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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - February 23rd, 2005 vs. 2006.

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*Please Note: Due to problems with all calls for service data, we are unable to provide this information at this time.

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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.

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Home Invasion Results in Arrest

Yesterday afternoon at about 3:48pm, officers from District 3 responded to a radio call for an armed home invasion on Greenwood Street in Dorchester. The three victims were inside the apartment when four unknown black males knocked on the door asking for someone the residents had no knowledge of. The suspects forcefully opened the door and pointed a gun at an 18-year-old resident before searching the apartment to no avail. Before leaving, they stole a cell phone and video console. Afterward, police reported the incident and broadcasted the descriptions of the suspects over appropriate radio channels. Officers approached a man walking down the street that fit the description of one of the suspects. The suspect, Pauliasky Francois, 19, from Mattapan, was positively identified and arrested. The other three suspects are still at large.

Assault and Battery Report Against Harper’s Ferry Bouncer

Officers from District 14 responded to a radio call this morning at 12:18 to 162 Brighton Avenue in Allston. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a 19-year-old from Roxbury, who stated he was at Harper’s Ferry when a bouncer grabbed him and made him leave the premises because he was drunk. The victim told the manager he was not intoxicated, and he was allowed back into the club. Another bouncer approached him, grabbed him and escorted him outside, leaving bruises on the victim. When officers reported the incident, the victim declined medical attention.

Fight in Front of Store 24 in Charlestown

This morning at about 1:00am, officers responded a radio call for a fight at Main and Walker Street in District 15. An officer on patrol observed the suspect running down Main Street and ordered him to stop but he refused to comply. Once he was apprehended, he was taken into custody. The victims of the fight called from Somerville Hospital and reported the incident. They claimed to be walking by Store 24 in Charlestown when several individuals with bats and knives attacked them. All four victims reported injuries, including stab wounds and head injuries. The suspect, Douglas Carrns, 18, of Stoneham, was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Disturbing the Peace, Resisting Arrest and Trespassing.

Mattapan Man Disturbing the Peace

An officer on patrol in Mattapan Square observed a large group of people gathered outside the Avenue Tavern around 1:15am this morning. In the crowd, one individual in particular was being very loud. When the officer warned him that he was disturbing the peace, the man ignored him and brought more attention to himself by stripping off his jacket and shirt and screaming profanities. The suspect, Reginald Clagon, 26, of Mattapan, was arrested and charged with Disturbing the Peace.

Juvenile Arrested for Carrying Firearm

Members of the Youth violence Strike Force arrested a 15-year-old juvenile from Dorchester at 173 Columbia Road this morning at 1:52am. The officers observed the male acting suspicious, grabbing his front jacket pocket and sprinting away from the unmarked cruiser. After the officers chased the juvenile on foot, they arrested him with charges of Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Trespassing.

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On Tuesday February 21, at 9:40am, Boston Police Officers from District 1 responded to 101 Merrimac Street for a pedestrian struck by a car. The officers located a male victim, later identified as 66-year-old Frank Boblak of Franklin, suffering from head trauma. The victim was taken from the scene to Massachusetts General Hospital. Investigators were looking for a white female driving a tan colored SUV possibly a Lexus or Infinity who may have had information about the incident.

The victim succumbed to his injuries yesterday afternoon and the operator of the tan colored SUV has made herself known to the police. Her vehicle is now in the custody of investigators and the case is ongoing.

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Brockton Man Arrested for Check Cashing Scheme

A 24-year-old Brockton man was arrested yesterday at 9:15am inside the Bank of America, 1440 Dorchester Avenue, for attempting to cash a fraudulent check. James Pierre-Charles walked into the bank on February 13th and deposited a check in the amount of $13,750.00 drawn on an account of Commerce Insurance. Commerce informed the bank that the check was stolen and when Pierre-Charles returned to withdraw the cash he was taken into custody by District 11 officers.

Male Shot in South End

About 11:30pm last night, officers in District 4 responded to 29 Village Court for a person shot. Located was an 18-year-old Boston man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This investigation is ongoing.

Pair Arrested in Dorchester with Gun

Officers from District 3 arrested a 16-year-old juvenile male and 17-year-old Julio Morales in the area of 240 Westview Street at 12:55am this morning. Morales was found to be carrying a loaded .380 caliber handgun and was immediately taken into custody. The juvenile was arrested for assaulting the officers in an attempt to run away. Arraignment is today in Dorchester District Court.

Duo Arrested for Jumping on Taxi Cab

Officers from District 1 responded to 160 Milk Street for a vandalism in progress. Two males, 22-year-old Timothy Butler of South Weymouth and 21-year-old James Mulligan of Dedham were arrested after they kicked and jumped on the hood of a Taxicab stopped for a traffic light outside of Jose McIntyre’s bar. Witnesses told officers that the pair jumped on the cab, kicked its doors and spit on the driver through an open window. Both men were very intoxicated and will be arraigned today in Boston Municipal Court.

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On Tuesday, Commissioner Kathleen M. O'Toole met with approximately 100 students from Emerson College.

The goal of this forum was to facilitate an open dialog between the Boston Police Department and Emerson students. Joining Commissioner O'Toole was Captain Bernard O'Rourke, Commander of District A-1. The evening included discussions on a number of topics, including:

Quality of Life enforcement in the Theater District
Commissioner O'Toole discussed the Boston Police Department's commitment to the Broken Windows theory of policing, and how much of the quality of life enforcement is a direct response to specific concerns raised by members of a particular community. The most persistent complaints in any community are often for the so-called “minor offenses”, such as graffiti, vandalism, and public intoxication.

The new Citation Book being issued to Boston Police officers
Officers now have the option to issue citations for misdemeanor offenses. For students, this means that police have an intermediate step to address infractions, rather than resorting to arrest.

Drug dealing and prostitution in and around the Theater District, the Boston Common, and the Public Gardens
Students expressed concerns about the activity surrounding their campus, including the Boston Common. Commissioner O’Toole and Captain O’Rourke discussed the deployment of officers in the area, and several enforcement initiatives that may be underway at any given time, including

• Operation Rolling Thunder, in which a targeted area is saturated with officers for a limited time.
  
• The use of intelligence to target the time and place of specific crimes
  
• The transient nature of the drug dealers in the area
  
• The existence of directed patrols in the area, including undercover operations
  
• The focus that the Department places on many of the clubs that operate in that area.
  

Treatment options for people arrested for drug violations
Students expressed concerns that incarceration of offenders may not address any underlying substance abuse issues.

Security plans for the bio lab currently under construction in Boston
A security plan is in place, and will be continually updated as the construction proceeds.

Boston Police Department policies on diversity, use of force, and processing of complaints against police officers.
Students were informed of efforts by the Department to enhance the diversity of our workforce, so that we better reflect the community we serve. Commissioner also discussed efforts to ensure that complaints against officers are properly investigated, as well as the number of complaints that that were sustained in recent years. A more detailed accounting is provided in our 2004 Annual Report.

Youth Violence
Students also asked for information about how they can get involved in preventing crime, and how to help stop the youth violence occurring in some of our neighborhoods.

Commissioner O’Toole takes a question from a student

Commissioner O’Toole interviewed by a member of the Emerson student media

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Officers from District 2 responded to the area of Cedar Street and Washington Street last night around 9:30pm on a report of a person shot. On arrival they found an unidentified male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound inside a motor vehicle. The victim was taken to an area hospital and was pronounced dead at 9:50pm.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous call the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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We’ve received several requests for a copy of our most recent annual report. The 2004 Boston Police Department Annual Report is available online at our official Website on cityofboston.gov

Hard copies are available upon request. If you would like a hard copy, please contact us via our CONTACT page.

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Five Guns Seized, Four Arrested in Dorchester

Beginning late Monday night and running into yesterday morning, members of the Citywide Drug Control Unit conducted an investigation in the area of Dorchester Avenue and Hurlcroft Avenue. The investigation lasted several hours and led the officers to a motel in Braintree and back to Boston. Based on information gathered during the investigation, officers recovered 5 handguns, several rounds of ammunition and arrested four individuals in connection with the incident. Mercedes Farguarson, 32, Jason Remson, 30, Gloria Waters, 28, and Rakeli Brown, 31, all face illegal gun charges. This investigation is ongoing.

Mattapan Man Arrested Passing Fake Check

A 48-year-old Mattapan man was arrested at 2:27pm yesterday after attempting to cash a phony check at the Bank of America at 1440 Dorchester Avenue. Scott Williams presented the teller a check in the amount of $976.35 drawn on an account of the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. The teller discovered the check to be a forgery and alerted police. Williams was arrested inside the bank.

Firearm Found in Roxbury Backyard

About 2:36pm yesterday, officers from District 2 went to 77 Burrell Street to recover a firearm. A resident told police she discovered the silver gun while she was cleaning her yard. The gun was photographed and forwarded to ballistics for further testing.

Victim Robbed After Driving Suspect to East Boston

A male in his twenties claiming to have a gun, forced a 47-year-old Boston man into his car outside on Norway Street at Edgerly Road early this morning. The suspect demanded a ride to East Boston and was taken to a parking lot on Border Street. Once in East Boston, three other males joined the suspect and they robbed the victim of some money and his cell phone. A search of the area was made but no suspects could be located at this time. No injuries were reported and investigators continue work this case.

