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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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.

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

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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 interfering with passing motorists, yelling at cars and jumping into traffic as the group crossed the street. This barrister wannabe continued to wave and yell at the passing cars, eventually pulling down his pants and exposing himself to traffic. Objecting to this behavior, the officer placed 23-year-old Benjamin Huston of Brighton under arrest for Open and Gross Lewdness and Disorderly Conduct. Court adjourned.

Gun Recovered, Two Arrested After Car Chase

Officers from District 3 observed a blue Mazda traveling at a high rate of speed on New England Avenue at 5:30pm yesterday. The operator refused to stop for the officers nearly colliding with another car traveling on Norfolk Street. After committing numerous traffic violations, the suspect vehicle stopped outside 19 Tremlett Street and two males exited the car. Officers found the two males hiding in the rear yard of 15 Tremlett Street. Howard Richards, 17 of Dorchester, and Danley Daniel, 20 of Dorchester were both arrested. A loaded .38 caliber gun was recovered after it was thrown from the car on Wainright Street. Both men face gun charges and Richards will be charged additionally for the traffic offenses.

Officers Help Charlestown Resident into Apartment

A 28-year-old Charlestown man returned home after imbibing in a few spirits around 1:15 this morning. Unable to get his key into his door he became frustrated and started kicking the wall. A neighbor heard the commotion and called police thinking someone was breaking in. Police arrived to find the intoxicated male in the hallway with keys in hand. After confirming that the man did in fact live there, officers unlocked his door and wished him a good night.

Two Shot On Norwell Street

About 2:35 this morning officers from District 3 went to 153 Norwell Street for a person shot. Officers located a victim inside a hallway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the right leg. He was taken from the scene to an area hospital. Officers stopped a second victim as he was driving erratically on nearby Washington Street. This victim was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest and was attempting to drive himself to the hospital. An ambulance was called and took this victim to an area hospital for treatment.

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Man Shot on Jamaica Plain Street

About 8:45pm last night officers from District 13 responded to Brigham and Women’s Hospital for a male shot. The victim reported to police that he was shot sitting in his car while parked on Bickford Street. He then drove himself to the hospital and was treated and released for a gunshot wound to the left arm.

Pair Arrested with Gun in Dorchester

Anti-Crime officers from District 11 arrested two 18-year-old Dorchester men last night at 10:05pm outside 22 Olney Street. Ellis Mitchell was arrested and charged with unlawfully carrying a gun after officers recovered a loaded .380 that was allegedly thrown to the ground by Mitchell. A second man, Sabian Walker was arrested for interfering with the arrest of Mitchell.

Delivery Driver Robbed of Chinese Food.

A delivery driver from the Tabo Restaurant, 1298 Blue Hill Avenue, was robbed last night at gunpoint. According to the victim, a phone order for Chinese food was placed and it was to be delivered to an address on Meadowbank Avenue. As the victim arrived at the address, two black males, one armed with a gun approached the victim in his car and took the $13.00 worth of food and fled. No injuries were reported.

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On this date in 1969, Boston Police Officer Francis B. Johnson was shot and killed while responding to a fight at a tavern on Tremont St.

He had been nearby directing traffic at Kneeland and Tremont Streets when a citizen alerted him to the disturbance. As he entered the bar he was momentarily unable to see as it was extremely bright outside and extremely dark inside. He was unaware that a man inside was waving a gun and as his eyes adjusted to the darkness the suspect shot him. The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to life and has been denied parole on several occasions. From the Officer Down memorial page.

On this day we remember Officer Johnson’s sacrifice, and all other Boston Police officers who gave their lives to protect their fellow citizens.

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The magical sounds of bagpipes and drums will fill the halls and rooms of the Franciscan Children's Hospital as members of the Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums perform at their favorite annual event of the year. On March 17, 2006 at 8:00am, the Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums will bring their music and marching to the children of the Franciscan Children’s Hospital, located on 30 Warren Street in Brighton. This annual tradition of the Gaelic Column is an event enjoyed by staff of the hospital and most importantly the children.

Many of the children at the Hospital will be unable to join the festivities in South Boston and enjoy the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 19, 2006. With the music of the Pipes and Drums, the spirit St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland will be celebrated at this wonderful Hospital, which is dedicated to excellence in the provision of rehabilitative, developmental, medical, educational and psychosocial services to infants, children, adolescents and adults with special needs in the local community and beyond.

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In yesterday's posting titled "Locations of Recent Car Breaks/ Thefts From Motor Vehicles” the Financial District was incorrectly identified as being located inside District 15. The Financial District is in fact located in District A-1.

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16 Year Old Gets Socked

Officers from District 11 responded to 17 Olney Street last night for a person with a gun. However, when they arrived at the scene, they found two juveniles who had engaged in a physical brawl after a verbal dispute. The two were arguing when the suspect, a juvenile who lived in Dorchester, claimed he had a firearm. When the victim attempted to disarm the suspect of his weapon, the suspect pulled out a can opener and cut the victim above his left eye with the weapon. Then the suspect pulled out a sock filled with various stones and struck the victim in the head with it. The suspect was questioned, and officers observed him to only be wearing one sock. The officers seized the can opener and stone-filled sock as evidence and arrested the juvenile for Assault and Battery charges. The victim declined medical attention.

Texaco Star Robbed on Huntington Avenue

Last night at approximately 10:20pm, officers responded to a radio call at the Texaco Star gas station on Huntington Avenue for an armed robbery. Upon arrival, the victim reported that an unknown suspect entered the store, showed a firearm in his right hand and ordered the clerk to give him the money. The victim obliged before the suspect fled the store down Huntington Avenue. The victim described the suspect as a 20 to 22-year-old black male, between 5’6” and 5’7” and wearing mirrored sunglasses, blue jeans and carrying a blue bag.

Police Arrest Man in Area of Recent Car Breaks

Officers in Back Bay were on directed patrol last night around 12:30am for an array of Breaking and Entering incidents to motor vehicles. In the area of Berkeley Street and Columbus Avenue, the officers observed two white males walking up and down Berkeley Street near several parked vehicles. The suspects were stopped and identified. One of the suspects, 39-year-old Charles Deminico from Revere, had two default warrants for Shoplifting and Larceny of a Motor Vehicle. He was taken to District 4 for booking, the other suspect was released.

Drug Deal Gone Bad

A 27-year-old man walked into Massachusetts General Hospital last night around 1:30am with stab wounds. When police arrived, the man reported that he was on the corner of Arlington and Beacon Streets when the suspect exited a green Jeep and approached him, looking to purchase cocaine. While he was speaking to the victim, the suspect became agitated and pulled out a large knife and started stabbing him. The victim sustained wounds to his back and arm but the injuries were non-life threatening.

Mass Ave Store 24 Robbed

Early this morning at 4:00am, officers from District 4 responded to the Store 24 at 141 Massachusetts Avenue for an armed robbery. The clerk working at the store reported that while he was in the back of the store, two unknown white males entered the store and moved behind the cashier’s counter. When the victim confronted the suspects, one of the males pulled a knife out and threatened the clerk. The victim attempted to scare off the suspects, resulting in the suspects fleeing the scene. No arrest was made and the investigation continues.

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East Boston Man Arrested for Identity Theft

In 2004, a Framingham man reported to Boston Police that his wallet was stolen and an unknown person had set up an account with Boston Edison under his name. Yesterday, officers responded to Rebecca’s Café at 411 Brookline Avenue for an employee who was using the victim’s identity as his own. The suspect, Ruben Londono, a 33-year-old East Boston man, used the victim’s name, Social Security number and date of birth when he applied for the job. He was arrested and charged with Identity Theft.

Gas Station Robbed on N. Beacon Street

Last night at approximately 9:20pm, officers from District 14 responded to the Market Street Gulf on North Beacon Street for an armed robbery. The victim, who was working as the clerk, reported that an unknown white man entered the gas station, walked behind the counter and threatened him with a knife. The victim opened the register for the suspect and allowed him to flee with $500 cash before calling police. The area was searched but no suspect was found.

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We have identified several major “hotspots” where a number of car breaks have occurred in recent weeks.

During the two-week timeframe from March 1 – 13, 2006 these hotspots are:

Auburn St/Main St Area (District 15) – 7 Incidents
Bunker Hill Area (District 15) – 6 Incidents
Financial District (District 1) – 13 Incidents
Back Bay/Bay Village Area (District 4 and District 1) – 22 Incidents
Mass Ave/Boylston Area (District 4) – 7 Incidents

A majority of car breaks involve suspects smashing windows and taking valuable items from the interior of the car. Common targets for these thefts are laptop computers, cameras, GPS systems and iPods.

Removing these types of items from unattended vehicles is strongly encouraged, especially when these items are visible to passersby.

Please note: this report is limited to clusters of breaks into parked cars, not stolen vehicles. The patterns involved do not carry over to vehicle thefts, which are more geographically dispersed.

