Internet worm advisory
A worm (internet virus) is currently spreading by email. Users receive an email, purportedly from the FBI, warning them that their IP address has been logged by the FBI on illegal websites. The message goes on to instruct the user to open an attached file. Do not open the file.
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If the attached file is run, the worm scans the user’s hard drive for other email addresses, in its search for other computers to infect.
“This variant of the Sober worm may catch out the unwary as they open their email inbox this morning,” said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos. “Every law-abiding citizen wants to help the police with their enquiries, and some will panic that they might be being falsely accused of visiting illegal websites and want click on the unsolicited email attachment. All users should be reminded to follow safe computing guidelines, and PCs should be kept automatically updated with the latest anti-virus protection. Anyone who may have information about the Sober worm’s author should report it to the computer crime authorities. This malware writer has been maliciously attacking innocent computer users for over two years, and must be stopped.”
The FBI has posted an advisory on it’s website.
Three Arrested for Firearms Charges
Yesterday afternoon, Officers from District 4 responded to a call for a man being attacked by a group of males at Washington and North Hampton Streets. On arrival the officers were unable to locate the victim. The officers received updated descriptions of the suspects by way of Boston Police Operations. An officer performing a paid detail in Dudley Square heard the broadcast and observed individuals matching the broadcasted description. The Officers from District 4 responded to Dudley and assisted the detail officer in stopping the group.
After a lengthy foot chase over fences and through parking lots two firearms were recovered and three individuals were arrested. A 16-year-old male from Roxbury will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court and charged with Delinquency to wit Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and ammunition. Rakim Sumpter, 17, of Boston is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. Daron Lampley, 19, of Roxbury is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Possession of Class D, and Resisting Arrest. Both will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court.
Three Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Boston’s North End and Roslindale
Three Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Boston’s North End and Roslindale
Members of the Boston police Drug Unit and Youth Violence Strike Force arrested three people on Boston’s Streets yesterday.
The first arrest occurred after members of the District 1 Drug Control Unit stopped Nicholas Steriti, 22, of Medford, on Hanover and Parmenter Streets in Boston’s North End. He was found to be in possession of numerous bags of cocaine. He was arrested for Possession with Intent Class B, Possession Class B within a School Zone, Distribution of Class B, Distribution of Class B in a School Zone, and Trafficking Class B in excess of 14 grams. He will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court today.
The second arrest occurred last night at 9:00pm when members of the Youth Violence Strike Force observed Dahian Pimental, 20, and Danny Pimentel, 18, both of Dorchester trespassing in the Archdale Housing Development. Further investigation done by the officers revealed one suspect was carrying a weapon as well as large amounts cocaine. Both were placed under arrest, Dahian Pimental was charged with Trespassing, Possession of Class B, Possession with intent to Distribute Class B, Possession with intent to Distribute Class B in a School Zone, Trafficking Class B and Trafficking Class B in a School Zone. Danny Pimentel was charged with Trespassing, Unlawfully Carrying a Dangerous Weapon, and Possession Class B. Both will be arraigned in West Roxbury Court.
NEWS RELEASE – 11-21-05 – 2005-#340
Boston Police Investigating Fatal Shooting In The South End
The victim from the shooting that occurred at 375 Columbus Avenue in the South End has succumbed to his injuries. The victim is described as a male in his 20’s. This incident was reported to the Boston Police Department at 1344hrs.
Boston Police Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this incident. They ask anyone with information about this incident to call them at 617-343-4470, or to remain anonymous 1-800-494-TIPS.
NEWS RELEASE – 11-21-05 – 2005-#339
Dorchester Avenue/ Lydon Way Homicide Victim Identified
On November 14, at about 11:45pm, officers from District 11 responded to a call for a person shot at Dorchester Avenue and Lydon Way. On arrival, officers found Davius Stewart, 20, of Jamaica Plain suffering from a multiple gunshot wounds. Boston EMS responded and transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced this morning.
Boston Police Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this incident. They ask anyone with information about this incident to call them at 617-343-4470, or to remain anonymous 1-800-494-TIPS.
NEWS RELEASE – 11-21-05 – 2005-#338
Two Arrested at Allston Frat Party
On Sunday morning at about 12:04 AM Officers from District 14 responded to a radio call for a loud party at 49 Gardner St, Allston. While responding to the complaint Officers were advised by the dispatcher that the party was at a “Frat House” and that guests were entering through the rear door. They were paying an entrance fee to get alcohol.
The 911 callers further added that the guests appeared to be underage. When the officers arrived at the front of 49 Gardner St, they could hear a loud party emanating from the house, however they noticed that all of the windows that face the street had their lights off, as to give the appearance that the party was not in their house. Officers went to the rear to investigate the 911 callers claims, and observed a long line of young males and females in front of suspect Andrew Davis.
Suspect Davis was sitting on a chair just outside the rear door and in possession of a sleeve of red plastic cups that he would give to the next person in line if they were willing to give suspect Davis five U.S. Dollars ($5.00). Upon the completion of the exchange of money for the cup, suspect Davis used a “SHARPIE” marker to mark the customers hand as a second indication that payment was received. Officers, wearing civilian attire, approached suspect Davis with cash in hand and asked for a cup.
Suspect Davis advised Officers that the price was going to be $5.00, however they would have to wait because the house was overcrowded. At this point Officers identified themselves and displayed their badges to suspect Davis and announced their presence. Officers seized suspect Davis’ money and brought him inside to clear the party and to identify other residents. Officers cleared approximately 100 persons from the 1st second and third floors. When the officers arrived in the basement, they found an additional 200 persons crowded into a make shift bar, that include a DJ booth, complete with music making equipment and a bar that was serving beer from (5) kegs and also serving assorted “Jell-O Shots.”
Officers cleared the 200 guests from the basement and seized the five kegs. As guests were being escorted out of the house, the Officer observed suspect Alexander Berg stop in the kitchen area and begin to drink a full cup of beer. The Officer approached suspect Alexander Berg and asked him for identification. The suspect handed an ID to the Officer who inspected the Mass ID and determined suspect was 18 years of age. Suspect Berg was placed under arrest for minor in possession of alcohol. Suspect Davis was placed under arrest for Disturbing the Peace, Procuring Alcohol for Minors and Minor in Possession of Alcohol. This house is the home of the Boston University Chapter of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.