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Thank you to everyone who attended last night’s forum with Commissioner O’Toole.

The forum was an open dialog between the Boston Police and Emerson College students on several issues of concern, including the quality of life in the Theater District and police expectations of student behavior.

One of the topics we addressed was the issue of youth violence in our communities; specifically, what can college students do to get involved.

As discussed, we would love to see college students get more involved in the lives of young people in our communities. Activities such as mentoring, Big Brother and Big Sister programs, and volunteering at community youth centers and Boys and Girls clubs would be an excellent way for college students to get involved.

We strongly believe the younger kids in some of our communities hardest hit by crime and violence would benefit by coming into contact with young people enrolled in college. Students interested in getting involved can please leave your name and contact number in the comment field. (Note- comments are approved by an administrator before being posted to the blog. Your information will not appear on bpdnews.com)

We also welcome any other feedback you may have about last night's forum. Please feel free to leave a comment.

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Boston Police are investigating a shooting that took place around 9:30PM this evening at Cedar Street and Hawthorne Street in Roxbury. Initial reports indicate that a male victim was shot at that location and transported to the Boston Medical Center for treatment.

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The investigation into the injured male on Merrimac Street that happened at 9:45am has revealed that the victim is a 66-year-old male from Franklin, MA. An earlier post had reported the victim to be in his thirties. The information about the victim's age was incorrect. Investigators still encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact 617-343-4470.

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The Boston Police Homicide Unit is seeking information about an incident that left an unidentified male in his thirties in critical condition this morning in the area of 101 Merrimac Street, Boston. The victim was found on the street suffering from trauma and was taken to a local hospital. It is unclear at this time, how he sustained his injuries.

Investigators are interested in speaking with the operator of a tan colored Sport Utility Vehicle, possibly a Lexus or Infinity, being driven by a white female in her 40’s, that was seen leaving the area around 9:45am this morning. This person is not considered a suspect but may have information beneficial to this incident. Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

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Three Arrested, Gun Recovered in Dorchester

About 3:30pm yesterday, Anti-Crime officers from District 3 were conducting an investigation in the area of Ballou Ave and Mascot Street. After speaking with two juvenile males and 18-year-old Tyshawn Woodley, officers recovered a loaded .22 caliber Beretta handgun. All three males were arrested and charged with the illegal possession of the gun.

Gun, Drugs and Ammo Recovered after Roxbury Arrest

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force were conducting an investigation outside of 1 Ernst Street around 5:41pm yesterday. After a brief foot chase the officers caught 26-year-old Donald Fernandez of Dorchester carrying a loaded 9mm handgun in his pocket. Also, officers discovered a box of ammunition inside Fernandez’s car along with several small packages of alleged marijuana. The car was towed and Fernandez was charged with the illegal possession of the gun and ammunition and possession of class D drug with the intent to distribute.

Female Juvenile Pair Grabbed After South Boston Robbery

Officers from District 6 were informed of an armed robbery by knife that had just occurred at C Street and West Broadway. Two female victims were robbed at knifepoint just after 6:00pm last night. A description was given out and two juvenile females matching the description were located at the Broadway MBTA station and identified by the victims. Both girls were arrested and charged with armed robbery. The victim’s property taken during the crime was returned.

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This Suspect Should Worry About Who’s House He Hit Rather Then The Police

Yesterday morning at 8:14am, officers responded to 45 Brookside Avenue in Jamaica Plain for a report of a breaking and entering. The victim’s followers reported that between 7:30pm on Saturday and 7:00am on Sunday and unknown suspect tossed a brick threw the side window of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Center.

South Boston Resident Becomes Victim of Identity Theft

A 41-year-old resident of South Boston reported to police that her wallet and notebook were stolen from her motor vehicle on West 9th Street last week. Today the victim reported that in her notebook were all her P.I.N. #’s for her bankcards. On the 14th an unknown suspect spent close to $500 with the victim’s information. The victim was advised to cancel her accounts.

Suspect Arrested Operating After Suspension While Smoking Marijuana

Officers assigned to District 3 observed a vehicle being driven on Blue Hill Avenue with an improperly displayed registration sticker. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at Blue Hill and Wales Street. Further investigation revealed the operator, Darien Everett, 24, of Dorchester was operating after his license was suspended and was smoking marijuana while driving. Everett was arrested and transported to District 2.

Sex Offender Arrested After Traffic Stop

Last night at 6:42pm, officers from District 2 stopped a motor vehicle at 40 Lawrence Street in Roxbury for a violation of the auto laws. Further investigation revealed that the operator of the vehicle failed to register as a sex offender. Officers arrested William Howard, 40, of Dorchester. He will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on Tuesday.

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Today is the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Boston Police Officer Thomas Rose. On this date in 1993 Officer Rose was shot and killed after letting an inmate out of his cell to make a phone call. The suspect was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to 26 - 30 years.

On this day we remember the sacrifice that Officer Tommy Rose made 13 years ago.

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This morning at 11:54am, officers from District 5 responded to the VA Hospital where they were notified of the death of a patient that occurred at 1400 VFW Parkway. Investigators from the Boston Police Homicide Unit are the lead investigators and are currently investigating the circumstances of this patient’s death.

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Special Operations Tactical Bicycle Unit Arrests Suspect for OUI

Officers assigned to the Tactical Bicycle Unit pedaled to a radio call on Friday night for a report of a motor vehicle accident at Hancock Street and Upham Avenue in Dorchester. On arrival, the officers spoke with the victim who stated that the suspect collided with his motor vehicle and refused to exchange paperwork. The officers spoke with the suspect and determined that he was operating under the influence of alcohol. Louis Pina-Baptista, 31, of Dorchester was placed under arrest and transported to District 11 in a police vehicle, not a bicycle.

Store Clerk Arrested in Brighton with Stolen Credit Card

At about 12:30am on Saturday morning, officers assigned to District 14 responded to 241 Market Street to meet Store 24 security. The security officer reported that an employee removed a credit card from a drawer that was behind the counter and left behind by a victim. The suspect ran it through the cash register for the amount of .50 to see if the card was active. When the suspect realized the card was active he placed it in his pocket. The victim reported that the suspect charged over $1,000 at Store 24 and purchased an I pod at another location with the credit card. Officers arrested Sammy Suhail Khoury, 25, of Allston and charged him with larceny over 250, stealing a credit card and fraudulent use of a credit card. He will be arraigned in the Brighton District Court on Tuesday morning.

Suspect Arrested in Victim’s Car in Charlestown

A 32 –year-old Charlestown resident heard a loud noise outside of his Pearl Street apartment on Saturday morning at 6:30am. When he looked outside, he observed two people sitting in his motor vehicle. When the victim confronted the two, one fled on foot. The other, David Bobick, 46, of Charlestown, punched the victim in the face. The suspect was arrested by officers from District 1 and charged with assault and battery, breaking and entering a motor vehicle, malicious destruction of property over $250. The victim’s motor vehicle was damaged and his person papers were all over the street. The suspect was also found to be in possession of a knife in his front pocket while in the commission of a crime. He will be arraigned in the Charlestown District Court on Tuesday morning.

Strike One, Strike Two…No three, Suspect Arrested

Officers assigned to the Tactical Bicycle Unit stopped Christian Resendes, 18, of Dorchester last night at about 6:00pm outside the Hancock Liquor Store. Officer discovered that Resendes was in possession of 32 DVD’s that lacked the proper copyrights and legal markings. Officers seized the DVD’s and took the necessary information to seek complaints against the suspect. The officers told the suspect he was free to leave and he stepped into the intersection and began yelling at the officers. After numerous requests to move out of the intersection, the suspect refused. He was placed under arrest and transported to District 11.

Fender Bender in Charlestown Leads to Road Rage and Arrest

A 26-year-old Charlestown man was hospitalized for a possible broken ankle after being struck by a suspect operating a Ford Explorer. The victim admitted to striking the suspects bumper with his vehicle in the area of 2 Trenton Street in Charlestown on Saturday afternoon around 3:21pm. The 45 year-old suspect, Daniel Johnson, of Charlestown then struck the victim twice and pinning him between his car and the curb. Officers from District 1 arrested Johnson and charged his with assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.

16-Year-Old Shot at Harold and Hutchings Street

Boston EMS transported the victim of a shooting to the Boston Medical Center last night at about 8:09pm. Officers from District 2 report the 16-year-old male was found lying on a bicycle in the intersection of Harold Street and Hutchings Street in Roxbury. The investigation continues, the victim’s injuries are non-life threatening.

Three Arrested for Drug Violations at 277 Centre Street

Last night at about 10:01pm, officers assigned to District 13 entered the hallway of 277 Centre Street and observed a 17-year-old male acting as a lookout for two other suspects. The officers then observed a hand-to-hand drug transaction between a 16-year-old and a 66–year-old male. All three were arrested and transported to District 13. Police recovered crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia at the scene and from one of the suspects. The 16-year-old male will be charged with possession class B, possession with intent to distribute class B, and possession with intent to distribute class B within 1000 feet of a school zone. Leonard Stokes, 66, of Dorchester will be charged with conspiracy to violate the drug laws, and Carl Barrows, 17, of Roxbury will be charged with trespassing and conspiracy to violate the drug laws. All will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.