View the map of identified Hotspots.
View a PDF containing more detailed incident information

Note: the original posting incorrectly identified the Financial District as being located inside District 15. The attached PDF document has been updated as well to reflect this correction.

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Monday evening at 10:10PM, Boston Police Officers assigned to District 3 in Mattapan responded to a 911 call at Woodrow Avenue and Willowwood Street for a person shot. Police Officers discovered two males in their 20’s suffering from trauma at that location. Both of the victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Police have identified the deceased victim as, 23-year-old Kenneth Whitley of Dorchester. He was pronounced at Boston Medical Center and the manner of death was a gunshot wound.

Boston Police Homicide Investigators continue to investigate this incident along with Detectives from District 3 in Mattapan. They ask anyone with information about this incident to call them at 617-343-4470, or to remain anonymous 1-800-494-TIPS.

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On Tuesday, March 14, 2006, Boston Police arrested Ricardo G. Paul, a 22-year-old Hyde Park resident, for rape. Paul’s arrest stems from a case that occurred on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. In this incident, a female was forced into a vehicle at gunpoint while walking along Dorchester Ave. at about 8:45pm. The suspect then drove the victim to a location in West Roxbury, where the sexual assault occurred. A second similar sexual assault occurred on March 13, 2006. Although currently not charged with the second assault, an investigation to determine whether there is any connection between Paul and that incident is ongoing.

Members of the Sexual Assault Unit, Youth Violence Strike Force, the BRIC (Boston Regional Intelligence Center) and the State Police worked together in the investigation that led to the identification of Paul as the suspect. Paul will be arraigned tomorrow at Dorchester District Court and charged with four (4) counts of Aggravated Rape and one (1) count of kidnapping.

The Boston Police Department is asking that any additional victims of an assault of this nature, or anyone who has information concerning these assaults, contact the Sexual Assault Unit, 617-343-4400 or the CrimeStoppers Tip Line 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Gun Recovered After Roxbury Shooting

About 2:08pm yesterday a detail officer heard several gunshots in the area of 29 St. James Street. Further investigation revealed that two groups of young males had exchanged gunfire while walking on St James Street. Both groups ran upon the arrival of the officers. Officers also responded to a person shot in front of nearby Madison Park School. This victim was suffering from an apparent superficial wound to his right side. He was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A 9mm handgun was recovered on the roof of a garage in the area of the shooting.

Probably Not the Best Place to Go

A 48-year-old Roxbury man, Lawrence Lovett, apparently couldn’t wait any longer to relieve himself. A District 2 officer was sitting in his marked police cruiser outside 2181 Washington Street and was informed by a passerby that a man was relieving himself directly behind the police car. The officer exited the car and observed Lovett doing his business directly behind the car. Needless to say, Lovett was arrested for open and gross Lewdness.

New York Fugitive Arrested in Boston

At about 4:30pm yesterday, a District 11 officer stopped a car driving erratically on Morrissey Blvd. at Freeport Street. A check of the driver’s license revealed him to be wanted in New York City for Felony Narcotic charges. 28-year-old Enrique Santiago of Roxbury was arrested and is expected to be turned over to New York authorities.

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Last evening at 10:10PM, Boston Police Officers assigned to District 3 in Mattapan responded to a 911 call at Woodrow Avenue and Willowwood Street for a person shot. Police Officers discovered two males in their 20’s suffering from trauma at that location. Both of the victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Boston Police Homicide Investigators are currently investigating this incident along with Detectives from District 3 in Mattapan. Investigators ask anyone with information about this incident to call them at 617-343-4470, or to remain anonymous 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Man Arrested Setting Fire Inside Parked Car

Boston officers responded to 1 Beacon Street Downtown early yesterday morning for a man setting a fire inside a car. The victim observed 49-year-old Brian Matthews enter his parked car, light some napkins on fire and then get out of the car and lock the doors. The small fire burned a hole in the drivers seat and eventually burned itself out. Matthews was placed under arrest.

Two Arrested Attempting to Steal Tools from Construction Site

Officers from District 3 responded to 61 Senator Bolling Circle on a report of trespassers in the site. The location is a construction site where homes are being built. Officers arrived and observed a male with a power tool in his hand walking inside the site. A second male was also located inside the site. Further investigation revealed a broken window on the rear of the on-site trailer and a ladder leaning up against it. Officers discovered a pile of tools apparently removed from the trailer by the two males. Jonathan Lopes, 18 of Dorchester and Paul Goode, 23 of Boston were both arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering, Receiving Stolen Property, and Trespassing.

Dorchester Juvenile Arrested for Carrying a Gun

Officers from District 2 were in the area of Columbia Road and Devon Street at 5:30pm last night conducting an investigation. Their investigation led them to stop some individuals for questioning. One of the males, a 14-year-old juvenile, was stopped and officers recovered a loaded .380 caliber handgun from his waist area. He was arrested and charged with the unlawful possession of the gun /ammunition.

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A posting made yesterday updating a non-fatal shooting that occurred at Magazine Street and Massachusetts Avenue may contain misleading information. After the shooting a description of a dark colored vehicle was broadcast as leaving the area of the shooting. Officers responding to the original call observed a dark colored vehicle coming from the direction of the shooting without its headlights on. Officers stopped this vehicle and ultimately recovered a firearm and arrested the operator, Keon Jones. It is unclear if Jones was involved in the earlier shooting incident.

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About 12:20am this morning, MBTA police reported that they located an elderly woman matching the description of Violet Jordan, an 83-year-old missing person from Abbot Street in Dorchester. She was located at Blue Hill Avenue and American Legion Highway. Boston EMS responded to the scene for an evaluation and she was taken to an area hospital as a precaution. Ms. Jordan has since been reunited with her family.

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Boston Police are actively looking for a missing 83-year-old woman who was last heard from around 10:00am this morning by her family. Violet Jordan of 22 Abbot Street, Dorchester is described as a black female, approximately 5’5 “ tall, about 130lbs. She may be wearing a burgundy colored hat, a pink sweater and a blue winter coat. She is also experiencing the effects of early Alzheimer’s. Anyone who may have information on her whereabouts or who sees a person matching her description is asked to contact the Boston Police.

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Weymouth Man Arrested Breaking into South End Home

A 37-year-old Weymouth man was arrested yesterday afternoon after he was seen breaking into a home on Appleton Street. Police were called at 1:09pm and were informed by a witness that a man, wearing dark clothing just pried the screen, forced open a window and climbed into 97 Appleton Street. Officers arrived and observed the damage to the window. One officer climbed through the open window while another officer entered through the front door. The suspect, Michael Fuller was located in the front hallway and was taken into custody after being identified by the witness. Fuller was also wanted on several warrants out of Hingham District Court.

Columbia Road Shooting

Officers from District 2 responded to 531 Columbia Road yesterday at 5:35pm for a person shot. A 17-year-old male was found with an apparent gunshot wound to his left upper leg. The incident happened inside the New York Fried Chicken when 4-5 males entered and shot at the victim striking him in the leg. The suspects fled the store and the victim was taken to an area hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Carjacking Suspect Sought

Just after 8pm last night officers from District 4 responded to the rear of 451 Beacon Street to meet the victim of a carjacking. According to the victim, she was sitting in her 2006 blue BMW and was approached by an unknown black male who asked her for the time. The suspect walked away and returned carrying a cinder block. The suspect hit the driver’s side window with the block, opened the door and removed the victim by force. He fled with the victim’s car onto Beacon Street. The victim was not injured. At about 1:45am the vehicle was located parked and unattended in the rear of 111 Park Drive. It was towed and is in police custody for processing.

Gun Recovered, One Arrested in Hyde Park

At about 9:11pm last night officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force were conducting an investigation in the area of River Street and Metropolitan Avenue. Their investigation led to the recovery of a loaded .25 caliber handgun and the arrest of 21-year-old Kevin Lacarte of Hyde Park. Lacarte was with a group of males standing waiting for a bus. Officers discovered the gun, after being directed to it by witnesses, under the front steps of a residence on River Street. Lacarte was identified and arrested for the illegal possession of the gun.

Anti-Crime Officers Seize Gun, Drugs and Suspect

About 12:31am this morning, Anti Crime officers from District 2 conducted a motor vehicle stop at Dudley Street and Wendover Street of a black Mitsubishi with three occupants. The rear seat passenger was removed from the vehicle and officers recovered two large plastic bags of marijuana from his waist area. Officers also recovered a loaded .45 caliber Colt firearm from floor in the rear of the car. Officers arrested 22-year-old Shajabber McRae of Brooklyn, NY charging him with Possession of Class D and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm/Ammunition. The other occupants were questioned and released.

Male Arrested for Baseball Bat Assault

Officers from District 2 responded to 2 Wigglesworth Street at 2:16 this morning for an assault. Officers located a male victim on the floor inside the front hallway. EMS was called and the victim was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. A second male at the scene told officers that he and the victim had an argument and the victim came at him with a nail gun. This second male then told the officers that he struck the victim with a bat several times. The second male, 39-year-old John Conley was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by means of Dangerous Weapon (Bat). The investigation in ongoing.

