Boston Blotter: Cops Chase Armed Man, Officers Stabbed

-- Boston Police arrested a man with a gun on Thursday after chasing him on foot. The suspect was driving "erratically" near Egelston Square and attempted to park in front of a hydrant. Police determined the owner of the car was unlicensed, prompting officers to try to stop the car. The operator of the car exited the car and fled. Officers pursued the suspect, observed he was armed. After refusing to drop the weapon, police took it away during a physical struggle. The suspect faces various assault and weapons charges. [BPDNews.com]

-- An inmate at the Souza-Baranowksi Correction Center in Shirley allegedly stabbed two correctional officers on Wednesday after being told he'd have to share a cell. [Globe]

-- A Medford resident took a laptop from a Somerville apartment. One resident returned to observe the suspect carrying the computer. The suspect reportedly said "Hi" to the resident before fleeing. He suspect faces charges of nighttime break-in. [Somerville Journal]

-- Three youths allegedly broke into and vandalized the Chabad Jewish Center in Hyannis. [WCVB]

All charges alleged until proven under law.