Roxbury Party Shut Down at 3:00AM

After dispersing 70- 75 people from an apartment in 277 Centre Street. Officers from District 13 arrested Rosa Sanchez, 17, of Roxbury. The officers responded after numerous calls to the apartment for loud music. When the officers arrived they described the music so loud the hallway was shaking. Sanchez was arrested for disturbing the peace and a keeper of a disorderly house.

Victim Stabbed at Boston Bowl

This morning at about 1:42am, an officer assigned to District 11 responded to the Boston Medical Center on a report of a stabbing that occurred at 800 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester. The 24-year-old victim reported to police that while in the establishment he was stabbed from behind and did not see the suspect. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center by his friends. His injuries are considered non-life threatening.

Closing Time…….a Little Earlier Than Planned

Employees from the Big Easy located at 1 Boylston Place report that a 29-year-old male from North Grafton pulled the fire alarm inside the club at 1:00am this morning. An officer from District 1 spoke to the suspect who stated he was pushed into the alarm due to the large crowd and it was accidental. The Boston Fire Department responded and the entire club was evacuated.

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Last night at 7:36pm, officers assigned to District 2 responded to a report of a person shot at 1 Nazing Court in Roxbury. The 36-year-old victim was found suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest and leg. He was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he is listed in stable condition. The officers established a crime scene and with the assistance of witnesses broadcasted a description of the suspect. Two officers assigned to the District 2 anti-crime unit observed and stopped an individual matching the description of the suspect on Blue Hill Avenue. This person was found to have an active warrant from Lynn District Court and to be in possession of Crack Cocaine. The officers arrested Carlton Richardson, 38, of Roxbury and transported him to District 2.

Officers on the scene of the shooting continued a search of the area for the firearm and any ballistic evidence while Detectives from District 2 continued interviewing witnesses. After and extensive investigation, Detectives charged Richardson with the shooting. He will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on Tuesday morning and charged with: armed assault with intent to murder, ABDW to wit firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling, possession of Class B and attempted armed robbery. The warrants in Lynn were for larceny of a motor vehicle and destruction of personal property.

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At about 8:10pm, officers responded to Harold and Hutchings Street in Roxbury on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers confirmed a male shot at that location. The victim is being transported to the Boston Medical Center. The condition of the victim is unknown at this time.

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Officers from District 2 responded to 1 Nazing Court in Roxbury tonight at 736pm on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers found a victims suffering from multiple gun shot wounds. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he is being treated for what appears to be non-life threatening injuries.

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Roxbury Traffic Stop Nets Gun, Two Arrests

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force conducted a car stop in the area of Dudley Street and Burgess Street early yesterday morning. Officers recognized two of the occupants from previous firearm arrests and made observations of them consistent with attempting to conceal a gun. Officers removed 19-year-old Paul Thompson and 20-year-old Orlando Sharpe, both of Roxbury from the car and discovered a loaded .25 caliber Beretta inside the vehicle. Thompson was arrested on an outstanding warrant and Sharpe was arrested and charged with the illegal possession of the firearm.

Girl Arrested After South Boston Stabbing

A South Boston Girl was arrested around 12:15am this morning after being identified as the perpetrator of a stabbing. Officers from C-6 met the victim at Boston Street and Ellery Street suffering from a stab wound to the left arm. The 20-year-old male victim reported that Bailey Kimball, 18 stabbed him, and she was now walking on nearby Dorchester Avenue. Kimball was picked up by officers and brought back to the scene and identified by the victim. She was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon. A knife was recovered.

4 Arrested at Mission Hill Party

Officers from District 2 responded to 15 Copenger Street for people fighting around 12:35am this morning. They arrived to find a large party of about 150 people drinking and acting disorderly. The party was cleared and four individuals hosting the party were arrested for Keeping a Disorderly House. Jeffrey Leblanc, 20, Christopher Shank, 20, Derek Shore, 20, and Christopher Congdon, 20 will all be in Roxbury District Court on Tuesday morning.

Gun, Drugs Recovered Post Dorchester Car Stop

Officers in District 11 observed a car fail to stop for a red light at Quincy Street and Columbia Road at about 1:10am this morning. After stopping the vehicle the officers discovered a loaded .40 caliber Glock handgun inside the passenger compartment. The driver of the car 30-year-old Omario McConnico of Roxbury was arrested for not being licensed to carry the firearm. Officers also recovered an amount of crack cocaine from McConnico. Arraignment is Tuesday in Roxbury District Court.

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The Boston Police Department will be profiling another fugitive on "America’s Most Wanted" tonight.

Earnest E. Ferguson

Wanted for the murder of Bryan Whitsey which took place on August 5th, 2005

Earnest E. Ferguson
View AMW profile | View BPD wanted poster

Anyone with any information on his location should call 1-(800)494-TIPS.
Callers Remain Anonymous

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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - February 16th, 2005 vs. 2006.

View Data YTD Part One Crime (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms* (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

*Please Note: Due to problems with all calls for service data, we are unable to provide this information at this time.

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Gas Station Robbery in Brighton

Two suspects entered the gas station on North Beacon Street last night at about 10:35pm and robbed the attendant. Before fleeing, one of the suspects dropped an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency that he had robbed from the victim. Both suspects then fled on foot toward the projects.

Juvenile Arrested in East Boston on “88 Stairs”

Officers from District 7’s anti-crime unit were patrolling an area last night and observed a group of teens on the “88 stairs” which are the stairs starting from Orient Avenue to Breed Street. One officer approached from the Breed Street side and the other officer from the Orient Avenue side. When the suspect observed both officers, he discarded a bag full of drugs and ran into the bushes. The suspect continued running with police in pursuit when he dove head first into thick brush and became stuck. The juvenile was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest, A&B on a Police Officer, Possession of a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) and Possession with Intent to Distribute B Class D within 1000’ of a School Zone.

Fugitive Arrested in South End

Don’t ask an officer to assist you when you lock your keys in your van if you are wanted!! This morning at 1:09am, Robert Martin, 39, asked an officer for assistance after locking his keys in his car. The officers ran the suspect’s plate to confirm that he was the owner of the vehicle. After confirming it was his vehicle, officers discovered the suspect was wanted out of Florida. He was arrested and charged as a Fugitive from Justice.

Symphony Road Party Leads to Two Arrests

Officers from District 4 responded to 19 Symphony Road this morning after numerous calls to 9-1-1 regarding a loud party in an apartment. On arrival officers heard loud music when they arrived at the residence around 1:52am. After speaking to the residents, who felt the officers were violating their rights, and ordering the party to stop, the residents continued to party and became louder. Police arrested Lisa Marie Pezzino, 23 and Morgan Nixon, (m), 22, both of Boston.

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Officers will now be issued a new Misdemeanor Citation Book to aid police in addressing quality of life violations such as loud noise, litter, public drinking. This is in response to concerns voiced by many members of the community over the prevalence of so-called “minor infractions” that negatively impact the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

This is not an entirely new procedure; officers have always had the option to issue citations, but this new booklet streamlines and updates an existing process that was underutilized.

View the press release (PDF file)
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View a sample of the new citation (PDF file)
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View a list of offenses and the fines (PDF file)
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Today is the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Boston Police Detective Sherman Griffiths. On this date in 1989, Detective Griffiths was shot and killed while serving a narcotics warrant with other officers from the Drug Control Unit.

On this day we remember the sacrifice that Detective Griffiths made 17 years ago.

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Two Men Arrested By Boston Police Detective In Downtown Boston
Firearm Recovered

Earlier this evening, around 4:45PM, a Boston Police Detective assigned to the Bank Robbery Task Force, arrested two individuals at Tremont Street and Winter Street in Boston. The Detective observed a suspect wanted in connection with a Bank Robbery that took place on 01/27/06 in Downtown Boston. The Detective observed the suspect Thomas Brand 26, of East Boston and 27 year-old Michael Arnold of Somerville near Tremont Street and Winter Street in Boston. With Additional assistance from uniformed Police Officers, the Detective and Police Officers conducted a threshold inquiry of both individuals.

Further investigation led to the arrest of both men on various charges. Michael Arnold was found to be unlawfully carrying a firearm as well as having several outstanding warrants. Thomas Brand was wanted on an outstanding Armed Robbery (Bank) Warrant as well as Unarmed Robbery (Bank). A .25 caliber Titan handgun was recovered and held as evidence. Both men will be arraigned in Boston Municipal Court on Friday February 17, 2006.

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BOSTON, Feb. 16, 2006 – A longtime suspect in the 1981 homicide of Mary Theresa “Terry” Burhoe in Charlestown pled guilty to manslaughter today and was sentenced to the maximum penalty allowed under law, Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley announced.

PATRICK JOHN DURHAM, 43 (D.O.B. 11/12/62), of Charlestown admitted that he was present when Burhoe, 14, was stabbed to death in the early morning hours of July 12, 1981. Burhoe’s body was discovered later that afternoon in a field near the Mystic River, about a half a mile from where she was last seen socializing with Durham and others. He was sentenced to a term of 19-20 years in state prison, a term recommended by prosecutors. Twenty years is the highest sentence the law allows for manslaughter.