Two Shot Outside Dorchester Party, Host Arrested

District 3 officers responded to 7 Harwood Street at 2:46 this morning for shots fired. A 32-year-old male victim told officers that he was at a party inside the Harwood Street apartment when 4 unknown males entered and began arguing with him. The argument moved outside and that’s when the victim heard gunshots and realized he had been hit in the hand. The victim was taken to an area hospital for a non-life threatening injury. A second victim, a 22-year-old male walked into an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the lower left leg. According to this victim, he too was shot while outside 7 Harwood Street. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries. The female host of the party, 20-year-old Hemaude Pierre was arrested for: Keeping a Disorderly House.

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Yesterday morning at 1:18am, officers from District 6 responded to a radio call for shots fired at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue. On arrival, the officers spoke with a witness who stated that three motor vehicles were traveling on Massachusetts Avenue toward Melnea Cass Boulevard with occupants screaming out the windows at each other. While stopped at a red light on Magazine Street and Massachusetts Avenue, a suspect exited one of the vehicles and approached one of the other vehicles while yelling at the occupants. The witness stated that he then heard multiple shots fired and all three vehicles fled the scene. While officers were on scene where ballistic evidence had been recovered, they were advised that two people had been transported to the Boston Medical Center suffering from gunshot wounds. Treated at the hospital was a 19-year-old male from Roxbury who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the face and a 19 year-old male from Roslindale was treated for a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Both injuries are considered non-life threatening.

New Information:

Descriptions of the fleeing vehicles were broadcast over police radios. Responding officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force and members of the Massachusetts State Police Gang Unit stopped a vehicle at 57 Blue Hill Avenue around 1:24am, matching the description of one of the cars seen leaving the area of the shooting. The operator of the vehicle, 24-year-old Keon Jones, was found to be in possession of a loaded .25 caliber silver handgun. He was not licensed to carry the gun and was arrested. Passengers inside the car were questioned and released. This investigation is ongoing.

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Last night around 10:27pm an off-duty Boston Police Detective heard several gunshots in the area of Blue Hill Avenue and Landor Road and went to investigate. The detective observed a suspect, later identified as Tracy Howard, 22 of Dorchester, walking on Blue Hill Avenue firing a gun. The detective identified himself as a police officer and violent struggle ensued with Howard firing the gun towards the detective. The detective was able to knock the gun from Howard’s hand and hold him until the arrival of backup. At this point other units from District 3 arrived and Howard was taken into custody and is charged with; Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Possession of Firearm/Ammunition, and Firearm Discharged within 500 feet of a Dwelling. Howard also was suffering from an apparent stab wound to the chest from a fight inside 1166 Blue Hill Avenue moment before encountering the detective. A loaded 9mm handgun was recovered from the scene. Boston Police Homicide Detectives are investigating a discharge of the detective’s firearm during the struggle. The detective was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and released. Howard was also treated for a non-life threatening stab wound and released.

While investigating the incident, officers were approached by two victims. One, a 22-year-old male from Roxbury who told the officers that he was standing in front of the liquor store and saw a male shooting from inside a dark colored Jeep. This victim ran on Woolson Street and realized he had been shot in the arm. A second victim, an 18-year-old male from Hyde Park, stated that a bullet pierced his car windshield and he was struck in the forehead by debris. Both of these victims were taken to area hospitals and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Simultaneously a call was received that a dark colored Jeep had crashed at 14 Sutton Street and the occupants fled on foot toward Morton Street. This vehicle was believed to be involved in the shooting and was taken into police custody.

A second suspect, a 16-year-old juvenile was arrested in connection with this incident. He too faces firearm and ammunition charges as well as assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon.

This incident remains under investigation.

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Yesterday afternoon at about 4:05pm, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to a detail officer’s radio transmission of shots fired in the area of Columbia Road and Stanwood Street. The officers received further information that a group of individuals were observed fleeing the area, running down Stanwood Street. Officers obtained information that the shooting suspect was a black male about 15-17 years old, wearing a grey "hoody" and blue jeans. When the officers reached Intervale Street, they observed a suspect motor vehicle stopped in traffic headed inbound on Warren Street just beyond Intervale Street. Officers were aware that the operator, Johnson, did not possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license. Furthermore, officers observed the passenger, Hall, to be wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt that matched the description of the broadcast from earlier. As officers exited their unmarked cruiser on Warren Street, suspect Johnson drove forward, crossed the double yellow lines and began to travel inbound on Warren Street on the outbound/wrong side of the road. Officers immediately notified operations and began to pursue the motor vehicle on foot as the vehicle approached Elm Hill Avenue. Other members of the Youth Violence Strike Force, who were also responding to the call for shots fired were traveling outbound on Warren Street at Elm Hill Avenue with their emergency blue lights and siren activated when they heard the officers radio transmission and observed the suspect motor vehicle fleeing from officers while driving on the wrong side of the road. The suspect motor vehicle came to a stop on Warren Street opposite Elm Hill Park. As the officers approached, they did observe the passenger, Hall, remove a handgun from his waistband, bend down and place the firearm under the passenger seat. Officer then gained entrance to the rear of the motor vehicle in an attempt to restrain the suspect. Suspect Hall was removed from the passenger seat and restrained. Other officers arrived and removed the operator, Johnson and placed him under arrest. A loaded firearm was recovered from the motor vehicle. The arresting officers spoke to sergeant who had broadcasted the original incident. The Sergeant informed officers that while performing a paid detail at 185 Columbia Road he heard about multiple shots fired at which time he observed a group of males run down Stanwood Street toward Blue Hill Avenue. Further investigation revealed that the recovered firearm was reported stolen in 2005 from Revere. Nicholas Hall, 17, of Dorchester will be charged with unlawful carrying of a firearm (second subsequent offense), unlawful possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling and receiving stolen property (firearm). Carmaine Johnson, 19, of Dorchester will be charged with operating a motor vehicle without being licensed, failure to stop for a police officer and driving to endanger. They will both be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Monday morning.

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This morning at 1:18am, officers from District 6 responded to a radio call for shots fired at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue. On arrival, the officers spoke with a witness who stated that three motor vehicles traveling on Massachusetts Avenue toward Melnea Cass Boulevard were screaming out the windows of their cars at each other. While stopped at a red light on Magazine Street and Massachusetts Avenue, a suspect exited one of the vehicles and approached one of the other vehicles while yelling at the occupants. The witness stated that he then heard multiple shots fired and all three vehicles fled the scene. While officers were on scene where ballistic evidence had been recovered, they were advised that two people had been transported to the Boston Medical Center suffering from gunshot wounds. Treated at the hospital was a 19-year-old male from Roxbury who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the face and a 19 year-old male from Roslindale was treated for a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Both injuries are considered non-life threatening. The investigation into this incident continues.

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At about 10:45pm, officers from District 2 responded to 25 Supple Road in Roxbury on a report of a person shot. On arrival, officers observed a large group of teenagers in front of the address. The 18-year-old victim from Roxbury reported that while waiting to enter the party, he heard shots fired and then discovered he was shot. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center and treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

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Last night, officers from District 3 responded to 9 Norwell Street at 9:45pm on a report of a person shot. Police on scene discovered a male suffering from multiple gun shot wounds. When the victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center last night, his injuries were considered to be life threatening. This morning the victim is listed in critical/ stable condition. The investigation continues and investigators urge anyone with information about this incident to contact them at Crime Stoppers at 800-494-TIPS

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At about 1:41pm, officers from District 6 responded to Old Colony Avenue and Preble Street on a report of a person shot. On arrival, officer observed a 14-year-old male with a small laceration on his forehead after being shot by a BB gun. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for minor injuries. According to the victim and witnesses, who were riding on a Boston Public School Bus, the suspect who was operating a grey pick up truck exchanged words with the victim and then shot a BB gun.

Shortly after the incident, a Detective noticed a truck parked at Old Colony and Patterns Way with a person matching the description of the suspect. After speaking with the operator of the truck, Detectives arrested the driver, Stephen Beck, 23, of South Boston. He is charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon. He will be arraigned in the South Boston District Court on Monday morning.

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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 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 calls for service for shots fired is only available through March 8th.

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Boston Mayor Thomas M Menino and Police Commissioner Kathleen M. O’Toole will officiate over a Detective rating ceremony set for today, Friday, March 10, 2006, at the Robsham Theater Arts Center in Boston College at 2:00p.m.

Twenty members currently at the rank of Police Officer will be rated Detective. Prior to this appointment, most of their work has been conducted in the uniform branch of the department in the district stations; several were assigned to the Drug Control Unit and several others to the Youth Violence Strike Force. This is their first opportunity to expand their role and duties. These ratings will enhance the department’s criminal investigations to continue to provide the best possible delivery of police services to the citizens of Boston. All of the detectives are being assigned to Districts 2, 3 and 11 (Roxbury, Mattapan and Dorchester), except for one who is highly trained in the Ballistics area.

