Police seek Newton man for West Roxbury attack

Richardson
Captured.

Boston Police report they are looking for Hosea Richardson, 33, of Newton, on charges he beat a woman he met at a club late Friday or early Saturday.

Police say Richardson is a 5'8", bald, light-skinned black male with facial hair and a muscular or medium build.

According to the victim, she and the suspect returned to her home after attending a nightclub together. Upon returning to the victim's home, the victim says the suspect began to punch and kick her. By the time police arrived, the suspect was gone. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Not long after, Dedham Police got a call from a relative of his, warning he was acting strangely and was willing to take on any police sent after him.

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In custody

Channel 4 reports the guy turned himself in at the Christian Science Center reflecting pool.

Bail set at $50,000

And he was ordered to Bridgewater for psychological evaluation at his arraignment in West Roxbury District Court today, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's office. Due back in court on Jan. 16.

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