During today’s hearing, Suffolk Superior Court Judge Margot Botsford heard a summary of the facts that the Commonwealth was prepared to prove: that Durham and Burhoe were among a group that was socializing at Carney Court in Charlestown in the hours preceding Burhoe’s death; that Durham threatened Burhoe with a knife at some point that evening; that Durham and Burhoe left Carney Court some hours later; and that nearly two decades after the crime, a forensic expert identified Durham’s DNA in a bloodstain left on Burhoe’s jeans.

Following the recitation of those facts, Botsford asked Durham if he agreed with those statements. “Yes, I do,” he responded.

Burhoe’s body was found in high grass at the corner of a field by the Little Mystic Channel, in the shadow of the Tobin Bridge. Prosecutors believe she was killed elsewhere and dumped there.
Prosecutors agreed to accept Durham’s plea to manslaughter after reviewing the provable evidence in its totality, assessing both the strengths of the case and the challenges inherent in prosecuting a 25-year-old case, and weighing those against their desire to ensure a conviction that would achieve some justice for the Burhoe family.

In sentencing Durham, Botsford acknowledged that she exceeded the Superior Court sentencing guidelines for manslaughter, giving the maximum sentence allowed under the law, to reflect the brutal nature of the crime. “This was a terrible crime, unquestionably,” she said.

Botsford also ordered that Durham receive credit for the six years he spent behind bars while awaiting his trial, which had been scheduled to begin early next month. Prosecutors had asked that Durham not get credit for most of that time, noting that until 2005 he was serving an 10-year sentence for an unrelated drug conviction.

Had the case gone to trial, Assistant District Attorney David E. Meier would have introduced evidence showing that Durham, then 18, was a knowing and willing participant in the chain of events that resulted in Burhoe’s homicide. Medical experts who would have testified that Durham, in the days following Burhoe’s stabbing, had lacerations on his fingers and human bite marks on his leg, and Boston police criminalists would have testified that DNA evidence recovered from Burhoe’s bloodstained pants matched Durham’s DNA profile.

Prior to sentencing Durham, Botsford heard victim impact statements by members of Burhoe’s family. Burhoe’s sister, Tina Marie Getchell, read from “Tears for Terry” – a poem that her mother wrote in 1996 about the pain of losing her daughter. “If only tears could bring her back,” Getchell read, “She would be here right now.”

Conley hailed the investigators who built the case against Durham and offered his thoughts for Burhoe’s family. “I only hope that today’s events bring some degree of finality and sense of justice to the loss they will endure for the rest of their lives,” he said.

Durham was first charged in connection with Burhoe’s death in 1981, when he was arraigned for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon for allegedly threatening Burhoe with a knife earlier on the night she was killed. Those charges were later dismissed, and investigators did not establish probable cause to charge Durham with Burhoe’s homicide until 2000, after he was implicated by the advanced DNA tests that had not been available to prosecutors at the time of the killing.
He has been held without bail on the homicide charge since that time.

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Boston Police responded to a call for shots fired outside of 60 Clarkson Street in Dorchester around 3:40pm this afternoon. Preliminary information regarding this incident indicates that 4 individuals sustained non-life threatening injuries. All of the victims were treated by Boston E.M.S. and transported to local hospitals. This incident remains an active crime scene.Boston Police would ask anyone with information to contact Boston Police Crime Stoppers at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Search Warrant Leads to Firearm Recovery

Yesterday afternoon at 2:20pm, officers from District 11 responded to 751 Washington St. to execute a search warrant. Upon arrival, officers arrested the resident, a 19-year-old Dorchester man from previous charges. While performing a search warrant, officers recovered firearms and ammunition from the bedroom of the suspect’s mother.

Shots Fired in Roxbury

Last night at 2981 Washington St. in Roxbury at approximately 7:55pm, officers heard shots fired then observed two suspects fleeing the scene. Their firearms were located and recovered. The victim, a 22-year-old Dorchester man, was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment. The suspects are still at large.

Firearm Recovered After Three Arrests Made

Last night at 11:09pm, officers from District 3 were on patrol on Blue Hill Ave. and Fessenden St. They observed three known individuals clutching their waists as if they were carrying a weapon. When police stopped their cruiser, the suspects fled in opposite directions. During the chase, one of the suspects pulled out a firearm and aimed it at an officer’s head. The officers chased after the suspects and were eventually apprehended. All three suspects, 2 18-year-olds and a 17-year-old from Dorchester, were arrested for an array of violations, such as Unlawfully Carrying a Firearm, Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawfully Carrying Ammunition and Disorderly Conduct. A firearm was later recovered and ammunition was seized.

Man Shot at Woodbine St.

Officers responded to 14 Woodbine St. in District 2 last night at 11:33pm after a radio call of shots fired and a person being shot. The victim, a 20-year-old Dorchester man, was shot in the right shoulder. He was treated at the scene by EMS and then transported to Boston Medical Center for further treatment.

Drunk Driver Causes Fender Bender

About 1:04am last night, officers from District 4 responded to a radio call for a motor vehicle accident on Commonwealth Ave. and Charlesgate East. Upon arrival, officers spoke to a metro cab driver that stated he was at a red light when he was hit from behind by a black BMW, causing minor damage. When officers spoke to the driver of the BMW, they smelled alcohol on his breath. The man, a 28-year-old from Southborough, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. His license was seized and his car was towed.

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At 0342hrs this morning, Boston Police Officers from District 3 in Mattapan responded to a 911 call at 815 Morton Street. While investigating an alleged domestic violence incident, some police officers on scene were interviewing the victim inside of 815 Morton Street while other police officers approached and verbally communicated with a suspect outside of that address. Preliminary information reveals that as the officers approached, the male shot himself.

Boston E.M.S. transported the suspect to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Three Boston Police Officers were also treated at area hospitals for stress related injuries.

The investigation at this point reveals that none of the police officers discharged their weapons during this incident. A handgun was recovered from the suspect. The circumstances of this incident remain the subject of an active death investigation.

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Will work jointly on a pilot program to make GPS (Global Positioning System) bracelets available to track and monitor high risk offenders on probation or as a condition of release within in the City of Boston.

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Man Steals Handbags on Newbury St.

About 6:38pm last night, police from District 4 responded to 286 Newbury St. where the storeowner reported an unknown black man came into her store, grabbed five handbags off the display shelf, and then walked toward the front door. When he was confronted at the door, he gave two of the bags back, threatened the storeowner, and then left in an unknown direction with the three remaining bags.

Robbery on Devine Way in South Boston

Last night at 9:00pm, police from District 6 responded to 11 McDonough Way. Upon arrival, the victim, a 21-year-old Boston man, reported that he was walking home from the Andrew Square train station when the unknown suspect punched him in the head and robbed him with a knife.

Suspects Flee Cab Without Paying Fare

Police responded to 19 Shepard St. in Brighton at 2:30am last night where two suspects fled a cab without paying the cab fare. They ran through several backyards and scaled one resident’s fence, causing it to break. When officers arrived on scene, one of the suspects became belligerent and began yelling at the officers. He was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Destruction of Personal Property.

Man Arrested at Washington St. Citgo

Last night at 3:45am, police responded to a call at 3055 Washington St. where a customer at a Citgo gas station threatened an employee after the employee told the suspect how much he would have to pay for a cheeseburger. The suspect, Calvin Hudson of Roxbury, was found to have an active default warrant for his arrest issued in Somerville and was placed under arrest.

Dorchester Man Robbed on Crescent Ave.

Police from District 11 responded to a radio call for an assault and battery on Crescent Avenue in Dorchester at 5:15am this morning. The victim, a 23-year-old Dorchester man, was reportedly walking home from a friend’s house when he was hit over the head with an unknown object. Two unknown suspects stole the victim’s backpack and began to kick and punch him before fleeing. The victim sustained injuries to his head and neck area, and was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment. The two suspects could not be identified and have not been found.

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Officers from District 2 responded to One Greenwich Street at 6:46pm on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers found a 15-year-old male suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to the Boston Medical Center.

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Friday evening at about 7:38pm, officers responded to 58 Hollingsworth Street in Mattapan on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers observed Ismael Delvalle, 37, of Brockton suffering from a gunshot wound. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Friday evening at about 8:53pm, officers from District 2 responded to Quincy and Magnolia Streets on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers observed Herberto Brito, 23, of Dorchester suffering from a gunshot wound. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.

Homicide detectives continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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The Suspect Stumbled Away

A North End resident reported to police that over the past four days, an unknown person broke into her apartment on Prince Street. It appears that the suspect entered through a kitchen window. While in the apartment, the suspect removed the victim’s purse, clothes, and 10 bottles of Miller Lite. The suspect fled, stumbled away in an unknown direction.

Snow Blower Stolen on Clarkwood Street

After clearing his driveway on Sunday night, a 65-year-old resident of Mattapan left his $1800.00 snow blower in his driveway. Monday morning at about 9:30am, the victim discovered someone stole his snow blower from his property.

Apparently Spring is Around the Corner for this Thief

An officer from District 2 responded to Ruggles Assisted Living on Ruggles Street in Roxbury on a B&E report. On arrival, the officer discovered an unknown suspect broke into the tool shed and stole a Toro weed whacker and a Toro lawnmower. The victim reports the incident occurred between 2/11/06 and 02/13/06 during the Blizzard of 2006.

