Daily Incidents for February 28, 2006
Drunk Driver Causes Accident in West Roxbury
An officer from District 5 responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident last night at approximately 10:07pm. The victim was reportedly driving through a green light on Lagrange Street in West Roxbury and was struck by a car that went through a red light on Centre Street. The suspect drove off to a side street and parked, then walked back and turned himself in. The suspect, Dennis Cataloni of West Roxbury, appeared to be intoxicated and was arrested. The two victims, a 33-year-old woman from Hyde Park and her 12-year-old son, declined medical attention.
Boston Resident Chased for Drug Money in Charlestown
An officer assigned to Charlestown observed a male running from the Bunker Hill project onto Medford Street and down Terminal Street. The officer stopped the individual to check on his well-being. The male stated he was being chased by a suspect armed with a firearm. The suspect was owed $300 for heroin that this male had purchased from him. The male attempted to explain to the suspect that he would pay him when he received his tax return. The officers searched the area for the suspect. He remains at large.
Suspect Arrested on Monadnock Street with a Loaded Firearm
While patrolling in the Dudley Street and Monadnock Street area at 1:30am, officers from District 2 observed a male acting suspicious. As the officers approached the suspect, the male fled on foot. The officer pursued him and was able to stop him on Monadnock Street. Further investigation revealed that the suspect was in possession Class B and D substances. A second officers observed the suspect bending over and dropping an object on the sidewalk near 45 Monadnonck Street. The officer recovered a loaded .45 firearm at that location. Police arrested Michael Laws, 30, of Roxbury. He will be arraigned and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Possession with intent to Distribute Class B, and Possession of Class D.
Person Shot in East Boston
This morning at 8:00am, police from District 7 responded to a call for a person shot at a residential location on Condor Street. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound. District Detectives continue to investigate this incident.
Daily Incidents For February 27, 2006
Victim Stabbed in the Neck
Yesterday morning at 6:19am, officers from District 1 responded to Stuart and Warrneton Streets on a report of a person stabbed. On arrival officers observed the female victim with a stab wound to the neck and the knife still inside the wound. The victim was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital where she was treated and her condition is considered non-life threatening.
Sex Offender Arrested on Elene Street in Mattapan
Members of the Youth Violence Strike force arrested Jerome Reed, 46, of Mattapan yesterday morning at 9:30am. The suspect was charged with failing to provide notice as a sex offender with a change of address.
Stabbing in Chinatown
District 1 police responded to a radio call at the New England Medical Center for a report of a walk-in stabbing victim yesterday at approximately 6:00pm. When officers questioned the victim, he was uncooperative and wasn’t able to recall the incident, except to say it happened in an unknown location in Chinatown.
Store 24 in Brighton Robbed
Last night at 7:00pm, officers from District 14 responded to the Store 24 at 241 Market Street in Brighton for an armed robbery in progress. The victim reported that two suspects entered the store to purchase a bottle of water. While the clerk rang up the purchase, one of the suspects pulled a large kitchen knife from his coat and told the employee to give him the money. After the suspects were given the money, they fled the scene. A search of the area was conducted but to no avail.
Victim Shot on Sojourner Truth Court
Officers from District 11 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 34 Sojourner Truth Court last night at 11:43pm. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim, a 21-year-old from Roxbury, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center for further treatment. No arrests were made and the incident remains under investigation.
Man Arrested for Kicking Down Own Apartment Door
Early this morning at 12:04am, officers from District 11 responded to a radio call at 276 Bowdoin Street. When they arrived, the officers spoke to the owner of the apartment building who reported that a resident had kicked open the front door to his apartment. When police questioned the resident, the 27-year-old stated he didn’t have a key to the apartment and no one would answer the door, so he kicked it open. The suspect was charged with Destruction of Personal Property when he was taken into custody.
Loud Party and Alcohol Arrests in Brighton and South End
Last night at 12:50am, officers from District 14 responded to a loud party call at 1999 Commonwealth Avenue. Despite the weather conditions, which were snow and low temperatures, the officers discovered a beach party on the sixth floor. The officers observed people entering the lobby wearing shorts, and bathing suits. The Boston officers along with personnel from Boston College observed 39 people leaving the building as they responded to the sixth floor. Once in the apartment, the officers saw red plastic cups of beer, three empty 30 packs of Ginny Light Beer, along with empty bottles of Bacardi Rum, Jim Beam, and Rubinoff Vodka. All three residents were under 21-years of age and were arrested for being Keeper of a Disorderly House, and Minors in Possession of Alcohol. The following people will be arraigned in Brighton District Court on Monday: Jameson Lyons, 20, Benjamin Yun, 20, and Matthew Ginsberg, 19, all three reside in Brighton.
