Two Gun Arrests Made in Allston

Last night at approximately 6:45pm, officers from District 14 were on patrol on Commonwealth Avenue and Washington Street when they observed two males walking in a hurried fashion, looking back toward the officers in a suspicious manner. The officers exited their cruiser to conduct a threshold inquiry but the two suspects fled, refusing to stop for the officers. During the foot pursuit, the first suspect, Locie Williams, 21, of Brookline, dropped a firearm before he attempted to scale a fence. Both suspects, Williams and Alexander Burns, a 19-year-old Brighton resident, were apprehended and arrested on charges of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Disturbing the Peace. The firearm was recovered and kept for evidence.

Juvenile Arrested for Possessing Gun

Officers responded to a radio call last evening at Woodledge Street for shots fired. Upon arrival, they observed three males walking in the area. When officers stopped them, they identified themselves before the officers conducted a pat frisk on them. The first suspect, a 16-year-old Dorchester resident, had a firearm in his pocket that the officer seized. The other suspects were frisked and had no weapons on them. The first suspect was taken into custody for charges Delinquency to wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

Officer in Dorchester Witnesses Assault and Battery

An off duty officer was on Melville and Washington Streets last night around 8:45pm when he saw three black males in the middle of Washington Street having a heated argument. Shortly thereafter, the officer heard two gunshots and saw two of the men jump into a car and flee the scene. The other man appeared to be injured and began walking in the opposite direction. The officer pursued the suspects who fled in their vehicle but the suspects refused to stop. When they were apprehended, the two suspects and the driver of the vehicle were placed under arrest. The suspects, Cory Robinson, 19, of Roxbury, Jonathan Carter, 18, of Dorchester and Tyrone Shepherd, 21, of Dorchester were booked on charges of Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The operator of the vehicle, Shepherd, was also charged with Operating a Vehicle Without a License. The victim, a 19-year-old Roxbury man, was taken to Boston Medical Center for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Dorchester Man Arrested for Knife Assault

While conducting Operation Home Safe last night on Hancock Street, officers observed two males fighting on the sidewalk. They observed one of the individuals lunge at the other with a knife, causing a stab wound. Officers pursued the suspect when he attempted to flee the scene, waving his knife around in a threatening manner as they apprehended him. The suspect, Hermitao Rosa, 21, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon and two counts of Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center for treatment of his stab wound.

Motor Vehicle Stop Results in Gun Arrest

Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force made an on sight arrest last while participating in Operation Home Safe. While conducting a motor vehicle stop at Magnolia and Greenheys Streets, the driver of the vehicle admitted he didn’t have a driver’s license. Both passengers were asked to step out of the car where officers conducted pat frisks. The driver of the vehicle had a firearm in his front pocket that was seized and kept as evidence. The vehicle he was driving was a rental in someone else’s name. The vehicle was towed and the suspect was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Ammunition, Operating after Revocation or Suspension and Using a Motor Vehicle Without Authority.

Two arrested in Dorchester After Police Execute Search Warrant

Last night at about 11:17pm, members of the Drug Control Unit executed a Dorchester District Court search warrant at 165 Delhi Street after conducting a drug investigation at that location. Officer seized drugs, personal papers, United States Currency, drug paraphernalia, a firearm, a sawed off shotgun barrel, and various rounds of ammunition. Police arrested Harry Williams, 35, of Mattapan and charged him with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D within 1000’ of a school zone. Also arrested was Michael Saddler, 23, of Mattapan who will be charged with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Both will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court this morning.

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On July 17, 2005, Kendall Petty and his girlfriend were driving in Boston when an argument broke out between them. Petty then threatened her life by putting a gun in her mouth. Luckily, his ex-girlfriend managed to get out of the car before she was seriously injured. Petty was featured on America’s Most Wanted on February 11, 2006.
At approximately 4:20 this afternoon, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force patrolling the Savin Hill area of Dorchester observed an individual fitting Petty’s description. Petty was seen driving alone in a motor vehicle and stopped at Deer Street & Roach Street and arrested without incident after being positively identified.
Kendall Petty, 39, of Roxbury will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court tomorrow for Operating a Motor Vehicle after License Revocation/Suspension, and two outstanding warrants: Threats & Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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Born 7/23/91.
Kiara has been on the run since February. Information received is that she was observed in the South End area near Washington St.

Anyone with information please contact Sgt Det Kelley O’Connell of the Boston Police Family Justice Unit at 617-343-5783

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Andrea Magaw, who has been missing since August 18th, was located following a tip to MA State Police Hotline. She was located in Revere.

Boston Police are still searching for Jasmine Seymour, who has been missing from Dorchester since April, 2005. She may be in the Boston area. She is 17 years old. If located please contact Sergeant Detective Kelley O’Connell at the Boston Police Family Justice Center at 617-343-5783.

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Last night around 6:30pm officers in District 6 responded to Fargo Street and Summer Street in South Boston for a motor vehicle accident. Officers located the victim, a 45-year-old male from South Boston lying on the center island suffering from multiple bone fractures. According to the victim and a witness, they were riding motorcycles along Summer Street and became involved in an argument with a motorist in a car. The argument continued and ended with the vehicle operator forcing the victim off the road throwing him from his motorcycle. The suspect then fled the scene without making himself known. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center.