You Smoke, You Drive Stolen Car, You Lose

Monday afternoon at about 2:15pm, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force operating an unmarked vehicle and in plain clothes, observed three individuals operating a motor vehicle on Blue Hill Ave and Quincy Street smoking marijuana next to the officers. Further investigation revealed the motor vehicle was reported stolen. Officers stopped the vehicle and arrested Kessler Morency, of Brockton, Cory Scott and Jeffery Singleton, both of Mattapan. All three suspects are 18 years old. They will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court.

Suspect Strikes Victim with Telephone in Brighton

Officers from District 14 responded to 95 Brighton Avenue on Monday night for a report of an alarm. On arrival, the officers spoke with a victim who stated that the suspect entered the business at about 4:10pm to rent a vehicle. When the victim told the suspect that his credit card was not valid, the suspect became irate and struck the victim in the face with a telephone unit. The suspect fled the area. The victim refused medical assistance.

His Team Won the Bean Pot and He Won a Court Date

A 20-year-old Boston University student will be summoned to the Boston Municipal Court after an incident that occurred last night at the TD Bank North Garden. Security stated that the suspect jumped the rink railing, grabbed the Boston College Eagle Mascot and threw it to the ice.

Punches Fly After Orange Cones Tossed

Last night at 10:04, officers from District 6 responded to a call for a fight at 47 Old Harbor Street in South Boston. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he moved an orange cone and barrel from a shoveled parking spot across from 36 Thomas Park. The suspect then punched the 41-year-old victim in the face. The victim did not require medical attention and was advised to seek complaints in South Boston District Court.

18-Year-Old Male Shot in Dorchester

This morning at 12:32 am, officers from District 3 responded to Dumas and Mountain Avenue on a report of a person shot. On arrival the officers found an 18-year-old male from Dorchester suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for his injury.

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This evening at 5:52pm, officers from District 13 responded to a report of a person shot at 223 Centre Street in Roxbury. On arrival the officers found a 15-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the knee. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury.

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The Boston Police Department was on this past weekend’s edition of "America’s Most Wanted." Host John Walsh and his crew profiled the Youth Violence Strike Force, and rode along with Operation Home Safe.

More importantly, we worked with America’s Most Wanted to profile several homicide cases in the City of Boston. We are looking for information to help us identify either a suspect, or to locate a suspect who is currently a fugitive.

Below are links to each of the cases profiled:

Michael Bohannon
View AMW profile | View BPD wanted poster

Robert Howell
View AMW profile | View wanted poster

Kendall Petty
View AMW profile | View BPD wanted Poster
NOTE: Petty was arrested on March 30, 2006.

Nathaniel Robinson
View AMW profile | View BPD wanted poster

Eric Salazar
View AMW profile | View BPD wanted poster

Kurt Thompson
View AMW profile | View wanted BPD wanted poster

Unknown suspect, Polly Ester’s Nightclub killing
View AMW profile

Unknown suspect, wanted for the death of Jean Lampron
view AMW profile ,

View a list of all fugitives featured on the episode

Anyone with any information about these suspects are strongly encouraged to call 800 CRIME TV or the Boston Police Department’s anonymous tipline, 800- 494-TIPS

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Victim Pursues Unarmed Robbery Suspect

Shortly before midnight yesterday, officers from District 3 responded to a radio call for a larceny in progress at Morton and Norfolk Streets. While the officers were responding to the call, the victim was speaking on a friend’s cell phone to a dispatcher at Boston 9-1-1. The victim reported that she was following the suspect on Morton Street toward Blue Hill Avenue. As the officers drove on Morton Street, the victim pointed the suspect to the officers. The officers stopped Freddie Williams, 47, of Boston. The victim stated that the suspect entered a restaurant and asked the victim for money. When she told him she didn’t have any, he forcefully took her coat along with her cell phone and U.S. Currency in the pocket. The suspect fled out the door with the victim calling police on her friend’s cell phone. The suspect was arrested and the coat and phone were recovered.

Filenes’s Employees Assaulted with a Box Cutter

An officer from District 1 responded to Filenes yesterday at 1:15pm on a report on a shoplifter assaulting employees. According to witnesses, the suspect stole a blue polo ski jacket from the store. The employees recovered the stolen jacket when the suspect started waiving a box cutter and fled the scene. The employees chased the suspect and lost sight of him on Tremont Street.

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Fugitive Arrest

On Sunday morning at about 3:57 am, officers from District 3 conducted a motor vehicle stop after they observed a vehicle fail to stop at Normandy Street and Columbia Road. The operator of the vehicle was found to be operating after her license was suspended. The officers arrested Lelis Ortiz, 30, of Roxbury and charged her with violating the auto laws. The passenger of the vehicle, Rafael Avalo-Mejia, 31, of Roxbury was checked to see if he was licensed to drive the vehicle. The officers discovered that the passenger was wanted on a parole violation in New York. Both were transported to District 3 and will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court on Monday morning.

Coffee Shop Robbed in Charlestown

According to witnesses at the Dunkin Donuts on Cambridge Street in Charlestown, a white male about 5’7”, 180lbs, wearing a dark blue jacket, ski mask and khaki pants robbed the shop at gun point yesterday at 1:20pm. While the suspect was fleeing from the store, the weather conditions caused him to slide and fall. The suspect eventually entered a Ford pick up truck and fled toward Everett.

Fly Away………

A Jamaica Plain resident reported that yesterday at around noon, she put her talking parrot, valued at $750 on the front porch of her house on Round Hill Street. When she went downstairs, she heard footsteps. She returned to the porch and discovered the bird was gone. The victim states that the talking parrot doesn’t fly.

Suspect Arrested in Mattapan for Disorderly Conduct

Officers from District 3 responded to an address on Hannon Street in Mattapan last night at about 8:18pm on a report of a disturbance. On arrival, a victim reported that the suspect, Juan Vasquez, 20, of Dorchester stole her $600 cell phone and charger. The suspect told police he did not steal it and then told the officers to lock him up. The suspect became irate and was eventually placed under arrest for disorderly conduct, larceny over $250, and resisting arrest.

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At 8:00pm last night, officers from several districts responded to the area of 96 Fenway on a report of an armed robbery. While in the area, officers were informed via police radio, that other officers were chasing three males matching the suspect’s descriptions on nearby Ruggles Street.

The foot chase ended in front of the Wentworth Institute of Technology with two of the three suspects caught hiding in bushes. The third suspect was caught walking across the street.

Officers spoke with an 18-year-old male victim who stated he was walking in front of 96 Fenway when three suspects wearing masks demanded his money while one pointed a firearm at him. After handing over a small amount of cash, the victim stated the suspects took off on foot.

Officers were then told of a second victim, a 19-year-old male, who stated that while he was walking in front of 10 Leon Street he was approached by three masked men, one armed with a gun, who demanded his portable CD player and then fled on foot.

Within minutes, officers learned of a third victim, an 18-year-old male, who stated he was approached by three masked men, one armed, while walking in the area of Evans Street and robbed of money.

All three robberies happened within minutes of each other.

Officers recovered a black Daisy Powerline BB gun from in front of Wentworth in the area where two of the suspects were apprehended as well as black masks from each of the suspects. Also recovered were cash and a portable CD player, which was returned to the victim. All three suspects, 19-year-old Joshua Pinet of Mission Hill, a 13-year-old Roxbury juvenile male and a 16-year-old Roxbury juvenile male, were identified by the victims and placed under arrest. Arraignment will be in Roxbury District Court.

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At 11:30pm on Thursday February 9th, Boston Police Detectives conducted a licensed premise inspection of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity house at 526 Beacon Street.

The attention of the detectives was drawn to that location due to a large crowd gathered outside waiting to be admitted. Several young people were observed drinking from cans of beer and bottles of champagne inside the house. A total of approximately 250 guests were inside the house drinking and many more were on a guest list yet to be admitted.

Detectives spoke with several underage partygoers and observed piles of trash blocking stairways and emergency exits. A fire exit was found to be not functioning as well as fire exit lights not working. A required Inspectional Services Certificate and a Dormitory License were found to be expired and had been since April of last year. Also the house lacked a Fire Assembly permit required to occupy the residence.

Phillip Cassell, 20 and the President of the Fraternity was issued a Licensed Premise Violation for serving alcohol to minors, disorderly house, blocked fire exit, fire exit lights not working, fire exit opening inward, expired dormitory license, expired ISD certificate and no fire assembly permit. Cassell will be summonsed to Boston Municipal Court. All residents of the house had to be evacuated and relocated by MIT until such time as the proper licenses are issued or renewed.

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Four Arrested for Violating the Auto, Drug, and Gun Laws

This morning at about 1:18am, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force observed a vehicle containing four people operating without its headlights on. With the assistance of District 11 officers, a motor vehicle stop was conducted at 26 Bellevue Street. The operator of the motor vehicle informed officers that he was operating the vehicle after his driver’s license was suspended. A second individual admitted to being in possession of a couple bags of marijuana. All the occupants were removed from the motor vehicle and an officer the found a loaded firearm with obliterated serial numbers under a seat. The following people were arrested: Vanderlee Fernandes, 19, of Brockton; Amilton Araujo, 21, of Brockton; Steven Semedo, 22, of Brockton, and Edwardo Marques, 24, of Dorchester. All four will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court where they will be charged with violations of the auto laws, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of a firearm with altered serial numbers, and possession of Class D substance.