Seven minutes earlier, officers from District 4 responded to 1025 Tremont Street on a report of loud music playing. On arrival they were met by Northeastern Police who stated they have just witnessed sixty to eighty young people fleeing out the rear door of that building. When the officers approached the door they could hear music playing and smelled marijuana coming from the apartment. The officer knocked on the door and an unknown male opened the door witnessed the officers and attempted to slam the door in the their faces. The officer placed her foot in the door and asked him if the apartment was his. The male admitted it was and the officer told him to turn the music down. The suspect asked why and became uncooperative. At that time, a group of people left the apartment with red cups containing beer. On female in the group looked at the officer and started drinking the beer in front of her. The officer asked the suspect to stop and put down the beer. The suspect refused the officers request and was then arrested. Elyse Van Auken, 18, who resides in Boston, will be charged with Possession of an Alcohol Beverage under 21. The resident of the apartment, Richard Morris, 21, was arrested and charged with Procuring Alcohol for a Minor. They will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.
At 4:04am, officers from District 14 responded to 41 Orkney Road on a report of a loud party. As the officers were approaching the residence, they could hear loud music coming from the basement of 41 Orkney Road. About 30 people were observed in the basement and about 50 people upstairs. Officers seized four kegs of Bud Light and arrested the three renters of the apartment. The following people will be arraigned in Brighton District Court on Monday: Ian Watt, 21; Seren Ozcan, 20; and Griffin Bach, 20 who were all charged with Procuring Alcohol for a Minor, Possession of Alcohol being Under 21, and Keeper of a Disorderly House.
Two Juveniles Arrested for Multiple Robberies in Dorchester
Numerous units from District 11 responded to a radio call last night for an Armed Robbery in Progress at 1475 Dorchester Avenue at about 8:07pm. Officers located a victim who provided them with a detailed description of the two suspects that attempted to rob him of his wallet and then fled toward Adams Street. The units began a search of the area and located two suspects matching the description of the suspects at 28 Acadia Street. The officers stopped the suspects and brought the victim to Acadia Street where the victim positively identified the suspects as the two who attempted to rob him of his wallet. The victim further stated that at the time of the robbery, one suspect was armed with a knife. No knife was recovered from the suspects and officers searched the area to no avail. Both suspects were transported to District 11 where they were charged with Delinquency to wit: Assault with intent to Rob.
Detectives from District 11 assisted and noticed the description of the two suspects matched an incident that occurred ninety minutes earlier at 1475 Dorchester Avenue. In that incident, an officer from District 11 responded to a Crime in Progress at Dorchester Avenue and Faulkner Street. The officer spoke with the victim who stated that he was approached by two teen-age males who asked the victim if he had money. When the victim stated no, the suspects took his white Boston Red Sox hat and fled in an unknown direction. One of the suspects arrested for the incident at 1475 Dorchester Avenue was in possession of this victim’s hat. Both 15-year-old suspects will be arraigned on Monday morning at the Dorchester District Court.
Daily Incidents for February 26, 2006
Juvenile Arrested with Firearm in Downtown Crossing
Yesterday afternoon a suspect was observed by store detectives on a closed circuit TV dropping a firearm inside the TJMaxx Department store on Washington Street. The suspect exited the store with store employees following him and calling Boston 9-1-1 providing an operator a description of the suspect and the direction he was traveling. An officer assigned to District 1 working in the downtown crossing area observed the suspect at about 426 Washington Street. The 15-year-old male from Lynn was patted down when the officer discovered a firearm in his pocket. The juvenile was arrested. Further investigation revealed the gun was a BB gun.
Elderly Male Assaults Victims With Bad Language and Hot Coffee
An officer working a paid detail at the Bayside Expo, 200 Mt. Vernon Street was notified that an elderly male assaulted a victim with a cup of coffee. According to the victim who was working the concession stand, an elderly male began yelling obscenities at the workers demanding a cup of coffee. When he received the coffee, he left without paying. The victim confronted the suspect and asked for payment when the suspect threw the coffee at the stand and the hot beverage splashed on the victims face. The victim refused medical attention while the suspect fled the area.
