POLICE OFFICER SERIOUSLY INJURED
At approximately 12:03am, officers on patrol in the area of 800 Bennington Street, East Boston, passed a male attempting to hide his face with his hood, then turn and walk in the opposite direction. When officers spoke to the suspect, he ran, discarding objects from his waist area onto Bennington Street. The suspect then ran to 740 Bennington Street, attempting to kick in the door of a residence. As an officer began to detain the suspect, he was kicked in the upper leg. A second officer assisted in apprehending the suspect, who continued to resist arrest. While handcuffing the suspect, a second suspect suddenly appeared and kicked one of the arresting officers in the face, knocking him unconscious.
When the injured officer regained consciousness, he continued to perform his duty, attempting to detain the second suspect who assaulted him. As other officers arrived, two more suspects attempted to prevent officers from arresting the second suspect by pushing and striking officers.
The injured officer was taken to the hospital for treatment of a facial fracture to his eye socket, broken teeth and shoulder and ankle injuries.
Jose Lemus, 29, of East Boston was arrested for Assault & Battery on a Police Officer. Matthew Johnson, 19, of East Boston was arrested for Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Possession of Class B, C & D Drugs with Intent to Distribute. A 16 year-old juvenile was arrested for Delinquent to Wit: Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Person.
Update On Woodruff Way Homicides
On Sunday morning at about 3:25 AM, officers from District 3 responded to 61 Woodruff Way on a report of shots fired. Responding officers found three males suffering from gun shot wounds. One male was located inside a motor vehicle the other two males were located on the ground nearby. One of the males was pronounced dead at the scene and is identified as Paulo Goncalves, 20, of Pawtucket, RI. A second male was transported to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and today died of his injuries. He has been identified as Kalvin Duarte, 18, of North Providence, RI. The third victim remains in stable condition.
Boston Police ask anyone who may have witnessed this crime or has information about this incident to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Boston Officially Welcomes John Walsh and America’s Most Wanted
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Kathleen M. O’Toole will officially welcome John Walsh of America’s Most Wanted at Boston Police Headquarters on Wednesday February 1, 2005 at 10:15AM.
America’s Most Wanted has been working successfully with law enforcement agencies across the nation and internationally since 1988. John Walsh and his team are committed to assisting police departments by profiling fugitives so they may be brought to justice. The Boston Police Department has been working with America’s Most Wanted for the past several weeks in an effort to profile wanted fugitives as well as unsolved crimes.
The Boston Police Department needs information from the community that can help bring those individuals responsible for creating fear in our neighborhoods to justice. Information that can help solve crimes, save a life, or make our neighborhoods safer places to live, rests within our neighborhoods. Anonymous tips can be the best way for anyone with information to help their neighbors, relatives, or friends from becoming a victim or perpetrator of a violent crime. Call 1-800-494-TIPS for the Boston Police Department’s anonymous tips line or 1-800-CRIME-TV for America’s Most Wanted Tip line.
Mayor Menino and Commissioner O’Toole would like to thank John Walsh and America’s Most Wanted for working with the Boston Police Department to bring those responsible for violent crime in Boston to justice.
Boston Police Incidents for January 31, 2006
Dorchester Man Tied Up and Robbed
A victim walked into District 3 yesterday to report that he was robbed at gunpoint and tied up on Sunday morning at 12:01am. According to the victim, two males armed with shotguns forced him into his apartment on Brookway Road in Roslindale, tied him up with tape and stole cash and jewelry from him. The victim was able to free himself about a half an hour later. The suspects, described only as two black males with medium builds, fled the apartment with the victim’s property. This incident remains under investigation by District 5 Detectives.
Two People Shot in Dorchester
Officers from District 11 responded to 33 East Street for two people shot at 10:23pm last night. Two victims, a 29-year-old male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to the face and left arm and a 19-year-old male with apparent gunshot wounds to the face, neck and left arm, were located outside and taken to an area hospital for treatment. Both victims are listed in serious condition. This investigation is ongoing.
Loaded Gun Seized Recovered, One Arrested
Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force were conducting an investigation in the area of Columbia Road and Boston Street last night around 5:36pm. After making observations of a vehicle and its occupants, the car was stopped. Further investigation revealed a loaded 9mm Sig Sauer firearm in the center console of the car. Arrested in connection with the gun was 18-year-old Christopher Quintana of Hyde Park. Other occupants of the car were questioned and released at the scene.
Winston Road Home Hit by Gunshots
Officers from District 3 responded to 29 Winston Road at 2:25am this morning for shots fired. Officers discovered several spent rounds of ammunition in front of 29 Winston Street. Further investigation revealed damage to the outside walls and windows of 29 Winston Street believed to be caused by gunshots. No victims complained of being struck by gunfire. Several pieces of ballistic evidence were recovered. The investigation is ongoing.