The five Lieutenants and six Sergeants ranked today had previously been re-assigned to investigative assignments within the department. They have served in these investigative assignments for the last six months and are being rated Lieutenant Detective and Sergeant Detective respectively. Three of the Lieutenant Detectives are currently assigned to the busiest districts in the City, which include District 2, 3 and 11. Their responsibilities will include overseeing all investigations within their districts and also supervising 19 of the detectives being promoted today.

The following candidates will be rated Detective:

Rated Lieutenant Detective:
Eric V. Eversley
Robert P. Harrington
Daniel P. Linskey
Robert M. Merner
John R. O’Malley
Rated Sergeant Detective:
Michael J. Casinelli
Gayle B. Craven
James T. Cullity
Joseph W. Dahlbeck
Brian J. McEachern
Earl O. Perkins

Rated Detective:
Stephen E. Beath
Charles D. Coleman
Stephen T. Duran
Stephen P. Fahey
Thomas J. Foley
Frederick P. Fontaine
John N. Foundas
Kenneth J. Gaines
Karen Allen-Bowie
Richard G. Lewis
Scott A. MacCallum
Brian Miller
Richard Moy
Kevin Pumphret
James Thompson
Deanne M. Vitale
Greg T. Walsh
Carlton A. Williamson
Roque D. Heath
Pamela Besold

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Runner’s Club President/Boston Police Officer Cecil Jones with some of the young runners

In preparation for this weekend’s Boston’s Run To Remember, The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys & Girls Training Team completed their six week training program with a shopping trip to the New Balance Factory Store. 20 Dorchester youth between the ages of 10 and 14 joined with Boston Police officers and staff members from New Balance and the Boys & Girls Club on a trip to pick out a pair of sneakers for the race, courtesy of New Balance. New Balance is a sponsor of the Run to Remember and a long-time supporter of the Boston Police Runner’s Club.

Continue reading for more Photos from yesterday’s shopping trip.

Outside the New Balance Factory Store, Brighton

Commissioner O’Toole talks with some of the participants

Finding the right fit

The runners trying out thier new shoes

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Traffic Violation Leads to Three Arrests

A District 11 officer was on Dorchester Avenue at Savin Hill Avenue last evening at 7:40pm when he noticed a car run through a red light. When he pulled the car over, he noticed a strong odor emitting the vehicle that smelled like marijuana. He requested the three passengers to exit the vehicle and patted them down individually. The driver and front passenger, two white males from Lynn, were carrying small bags of marijuana and were arrested for Possession of Class D Drugs. The rear seat passenger, a 25-year-old Hispanic man from Dorchester, had larger individually wrapped bags of marijuana. He was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D within 1000 Feet of a School Zone.

Bar Manager of Kings Club Arrested for Fight

Police responded to the Kings Club last night on Dalton Street for an Assault and Battery. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he got into an argument with Genesmar Junior, the 20-year-old bar manager of the club, and was punched and thrown to the ground by club employees. The victim had several cuts on his face as well as a bloody nose and mouth. He positively identified the suspect before he was transported to New England Medical Center for treatment. Junior was charged with Assault and Battery and was transported to District 4 for booking.

Sister of Paintballing Juvenile Gets Arrested

A Roslindale woman was in her first floor apartment last night around 10:30pm on Hyde Park Avenue when she heard a loud bang on each of her seven windows. When she stepped outside, she saw two juveniles running away and noticed yellow paint on her windows, which were hit by a paintball gun. When officers went to the juvenile’s residence, the juvenile was not there. However, his sister and another Roslindale woman were at the residence and were fighting. Officers separated the two women and arrested them for Affray and Disturbing the Peace.

Graffiti Makers Arrested on Boylston

At approximately 12:30am this morning, officers responded to a call for three kids climbing the fire escape at 815 Boylston Street. Upon arrival, officers found three white males, two 18-year-olds and one 22-year-old from Lynn, hiding on the roof. All three suspects had backpacks full of spray paint as well as having paint on their hands. The suspects were all arrested on Trespassing charges and Damage to Property by Graffiti.

Roxbury Man Stabbed on Cheney Street

This morning around 2:50am, officers from District 2 responded to 46 Cheney Street for reports of a person stabbed. Upon arrival, the officers spoke to witnesses who said their friend knocked on their door and told them he was stabbed. The victim, a 26-year-old Roxbury man, was unable to speak at the scene and was transported to Boston Medical Center. Later, the victim reported that he was walking home when three unknown black males approached him and began punching him in the face and body. One of the suspects was described as being approximately 6’2 wearing dark clothing. The other two suspects were shorter than 5’7 and also wore dark clothing. The victim had several stab wounds but the injuries appeared to be non-life threatening.

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At 9:00am this morning members of the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to an address in Roslindale and arrested Kurt Thompson, 20, of Roslindale. Thompson was featured on the television show America’s Most Wanted last month. He was found hiding inside a residence on Highcrest Road and was arrested without incident. The officers were armed with a straight warrant from the West Roxbury District Court for Armed Robbery and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. He also was wanted in the Norfolk Superior Court for Armed Robbery and in the Dedham District Court for Buying, Receiving or Concealing Stolen Goods.

On July 10, 2005, Kurt Thompson and three other men attacked and robbed a 16 year-old juvenile from Boston. The victim was with three girls when he was attacked, beaten, and robbed of his money, watch, and cell phone. The suspects beat the victim resulting in contusions and bruises to his face and body. The victim required 16 stitches to close a laceration over his left eye. The victim as well as his friends had feared that the suspects would retaliate due to their cooperation with the Boston Police Department.

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Boston Police are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect in a kidnapping and rape case that occurred the evening of Wednesday, March 8, 2006. In this incident, a female was forced into a vehicle at gunpoint while walking along Dorchester Ave. at about 8:45pm. The suspect then drove the victim to a location in West Roxbury, where the sexual assault occurred.

After the assault, the suspect released the victim, who then immediately contacted the Boston Police.

Suspect Description:
· Black male
· 25-27 years old
· 5 ft. 3in.
· 130-140 lbs. (thin build)
· Braided black hair
· Brown eyes
· Light facial hair
· Distinguishing marks: spoke with an accent and had a black ink tattoo on left shoulder
· Last seen wearing: a wave cap with a dark-colored baseball hat, long-sleeved white shirt, blue jeans and red, white and blue Nike sneakers.

Suspect Vehicle Description:
· Blue/Purple, four door Dodge Neon

Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact the Sexual Assault Unit, 617-343-4400 or the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Officers at Stuart and Tremont Streets observed a car parked illegally last night at around 9:00pm. When the officers attempted to approach the vehicle for a threshold inquiry, the vehicle sped off, failing to stop for red lights and driving the wrong way down one-way streets. The vehicle finally stopped on West Newton Street and the driver fled the vehicle. After a brief violent struggle, the suspect was handcuffed. Further investigation revealed that the license plate on the vehicle was reported stolen on March 3, 2006. The vehicle also contained several plastic bags of cocaine and heroin.

The driver of the vehicle, Hipolito Cruz, 36, of Boston was arrested for Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Buying, Receiving or Concealing Stolen Goods, Destruction or Injury of Personal Property, Possession of Class A and Class B Drugs and Possession of Class A and Class B Drugs With Intent to Distribute Within 1000 Feet of a School Zone. The three other passengers in the car were also arrested for Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle: Felicia Young, 32, Craig Thomson, 41, and a juvenile, all from Boston.

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Last evening at approximately 7:20pm, officers on random patrol on Clifford and Warren Streets in South Boston noticed a White BMW outside of a liquor store. The officers knew that a car fitting that description had been involved in an armed robbery on Massachusetts Avenue. Upon further investigation, officers noticed three black males in the vehicle that fit the description of the suspects involved in the robbery. The officers pulled the vehicle over to continue their investigation when the driver told the officer he didn’t have a driver’s license. All three suspects stepped out of the car and the officers observed a firearm in the car. The suspects were arrested. When the victim of the robbery arrived at the scene, he identified the suspects.
Officers seized the firearm from the vehicle, along with five rounds of ammunition and a small bag of cocaine.

James Wise, 46, of Dorchester was charged with Armed Robbery to Wit: Firearm and Armed Career Criminal. Dennis Willis, 38, of Boston was charged with Armed Robbery to Wit: Firearm, Possession of a Firearm Second and Subsequent Offence, Possession of Ammunition Second and Subsequent Offence, Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License and Being an Armed Career Criminal. Antoine Kelley, 27, of Charlestown was charged with Armed Robbery to Wit: Firearm, Possession of a Firearm Second and Subsequent Offence, Possession of Ammunition Second and Subsequent Offence, Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number, Possession of Class B Drugs and Armed Career Criminal.