Boston Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the hit and run driver. He is described as a white male, driving a newer model silver colored Mazda. Anyone who may have been in the area last night or who may have information that would assist in the identification of this driver is asked to contact District 6 Detectives at 617-343-4742.

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At Least They Were Parked

Two underage Hyde Park residents were arrested yesterday for Possession of Alcohol and Public Drinking when an officer observed beer cans in the parking lot in close proximity to the car they were sitting in. The officer noticed open containers in the car as well, and the 20 year old and 17 year old were transported to the local station for booking. A third person in the vehicle, after further investigation, was discovered to be a missing person. He was transported separately to the station and the car was towed.

Broken Taillight Leads to Drug/Gun Arrests

Officers in the Youth Violence Strike Force Unit were on patrol on Columbia Road last night at approximately 7pm when they noticed a black Mercedes operating with a defective taillight. After the officers pulled the vehicle over, they learned that the driver was operating the car under a suspended license. They performed a motor vehicle inventory before towing the vehicle and found a handgun in the backseat of the car. The operator of the car, William Gonzalez of Roslindale, was arrested for Operating after Suspension and Defective Equipment. The passenger in the vehicle, Giorgio Lopez of Boston, admitted to owning the gun and to having three bags of marijuana in his pocket. He was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Class D.

What Was In His Slurpee?

Last night at 8:30pm, officers responded to the 7-11 at 125 Tremont Street for a fight inside the convenience store. Upon arrival, officers observed the two victims, who were employees at the store, physically struggling with the suspect. The suspect, Justen Bush, 37, of Boston, was reportedly drinking alcohol and harassing customers outside of the store. When the victims asked Bush to leave, he became violent and followed them into the store, punching and biting them. He also struggled with the officers when they attempted to restrain him. Bush was arrested with charges of Assault and Battery, Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest.

Roxbury Juvenile Arrested for Possession of Firearm

Early this morning around 12:30am, officers were on patrol in the high crime area of Harvard and Norwell Streets. They noticed a black male with a baggy sweatshirt who made a gesture as if he was in possession of a firearm. When officers stopped to question the suspect, he fled the scene. During the foot pursuit, officers observed the suspect clutch at his waist as if he had a gun. Officers, with the help of Alliance Security specialists who witnessed the incident, were able to apprehend the suspect and disarm him of his weapon, a fully loaded firearm. The suspect, a 16-year-old from Roxbury, was arrested and charged with Delinquent to Wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Resisting Arrest.

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Veronika has been located, according the Boston Police Family Justice Center

(Missing Person notice originally posted on January 19, 2006)

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Both sisters were located in New Jersey on March 24,2006, according to the Boston Police Family Justice Center

Missing Person notice originally posted on January 5, 2006

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Boston Police and the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office have been in contact with Georgia authorities and have been assisting them in their investigation into the Clayton County homicides occurring on March 20. Two suspects wanted in connection with the murders were taken into custody in Georgia on March 23, 2006. A third suspect was believed to have fled to the Boston area.

At 9:40am this morning, members of the Special Investigations Unit, The Youth Violence Strike Force and District 11 went to 5 Melbourne Street in Dorchester and arrested 21-year-old Gary Hakeem Brown without incident. Brown will be arraigned on Thursday in the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court on a charge of being a Fugitive from Justice. He will be turned over to Georgia authorities at that time.

None of the targets in the Georgia Investigation are charged with any Boston homicides. As such, the Boston Police and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office will not comment as to any alleged connection to this city.

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Man Arrested for Cashing Stolen Check

Officers from District 11 responded to a radio call at 618 Washington Street yesterday for a larceny in progress. Douglas Smith, a 49-year-old Mattapan man, was attempting to cash a check that was flagged as stolen. When the bank manager called the owner of the check, he stated that he never gave it to the suspect. Smith was placed under arrest on Forgery or Uttering charges.

Deliveryman Robbed in Brighton

Last night at approximately 9:40pm, officers received a call for a robbery in progress at 1625 Commonwealth Avenue. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a pizza deliveryman who stated he was robbed at the location during a routine delivery. After he entered the residence, an unknown black male placed a hard object against the back of his head and told him to give him all his money and leave the pizza. The victim obliged before leaving the apartment building. Officers went to the apartment that ordered the pizza and questioned the tenant who stated that Darnell Martin, an 18-year-old Dorchester man, was inside. Officers found the suspect inside with money, receipts from the pizza place and a black BB gun. The suspect was transported to District 14 for booking.

19 Year Old Arrested at Paradise Bar

An officer investigating a motor vehicle accident observed a disturbance in front of The Paradise Bar at 967 Commonwealth Avenue early this morning where a group of approximately 10 people were yelling and pushing each other. While the officer spoke to the security, one individual remained belligerent and began screaming at the officer. She was intoxicated, even though she had stamps on her arm, saying she couldn’t drink in the bar for being under 21. The woman, 19-year-old Emily Martinez from Bedford, N.H., was placed under arrest for being a disorderly person. The Paradise Bar received a licensed premise inspection violation for an expired Eating and Drinking permit.