Commissioner Kathleen O’Toole among eight women leaders honored for professional excellence.
Pictured (l-r) the 2006 Pinnacle Awards recipients: Marianne Ajemian, Esq.Partner, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Cheryl LaFleur, President of New England Distribution – National Grid, Julie Anne Smith, Vice President, Global Marketing – Genzyme Corporation, Cathy Minehan, President and CEO – Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Kathleen M. O’Toole, Police Commissioner – Boston Police Department, Libbie J. Shufro, President and CEO – Boston Center for the Arts and Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO – causemedia, inc.
On Thursday January 26, 2006, more than 1,000 people turned out at the Westin Copley Plaza to attend the 12th Annual Pinnacle Awards. The event recognizes the accomplishments of women who have achieved excellence in business and management, and is one of the largest gatherings of the Greater Boston business community in honor of professional women. Among the honorees was Police Commissioner Kathleen O’Toole, who was applauded for her extraordinary dedication to the City of Boston and more than 26 years in Public Safety. In attendance with family, BPD staff members and special guest Mrs. Angela Menino, Commissioner O’Toole received the award for Achievement in Management, Government.
Daily Incidents for January 30, 2006
Suspects Arrested in Downtown Crossing after Robbing Female in Beacon Hill
A 35-year-old female from Beacon Hill reported to Officers from District 1 that at about noon on Sunday, she was entering her apartment on Pinckney Street when a male approached her from behind, pointed a firearm at her and robbed her of United States Currency. The suspect fled on foot down Pinckney Street toward Joy Street.
Later in the afternoon at about 3:18pm, officers on patrol in the Downtown Crossing area observed a male fitting the description of the suspect wanted for the armed robbery that occurred hours before on Pinckney Street. The officers approached the male to conduct a threshold inquiry. While patting the suspect down, the officer felt a hard object in the suspect’s waist area that appeared to be a firearm. Officers removed an unloaded black pellet gun and a hypodermic needle from the suspect. Officers arrested Angel Vargas, 42, of Boston and charged him with possession of a hypodermic needle and armed robbery. He will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court this morning.
Dorchester Market Robbed by Armed Suspect
Officers assigned to District 3 responded to 322 Talbot Avenue yesterday afternoon at about 2:46pm on a report of an armed robbery. According to witnesses on scene, the suspect entered the store twice and on his second visit displayed a small black semi-automatic handgun and robbed the clerk. The suspect fled out the store on foot toward Aspinwall Street. He is described as a 25-30 year-old, white-hispanic male, about 5’5”, 160lbs, wearing a white coat and blue jeans.
Armed Robbery at Heath Street Launderette
Last night at 8:33pm, officers from District 13 responded to 178 Heath Street on a report of an armed robbery. The victim states that the suspect requested change for a dollar and then pulled a firearm and ordered the suspect into an office. The suspect then took an undisclosed amount of United States currency and told the victim to count to twenty before calling the police. This incident remains under investigation and no arrests have been made.
Two Juveniles Arrested for Violating the Alcohol Laws
Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force patrolling the South End last night at about 6:20pm observed five individuals in the Castle Square area walking toward the officers. One of the individuals had a 750 ml bottle of Moet and Chandon protruding from the pocket of his sweatshirt. The suspect and the people with him did not appear to be 21-years of age. When the suspects observed the officers, they hid behind a concrete pillar. The officers stopped the individuals and found three of them to be in possession of the above liquor as well as 12 oz. bottle of Corona, a bottle of Grand Marnier, Grey Goose and Absolut. All three bottles had speed pourers in the tops as though they were from a bar. The liquor was seized and two 16-year-old males and a 15-year-old male from Roslindale, Roxbury and Boston were all placed under arrest. The will be arraigned in the Boston Juvenile Court this morning.
Update On Woodruff Way Shooting
At approximately 3:25 AM this morning officers from District 3 responded to 61 Woodruff Way on a report of shots fired. Responding officers found three males suffering from gun shot wounds. One male was located inside a motor vehicle the other two males were located on the ground nearby. One of the males was pronounced dead at the scene and two were taken to area hospitals and remain in critical condition. The vehicle has been removed from the scene and is part of the investigation.
This incident took place in the parking lot of the Gallivan Recreation Center. It should be noted that the center was closed at the time of the incident and no known guests or employees of the center were in the area. This lot is isolated at the end of a dead-end street and is not a normal path of travel for pedestrians or motorists. Given the time of occurrence and circumstances known to investigators, it does not appear that this incident was a random act.