Note: This original posting indicated that the arrest occurred in South boston when in fact the arrest was made in Roxbury. The robbery occured in South Boston

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Officers from District 14 responded to Cambridge and Lincoln Streets yesterday at approximately 1:40pm on report of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victims who reportedly were at the Super 88 Market at 1099 Commonwealth Avenue when a vehicle with a black male and two Asian males made a degrading comment to the female victim. A verbal dispute ensued before one of the Asian suspects pulled out a gun and asked the victims if there was a problem. All parties left the scene, but met up again at the intersection on Cambridge and Linden Streets. The Asian suspect then leaned out the side of the window and threatened the victims with his firearm. The victims fled and the suspects pursued them, but only after letting the Asian male with the weapon exit the vehicle.

When officers arrived at the scene, they arrested Jason Turner, a 22-year-old Brockton who was a passenger in the vehicle. The Asian male, Allston resident Ra Chan, 28, was walking down the street and threw his firearm under a vehicle. When he noticed police in the area, he fled but was apprehended and arrested as well. The third suspect fled the scene. Both suspects were arrested on charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and transported to District 14 for booking. The firearm was recovered and the suspects will be arraigned today in

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At about 2:51pm, officers from District 18 responded to 40 Dietz Road in Hyde Park for a report of two males armed with firearms that committed a home invasion and stole the victim’s motor vehicle. The officers spoke with the victims who stated that two Dominican males knocked on her door and demanded money. The suspects armed with a firearm and knife were lead to a bedroom where they opened a safe but according to the victim, did not take anything. The suspects then took the victim’s gold chain and keys to her husband’s motor vehicle and fled the area. The abandoned motor vehicle was recovered at the corner of Child Street and Gordon Avenue. While interviewing the victims in the residence, the officers observed ammunition as well as a small bag scale and items that are consistent with drug distribution. The officers secured the dwelling and applied for search warrants.

Later in the day, detectives from District 18 along with members of the Area E Drug Control Unit executed a West Roxbury District Court search warrant at the address. Detectives recovered a tan colored safe, numerous rounds of ammunition, two scales, paperwork indicating drug transactions, three small bags of cocaine, a lap top computer, paperwork indicating money transactions and numerous plastic bags with white residue consistent with the packaging of large amounts of cocaine. A detective found a Pokemon stuffed animal in the basement, inside the doll was a hidden compartment where the detective recovered two large plastic bags of cocaine. Also recovered was over $1000.00 in United States Currency and boxes, box cutters, heat-sealing machines and seven large rolls of plastic bags.

The original victims of the home invasion were then placed under arrest. Detectives identified the suspects as Mayra Cuevas, 19, and Josefina Gonzalez, 25, both of Hyde Park. They will both be arraigned today in the West Roxbury Court and charged with Trafficking Class B Drug.

The original suspects of the home invasion remain at large

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As a result of a drug investigation conducted by members of the Area A-1 Drug Control Unit, and Troopers from the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, a search warrant was obtained from the Charlestown District Court for an address on Monument Square. Prior to executing the warrant, officers located Timothy Brennan, 23, of Charlestown and Joseph Roche, 24, of Charlestown walking on Bunker Hill Street and Jefferson Street. Both suspects were placed under arrest for multiple charges of Distribution of Oxycontin pills and Distribution of Class B in a School Zone. These charges stem from the investigation when these two suspects sold drugs to agents of the Commonwealth. Both were transported to Area A and booked.

Officers proceeded to 14 Monument Square where they executed the search warrant. Once in the apartment, officers seized personal papers and clothing belonging to Brennan. Officers also arrested two individuals found in the apartment on outstanding warrants. Arrested were: John Ahearn, 25, of Charlestown who was wanted in Chelsea District Court for Shoplifting, and Daniel Devlin, 23, of Charlestown who was wanted out of Cambridge Court for Shoplifting.

All four will be arraigned today in the Charlestown Division of the Boston Municipal Court.

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THE PERFECT FIT
A Group of Boston Youth Gear Up for Race Day
Compliments of New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.

WHAT: In preparation for this weekend’s 2006 Boston’s Run To Remember, The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys & Girls Training Team will complete their six week training program with a shopping trip to the New Balance Factory Store. 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 have been hard at work getting up to speed for their 5-mile journey that takes place this Sunday, March 12, 2006. Coached weekly by a group of dedicated trainers, the race participants will take their final steps to Race Day by each receiving a new pair of running shoes compliments of New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.

WHO: 20 Dorchester youth between the ages of 10 and 14, 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 New Balance, the Boys & Girls Club and several trainers from the Boston Police Runner’s Club.

WHEN: Thursday, March 9, 2006
4:00PM FITTING

WHERE: The New Balance Factory Store
40 Life Street
Brighton, MA; 617/779-7428

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. New Balance is a sponsor of the Run to Remember and a long-time supporter of the Boston Police Runner’s Club.

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The Boston Police Department and Boston Police Runner's Club invite you to the second running of Boston's Run To Remember on March 11-12, 2006. Honor Massachusetts Law Enforcement Officers killed in the line of duty by celebrating their lives and giving back to the community. Net proceeds from the event go to Kids at Risk Programs throughout the City of Boston.

More information:
http://www.bostonsruntoremember.com/boston/index.html

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Medford Man Arrested Selling Drugs in Charlestown

Last night Officers assigned to the District 1 Drug Control Unit arrested Daniel Feeney, 24, of Medford at 218 Main Street in Charlestown. Feeney was observed selling Oxycontin to an individual at the Mishawam Development. The buyer will be summonsed to Charlestown Court; Feeney was arrested and charged with Distribution of Class B and distribution of Class B within 1000 feet of a school zone. He will be arraigned in the Charlestown Division of the Boston Municipal Court This morning.

Armed Robbery in Dorchester

Last night at approximately 11:00pm, officers responded to 1151 Washington Street for an armed robbery call. The victim reported that as he was preparing to close the store, an unknown black male, about 35 years old, entered the store and demanded the clerk’s money by flashing a gun on his waist. After the victim complied, the suspect fled on foot. He was seen wearing a black baseball cap and a black jacket. Surveillance video of the incident will be handed over to Boston Police for further investigation.

Drug Unit Arrests Four for Trafficking Cocaine

Members of the District 11 and Citywide Drug Control Units were conducting a drug investigation last night in the area of 224 Quincy Street in Dorchester. During the course of the investigation, officers arrested Alejandro Pineda, 26, of Monterey, California and Octavio Salgado, 29, of Northcross, Georgia. As a result of these arrests, officers recovered 6 kilograms of cocaine. Both suspects were transported to a Boston Police station and booked. Armed with additional information, the members of the drug unit responded to a location in Somerville and arrested Jose Goicochea, 39, and Jose Mojica, 29, both of Atlanta, Georgia. All four are charged with Trafficking Class B Drugs and Trafficking Class B Drugs within 1000 feet of the Quincy E. Dickerman Elementary School.

Officers Seize Air Gun in South Boston

Officers responded to the Boys and Girls Club yesterday on West Broadway for the removal of an air gun. A 12-year-old told police that his 11-year-old brother hid a BB gun in the alley. The officers seized the gun from the location.

Four Arrested on Assault and Battery Charges

Police from District 2 responded to a radio call yesterday at 5:23pm at 262 Dudley Street in Roxbury for an Assault and Battery. Upon arrival, officers interviewed the victims who stated they were outside of a barbershop in Roxbury when a red van pulled up next to them. The four suspects exited the car and approached the three victims, carrying knives and a baseball bat. One of the suspects swung the bat at the victim’s car, breaking the driver’s side window. The victims fled on foot and the suspects briefly pursued them before getting in their vehicle and leaving. The victims led officers to an address on Woodbine Street in Roxbury, where officers arrested all four suspects and seized knives, razors and a baseball bat that were hidden in the backyard. The victims refused medical attention and the four suspects were arrested and transported to District 2 for booking. Arrested were: Evelio Fuentes, 24, Edwin Campbell, 23, Russell Campbell, 34, all of Roxbury and Edgard Campbell, 23, of South Boston. They will all be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court and charged with Intent to Rob while Armed, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Destruction of Personal Property,

Woman Robbed at Dorchester Store 24

A woman walking to her car after leaving the Sumner Street Store 24 in Dorchester was robbed last night. Police responded to the scene and spoke to the victim, who stated that an unknown black man about 25 years old with no facial hair, wearing a navy blue jacket and dark pants, grabbed her purse and ripped it from her shoulder. While she struggled with the suspect, he was able to obtain her purse and flee the scene. Officers searched the area for the suspect or the purse but did not find anything.

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Catherine Merrill, 87, was last seen this morning at 140 Clarendon Street. She has memory and vision problems and wears glasses. She is white, 5'4" tall, 90 pounds, gray hair, wearing a purple hat, black jacket, dark pants, dark sneakers with white stripes and purple gloves. She frequents Shaws on Huntington Avenue, Trinity Church & Downtown Crossing. She carries a medicare card with her name on it. Anyone with information should call 911.

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It is with deep regret that the Boston Police department announces the passing away of active duty Detective Evelyn L. Bryan.