Minnesota Man Arrested for Breaking and Entering

Officers from District 1 responded to a radio call last night around 3:00am for a person with a knife at 20 Prince Street. Upon arrival, officers found the victim physically struggling with the suspect on the street. When the suspect was restrained, the victim reported that the suspect broke into his apartment and was carrying a knife. The victim grabbed a pot and struck the suspect over the head with it, causing the suspect to flee the apartment. The victim followed the suspect outside until the officers arrived. Officers recovered two knives that were on the street and arrested the suspect, Francisco Serrano, a 22-year-old man from Apple Valley, Minn.

ATM Stolen from Dorchester Bar

At approximately 4:15 this morning, officers from District 11 responded to the D Bar on Dorchester Avenue for an alarm sounding. Upon arrival, they observed the rear door wide open with damages done to the lock. When the owner arrived at the scene, he told police that the ATM machine within the bar had in fact been stolen. It contained between $11,000 and $12,000. The incident remains under investigation.

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Members of the Boston Police Drug Control Unit and Massachusetts State Police received information about drug dealing at 1412 Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton. On today’s date, at about 12:12pm, officers from the Boston Police Drug Control Unit and Massachusetts State Police observed Edwardo Pimentel, 23, and Hannah Gephart, 21, both of Brighton exiting 1412 Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton apartment the officers received information about and were investigating. Both suspects entered a vehicle and Pimentel, whose driver’s license is suspended, entered the driver’s seat. The officers approached the vehicle and stopped the two suspects. The driver was told he license was suspended and informed by the officers that they had information that he was involved in drug dealing. Gephart, the passenger of the vehicle, gave the officers permission to search the apartment and informed them that she had a Juan Ozoria, 24, of Dorchester staying in the apartment with her.

The officers conducted a search of the apartment after consent forms were signed. Officers recovered the following items in side the apartment: a silver colored loaded firearm, a jar located on a bedroom nightstand with 14 small bags of marijuana, a bag of white powder believed to be cocaine* and a pill, a tin container with 1,000.00 in United States Currency, and an electronic scale. While one of the Detective’s was searching a bedroom, he noticed Pimentel’s pit bull named “Prada” running around the room with a tan colored plastic bag in her mouth. While the Detective was attempting to remove the bag from the dog’s mouth, the bag tore open and the Detective observed several plastic bags containing marijuana. All 108 bags were recovered from the dog’s mouth after a vigorous struggle.

“Prada” was placed into his crate, while all the people in the apartment were placed under arrest and transported to District 14. Pimentel is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Violations of the Auto Laws, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D. Gephart and Ozoria were both charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D. All three will be arraigned in the Brighton District Court.

* This entry originally identified the white powder as marijuana

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Boston Police and Coast Guard Play Guardian

Early this morning at 5:00am, officers assisted the Coast Guard for a fishing vessel that was in danger of sinking 10 miles out in the Boston Harbor. “Guardian,” the vessel, had struck rocks resulting in engine failure. The Coast Guard and Boston Police Harbor Patrol had to bring four pumps on board to stabilize the boat while all the individuals were safely removed from the vessel. No injuries were reported and the boat was towed to the Boston Shipyard for removal and repair.

Some People Make It Too Easy…

Around 11:20am yesterday, a 44-year-old Brookline woman reported her car stolen at 156 Cambridge Street. She reported that she left the key in the ignition with the car running while she went into her business for about three minutes. When she came back, her gray Toyota sedan was gone. The incident was reported to the Stolen Vehicle Unit.

24 Year Old Gets Bike Stolen by Juvenile

Police from District 4 responded to a radio call for a person being robbed at 196 Northampton Street around 4:50pm yesterday. While in route to the call, the officers observed two suspects riding on a bike and attempted to stop them. The two suspects fled on the bike for several blocks, before jumping off of it and fleeing in separate directions. Both suspects were eventually apprehended and the victim was brought to the scene. He properly identified one of the suspects but the other he did not know. A 16 year old from Jamaica Plain was arrested.

Dorchester Juvenile Arrested for Firearm Possession

Yesterday at approximately 5:00pm, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force were on random patrol at Intervale Street when they noticed a large group at the location. When two of the individuals saw the officers, they fled the scene. When the officers pursued the suspects, they observed one of the suspects continually clutching his waist, an action consistent with an individual carrying a firearm. Officers observed him run behind some trees before reemerging with his hands free. He was eventually apprehended and the area was searched. Behind the trees, officers found a BB gun, which was held as evidence. The other suspect was able to escape, but the 16-year-old Dorchester boy was arrested on charges of Possession of a Dangerous Weapon and was found to have a Parole Violation Warrant.

Unlawfully Carrying a Firearm Yields Two Arrests

Officers were on patrol yesterday at 6:45pm at Dean Street and Howard Avenue when they noticed a vehicle with a nonfunctioning headlight. They also observed the driver of the vehicle and had received prior information that he was unlawfully carrying a firearm. When the officers approached the vehicle, the driver remained on his cell phone and ignored the officers. After searching the car, a firearm was found in the glove compartment and the two passengers, Richard Allen, 19, of Roxbury, and Robert Edwards, 21, of Dorchester, were placed under arrest.