Brighton Man Falls Victim to Larceny by Scheme
At 1:30pm on Saturday, an officer assigned to District 14 responded to an address in Brighton and spoke with a 51 year-old male who reported to the officer that he was a victim of a scheme. The victim reports that he responded to an ad in a local newspaper to star in an adult entertainment movie. When he called the number, the person on the phone informed him he could star in his own movie and profit from it. The victim wired the production company $5,000 and has not heard from the company since. Detectives are investigating the incident.
60-Year-Old Arrested on Drug Charges in Dorchester
Two officers assigned to the anti-crime unit in District 3 observed and individual, known to them, walking on Aspinwall and Washington Streets in Dorchester. The officers attempted to conduct a threshold inquiry when they observed the suspect place a plastic bag of drugs into his mouth. Further investigation revealed the suspect was in possession of heroin and various pills. The suspect was placed under arrest and charged with: Distribution of Class A, within 1000’ of a School Zone; Possession with intent to Distribute Class A; Possession with intent to Distribute Class E, within 1000’ of a School Zone; Possession with intent to Distribute Class E; Possession of Class A; and Possession of Class E. He will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court on Monday morning.
FN Herstal 5.7X28 Millimeter Handgun Recovered
Last night at 11:30pm, members of the Special Investigations Unit, Youth Violence Strike Force and Detectives from District 11 responded to an address in Dorchester and recovered one FN Herstal 5.7X28 millimeter semi-automatic handgun. The firearm was found loaded with 5.7X28 millimeter ammunition. The firearm was forwarded to the Ballistic Unit and the investigation continues.
Armed Suspect Attempts to Rob Dorchester Store
Officers assigned to District 11 responded to a radio call last night at about 9:47pm on a report of a panic alarm at 1760 Dorchester Avenue. The officers spoke with the victims who stated that the suspect entered the store and pointed a firearm at the chest of the person working the cash register. The victim then grabbed a milk crate and started threatening the suspect with it. The suspect fled out the door down Lonsdale Street toward Florida Street. A Patrol Officer from District 11 observed a suspect matching the description in the area shortly after the incident. The officer questioned the suspect and recovered a firearm from his waist area and a black mask from his pocket. Further investigation revealed the gun was a BB gun. The suspect, Junior Lubin, 25, of Dorchester was placed under arrest and transported to District 11. He will be arraigned Monday morning and charged with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.
Two Suspects Rob Victim on Norfolk Street
Officers from District 3 were responding to a call for a person with a gun last night at 11:28pm on Norfolk Street when they were approached by a victim who stated he was just robbed at gunpoint by two black males. The males robbed the victim of his cell phone and wallet and fled in a red Pontiac. The victim provided officers with a partial Massachusetts plate. Officers assigned to the anti-crime unit observed the suspect vehicle traveling on Washington Street toward Codman Square. Officers followed the vehicle and when it stopped, they approached the car, observed two individuals and attempted to speak with the occupants of the car. When they observed the officers, the driver screeched the cars tires and fled from the officers. The vehicle finally came to a stop at 8 Roseland Street where both suspects fled on foot. After a lengthy foot chase, officers from District 3 and 11 eventually arrested both suspects. Arrested were: Lance Holloman, 19, of Warner Robins, GA; and Anthony Hamilton, 19, of Dorchester. Hamilton is charged with: Armed Robbery, Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Holloman is charged with Armed Robbery, Resisting Arrest, Driving to Endanger, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License, and Failing to Stop for a Police Officer. Both will be arraigned in Dorchester Court. The victim’s wallet was recovered in the vehicle.
South Boston Store Robbed
This morning at about 6:40am, officers from District 6 responded to the Cumberland Farms at L Street and East 5th Street on a report of an armed robbery. According to witnesses, the suspect entered the store with a butcher knife and pushed a victim to the floor and demanded money. The suspect emptied the cash register and demanded money from the safe. The victim and witness stated they did not have the combination to the safe. The suspect then demanded a carton of cigarettes and fled from the store. The victim’s were not injured, the robbery remains under investigation.
Suspect Arrested with Marijuana and a Loaded Firearm in Roxbury
Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force observed an individual walking on Dudley and Burrell Streets last night at 9:50pm with a lighter and marijuana type cigarette in his hand. The officers stopped the suspect to conduct a threshold inquiry. While conducting a pat frisk, officers discovered a loaded firearm on the suspect. After a violent struggle, officers arrested Manuel Montrond, 25, of Dorchester. He will be arraigned in Roxbury Court and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, and Possession of Class D.
Confirmed Shooting in Roxbury
Officers from District 2 responded to Holworthy and Harold Streets on a report of a person shot this afternoon at 4:19pm. On arrival officers discovered an 18-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition. At this time, his injuries appear to be non-life threatening.