Detective Bryan was last assigned to the Community Disorders Unit. On November 1, 1982, Evelyn Bryan was appointed to the Boston Police Department as a Police Officer and in June of 1987 she was promoted to Detective. Detective Bryan worked in various units/divisions of the Boston Police Department during her career including Area B, Recruit Investigation, and the Sexual Assault Unit. Our thoughts and prayers are with Detective Bryan’s family at this hour.

Detective Bryan’s Funeral will be held on Friday March 10, 2006.

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Boston Police Homicide Detectives, members of the BPD Drug Control Unit, BPD Youth Violence Strike Force and Cambridge Police Department arrested Craig Smith, 37, of Cambridge on four straight warrants issued by the Brighton District Court. The warrants stemmed from an incident on January 8, 2006 where officers from District 14 responded to a double homicide at 244 Kelton Street in Allston. The charges Smith will face are: two counts of Murder, Assault with Intent to Murder, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The arrest occurred in Cambridge this morning.

Today’s arrest of Craig Smith will not bring this homicide investigation to an end. The Boston Police Homicide Unit’s investigation into this double homicide in Allston has indicated that more than one suspect was involved in this case. The Homicide investigators continue to process information and leads that have been received in this case and continue their investigation.

Craig Smith will be arraigned in the Brighton Division of the Boston Municipal Court this afternoon. No photo of the suspect will be released.

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Fugitive Arrested in Roxbury

Officers from District 2 arrested 34-year-old Steven Howard of Roxbury yesterday afternoon at 2102 Washington Street. The 6’1”, 210lbs suspect was wanted by the United States Marshall’s Service for Escape. The Marshall’s Office was notified and Howard remains in custody.

Knife Wielding Student Arrested After “He Said, She Said”

A 14-year-old female from Dorchester was arrested yesterday afternoon at 3:01pm at 47 Theodore Street in Mattapan. A 13-year-old female reported to police that she was walking home from the store when the suspect, armed with a knife, and additional friends attacked her. The officers observed scratches on her face, nose and ears. The victim states the attack occurred after a “he said, she said” incident that occurred in middle school yesterday. The officers broadcasted a description of the suspect; officers from District 3 located her. She was positively identified, the knife was recovered and she was arrested. She will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court today and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Lost Property in the Public Gardens

Yesterday afternoon at about 5:30pm, a 29-year-old male from Cambridge reported to police he was in the Boston Public Garden. After he left the area, he realized that he left his $3,000 laptop computer, $500 digital camera and $400 fountain pen. When he returned to where he was all the items were gone.

Attempted Robbery Results in Juvenile Arrests

A Northeastern University student was walking yesterday at St. Stephens Street and Symphony Road when two suspects attempted to rob him. He refused to give them his money and they threatened him with a knife. When the victim called for help, the two suspects fled. Boston Police were able to stop the suspects in front of Speare Place and the victim correctly identified them. The female suspects, a 15-year-old from Roxbury and a 17-year-old from Mattapan, were arrested and charged with Attempt to Commit and Crime to Wit: Armed Robbery.

Suspects Get Free Ride then Steal Cab

Early this morning around 2:30am, a cab driver walked into District 2 and reported that his cab was stolen at Ashmont Station in Dorchester. He picked up the two suspects at Central Square in Cambridge and transported them to Ashmont Station. While in the rear seats of the cab, the two suspects brandished a gun and told the cab driver to give them his money. They told him to get out of the car and he complied, while the two suspects moved to the front seats and drove off. The cab driver described the suspects as two black males; one of the suspects was about 6’5” with a heavy build and was wearing a black hoody and blue jeans. The other suspect was only described as having short hair. The cab that was stolen was a white Crown Victoria. Police are still looking for the suspects.

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Last night at about 9:00pm, Boston Officers assigned to District 14, District 3, the Youth Violence Strike Force and Special Operations Entry and Apprehension Team responded to 126 Warren Street in Brighton to execute an arrest warrant. The Entry and Apprehension Team Members proceeded to an apartment in the building and arrested Eric Salazar, 20, of Roxbury. A second suspect, Juan Hernandez, 27, of Roxbury, was also discovered in the apartment and was arrested after officers discovered he was wanted on outstanding warrants for firearm violations in Suffolk and Middlesex Superior Court.

Salazar was wanted by Boston Police for an incident that occurred on December 30, 2005 when he entered the Hip Zepi store located 614 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester and shot a 25-year-old male from Dorchester multiple times. The victim was treated and transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries. Salazar fled the scene and District 3 Detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest. This past February, John Walsh and his team from America’s Most Wanted profiled Eric Salazar on their television show. America’s Most Wanted has been working successfully with law enforcement agencies across the nation for the past two decades.

This morning a Brighton District Search Warrant was executed at 126 Warren Street where the two suspects were arrested. Officer recovered two firearms, numerous rounds of ammunition, as well as high capacity magazines, three bags of marijuana and an electronic scale.

Eric Salazar will be charged with the following Dorchester District Court and Suffolk Superior Court straight warrants for Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Firearm Possession without F.I.D. card. Salazar was also wanted on a Somerville District Court warrant for Assault and Battery, Unarmed Robbery, Larceny over $250, and Threats to Commit a Crime, a Dedham District Court warrant for Possession Class D, and Larceny over $250, a Concord District Court and Waltham District Court warrant for numerous Violations of the Auto Laws.

Juan Hernandez will be charged with outstanding warrants from Middlesex Superior and Suffolk Superior Court for Firearms Violations. He will also be charged with a third and subsequent firearm possession charge.

Both suspects will be additionally charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a High Capacity Feeding Device, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D in a School Zone.

They will both be arraigned this morning in the Brighton District Court.

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School Police responded to 1205 VFW Parkway today at about 12:10pm on a report of a student tampering with a teacher’s beverage. The officers arrived to the Urban Science Academy where they met with the Dean of Disciples. Witnesses informed the officers that a 14 year-old male from Roxbury poured a cleaning solution into the teacher’s water bottle. The water bottle had a strong odor consistent with cleaning solution. The teacher’s bottle was seized and forwarded to the Crime Lab for further analysis. The teacher refused medical assistance and contacted Poison Control.

The 14-year-old male was placed under arrest and was transported to District 5. He will be arraigned in the West Roxbury District Court where he will be charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Poison Use with the intent to Injure.

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Traveling to New Orleans for Spring Break? Make sure you have a plan.

“Students who want to volunteer in the Mississippi Hurricane Katrina recovery effort during their 2006 spring break need to come with a plan and a volunteer agency or faith based group affiliation before making the trip.”

For more information, view the FEMA bulletin on how to volunteer during spring break

Or view the full text of the message after the jump.

Want To Volunteer During Spring Break? Have a Plan
FEMA/Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
Release Date: March 3, 2006
Release Number: 1604-266

BILOXI , Miss. -- Students who want to volunteer in the Mississippi Hurricane Katrina recovery effort during their 2006 spring break need to come with a plan and a volunteer agency or faith based group affiliation before making the trip.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourage volunteer participation in the disaster recovery but advise students to plan ahead so they can provide the most help in their brief time away from classes.

“We appreciate those who have volunteered to assist in the recovery efforts throughout our state and we welcome other volunteers,” said Robert Latham, director of MEMA.
“We encourage them to affiliate with a group who will match an individual's skills with productive projects, to make the most of their time here.”

Currently, there are more than 100 voluntary organizations serving in Mississippi .
Students may find and register with these voluntary organizations through the Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service at www.mcvs.org . They can also locate them at www.idealist.org , and www.usafreedomcorps.gov , which provides a special page of volunteer opportunities in the hurricane-affected areas.

“Students need to come here with a real mission, a real focus,” said David Turner, voluntary agency liaison for FEMA. “If they don't have that they'll waste their time and the resources available to the victims such as housing and even food.”

Students also need to know about the post-hurricane conditions in Mississippi .
· Some areas are still dangerous so students need to be extremely careful.
· Accommodations are in short supply along the Mississippi coast, so many voluntary and faith-based organizations are providing limited but adequate sleeping facilities as well as meals.

Organizations match needs with volunteer skill sets; volunteers with construction or equipment skills are in high demand.

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Framingham 3 year-old Goes for Swim in Harbor

A 3-year-old boy from Framingham will be bragging to his friends about his weekend in Boston. Officers assigned to the Boston Police Harbor Unit responded to 70 Rowes Wharf on Sunday afternoon at 2:10 for a report of a person in the water. The officers spoke with the child’s father who reported that he let his son out of his stroller. The child began to run, tripped and fell into the water. The father jumped into the water and with the assistance of the hotel security pulled the child to safety. Both Dad and son were transported to the New England Medical Center for evaluation.

Couple Surrender Firearms in Brighton

A responsible couple entered the District 14 police station on Sunday morning and surrendered two firearms. The couple stated they belonged to one of their parents who had died. Neither one of them was licensed and the firearms were placed safely in police custody.

Fire Set Outside 1680 VFW Parkway

Officers from District 5 responded to the area of 1680 VFW Parkway on Sunday afternoon after receiving information that three kids were setting a fire in the rear of that address. The responding officers observed a large brush fire in the empty lot in the rear of the address. The three suspects fled on foot and remain at large. No damage or injuries were reported.