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Smile For the Camera

The only picture taken in this incident was at District 7’s booking desk. On Sunday afternoon, an officer from District 7 was approached by an employee at Walgreen’s in Central Square who reported that a suspect had just stolen a camera and was walking down the street. The officer stopped Fernando Aguillon, 32, of East Boston and found him to be in possession of six cameras with no receipts. He was placed under arrest and charged with Shoplifting. He’ll be arraigned in East Boston District Court this morning…and no, he didn’t smile for his booking picture.

While She Was Cleaning, He Attempted to Clean Out Her Wallet

About 12:35pm on Sunday afternoon, a detail officer working in City Hall Plaza observed Anthony Lancia, 48, of Chelsea having trouble at an ATM. The officer asked the suspect if he needed assistance when the suspect told the officer it was his wife’s ATM card and that she stole all his money. Further investigation revealed that the ATM card as well as a wallet he was in possession of was stolen inside a nightclub while its owner was cleaning the club. Lancia was placed under arrest and also found to be in possession of Klonopin. He will be arraigned today in the Boston Municipal Court and charged with Possession Class C, Receiving Stolen Property and Attempted Larceny of a Credit Card. The wallet was returned to the victim.

Seeds, Flowers and Plants Grow in Pot, Not Guns

Officers from District 2 responded to 881 Huntington Avenue on Sunday shortly before 1:00pm on a report of a found weapon. On arrival the officer’s spoke with a detail officers who found the gun inside the flowerpot. Further investigation revealed the firearm was a BB gun. The officers recovered the weapon and transported it to the district station.

Teen Shot in Roxbury

Last night at 10:22pm, officers from District 2 responded to a radio call for shots fired at 133 Harold Street. While responding to the call the officers were notified that someone was shot at 62 Holworthy Street. The officers located the 15-year-old male from Roxbury who stated that while riding his bike home he heard multiple shots fired and a vehicle flee the scene. The victim then discovered a bullet had grazed him. He was transported to the Boston Medical Center and treated for a minor laceration. A crime scene was established and ballistic evidence was recovered. The incident remains under investigation.

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Pair Arrested Vandalizing Cars

Two Boston men were arrested just after 2:00 this morning after they were observed smashing mirrors off the passenger side of seven parked cars along Parker Street in Roxbury. Michael Urban, 20 and Benjamin Sturm, 19 were walking down the street breaking the mirrors off of parked cars when a Housing Officer spotted them. The duo attempted to flee but the officer quickly caught up to them and took them into custody. Both are charged with Willful/Malicious Destruction of Property.

Alert Officer Recovers Gun After Foot Chase

About 12:55am this morning an officer from District 11 observed a male known to him walking along Washington Street in Dorchester. Based on information known to the police at the time, the officer exited his cruiser and walked towards the suspect to conduct an inquiry. Upon seeing the officer the suspect pulled a silver revolver from his pocket and began running from the officer. A foot chase ensued ending in the rear of 11 Claybourne Street. Kern Birkett, 22 of Dorchester was arrested and a loaded revolver was recovered.

Gun Recovered, One Arrested in Mattapan

Anti-crime officers form District 3 observed a car blocking traffic at Morton Street and Pleasant Hill Avenue yesterday around 5:26pm. The operator of the car, 17-year-old Asive Osborne of Dorchester, was questioned and a loaded .32 caliber handgun was recovered from his coat pocket. Osborne was arrested and will be in Dorchester Court on Monday.

Trio Arrested in Charlestown Drug Sting, Heroin, Crack Seized

Three people were arrested yesterday as part of an on-going narcotics investigation in Charlestown. Tairy Ramos, 23, Johanna Moreta, 26, and a male juvenile were taken into custody after District 1 Drug Unit officers executed a search warrant at 17 Polk Street, Charlestown. Seized pursuant to the warrant was a significant amount of heroin, over 128 grams, 41 bags of what is believed to be crack cocaine, and an assortment of about 58 pills. Officers also seized over $1300.00 cash and other paraphernalia. All three face drug trafficking charges.

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Three Arrested in South End for Possession of a Loaded Firearm

Yesterday afternoon at about 2:24pm, officers responded to 375 Columbus Avenue of a report of three males armed with guns. A witness provided the 9-1-1 operator with a detailed description of the suspects, which was broadcasted, to the responding officers. On scene, an officer from District 4 observed three people matching the description provided. All three were stopped and frisked, although no firearm was discovered. The witness provided additional information to the officers and stated that the suspects threw the firearm in the rear of 22 Yarmouth Street. Officers responded to that location and recovered a semiautomatic gun. Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Boston, Christopher Green, 20, of Boston, and Brian Cooper, 18, of Dorchester. All three will be arraigned on Monday morning at the Boston Municipal Court and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

Two Guns Recovered After Shots Fired on Columbia Road

Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force observed about 20 males in the parking lot of the Burger king on Columbia Road yesterday afternoon about to fight. As the officers approached the crowd, they heard multiple shots fired. The crowd dispersed in different directions while officers began chasing the armed suspect. After a lengthy foot chase, officers arrested Tyrone Hicks, 18, of Dorchester. Hicks was observed discarding a firearm while fleeing from the officer. The discarded firearm was recovered as well as another one on Washington Street. Hicks was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm (second and subsequent offense), Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct. He will be arraigned on Monday morning in Dorchester District Court.