Detectives from District 2 are currently investigating this incident. Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact the Crime Stoppers Unit at 800-494-TIPS.
Cedar and Washington Streets Homicide Victim Identified
Officers from District 2 responded to the area of Cedar Street and Washington Street on February 21st at about 9:30pm on a report of a person shot. On arrival they found a Chudney Frazier, 30, of Dorchester suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside a motor vehicle. The victim was taken to an area hospital and was pronounced dead.
Investigators from the Boston Police Homicide Unit continue to investigate this murder. Anyone with information is urged to contact them at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous call the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Daily Incidents for February 25, 2006
Suspect Arrested on Default Warrant For Gun Charges
Yesterday afternoon officers from District 3 arrested Jason Radeos, 20, of Milton at 53 Freeport Street. The suspect had defaulted from the Dorchester District Court yesterday morning. He was arrested and charged with the warrant for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Discharging a Firearm within 500 feet of a Dwelling.
Charlestown Victim Taken to the Cleaners
Officers from District 15 responded to 69 Main Street last night at about 6:50pm on a report of an armed robbery. On arrival, the officers spoke with the clerk at the Tuttles Dry Cleaners. The victim reports an unknown white male wearing a purple ski mask and glasses entered the store, displayed a silver handgun and robbed the victim. The suspect fled the store on Main Street toward City Square.
Sun Glass Hut Robbed on Newbury Street
Last night at 6:35pm, an officer from District 4 responded to 182 Newbury Street for a larceny in progress at the Sun Glass Hut. The witness reported to police that the suspect, an unknown black male wearing a gray sweatshirt and dark cap entered the store and requested to see some merchandise. The employee unlocked a cabinet and the suspect ordered the victim away from the cabinet. The suspect then removed about $5,000 in glasses and fled out of the store on to Newbury Street.
East Boston Victim Robbed at Gunpoint
A 36-year-old East Boston resident reported to police that while walking home from the train on South Bremen Street last night at 7:45pm, three unknown suspect approached him, displayed a gun and attempted to rob him. The victim refused and was assaulted by the suspects. The victim was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital for further treatment. The suspects fled with the victim’s wallet containing United States Currency.
Suspect Arrested in Jamaica Plain for Breaking and Entering
Officers from District 13 responded to 100 Montebello Street last night at 6:57pm on a report of a breaking and entering. The victim reported to police that when she returned home she observed her back door open. While officers were conducting a protective search of the premise, they found the suspect hiding in a dark basement. The officers arrested Jose Fontanez, 36, of Everett and charged him with Unarmed Breaking and entering at Night and for failing to appear to the Wes Roxbury court for Possession of Class A Drugs.
District 2 Officers Arrest Suspect and Recover Firearm
Responding to a call last night at 9:17pm for shots fired at Melnea Cass Boulevard and Tremont Street, officers from District 2 received additional information that the suspects fled into the Domino’s Pizza Place near Roxbury Crossing. The two Boston Officers and a Transit Officer entered the Pizza shop and began questioning a group. At that time, a suspect fled out the door. Officers began chasing the suspect and after a lengthy foot chase apprehended him on Elmwood Street. The firearm which officers observed him discard while chasing the suspect was recovered in the grass near Roxbury Community College. The suspect, Matthew Pizarro, 17, of Dorchester is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.
Juvenile Arrested with Loaded Firearm and C.H.I.N.S Warrant on Columbia Road
Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force observed a 15-year-old male from Dorchester walking on Columbia Road at about 1:50 this morning. When the juvenile observed the officers he began to flee toward number 173 Columbia Road. The officers exited their vehicle and began following the suspect. The officers observed the suspect with a firearm in his hand and witnessed him discard it while running from the police. The juvenile continued running and climbed a fence leading to a playground in the rear of 173 Columbia Road. One officer climbed the fence and continued to chase the suspect. Inside the park, the officer was assisted by others who assisted in arresting the juvenile. Another member of the Strike Force recovered the loaded firearm where they observed the suspect discard it. The juvenile will be charged with Delinquency to wit: Unlawful Possession of A Firearm, Ammunition, Trespassing and a C.H.I.N.S. warrant.
Officers Arrest Suspect Inside Gloucester Street Apartment
This morning at 2:22am, officers from District 4 responded to 46 Gloucester Street for a report of a breaking in entering. On arrival officers found numerous doors and windows broken. Officers found Marc Palmeri, 28, of New York City inside a basement apartment. The suspect was arrested and charged with Destruction of Personal Property and Unarmed Breaking and Entering at Night. He will be arraigned Monday morning at the Boston Municipal Court.