Two Treated at Hospital After Lansdowne Street Attack

A 22-year-old male from Lawrence and a 22-year-old male from Methuen were treated at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center this morning after Elie Rouhana, 25, of Norwood hit them over the head with a 2X4 piece of wood. The incident occurred at about 2:09am inside the Pilgrim Parking Lot on Lansdowne Street. According to witnesses, the suspect was spraying fire extinguishers at people in the garage. He then attacked the two victims hitting them both.

Two Arrested with a Firearm After a Traffic Stop in the Back Bay

An officer assigned to District 4 observed a motor vehicle traveling in the wrong direction at Huntington Avenue and Forsyth Street. After stopping the vehicle, the officer discovered the operator was wanted on a shoplifting warrant. The operator was arrested and a firearm was discovered in the vehicle. Police arrested Jermaine Cannon, 26, of Chelsea and Michael Bautista, 26, of Jamaica Plain. Both were charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. They will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court.

Officers Discover a Foul Odor While Arresting Suspect in Dorchester

Officers assigned to District 11 arrested Mark Butler, 35 at his house on Dorchester Avenue. The officers went to his address to arrest him on an arrest warrant. While arresting Butler, the officers smelled an odd odor emanating from the apartment. When the officers questioned the suspect about the smell he stated he had cats. He later informed the officers that the smell was something he smoked. Officers discovered an amount of marijuana in the apartment and Butler was also charged with Possession of a Class D substance.

Found Property in Boston’s North End

This morning at about 5:05am, an officer from District 1 responded to a report of a firearm in the middle of Hanover Street and Prince Street. On arrival, the officer found a black firearm at that location. The gun was recovered and forwarded to Ballistics.

19 –year-old Arrested with Firearm in Dorchester

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force along with officers from District 11 observed Alexis Mejia, 19, of Hyde Park in the area of Waldeck and Tonawanda Streets. The suspect ran from officers and discarded a firearm while fleeing. The suspect was eventually caught and arrested. Officers recovered a loaded firearm and ammunition, as well as marijuana. Mejia will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Suspect Arrested on Isabella Street with Knife

Yesterday morning at about 11:40am, a witness notified a detail officer that there was a person stabbed on Isabella Street. Officers responded to the area and observed two men on the ground as well as a knife. According to the victim, the suspect and him had a verbal argument that escalated to the suspect, Collin Roschell, 33, of Chelsea, stabbing the 38-year-old male in the back. The victim was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital and the suspect was arrested.

Suspect Arrested with Loaded Firearm on Blue Hill Avenue

This morning at about 2:06am, officers assigned to District 3 received information that a Honda Accord was traveling on Blue Hill Avenue and that an occupant of the vehicle had displayed a firearm. The officers observed a vehicle matching the description given and stopped the vehicle on Blue Hill Avenue and Westview Street. The officers arrested Marimo Mushonga, 26, of Lynn after he was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. He will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court on Monday morning.

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Friday evening at about 8:53pm, officers from District 2 responded to Quincy and Magnolia Streets on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers observed the victim a 23-year-old male shot. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.

Homicide detectives are currently investigating this incident. No arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with the shooting and no motive has been determined. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Friday evening at about 7:38pm, officers responded to 58 Hollingsworth Street in Mattapan on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers observed a 37-year-old male shot. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.

Homicide detectives are currently investigating this incident. No arrests or suspects have been identified in connection with the shooting and no motive has been determined. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

In the posting "Hollingsworht Death Investigation" posted 02/11/06, it was incorrectly reported that 58 Hollingsworth Street was in Hyde Park. The correct neighborhood for Hollingsworth Street is Mattapan.

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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of Janunary 1st - February 9th, 2005 vs. 2006.

View Data YTD Part One Crime (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms* (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Calls for Service for Shots Fired* (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

*Please Note: Data for recovered firearms is only available through February 7th and data for calls for service for shots fired is only available through February 6th.

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Attempted Larceny on Newbury St.

Yesterday at 12:50pm, an officer from District 4 responded to 232 Newbury St. where an employee observed a customer acting suspicious. The customer, a 35-year-old Asian man from New York, attempted to pay for his purchase with a credit card that didn’t match his identification. When the store manager delayed to give the man his card back, he fled the store without his credit card and license. He has not been found.

Firearm Recovered in Dorchester

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force assigned to District 11 observed a car parked at Waldeck/Tonawanda St at 8:45pm. Officers observed the passengers leave the car then run down the street, throwing an unknown object into a vacant lot as they ran. Officers recovered a firearm from the vacant lot and the suspects were detained.

Man Shot on Beale St.

Last night at 9:21pm, officers in District 11 responded to 4 Beale St. on shots fired and a person shot. The victim was found on the sidewalk with multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to an area hospital. Evidence from the crime scene was collected and the investigation continues. The victim remains in critical condition.

Roxbury Man Arrested for Graffiti

About 10:13pm last night, officers from District 2 observed a suspect with an aerosol can of paint tagging the side of Claudia’s Supermarket at 160 Humboldt Ave. The suspect, an 18-year-old from Roxbury, was arrested and charged with Vandalism.

Five Arrested for Party in Allston

Officers from District 14 responded to 235 Everett St. at 12:30am after hearing loud music and observing 20 to 30 people hanging out in front of the apartment building. When the officers entered the building, they noticed about 200 people inside the apartment. They asked people to leave and then placed the tenants of the building under arrest for Keeper of Disorderly House and Disturbing the Peace. A few individuals refused to leave the party, and they were arrested for Disturbing the Peace as well.

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Today is the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Detective Thomas J. Gill. On this date in 1988, Detective Gill was struck and killed by a train while searching for evidence in Brighton.

On this day we remember the sacrifice that Detective Gill made 18 years ago.

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The Boston Police Department will be profiled on this weekend’s edition of "America’s Most Wanted." John Walsh and his crew at the nationally-renowned program will be profiling our fugitive apprehension efforts, unsolved cases, as well as our successful Operation Home Safe.

Saturday night, 9 Pm.

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Jamaica Plain Man Robbed on Washington St.

A victim who reportedly was robbed at gunpoint approached officers at 3122 Washington St. in Jamaica Plain yesterday morning. The victim was at the 4M Market on Washington St. when an unknown black male began talking to him. When the victim left the restaurant, the suspect and another man stole $200 from the victim at gunpoint, punched him and then fled. Officers in the area searched for the men, but they were not found.

Man with Firearm Arrested in Dorchester

Police from District 11 responded to a call at 10 Brinsley St. in Dorchester this morning where a suspect with a firearm threatened his neighbor. The 44-year-old suspect was properly identified and arrested for Possession of a Dangerous Weapon and four outstanding warrants.

Rootz Dollar Store Not Up to Code

This morning at 11:30am, two Boston Police sergeants conducted a Licensed Premise Inspection at Rootz Dollar Store on 166 South St. in Jamaica Plain. Owner Mohamoud Warfa was issued a violation notice for his lack of a Site Cleanliness Permit, Retail Food Permit and a Fire Department Inspection Permit.

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The Boston Police Department is committed to complying with the law. The union petitioned the court to interpret the language of the applicable statute. Now that a decision has been made to require officer identification on Racial Profiling Forms, the department will move forward immediately with an implementation plan.

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Man Robbed in Roslindale

This morning at 12:50am, officers from District 5 responded to 125 Sycamore St. where a 46-year-old Roslindale man was robbed. He reportedly entered a residence and was hit in the head with a club and then robbed by three unknown white males before the suspects fled. The victim was transported to Faulkner Hospital for treatment and the suspect was put into custody.

Jamaica Plain Man Arrested for Fake Prescription

Officers from District 13 responded last night to the CVS pharmacy at 267 Centre St. in response to a black male passing a fake prescription. The suspect, 42-year-old Lewis Cheshire of Jamaica Plain dropped off a prescription of Percocet. When pharmacy employees contacted the doctor who made the prescription, the doctor recalled never writing it. The suspect was arrested with charges of Forgery and Uttering.

Operation Red Zone results in Four Arrests

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested four juveniles at 279 Centre St. last night while taking part in Operation Red Zone. Officers recovered marijuana from the residence, and arrested the suspects with charges of Distribution of Class “D” drugs, Possession and Trespassing.

Fugitive Arrested on Talbot Avenue

About 2:30pm yesterday, officers at 215 Talbot Ave. arrested suspect Billy Lester, a 33-year-old black man from Dorchester. Lester is wanted out of Georgia for cocaine distribution. The Georgia Board of Parole was notified and Lester is being held for extradition.

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Commissioner Kathleeen M. O’Toole, BPD college liaison Captain William Evans, and members of the Boston Police Department met with representatives from student government associations and student media at Police Headquarters this past Monday afternoon. Among the schools represented: Boston University, MIT, Northeastern University, and Suffolk University.

Commissioner O’Toole and the students discussed topics such as: Operation Home Safe, the Family Justice Center, the new keg tracking ordinance, upcoming large events, the new laboratory about to be built in Boston, and safety tips for students to protect themselves against residential break-ins and property theft.