Virgin Records Customer Attacks Employee

A store clerk at Virgin Records on Newbury Street received a hit of her own yesterday when another customer, 39-year-old Nizza Ohovwore, approached her and began asking her personal questions. When she turned away from the suspect, he charged at her, striking her several times on the back of her head. Employees of the store held the suspect while police responded. The victim refused medical attention and the suspect was transported to D-4 for booking.

Shaw’s Shoplifter Resists Arrest

Last night at approximately 8:40pm, an officer assigned to a paid detail at Shaw’s Supermarket on Huntington Avenue observed a white male fighting with store employees as he tried to leave the store, knocking one to the ground and striking another in the chest. The officer ordered the suspect to stop but he refused. A violent struggle ensued; the suspect punched the Police Officer in the head and chest and then fled on foot. The Police Officer requested assistance over his police radio and with assistance from District 4 officers in the South End, the suspect was stopped and arrested.

Man Arrested For O.U.I., Almost Hits Police Cruiser in East Boston

A Boston Police Anti-Crime Unit in District 7 was forced to make a defensive driving maneuver last night in East Boston to avoid a collision. The unmarked Anti-Crime unit was almost hit at Porter Street and London Street in East Boston last evening around 7:50pm by a motor vehicle that failed to stop at a stop sign. The operator of the vehicle, Jose Delgado, 34 of Roxbury, was placed under arrest for O.U.I. after failing a field sobriety test administered by the Anti-Crime unit Officers that stopped the vehicle that almost hit them.

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Boston Police Detectives assigned to District 1 continue to investigate the weekend incident involving a 30 year-old homeless man that suffered burns to his legs during an attack by two suspects. No arrests have been made and the victim remains hospitalized for treatment of his injuries sustained in the attack.

The two suspects are described as 30-year-old black males about 6”, one of them wearing a black “white sox” hat. They fled on foot toward North Washington Street and are still being sought by Police in connection with this incident.

The Boston Police department would encourage anyone with information to contact the Boston Police Crime Stoppers at 800-494-TIPS or the District 1 Detective Unit at 617-343-4248

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Below is a News Release from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of State Police Public Affairs Unit

On Friday, March 3, 2006 the Maine State Police arrested two subjects as a result of an ongoing investigation by Massachusetts law enforcement relating to three armed robberies in Massachusetts. Both subjects are being held at the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton, Maine.

Massachusetts State Police Lt. Al Zani, assigned to the FBI Bank Robbery Task Force
contacted the Maine State Police earlier this morning regarding arrest warrants he had secured for two subjects wanted in Massachusetts.

Subject Thomas I. Hickey 36-years of age and Meghan Steeves 22-years of age from South Hamilton, MA were wanted in Massachusetts on warrants charging them with Armed Robbery and Conspiracy for a robbery that occurred on February 25, 2006 at the Sovereign Bank, 437 Rutherford Avenue, Charlestown, MA.

Subject Hickey was additionally charged with 2 counts of Armed Robbery for robberies which occurred on February 12, 2006 at the Dunkin Donuts, 99 Cambridge Street, Charlestown and April 25, 2005 at the Citizens Bank, 5 Austin Street, Charlestown, MA.

These arrests were a result of a cooperative effort between the State Police and members of the Boston Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Bank Robbery Task Force, members from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Hamilton Police Department, the Maine State Police and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.

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Mac Finds Himself in a Little Trouble

Boston officers working in District 2 observed Mac Little, 46, of Norton using a parking lot in the Dudley Triangle as a urinal yesterday morning at 10:47am. The suspect was arrested and later found to be in possession of marijuana. In addition to the Possession of Class D and Open and Gross Lewdness Charge, the suspect is wanted in Chelsea Court for Trafficking Cocaine, and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B and E in a School Zone. Little will be arraigned in Roxbury Court.

Suspect Arrested Downtown with Stolen Credit Card

David Addario, 20, of Revere, wasn’t too successful putting on the Ritz when he was caught using a stole credit card at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Police from District 1 responded to the hotel last night at 10:12pm after security called them to report the suspect was attempting to pay for a room with a stolen credit card. The suspect was arrested for Receiving Stolen Goods, Uttering False Writings, and for a warrant out of Leominster District Court for Violations of the Auto Laws.

Homeless Male Treated for Burns After Assault in Park

This morning at 1:53am officers from District 1 responded to a radio call for a report of two black males assaulting a white male inside the park on Commercial Street in Boston’s North End. The officers observed five foot flames in a grassy area inside the park near the waters edge. The victim, a 30-year-old homeless male was found lying about ten feet away from the flames. The victim reports that while sleeping in the park, he woke up after being kicked in the stomach by two suspects. The victim went back to sleep only to awake to the same suspects pouring an unknown liquid on his body. One of the two suspects then ignited the liquid and set the victim on fire. The two suspects described as 30-year-old black males, about 6” one with one wearing a black “white sox” hat fled on foot toward North Washington Street. The suspect suffered burns to his legs and was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital for further treatment.

Stolen Starburst Lead to Stabbing

Officers from District 4 responded to a report of a stabbing at 252 West Newton Street this morning at 1:18am. When the officers arrived at the 7-11 Store, they found the victim sitting behind the counter bleeding from his left abdomen. According to witnesses at the scene, two suspects entered the store and began stealing items. The victim, a 47-year-old male from Quincy, confronted the two males at the door inside the store. The victim was dragged outside by the suspects and stabbed by the suspect described as an unknown black male, 6’2”, with braided hair, and a black jacket and sunglasses. The suspects fled in an unknown direction. The victim was transported to the Brigham and Woman’s Hospital where he was treated for a non-life threatening stab wound.

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Victim Stabbed While Buying Drugs

Boston Officers from District 4 responded to the Quincy Hospital this morning for a report of a person that stated he was stabbed in the Fenway area of Boston. The officers spoke with the 46-year-old male from Quincy who stated that a little after midnight he was stabbed while trying to buy drugs in Boston. The victim was being treated at the hospital for a non-life threatening wound.


Two Arrested for Failing to Register as Sex Offenders

Last night at about 7:07pm, officers from District 1 arrested Stephen Preston, 47, of Roxbury at Boylston and Tremont Street. Preston had failed to register as a sex offender. This morning at 2:03am, officers in District 11 arrested Phillip Watson, 39, of Dorchester for two counts of failing to register as a sex offender and various warrants for violations of the auto laws. Both will be arraigned Monday morning.

The Only Number He’ll Be Hitting is a Booking One

The clerk at the Store 24 on Market Street in Brighton reported to officers that this morning at about 6:55am a suspect entered the store with a large knife and demanded money. The clerk stated he didn’t have any. At that point the suspect grabbed the lottery machine and threw it on the floor. The suspect fled the store in an unknown direction.

St. Mary’s Street Party Ends With Arrests

This morning at about 3:00am, officers from District 4 responded to a party at 100 St. Mary’s Street. The officers spoke with witnesses that stated the party started yesterday afternoon at 4:00pm. When the officers entered the apartment, they observed about 30 opened bottles of beer on a coffee table as well as over 5 empty 30 packs of beer, and drug paraphernalia. Police arrested: Brendan Collins, 20; Taylor McCourt, 18; Christian Smith, 20; Kaitlin Swistak, 18; and a 16-year-old female. They will all be charged with various alcohol and drug violations. They will all be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on Monday morning.

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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 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)

*Please Note: Data for calls for service for shots fired is only available through March 1st.

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Produced by Captain Robert Cunningham and the officers of District 7.

Download the newsletter (PDF file)

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Saved Parking Space on Hanover Causes Dispute

Yesterday afternoon at 4:00pm, officers from District 1 responded to 267 Hanover Street for an Assault and Battery. On arrival, the officers spoke to the victim who claimed he parked his vehicle in a spot where the suspect was standing. After he parked, the suspect walked to the driver’s window and punched him in the face. The suspect claimed that the victim struck him in the leg with the vehicle when he parked. The victim refused medical attention and stated he would seek complaints in Boston Municipal Court.

Dorchester Man Shot by BB Gun

Officers from District 3 responded to 70 Ames Way yesterday at 6:00pm for a person shot. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim with a single gunshot wound to the bridge of his nose. The 30-year-old Dorchester man stated he was walking on Ames Street when he heard a gunshot and felt pain in his nose. He noticed a small red car flee from the scene. He was transported to Boston Medical Center where the doctor evaluating him said the wound was caused by a pellet. Police searched the area for evidence but to no avail. The incident remains under investigation.

Man Arrested for Charity Scam

Last night at 6:45pm, officers observed a man on Stuart Street trying to solicit a number of people on the street. The officers stopped the suspect to conduct a threshold inquiry, in which the man stated he was raising funds for a walk for diabetes through the Roxbury Boys and Girls Club. The suspect, Devon Tayler, 29, of Roslindale, didn’t have any proper identification from the organization and when the officers called the club, they revealed that the suspect did not work for them. The officers seized $75 and a notebook pertaining information on the walk for diabetes from the suspect before placing him under arrest for Larceny.