Five Arrested in Stolen Car in Dorchester

This morning at about 2:06am, officers from District 11 responded to assist Bay Colony Security at the Boston Bowl. The security officers stated that they observed five males seated in a vehicle passing around a bottle of alcohol. As the security officers attempted to conduct a threshold inquiry, they observed the steering column and ignition damaged. All five were placed under arrest for Receiving Stolen Property. The following people will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Monday: Juan Pena, 17, of Jamaica Plain, a 16-year-old male from Roxbury, Jesse Hamilton, 19, and Ramon Martinez, 17, both of Jamaica Plain, and a 15-year-old male from Roslindale.

West Roxbury Gas Station Robbed

This morning at 3:20am, officers from District 5 responded to the Hess Gas Station at 5315 Washington Street on a report of an armed robbery. On arrival, the witness reported that the suspect showed a firearm to the victim and robbed the victim before fleeing on foot toward Ridgecrest Street. The suspect remains at large and District 5 detectives continue to investigate this incident.

Five Arrested in Hyde Park for Robbery

Officers from District 18 while patrolling at 3:24am this morning were approached by a victim stating she was just robbed at 1104 Hyde Park Avenue. The officers immediately broadcast a description of the suspect and the vehicle they fled in. Two other officers from District 18 observed a vehicle matching that description at River Street and Fairmount Avenue. The victim was transported to that location where she positively identified all five suspects. The victim reports that the suspect armed with a firearm robbed her and four others of their wallets and cell phones. Police arrested: Jaudel Calixte, 33, Widley Monvil, 23, and Americ Antonie, 22, all of Brooklyn NY, Sam Solito Meralus, 23 ,of Corona, NY and Kervins Francios, 27, of Dorchester. Recovered in the vehicle were the victim’s wallets, cells phone and cash. All five were charged with Armed Robbery.

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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 - March 23rd, 2005 vs. 2006.

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

*Please Note: Data for recovered firearms is only available through March 16th.

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Early Morning Crash Fatality Under Investigation

Officers from District 2 responded to a car crash at Hampden and Eustis Streets early yesterday morning to find one vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The operator of that car was pronounced dead at the scene. The operator of a second vehicle, a school bus, was taken to an area hospital for minor injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Gun and Drugs Recovered in Dorchester Home

District 11 Drug Control officers executed a search warrant at 120 Train Street yesterday around 4:40pm. Seized pursuant to the warrant were a .357 Magnum revolver and 11 rounds of ammunition. Also seized were 20 various sized bags of marijuana and other items used in the sale of narcotics. Hugo Ferreira, 22 of Brockton, Decio Santos, 23 and Edson Silva, 19, both of Dorchester, were arrested in connection with the warrant.

What’s in Your Wallet?

A Boston man was arrested at 10:00pm last night after he ordered food delivered from Good Eats Pizza on Tremont Street and paid for it with a fraudulent credit card number. The pizza shop told police that this same individual called and ordered food delivered on 10 other occasions using different fraudulent credit card numbers. Last night an officer posed as a deliveryman and asked to see the credit card from the suspect before turning over his food. The suspect 20-year-old Adam Nezbeth of Boston was arrested after he could not produce the credit card and was found to have a warrant issued against him for a similar offense. Officers also recovered a piece of paper in Nezbeth’s possession containing the other credit card numbers he allegedly used on past dates.

Loaded Gun Recovered inside Roslindale Apartment

Officers from District 5 responded to a shots fired call at 10:42 last night at 27 Beechland Street in Roslindale. The investigation led officers to apartment 112 where a possible suspect may be located. Inside, officers found Carlique President, 18 of Roslindale sitting in a bedroom with several other persons. A loaded .22 caliber gun was located under a mattress near where President was sitting. Officers placed President under arrest for the illegal possession of the gun. IT is unclear whether the recovered firearm is connected to the shots fired call. Two others, Kaila Matos, 18 and Eric Torres, 23, present in the house, were arrested for outstanding warrants.

Three Stabbed Outside Newbury Street Bar

Officers from District 4 responded to Newbury Street and Fairfield Street for a person stabbed at 1:14am this morning. A detail officer called for backup after a fight erupted between two groups of men outside in the street. The officer was attending to a stab victim in the street when additional help arrived. Two other stab victims were found amongst the crowd and two of the three victims went to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. One male, Ferdinand Abad, 25 of Dorchester was arrested at the scene for being a disorderly person and assaulting a police officer. The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing. A licensed premise violation was issued to the bar for the incident.

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Funeral Services are being held today for Boston Police Chaplain Monsignor William Francis.

Monsignor Francis (center) with fellow Police chaplains Father John Connolly and Father Sean Connor.

The Boston Police Department has lost a true friend and spiritual advisor with the recent passing of Monsignor William Francis this past Monday. Father Bill, as he was known to us, was one of the Boston Police Department Chaplains since 1978. For over 27 years, in addition to his role as the Pastor of St. Paul/ Holy Family Parish in Roxbury, he was on call 24 hours a day to assist the Police Department in our times of need. During a tragic period of time from 1987 through 1994, when the Police Department suffered the loss of 8 officers in line of duty deaths, Father Bill was there to offer his comfort, support and guidance to family and co-workers. Whenever the Police Department needed him, he was there. Whether it was his many hospital visits to officers injured in the line of duty, counseling officers in need of assistance, or officiating at the annual Police Memorial Mass, he was a steady and reassuring presence. Father Bill was also there for the good times in the Department, as an honored participant at the Annual Ball and police retirement parties. His great sense of humor and personal skills made it easy for him to walk the line between the Priest and Police. We as a department will always be in debt to his devotion to our officers and his legacy will always be part of our history.