Boston Police ask anyone who may have witnessed this crime or has information about this incident to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Brighton Officers Continue to Make a Difference
The following incidents all took place in Brighton
20 Kegs, One Live Rock Band, 5 Arrested at Brighton House Party
Officers from District 14 responded to 33 Arden Street, for a report of a fight at 9:00pm last night. A Federal Express driver told police he was threatened and chased from the Arden Street house after asking for a signature for a package he was delivering. Officers went to the house and observed a large group drinking from plastic cups on the street, sidewalk, porch and yard of 33 Arden Street. After making their way into the open house, officers observed 20 kegs of beer inside the house and yard, a live band playing in the living room, guests vomiting in the kitchen, an several overcrowded rooms throughout the house. Officers located the hosts of the party, 25-year-old Brian Jolly of Brighton and 29-year-old Julio Santiago of South Portland, Maine and informed them of the dangers that were present and that the party must end. A female guest upset at the early termination of her good time threw a half filled cup of beer at the officers. Meredith Nadler, 23 of Brighton was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Disturbing the Peace. Two other guests, 22-year-old Willard Hamilton of Portland, Maine and 25-year-old Andrew Simpson of Allston were also arrested after they ignored officer’s requests to leave. Both Jolly and Santiago were arrested for interfering with the arrests of the other guests and face charges of Disturbing the Peace. All five will be arraigned in Brighton District Court on Monday morning.
Concerned Neighbor Helps Police Catch Females Breaking into Car
At 2:10 this morning District 14 officers met a man on Hooker Street who told them that he just witnessed three females break into his neighbor’s car and remove a red CD case. He directed the officers to the rear of 12 Haskell Street where he followed the three suspects. Officers went to the second floor and found 12-15 people at a party. The three suspects, 20-year-old Amanda Hayes of Derry, NH, 18-year-old Cassandra Bell of Methuen and a 16-year-old Juvenile from Las Vegas, were brought downstairs, identified by the witness and arrested. They will be arraigned on Monday for Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle/ Receiving Stolen Property. The Stolen CD case was returned to the owner.
Cape Cod Pair Arrested for Fighting Cops
District 14 officers responded to 80 Brooks Street for two males yelling in the street. Officers arrived and had to separate 18-year-old Joseph Green of Marston Mills and 18-year-old Justin Folone of Mashpee, who were fighting in the street. The pair were told to walk away and ended up down the street fighting again. Officers separated the two a second time and Green turned on the officers throwing a punch hitting one officer in the shoulder. A violent struggle ensued and both were taken into custody for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer. They too will be arraigned Monday in Brighton District Court.
Boston Police Incidents for January 29, 2006
Female Shot in Foot Sitting Outside
Officers from District 2 responded to the area of Bishop Joel Smith Way for shots fired around 1:09am this morning. Officers located a 19-year-old Dorchester woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the left foot. According to the victim she was sitting on her front steps and saw two men arguing in the street, one of the men fired a shot and struck her in the foot. She was taken to an area hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Shots Fired Outside West Roxbury Party
Officers from District 5 stopped a vehicle around 1:33am this morning on LaGrange Street believed to be fleeing the scene of a shots fired call at 14 Elgin Street. The occupants were questioned and released. Additional officers went to 14 Elgin Street and observed a large party breaking-up. Officers learned that shots had been fired outside that address as the crowd dispersed. Officers did find a 2005 Hyundai with a bullet lodged in the windshield. This ballistic evidence was recovered and will be processed. According to witnesses, an unwanted partygoer began firing off a gun and fled the area before police arrived. This investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made.
Male Shot Inside South End Club
District 4 officers responded to 888 Tremont Street, The Mirage, for a person shot at 2:10 this morning. Located was a 28-year-old Jamaica Plain man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the shoulder. He was taken to an area hospital and is listed in critical condition. According to witnesses a fight had erupted on the second level of the club and one shot was heard after the fight. Patrons at the club immediately exited the room and fled the area. No arrests have been made and the investigation continues.
Three Guns Recovered in Hyde Park Home
District 18 officers went to 90 Blake Street Mattapan to serve court documents on a resident. While on scene, officers recovered three handguns and several rounds of ammunition. The guns were seized and 57-year-old Charles Evans was arrested for possessing the guns without being licensed.
SHOOTING ON WOODRUFF WAY
At approximately 3:25 AM three people were shot in the area of 61 Woodruff Way, Mattapan. One male victim was pronounced at the scene and two other male victims were transported to local hospitals and are listed in critical condition.
The investigation is ongoing and Boston Police would like to ask anyone who may have witnessed the crime or has information to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.