Malden Man Arrested at the Harp

Last night at approximately 11:00pm, officers from District 1 responded to a radio call at 85 Causeway Street for a man hit in the head with a bottle. When the officers arrived, they observed the victim outside The Harp holding a towel against his head to stop the bleeding. He was transported to Mass General Hospital for treatment. A witness inside the bar told police he saw the suspect, a 28-year-old Brian Riley of Malden strike the victim in the face with a glass bottle. The suspect was placed under arrest after being treated by EMS for cuts on his right hand.

Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested for Indecent Exposure

Officers from District 1 observed a black male urinating at 78 Charles Street last night. The man, 42-year-old Robert Wright of Boston, was arrested for Indecent Exposure. Further investigation revealed that Write was also in violation of the Sex Offender Registry. He was transported to District 1 for booking.

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The Boston Police Department is currently investigating several reports of fraudulent letters being mailed to residents of the City of Boston.

The award letters in question indicate that the recipient has won a cash prize and has 48 hours to claim their prize. Enclosed with the award letter is a check for $2700.00 dollars in the name of the award recipient. The letters instruct the recipients to deposit the check and then wire money for tax purposes to an address in Ottawa, Canada.

View a copy of the award letter (PDF file)

View a copy of the accompanying check

Residents should be on the lookout for these letters. If you receive one of these letters, do not respond, and do not deposit the check. Please contact the Boston Police at the number listed below.

Anyone with information regarding this is urged to call the Boston Police Department Special Investigations Unit at 617-343-5922.

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We have identified several major “hotspots” where a number of car breaks have occurred in recent weeks. During the two-week timeframe from February 15, 2006 to February 28, 2006, these hotspots are:

Financial District (District 1): 13 Incidents
Medford St. Area (District 15): 5 Incidents
Bunker Hill Area (District 15): 8 Incidents

The majority of the car breaks referenced involve suspects smashing windows and taking valuable items from the interior of the car. Common targets for these thefts are laptop computers, cameras, GPS systems and iPods.

Removing these types of items from unattended vehicles is strongly encouraged, especially when these items are visible to passersby.

View the attached PDF for more detailed information

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Early this morning at approximately 12:30am, police responded to a radio call at 464 Metropolitan Avenue in District 18 for a person screaming. When the officers arrived, they observed the victim slumped over a fence with cuts on his face. He told the police that he was leaving his friend’s home when two unknown men in masks ran up the stairs and jumped him. The victim stated that he jumped off a second floor porch to get away from the suspects, resulting in a broken leg. Witnesses to the incident reported that the two suspects were walking up Collin Street carrying two large garbage bags before getting into a car and fleeing in an unknown direction. When officers examined the crime scene, they noticed six 50-gallon drums, one containing a large bag of marijuana. They also observed scuff marks throughout the apartment and traces of blood on the window that the victim jumped out of. The crime scene was secured and EMS arrived to treat the victim before transporting him to a local hospital for further treatment.

Detectives from District 18 secured the apartment and applied for a search warrant. A search warrant was obtained and the officers recovered two shotguns, over $20,000 in cash, and a large quantity of drugs. The investigation into this incident continues.

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At a press conference yesterday, Mayor Thomas Menino, Police Commissioner Kathleen O’Toole, and STOP Handgun Violence unveiled Boston’s newest initiative in the fight to combat illegal gun trafficking.

The Message “STOP TRAFFIC: Background Checks Stop Crime” is now displayed on America’s largest billboard, a 252-foot long sign along the Massachusetts Turnpike next to Fenway Park. This billboard is being used to spread the message that most US states still allow gun purchases without criminal background checks. This contributes greatly to gun trafficking and crime in Massachusetts. This new message will be seen by more than 250,000 people every day.

View the billboard

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If the Shoe Fits…..

Jose Martinez, 30, of Boston entered the Macy’s Department Store yesterday and started a shopping spree that lead to his arrest. He entered the Men’s store and concealed a wallet and sunglasses. He proceeded to the Shoe Department where he tried on a pair of shoes, walked around in them and when the sales clerk turned it’s back he left that area, leaving his old shoes. Martinez then selected a jacket, jeans and shirt went to the men’s room and concealed these items on his body. The suspect then ended his shopping spree by leaving the store without paying for any of the merchandise. He was arrested outside the store and will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court for Larceny over $250.

Sex Offender Arrested in Mattapan

Officers from District 3 arrested Horace Chambers, 62, of Mattapan yesterday at Canaan Street and Itasca Street for failing to Register as a Sex Offender. He will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

Roslindale Woman Threatened at Laundromat

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:30pm, police responded to a radio call for threat at The Big Spin Laundromat at 4264 Washington St. in Roslindale. The victim reported that she was doing her laundry when an unknown Hispanic male about 35 years old approached her and told her to give him all her money. He threatened to shoot her if she didn’t oblige, and had his hand in his coat pocket as if he was carrying a gun. The victim refused and left the Laundromat unharmed. Police searched the area but weren’t able to find any suspects. The incident is still under investigation.

Broken Taillight Leads to Gun Arrest

Officers from District 2 were traveling on Ceylon Street last night around 8:30pm when they noticed a car with a broken rear taillight. When the officers pulled the vehicle over, they noticed the man acting nervous and grabbing at his waist. The officers asked him to step out of the car and conducted a pat frisk. The suspect, Paulo Barros, 21, of Dorchester, was carrying a loaded firearm without license to do so. After his arrest, officers also seized marijuana and ammunition from the suspect’s vehicle.

Man Arrested for Being a No-Show in Court

Last night at 9:45pm, officers from District 11 arrested James Phillips, 40, of Roxbury at 25 Stuart Street for his failure to appear in court. The suspect was to appear at the Dorchester Court for a myriad of charges, including Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Carrying a Firearm, Larceny of a Motor Vehicle and two counts of Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle.

Three Men Resist Arrest after Club Fight

Officers from District 1 observed a victim lying motionless on the ground with numerous cuts and bruises this morning at State and Broad Streets. Security from the club nearby pointed out the two suspects who had been kicking and stomping the victim. While the suspects were being arrested, they resisted and drew a large crowd from nearby. A third suspect tried to interfere with the arrests and wanted the crowd to turn against the officers. After dispersing the crowd, all three men, Larry Allen, 24, of Dorchester, Demone Coleman, 28, of Dorchester, and Demetrius Ennis, 24 of Boston, were arrested. The victim was treated on scene by EMS and was transported to a local hospital for further treatment.

West Dedham and Tremont Streets Shooting

Early this morning at 2:30am, officers from District 4 responded to a radio call for a person shot at West Dedham and Tremont Streets. The victim was walking on Tremont Street when he was shot in the leg. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated. The victim’s injuries are considered non-life threatening.

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On Friday evening February 10, 2006 at 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.

Boston Police Homicide Detectives obtained a Murder Warrant, issued by Dorchester District Court, for 59 year-old Howard Payne, of Weymouth Massachusetts. Earlier this evening, Howard Payne accompanied by his Attorney, turned himself in to the Boston Police Department. Howard Payne will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on March 2, 2006 for Murder.

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Adult Male Stabbed on Farrar Avenue in Hyde Park

This morning at about 2:45am, officers from District 18 responded to 111 Farrar Avenue in Hyde Park for a person down in the Street. On arrival, the officers observed a 21-year-old male suffering from a stab wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury. The investigation continues.

Found Firearm on Arbutus Street

Yesterday afternoon, officers from District 3 responded to 6 Arbutus Street on a report of a found firearm. The stolen firearm was recovered and sent to the Ballistic Unit for further investigation.

Suspect Arrested with Firearm on Blue Hill Avenue

Officers from District 3 responded to 1583 Blue Hill Avenue this morning at about 1:36am on a report of a person with a firearm. The witnesses on scene informed officers that a male was in the bar with a firearm and broke the front window of the establishment. Witnesses positively identified Gregory Skillman, 30, of Dorchester who was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Ammunition, and Malicious Destruction of Property.

Jamaica Plain Man Shot on Centre Street

Officers from District 13 responded to a radio call at Children’s Hospital for a person shot around 8:15pm last night. The victim stated he was walking down 360 Centre Street in Jamaica Plain when three unknown black males robbed him. The victim sustained a gun shot wound to his upper thigh and was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Firearm Recovery Results in Two Arrests

Yesterday at 5:45pm, officers from District 4 observed two known Boston residents in front of Castle Court Housing Development on Tremont Street. One of the suspects, 18-year-old Courtney Galvez, began sprinting away from the officers and clutching his waist as if he were carrying a weapon. Officers pursued the suspect and arrested him, recovering a firearm, ammunition and a half pint of brandy. He was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Minor in Possession of Alcohol. The other suspect was on probation and was arrested for Trespassing at Castle Court.

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