This was one of a series of informal meetings that Commissioner O’Toole has had with student leaders and student media to discuss issues of mutual concern. These meetings are part of Operation Student Shield, a program begun in 2004 to enhance student safety and quality of life in our neighborhood

Links to information discussed at the meeting:
Overview of Operation Student Shield (PDF file)

Overview of Operation Home Safe

Emergency Preparedness Information

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Homeless Woman Flees with Stolen Handbag

About 7:30pm on Saturday night, a woman at Dominic’s Restaurant reportedly had her handbag stolen. The victim claimed she was sitting at the bar talking to the suspect, Kelly Wilkerson, a 33-year-old homeless woman, when the suspect suddenly grabbed the victim’s handbag and attempted to flee with it. The victim fought with Wilkerson to get her bag back, but Wilkerson left Dominic’s with the bag containing personal items. No arrest has been made.

33-year-old Woman Arrested in Hyde Park

Last night at 11:45pm, an officer noticed a car operating erratically and pulled the vehicle over at 1249 Hyde Park Ave. in District 18. The driver, 40-year-old Carlyle Gabriel of Brockton had been fighting with passenger Tiarra Jones, 33, of Dorchester. Further investigation resulted in the arrest of Tiarra Jones for prostitution and several outstanding warrants.

19-year-old Robbed on Crowley Rogers Way

Officers of District 6 responded to a call at 9:30pm on 55-R Crowley Rogers Way. A 19-year-old male was walking down Crowley Rogers Way when three non-Hispanic white males between the ages of 20-25 attacked him. The suspects stole the victim’s jewelry and fled in a white Toyota. The victim was taken to the New England Medical Center for treatment. Officers searched the area but no suspects were found and no arrests were made.

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Suspect Arrested on Blue Hill Avenue with Loaded Firearm

Officers from District 3 were assisting with a large call this morning at about 2:35am when they heard shots fired in the area of 1125 Blue Hill Avenue. The officers responded to the area where the shots were fired and observed a green Honda Accord fleeing from the area at a high rate of speed and operating erratically. Officers were able to stop the vehicle at about 1000 Blue Hill Ave. The operator, Aaron Darnell Sullivan, 24, of South Boston was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. He will be arraigned this morning in Dorchester District Court.

Two Firearms Recovered and Two Suspects Arrested in East Boston

This morning at about 12:25, officers from East Boston observed two males running up Brooks Street toward Trenton Street. When the males observed the Officers in the marked Boston Police cruiser, both stopped and bent down underneath a red pickup truck and discarded items. Police stopped the two and recovered two loaded firearms under the truck. Both suspects were arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Kenneth Valentine, 18 of East Boston and Dawud Abdur Raheem, 20, of Newport, RI will be arraigned this morning in East Boston Court.

Suspect Arrested in Children’s Hospital for Trespassing

Sunday morning at about 10:47, officers from District 2 responded to the Boston Children’s Hospital to assist security with a trespasser. On arrival the officers spoke with security that stated Richard Mullen, 52, of Malden was observed in the infant intensive care unit. The security officer knew the suspect had a no trespass order against him from the hospital. He was found to be in possession of a bag with a red balloon and several wrapped condoms. The suspect was placed under arrest and will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court.

Six People Arrested in East Boston for Larceny

Sunday morning at about 2:23am, officer from District 7 responded to a radio call for a report of people breaking into a motor vehicle at 400 Border Street. On arrival, the officers observed people fleeing from a stolen 1996 Honda Civic. After a brief foot chase officers arrested the suspects. Additional officers located more suspects hiding in a van in possession of stolen parts of the Honda. The following were arrested: a 15-year-old male from East Boston, Angelica Angel, 44, and Jesus Flores, 22 of Revere, Hamza Kajjame, 18, Edwin Miranda, 17, and Otto Vasquez, 19, all of East Boston. All six will be arraigned in the East Boston Court on Monday Morning and charged with possession of burglarious tools, receiving stolen motor vehicle, and larceny from a motor vehicle.

Student’s Flute Stolen in Back Bay

A 22- year-old female from Allston reports that while working at 150 Massachusetts Avenue between 9:00pm and midnight Saturday night an unknown person stole her Brannen-Cooper Flute valued at about $8,000.

Angry Customer Arrested at the “KFC” in Dorchester

Witnesses positively identified Dana Brown, 42, of Mattapan after he threw a rock breaking a double pane glass window at the “KFC” located at 465 Washington Street. According to witnesses, the suspect was upset that the employees at the store refused to give him food for free. He will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court on Monday.

Two Bottles, Two Victims, Two Head Injuries
Two male in their 20’s from Marshfield and Fall River found out they had something in common at local Boston hospitals Sunday morning. Both victims were transported to different Emergency Rooms after being hit in their heads with bottles. The incidents occurred on Lansdowne Street and on Canal Street. Police are investigating both incidents; no arrests were made in either assault.

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The victim's from the shooting at 80 West Newton Street are described as males ranging in age from 18-20. They all remain at the Boston Medical Center being treated for multiple gun shot wounds. Their injuries are still considered non-life threatening. The suspects that fled the scene are described as four black male. The suspects fled the area in a white Ford station wagon with right front end damage. Police have recovered ballistic evidence and the investigation continues.

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At about 7:19pm, officers from District 4 responded to multiple radio calls for reports of people shot in the West Newton Street area. Officers have confirmed that three people have been shot. All three victims were transported to the Boston Medical Center where they are being treated for what appears to be non-life threatening injuries. Details will follow.

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Suspect Arrested for Pointing a BB Gun at Victim

Officers of District 14 in Brighton responded to a call for a fight at 36 Ashford Street at 1:35am yesterday morning. A large crowd was dispersing as officers arrived. A victim approached officers and told them that he was just threatened by three males, one of whom pointed what he believed to be a gun at his head. The suspects were located a short distance away standing next to a parked car. As officers were speaking with the suspects, they observed a box of BB’s inside the vehicle. A subsequent search of the car yielded a black 4.5 caliber BB Gun. Two of the suspects were question and released, 20-year-old Christopher Reilly of Cambridge was identified and arrested for the assault. He will be arraigned in Brighton District Court on Monday.

Party Hosts Charged for Disorderly House

About 1:40am yesterday morning officers from District 2 responded to 8 Parker Hill Ave for a loud party. Officers were informed that partygoers were urinating off the roof of the house and playing loud music. Officers entered the propped open door and observed an estimated 70-85 people crammed into a small apartment. Residents Sean Broderick, 21, Mark Doyle, 21, are both charged with Keeping a Disorderly House and will before Roxbury District Court Monday morning.

Gun and Drugs Recovered in Dorchester, Pair Arrested

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to 20 Brandon Street, Dorchester at 10:45am yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation. During the investigation, officers arrested 26-year-old Jermain Berry of Dorchester on an outstanding arrest warrant for Threats. Officers recovered a small amount of marijuana and crack cocaine from inside the apartment. A .22 caliber revolver was also recovered from a closet. Nakia Ali, 25 was also arrested. She and Berry are charged with the Illegal Possession of the Firearm and Drug Possession. They will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Monday.

Firearm Found in Jamaica Plain Yard

Yesterday morning officers from District 13 responded to 60 Iffley Road in Jamaica Plain on a report of a found firearm. According to a witness, someone had been digging holes in the yard at 60 Iffley Road. The witness then located a loaded firearm in one of the holes. Police took custody of the firearm and forwarded it to the ballistic unit for further investigation.

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Beginning at 5:00pm on Wednesday February 1st and ending last night at midnight, Operation “Home Safe” hit the streets of Roxbury and Dorchester. The operation was a huge success netting 55 arrests, 5 guns, 272 moving violations and over 50 parking violations. Specific hotspots were targeted in an effort to deter violent crime, arrest suspects, and seize illegal weapons and drugs. During the operation, officers received plenty of community support and accolades from those in the effected areas.

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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of Janunary 1st - February 2nd, 2005 vs. 2006.

View Data YTD Part One Crime (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Calls for Service for Shots Fired (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

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The Boston Police Homicide Unit is looking for help in identifying a victim whose body was found in the water near the JFK Library.

Please see the attached full-sized poster for more information

Anyone with any information should call our Anonymous Tipline at 1-800-494-TIPS

(UPDATE: Thanks for the reader proofreading.)

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This morning at about 8:38 a.m., officers assigned to District 2 responded to a radio call for a home invasion at 5 Intervale Street apartment 202, in Roxbury. When the officers arrived to the apartment, they observed victim #1 with severe burns on her left arm and screaming for an ambulance. The apartment was found to be in total disarray and officers noticed victim #2 to be in the back bedroom with victim #3. Victim #2 stated that while cooking noodles this morning around 8:15 am, three black non-Hispanic males and one black non-Hispanic female entered through the unlocked door of the apartment and pointed a handgun at victim #1. Victim #5 stated that the suspects were there because victim #3 owed them a large sum of money. Victim #2 stated that one of the male suspects then picked up the pot of boiling hot noodles and threw it at victim #1 burning part of her left ear and arm. Victim #4 was lying on a bed in the front room with victim #1. Officers located victim #5 outside, wearing only a t-shirt, standing in the back of 5 Intervale Street yelling up to apt #202 to let him in. Victim #5 stated to officers that he fled the apartment through the back door when the suspects entered the apartment. According to the victims, the suspects fled in a red motor vehicle towards Blue Hill Avenue.

Moments later, Officers assigned to District 2 working “Operation Home Safe” observed the following people traveling in a red vehicle. The officers stopped the car and arrested the following people at Devon and Warren Streets: Melvin Scott, 27, of Mattapan, Christian White, 27, of Dorchester, Ernest Jenkins, 25, of Roxbury. Police also recovered two firearms in the possession of the suspects. They will all be arraigned in Roxbury District Court for the following charges: Home Invasion, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Firearm with Altered Serial Numbers, Possession Class D.