His obituary is available via the Boston Herald.

The Dorchester Reporter has also posted a look back at the Monsignor’s life.

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Female Arrested for South Boston Bank Robbery

Officers in District 6 responded to the First Trade Union Bank at 735 E. Broadway yesterday at 6:30pm to meet an employee. The bank employee told the officers that he followed a suspect who had robbed the bank on March 3rd to the area of 752 E. 4th Street. The suspect was located inside that address and was identified by the bank employee as the person who robbed them weeks earlier. Katelyn Powers, 24, was arrested and charged with bank robbery.

Two Downtown Donut Shops Robbed

At 9:19pm last night an unknown male walked into the Dunkin Donuts on Causeway Street, demanded money from the register and said he had a gun. The suspect fled the store without any money. Within minutes, officers received a second call for a robbery at the Dunkin Donuts at 235 Washington Street, Downtown. Officers were told that a white male entered the shop, displayed a handgun and demanded money from the register. The suspect was handed an undetermined amount of money and fled the scene on foot. Officers searched the area to no avail. Both incidents are under investigation and it is unclear if the two are connected.

Subway Sandwich Shop Robbed of Cash

At 9:50pm last night two males and a female walked into the Subway sandwich shop at 981 Tremont Street. One of the males displayed a gun and took money from the register. All three then fled the store. Surveillance tape was recovered and this investigation is ongoing.

One Arrested After Early Morning Stabbing

District 4 officers responded to 526 Massachusetts Avenue at 1:00am this morning for a person stabbed. One male victim was found suffering from multiple stab wounds lying on the side of a bed inside the apartment. According to a witness, the victim and a suspect had a fight during which the victim was stabbed. The witness told the officers that he intervened, hitting the suspect in the face. The suspect dropped the knife and fled the apartment. The suspect was located by EMS outside 520 Massachusetts Avenue. He was arrested and transported to the hospital for an injury to his eye. He will be booked upon release from the hospital.

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From Boston City Councilor John Tobin:

THE REV. Bruce Wall's assertion that if the city's new police officers ''look like Aryan Nation, you're going to turn the good kids into bad kids" is offensive and outrageous (''Menino to double police recruits," City & Region, March 20). With a very broad brush he questioned the integrity of every white Boston police officer and every new recruit. At the same time he attempted to link the skin color of the city's police officers to the behavior of our young people. I give both our youth and our police force more credit than that.

Commissioner O’Toole and the Boston Police Department are very appreciative of Councilor Tobin for his support of the Department and our officers, and we are encouraged by his comments in today’s Globe.

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It is with deep regret that we acknowledge the passing of Boston Police Chaplain Monsignor William Francis, who served the Department for over 25 years. Monsignor Francis was a very special member of the Boston police family who will be sorely missed.

Boston Globe recap of the Monsignor and his life.

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Within the past week, two women have been robbed and assaulted while walking in two different stairwells at the Boston Common Parking Garage. In both incidents, while waiting in the stairwell, the suspect grabbed the victims and pushed them against a wall. The suspect told the victim in the first incident that he is a junkie and needs money for a fix. The suspect appears to be getting more aggressive, utilizing a kitchen knife as a weapon in the latest incident.

The suspect in both incidents was described as follows: Black male, age 35, 5’10”, 175-200 lbs., thin-medium build, scruffy beard, large gap between upper front teeth; wearing blue pants, tan construction boots, black jacket, dark knit cap. Individuals from the area have reported to police that the suspect frequents the area of the Boston Common.

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Home Invasion on Huntington Avenue

Officers from District 2 responded to 902 Huntington Avenue last night on a report of an Armed Home Invasion. On arrival the officers spoke with the victims who stated that at 10:16pm, two suspects armed with a firearm and shotgun forcefully entered their apartment. Both victim reported being assaulted by the suspects and had visible injuries. The suspects demanded money and robbed both victims and removed $4000 from a safe in the apartment. The suspects fled on foot; the victims refused medical attention.

Officers Recover a Firearm on Clarence Street

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force were in the area of Clarence Street in Roxbury last night at about 7:15pm monitoring activity in that neighborhood. The officers recovered a loaded firearm on the front steps wrapped in a newspaper. The firearm was recovered and forwarded to Ballistics. The investigation continues.

