Boston Police arrest 8 people during Celtics NBA Finals festivities

Maria Papadopoulos

June 18, 2024 at 8:58 AM·1 min read

Boston officers arrested eight people in relation to the Celtics NBA Finals game, police said Tuesday morning.

A total of six men and two juvenile boys were arrested, police said.

Police on Tuesday did not immediately release the names of those arrested or the charges they are facing.

Thousands of Celtics fans turned the streets outside TD Garden into a sea of green as they celebrated the franchise’s record 18th NBA title on Monday night.

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