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While performing a paid detail yesterday in East Boston, an officer assigned to the Drug Control Unit conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Sumner and Orleans Streets. As the officer was speaking to the driver, he observed a wooden club between the driver’s side seat and door. With this observation and other intelligence, the officer requested backup. The officers had information about the occupants of the vehicle and conducted a pat- frisk of John Parziale, 48, of East Boston. As the officer patted down Parziale, an empty holster was found on his waist. Immediately, the officers conducted a pat frisk of the vehicle and found several weapons including sticks and a bat, but no firearm. A second occupant of the vehicle, a 19-year-old male from East Boston was found to be in possession of a Class B substance and will be summons into the East Boston District Court for Possession of Class B.

Armed with additional information, officers responded to an address in East Boston and gained entrance. A Sergeant observed five 30X30 rounds of Winchester Rifle Bullets in plain view, while an officer also observed a .22 caliber Rifle. Officers immediately froze the apartment and applied for, and obtained a search warrant for 32 Orleans Street. Later last night they returned and recovered the following items: numerous rounds of small caliber ammunition, one silver colored single shot firearm, one fully loaded .38 caliber revolver, one .45 caliber semi automatic, two ballistic vests, two high capacity clips, and one sidearm holster.

John Parziale, 48, of East Boston was placed under arrest and will be arraigned in the East Boston District Court today.

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This morning at 8:37am, officers assigned to "Operation Home Safe" responded to 5 Intervale Street on a report of a home invasion. Moments after the initial call, officers arrested 4 individuals and recovered two firearms at Devon and Warren Streets. More information will be released later........

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Firearm Recovered and Student Arrested in Roxbury

Yesterday morning, an officer from the Boston School Police recovered a firearm outside of the school at 76 Shirley Street in Roxbury. Detectives from the Boston Police School Police Unit responded and assisted at the scene. Officers conducted interviews and 17-year-old Jordan Holland of Hyde Park was arrested. He will be arraigned in Roxbury Court this morning.

Sex Offender Arrested in Dorchester

Officers assigned to District 3 arrested James Robinson, 46, of Mattapan last night at 7:42pm in Mattapan Square. Robinson was in violation of his status as a sex offender. He will be arraigned today in Dorchester Court.

Three Arrested in Brighton Bar this Morning

This morning at 2:20am, officers from District 14 responded to 161 Brighton Avenue on a report of a fight. On arrival officers spoke with witnesses who stated a fight occurred at which time Romeo Castillo, 22, of Allston, threw an unknown object through a plate glass window at 169 Brighton Avenue. When witnesses tried to break up the fight, Castillo grabbed a victim and threw him through the plate glass window of 167 Brighton Avenue. When the suspect was restrained, he also bit the victim in the hand. Castillo was placed under arrest. Two others, Lucas Drexler, 21, and David Parks, 21, both of Allston were also arrested for Disorderly Conduct during the incident. All three suspects will be arraigned in Brighton District Court.

BMW damaged on St. Botolph Street

A resident of Wilmington reported to police that her 1999 orange BMW was parked legally on St. Botolph Street in the South End the other night at about 11:00pm. An unknown suspect threw a ceramic flowerpot on the hood of the vehicle, damaging the car. The suspect(s) then fled in an unknown direction. No arrests were made.

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The January edition of the District 7 e-news, produced the officers of District 7 (East Boston)

“We would like our newsletter to be read by as many people as possible. Please forward the District 7 e-news to your friends, relatives, and acquaintances. Obviously, our primary constituency are the people of East Boston, but don’t let that stop you from sending the news to whoever you like.”

Download file Download the newsletter (PDF file)
Download file Download the Wanted poster from the newsletter (a separate PDF file, due to the size of the document)

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WHAT: The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys & Girls Training Team will kick off their six week training program to prepare a group of Boston youth for the 2006 Boston’s Run To Remember. With the assistance of the Boston Police Department, the Boston Police Runner’s Club and staff members from the Boys & Girls Club, these young aspiring runners will participate in a walk to run program that will prepare them for the 5-mile journey that takes place on March 12, 2006. Coached weekly by a group of dedicated trainers, the kids-in-training will spend the next six weeks focusing on getting in shape for Race Day! In addition, this important program is credited with helping youth to build confidence and self- esteem.

WHO: 20 neighborhood youth between the ages of 13 and 18, Boston Police Runner’s Club President and Boston Police Officer Cecil Jones, Boston Police Runner’s Club Vice President and Boston Police Officer Paul Rogers, Run To Remember Race Director Tony Pallotta, staff members from the Boys & Girls Club and several trainers from the Boston Police Runner’s Club.

WHEN: Thursday, February 2, 2006
3:30PM Training Begins (Stretching exercises followed by outdoor jog)

WHERE: The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys & Girls Club
Paul McLaughlin Bldg.
1135 Dorchester Ave., 4th floor

FACTS: Boston’s Run To Remember is a non-profit fundraiser created by the Boston Police Department and the Boston Police Runner’s Club as a way to honor the over 260 Massachusetts Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty while raising money for Kids At Risk Programs throughout the City of Boston. The highlight of the event is a half marathon and 5-mile road race which in its inaugural year attracted over 7,200 participants from throughout the United States while raising $50,000 for Kids At Risk Programs throughout the City of Boston.

The 2006 Boston’s Run To Remember is scheduled for March 11-12, at the World Trade Center and is forecasted to attract over 15,000 participants and spectators while raising an estimated $100,000 for Kids At Risk Programs. Boston’s Run To Remember is more than a road race and as a result, organizers are reaching out to many community organizations as a way to raise visibility to the many opportunities that exist for youth in the city of Boston. One such initiative is a partnership that has been formed between Boston’s Run To Remember, the Boston Police Runner’s Club, the Boston Police Department and the Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club in Dorchester.

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Police Commissioner Kathleen M. O'Toole officially welcomed John Walsh , host of the America's Most Wanted television show to Boston Police Headquarters earlier today. Mayor Thomas M. Menino issued a proclamation to John Walsh, officially marking February 1, 2006 as America's Most Wanted day in the City of Boston. The Boston Police Department has been working with America's Most Wanted for the past several weeks profiling fugitive apprehension efforts, unsolved cases, as well as Operation Home Safe. Commissioner O'Toole commended John Walsh and America's Most Wanted for their commitment to working with Law Enforcement agencies nationally as well as internationally over the past 18 years in an effort to bring fugitives to justice.

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Please review the below information on Eric S. Salazar who is WANTED for a shooting on December 30, 2005 at 614 Blue Hill Ave. in Dorchester. Salazar's last known address is 40 Stanwood St. in Dorchester.

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Concert Fight Leads Two to Court

A 24-year-old male from Brockton was apparently feeling some pressure when he punched a 23-year-old male from Lexington in the face the other night as the Piano Man performed at the Garden. The suspect, attending the concert, asked the victim to sit down. When the victim remained standing, the suspect tapped him on his shoulder causing the victim to turn around. When the victim turned around, the suspect punched him, fracturing his nose. Complaints will be sought in Court.

Two Arrested and Loaded Firearm Recovered in Roxbury

Yesterday afternoon, officers from District 2 responded to a fight outside 133 Madison Park Court. While the officers were responding to the call, the call was changed to some one shot. On arrival, officers observed three males attempting to flee the area. The officers approached the three suspects to conduct a threshold inquiry. One of the suspects reached for his waistband ignoring the officer’s commands to stop. One officer discovered a firearm on this suspect’s waistband and after a brief struggle placed him under arrest and recovered the loaded gun. He is identified as Brandon Nunes, 17, of Dorchester. He will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court this morning. A second suspect was arrested for a warrant from DYS. The third individual was released.

Magnolia Street Robbery

At about 3:52pm yesterday, a 20-year-old female from Dorchester reported to police that she was walking on Magnolia Street when an unknown black male robbed her of her wallet. The suspect did not display a gun, although he told the victim he was armed. No arrests were made, the investigation continues.

Suspect Arrested For Unarmed Robbery in Roslindale

This morning shortly after midnight, officers from District 13 observed two males fighting in front of 4031 Washington Street in Roslindale. Officers spoke with the victim, a 24-year-old Roslindale resident, who stated that the suspect robbed him of his wallet containing U.S. Currency. Officers located and arrested Demetrius Wossos, 21, of Roslindale and charged him with Unarmed Robbery, Assault and Battery and an outstanding warrant out of West Roxbury Court.

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Below is a link to a brief overview of the Boston Police Department's Operation Homesafe:

Download the Overview(PDF file)

Operation Homesafe is an anti-crime initiative that integrates the efforts of the Boston Police, the Transit Police, and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood services to work jointly in addressing public safety concerns and quality of life issues throughout the City.

Home Safe involves high visibility and saturation patrols throughout specific neighborhoods of Boston. Following the patrols, the Mayor’s Office of neighborhood services coordinates city agencies to work in the neighborhood to address issues such as street cleaning, street light repair, and public work issues. The planning of these operations are in conjunction with many Community Leaders, Police Officials, as well as representatives of the Mayor’s Office of neighborhood services.

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