The Rise in Roofies in Boston

Since the beginning of this past summer, Boston has seen a steady rise in reported roofie incidents spread throughout the city in various bars and event spaces. One of the most recent additions to the list has been the new MGM Musical Hall in the Fenway neighborhood. Since opening at the end of August, the concert hall has been the scene of four newly reported incidents to have taken place. The news clip below provides a glimpse into how the rise of this issue has been affecting those attending events in Boston, particularly the Fenway neighborhood, and what is being done by these venues, the Boston Police Department, and members of the community to stay safe.