Male Shot on Columbus Avenue

Last night at 10:00pm, officers from District 4 were alerted by a female that someone was shot inside her apartment on Columbus Avenue. The officers spoke with the 23-year-old victim who stated he was walking down Columbus Avenue when an unknown black male fired a handgun and shot the victim. The victim then fled into the apartment. He was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Teen Arrested in Hyde Park Spray Painting the Library

A concerned citizen entered the District 18 police station last night and reported that two males were spray painting the Boston Public Library at 35 Harvard Avenue. Officers responded to that location and observed the damage to the building. A description of the suspects was broadcasted to the officers working in the area. Officers observed two males fitting the description and attempted to stop them. When the suspects saw the officers, one discarded a can of spray paint and both fled. The officers chased the suspects and lost sight of them in the Cleary Square area. A short time later, another officer observed a suspect matching the description of one of the suspects in Cleary Square. This officer also began chasing the suspect and eventually captured
him in the commuter rail parking lot. The 13-year-old male from Hyde Park was positively identified and placed under arrest. He will be arraigned in the West Roxbury Court and charged with Delinquency to wit: Damage to Property by Graffiti/ Tagging. The second suspect remains at large.

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A Community Service Bulletin outlining a number of steps you can take to ensure your safety on the street, in your car, and in your home. Prepared by the officers of District A-1, the safety tips can apply to anyone living or working in all 11 Districts.

Tips include:

• Always be aware of your surroundings--especially at night. When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas.
  
• Don’t buzz people into your building without knowing who they are.
  
• Never leave valuable items in your vehicle exposed to public view.
  

Continue reading for a text version of the list of safety tips

Safety Street Tips

• Always be aware of your surroundings--especially at night. When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas.
  
• Be watchful – who is out there and what is going on. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles. Do not become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to a walkman.
  
• Show that you are in control – walk with confidence. Be assertive – do not let anyone violate your space. Trust your instincts.
  
• If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk towards an open store, restaurant or lighted house.
  
• If you feel threatened, call out to residents that you need assistance.Yelling ‘Fire’, ‘Help’ and/or ‘Rape’, as you are being assaulted, also signals people to assist you. Also, use a whistle to signal for help.

• Use sturdy doors. Solid wooden doors or doors reinforced with steel offer much more protection than hollowcore wooden doors.
  
• Use safe locks.Adding quality deadbolt locks is a great idea because they can’t be ‘popped’ the way spring-latch locks can.
  
• Don’t buzz people into the building without knowing who they are.Thieves use many disguises and some- pose as someone that they’re not.
  
• Strangers should be questioned as to their business in a building.This can be done in a polite way and is essential.
  
• Lock windows.When you are not at home, always lock your first floor windows.
  
• In a single family home or a multi-dwelling building, the outer hallway door should be locked.If a thief has access to the inner hallway, he now has a cover from the public’s eye and extra time to break through the front door without being noticed.
  
• Introduce yourself to your neighbor. Consider having a neighbor or friend watch your home when you’re on vacation.

• Invest in an anti-theft device. Protect your car from being stolen. An anti-theft device is essential. An audible alarm alerts attention to the car. Anti-theft locking devises hold the steering wheel in place. Having an anti-theft device can also lower the cost of your auto insurance.
  
• Lock your doors and windows. A thief will insert a wire into a slightly open window to pop up the door lock. An unlocked door is an open invitation to a thief.
  
• Never leave valuable items exposed to public view.Remove valuable items from your car or lock them in the trunk. Car phones, coats, briefcases, pocketbooks, gifts, etc. attract a thief to break into your car. Do not leave things in your car.

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Chemical Spill Results in Building Evacuation

District 4 officers were called to 774 Albany Street at 7:50pm last night on a report of a chemical spill. The building, a homeless shelter, was evacuated as a safety precaution while the Boston Fire Department and the Boston Police Hazardous Materials Unit investigated. A cleaning chemical was located improperly disposed in a dumpster behind the building. One person was taken to Boston Medical Center after falling ill from fumes. The 200 evacuees were put on MBTA buses to keep warm while the building was cleaned and were allowed re-entry at about 10:15pm. The Department of Environmental Protection responded and issued a notice of responsibility to BU Medical Center.

Juvenile Male Shot in Jamaica Plain

Officers in District 13 responded to 290 Centre Street for a person shot. A sixteen-year-old juvenile male was found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. The incident remains under investigation.

Celtics Fan Arrested for Foul Language

Officers working at the TD Banknorth Garden last night were called to the balcony section for a disturbance. When they arrived they found 19-year-old Travis Lowe of Plymouth using obscene language, yelling and screaming with several small children present. After being asked several times to quiet down, Lowe kept up his foul mouth antics and was arrested. The Celtics lost to LA 105-97.

Crystal Meth and Cash Seized in Dorchester Drug Bust

Members of the District 11 Drug Unit executed a search warrant at 10:35pm last night at 23 Juliette Street. Seized pursuant to the warrant were amounts of Crystal Meth, a small amount of Cocaine and scales used to weigh narcotics. Officers also seized over $20,000 cash from a bedroom closet. Gary Anderson, 39, was arrested in connection with the seizure and will be in court today.

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At this point, Boston Police can release that two people were found suffering from gunshot wounds outside 470 Massachusetts Ave. at 6:30 this morning. A female was found shot and taken to an area hospital for treatment. She remains in serious condition. A male was also found shot and was pronounced dead at the scene. The two victims were known to have been in a relationship. The police are investigating the circumstances, but there are indications that this is likely a domestic violence incident between two people.

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Police Arrest 35 for Public Drinking

Boston Police were out in large numbers for the marching of the 106th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Officers patrolled the 3.7mile route and a total of 35 people were arrested for public drinking. Those arrested will be arraigned in South Boston District Court.

Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting

About 6:28 am officers from District 4 responded to 470 Massachusetts Ave. for two people shot. A male victim was pronounced dead at the scene and a female victim was taken from the scene to Boston Medical Center. Her condition remains serious. This shooting remains under investigation and addition information will follow.

What was He Thinking?

At 4:55pm yesterday, officers in District 6 responded to F Street and West Broadway on a report of a disturbance. When they arrived they observed a male standing in the street waving his arms disrupting traffic and pointing at group of New York Firefighters and New Bedford Police Officers. The Jakes and Cops told the Boston officers that the man in the street threw a garbage can at them as they walked past. Ronald King, 18 of Dorchester was placed under arrest for being a disorderly person.

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The Gaelic Column continues a St. Patrick’s Day tradition, where they bring their music and marching to the Franciscan Children’s Hospital, and entertain the children and the staff.

More photos after the jump.

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South Boston Convenience Store Robbed

Last night at about 11:13pm, officers from District 6 responded to a report of a hold up alarm at 473 West Broadway. The victim reports that that an unknown suspect entered the store asking for change for a dollar bill. When the victim opened the register, the suspect produced a knife and demanded money from the register. The suspect cut the victims hand with the knife then removed cash from the register. The suspect fled out the door toward Athens Street.

Suspect Arrested for Tagging Northeastern Property

Northeastern Police responded to 153 Hemenway this morning at about 3:45am for a report of people tagging Northeastern property. The officer stopped an individual in front of the Museum of Fine Arts and found him to be in possession of marijuana and a black and silver marker that matched the writing of the damaged property. Police arrested William Long, 18, of Scituate who will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court for Damage to Property by Graffiti/ Tagging and Possession of Class D.

Victim Robbed While Delivering Food in Dorchester

A forty-one year Asian male entered the District 2 police station last night to report that he was robbed while delivering food on Hamilton Street in Dorchester. The victim states that two males, one armed with a firearm, robbed him of cash and his cell phone. The suspects fled, the investigation continues.

Suspect Arrested After Attempted Robbery

Officers assigned to District 1 arrested Michael Hicks, 25, of Brockton, for Unarmed Assault with intent to Rob and threats to commit a crime at 363 Tremont Street this morning at 1:03am. According to witnesses, the driver of a cab stated he pulled his taxi over to allow his passenger to vomit, when the suspect attempted to take the victims wallet. The victim had his wallet in his hand and was attempting to pay the cab driver for vomiting inside the taxi. The suspect struggled with the victim as the cab driver assisted the victim. The suspect was placed under arrest and transported to District 1.

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Yesterday, Detectives from District 14 along with members of the Boston Police Major Case Unit, the United States Postal Service and representatives from Federal Express Corporation arrested five individuals for their involvement in an elaborate identity theft scheme. Dmitry Nekrasov, 21, Kirill Adreenko, 21, Tatiana Mishanina, 23, Semen Nikulin, 23 and Svetlana Kravtsova, 19, all of Allston, were arrested and charged with Larceny by Scheme and Receiving Stolen Property.

Investigators received information from a New Jersey based camera company that beginning on or about January 26, 2006 continuing to March 15, 2006 the company has delivered via Fed Ex, twenty-two (22) digital cameras and one cell phone with a total value of about $20,000 to 35 Allston Street in Allston. The items were purchased over the Internet with fraudulently obtained credit cards. The identities of at least seven (7) victims were used to obtain the credit accounts used to purchase the cameras. None of the identity fraud victims ordered or received the items. Boston Police detectives, with the help of the US Postal Service, Fed Ex and the camera company, intercepted two digital cameras that were ordered as part of the scheme. A Boston Police detective, dressed as a Fed Ex delivery person and driving a Fed Ex truck, made a controlled delivery of the two packages to the Allston Street apartment. Upon delivery of the items to Tatiana Mishanina, which she accepted and signed for, the detective signaled to backup units who entered the house and controlled the scene. Inside the apartment, officers arrested Mishanina, Adreenko and Kravtsova. Nekrasov and Nikulin were identified and arrested a short time later at District 14. All will be arraigned in Brighton District Court on Monday morning.

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On Sunday March 12 at 2:16am, Boston Police officers responded to 2 Wigglesworth Street for an assault. Officers located a male victim laying face down in the hallway entrance of the building suffering from severe head injuries. The victim was taken to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a second man, 39-year-old John Conley was arrested at the scene. According to Conley, he and the victim had an argument during which the victim came at him wielding a nail gun. During the argument Conley then struck the victim more than once in the head with an aluminum baseball bat, which officers recovered. Both men reside in different apartments at this building.

The victim of this assault succumbed to his injuries today at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He has been identified as 31-year-old Frederick Montgomery. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. Conley is currently being held on $500,000 bail in connection with the attack. If the manner of death is determined to be homicide, additional charges against Conley are likely.

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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 - March 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)

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

*Please Note: Data for calls for service for shots fired is only available through March 8th.

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Harvard Law Student Will See the Inside of a Courtroom

At 5:20pm yesterday a District 14 officer was performing a traffic detail at 389 Cambridge Street in Brighton when he observed a group of 15 young men and women exit the Sports Depot bar. One individual caught the attention of the officer by inter