Crime & Safety
Waltham Man Allegedly Tried to Kill Girlfriend
Police say a Waltham man brutally beat his girlfriend at his Adams Street home.
A 31-year-old Waltham man has been charged with attempted murder after brutally attacking his girlfriend, according to
Brett Savage, 31, of 94 Adams St., was arrested and charged with attempted murder on Aug. 22, according to Detective Sgt. Joseph Guigno.
At arround 11 a.m. Savage and his griflriend began verbally arguing at the Adams Street home, according to Guigno. Savage grabbed his girlfriend by the neck, tossed her to the ground and then put his hand over her mouth, Guigno said. Savage also punched the alleged victim, leaving her winded and starting to lose consciousness, Guigno said.
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The alleged victim managed to flee the scene to the on Harvard Street where she met police. Officers later found and arrested Savage on Moody Street in front of .
Medics evaluated the alleged victim but she did not receive any treatment, Guigno said.
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