25 –Year-Old Male From Roslindale Stabbed After Traffic Incident
Officers assigned to District 6 in South Boston responded to the Boston Medical Center this morning to investigate a stabbing that occurred at 1225 Massachusetts Avenue. Officers spoke with the victim who reported that at 2:08am, he and a witness were struck by another motor vehicle causing damage to their vehicle. As the victim and witness attempted to get information from the driver of the other vehicle a S.U.V. backed down the Street and two people exited that car. Both occupants of the S.U.V. got out and confronted the victim and began fighting. The
victim realized he was stabbed and was transported to the Boston Medical Center by the witness. The suspects returned to their vehicle and fled toward Columbia Road. The victim’s injury is considered non-life threatening.
Double the Trouble in Brighton
Two 19-year-old brothers were arrested last night after police responded to their Egremont Street apartment. Police from District 14 responded to the apartment and found a large crowd gathered in the apartment drinking and disturbing the peace. Officers arrested David and William Pulito, both 19 and charged them with Possession of Alcoholic Beverages by Person under 21, and Disturbing the Peace. Both will be arraigned in Brighton Court on Monday.
Everyone Must Wait In Line At the Gypsy Bar
This morning at 1:20am Officers from District 1 responded to the Gypsy Bar at 116 Boylston Street on a report of a female hit with a bottle. On arrival the officers spoke with the 23-year-old female from South Boston who stated while waiting in line at the bar another female bypassed the line and attempted to go into the bar. The victim notified the staff and the other female was escorted to the back of the line. Inside the bar, the victim was approached by the female who attempted to cut the line who then hit the victim in the head with a wine glass. The victim was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital and the suspect, Lindsay Marie Perrotta, 23, of Brockton was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.
Smoke Bomb Creates Foggy Condition At Bar
Officers from District 4 responded to 911 Boylston Street this morning on a report of a fire. On arrival, officers spoke with the Boston Fire Department who reported an unknown person set of a “smoke bomb” in the basement of the “Foggy Goggle”. No damage or injuries were reported.
Queensberry Street Robbery Sends Victim to Hospital
This morning at 1:33am, an officer from District 4 responded to a local Hospital to meet a victim of an assault that occurred on Queensberry Street. At the hospital, the 38-year-old victim reported to have chatted with another male on the Internet at about 9:00pm. The victim invited the suspect to his apartment and he arrived around 11:30pm. After about an hour, the suspect went to get water in another room and returned to the victim and placed a small silver handgun to the victim’s head and demanded money. The victim attempted to take the gun away from the victim and both started rolling around on the floor. The suspect began yelling for help and two suspects entered the apartment using a metal bar to forcibly enter the dwelling. When inside all three suspects began to punch and kick the victim while demanding money. The three suspects eventually tied the victim up and removed electronic equipment as well as a safe. They all fled the scene in an unknown direction. The victim was able to free himself and call police from an establishment near his home. The victim was treated for his injuries, while District 4 Detectives continue to investigate the incident.
UPDATED CRIME DATA – JANUARY 1st – FEBRUARY 23rd, 2005 V 2006
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Correction to published Media Report
On Friday, February 24, two incorrect locations were listed in a chart illustrating several shootings that have occurred within a specific geographic area in District B-3.
Below is a listing of the locations in question, along with the correct locations
1/8/06 shooting listed as occurring at Hosmer St (victim residing at Clarkwood St).
There has been no shooting documented on Hosmer St or Clarkwood St on 1/8/06. The only shooting that has been documented as occurring that day is a triple shooting that occurred at 244 Kelton St, District 14.
A shooting that occurred on 2/16/06 is reported as taking place at Clarkwood St.
The incident took place at 60 Clarkson St in District C-11, placing it outside of the Triangle area mentioned in the accompanying article.
The Triangle area that is referred to in the article is indeed an area of the City that is among the hardest hit by violent crime, and we appreciate any effort to bring attention to the criminal behavior that is negatively impacting these residents. However, it should be noted that since 11/16/05 there have been no reports of people shot within that Triangle area.
UPDATE: For clarification, the issues identified above were limited to a graphic accompanying the referenced article.
While no shootings were documented on Hosmer Street or Clarkwood Street on 1/8/06, Boston Police did respond to a report of shots fired on Hosmer Street on that date that resulted in apparent ballistics damage to a motor vehicle.