Daily Incidents for March 31, 2006
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.
Another America’s Most Wanted Fugitive Arrest
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.
Update to Missing Person: Andrea Magaw and Jasmine Seymour.
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.
Hit and Run Suspect Sought
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.
Daily Incidents for March 30, 2006
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.
Update to Missing Persons: Veronika Leade
Veronika has been located, according the Boston Police Family Justice Center
(Missing Person notice originally posted on January 19, 2006)
Update to Missing Persons: Romonita & Cassandra Flores
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
Georgia Fugitive Arrested in Dorchester
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.
Daily Incidents For March 29, 2006
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.
Pit Bull Caught with 108 Bags of Marijuana in her Mouth
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