body armor, and several knives. [Herald]

All charges alleged until proven under law.