Investigators report the conditions of the three people shot at Lorne Street have been upgraded and appear to be considered non-life threatening. Two are being treated at the Boston Medical Center and one at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital for gun shot wounds. At this time no arrests have been made in connection with theses shootings. Detectives are currently processing the crime scene and continue to investigate the incident. Anyone with information about these shootings are urged to contact the Crime Stoppers Unit at 800-494-TIPS.

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Investigators on scene have requested full notifications be made. The victim's injuries appear to be life threatening at this time.

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Tonight at 8:36pm, officer from District 3 responded to a radio call for two people shot at 9 Lorne Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officer discovered three people suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim’s are currently being transported to local hospitals. Details will follow.

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Boston Police, Transit Police, Mayor Menino’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Elderly Affairs, Department of Neighborhood Development, Boston Fire, and the Public Works Department worked together again to address public safety concerns as well quality of life issues in Roxbury. The efforts of these agencies focused on the Upham’s Corner/ Dudley Square neighborhood over this weekend. Operation Home Safe commenced early Thursday and concluded early Sunday, focusing on crime and quality of life issues in the neighborhood.

The Boston Police Department employed high visibility and saturation patrols throughout the neighborhood with many specialized units including the Tactical Bicycle Squad, Mounted Unit, Drug Units, Licensing Unit, and the Youth Violence Strike Force. All of these units combined to serve arrest warrants, execute search warrants and conduct high visibility patrol throughout that targeted neighborhood.

While the Boston Police targeted the residential and commercial areas of the neighborhood, the Transit Police conducted safety checks on M.B.T.A. buses traveling through the area over the weekend.

Personnel from the Elderly Affairs Unit knocked on 194 doors and made 53 contacts with elderly residents. Of the 53people contacted, 48 requested follow up visits from the Elderly Commission. Members of the Boston Fire Department assisted in the operation by providing residents with information on fire safety, education and prevention.

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services also conducted its annual Boston Shines Community Cleanup effort. Approximately 250 people volunteered and filled a total of 20, 30-yard dumpsters with trash and over 200 bags of garbage. The Department of Neighborhood Development also participated in this weekend operation by assisting residents with home-related services such as: home improvements, renovations, information of home purchases and financial literacy.

Operation Home Safe’s public safety function concluded early this morning, but the Mayors office of neighborhood services will coordinate city agencies in the neighborhood to address issues such as street cleaning, street light repair, and public works issues.

A total of 25 people were arrested during the operation, 75 Field Observation Reports were conducted, 127 Moving Violations Issued, 17 Parking violations, and 3 License Premise Inspections.

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Detail Officer Arrests Two in Chinatown Restaurant

An alert waiter in a restaurant at 83 Essex Street observed a signature on a credit card receipt that did not match the signature on the credit card used to pay the bill this morning at 3:35am. When the waiter confronted the two patrons and asked for identification, they told the waiter their identification cards were in their car. One suspect accompanied by a security guard began to walk to a vehicle to retrieve an I.D. at which time, a Boston Police Detail Officer approached the suspect. When the suspect observed the officer he fled on foot. The officer entered the restaurant, and after a brief struggle arrested the other suspect, Feras Warde, 37, of Westford. While driving to District 1 to complete arrest reports, the detail officer observed the other suspect running on Essex Street. After a lengthy foot chase, officers from District 1 arrested Mohammed Alati, 38, of Revere. Both will be charged with Receiving a Stolen Credit Card, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card for the purpose of Committing a Larceny, Defrauding the Inn Keeper, and Resisting Arrest. Both will be arraigned on Monday morning in the Boston Municipal Court.

Juvenile Arrested on West Newton Street for Firearms Violations

Yesterday afternoon at about 12:50pm, officers from District 4 in the South End arrested a 15-year-old male on West Newton Street. The juvenile was wanted out of the Roxbury District Court for two warrants. He will be arraigned on Monday at the Boston Juvenile Court for Delinquency to wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. The firearm used in this crime was already recovered at the original incident.

Search Warrant Executed on Wayland Street in Dorchester

Members of the Drug Control Unit in District 2 secured a Dorchester District Court warrant for an address on Wayland Street in Dorchester. Last night at about 6:15pm, the warrant was executed and police arrested Katie Beckeles, 29, of Dorchester and charged her with Trafficking Class B Drugs. She will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court. Officers recovered over a thousand dollars in U.S. Currency and about 40 grams of crack cocaine.

16-Year-Old Arrested in East Boston Violating the Auto Laws

This morning at 12:24am, an officer assigned to District 7 observed a gray Jaguar being operated by a 16-year-old male who failed to stop for a stop sign at Saratoga and Moore Streets. After stopping the car, the officer discovered that the operator has had his license for less then 6 months, had 3 other people in the vehicle and was operating after hours. He was placed under arrest and transported to District 7.

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Two Arrests and a Recovered Firearm

While patrolling in the area of Standish Street in Mattapan this morning at about 3:07am, officers from District 3 observed a vehicle being operated with revoked registration plates. The officers conducted a traffic stop and asked the four people in the vehicle to step out so it could be towed. The officers observed a passenger in the back seat throw an item on the floor. Officers recovered a loaded firearm from the back seat floor area. Police arrested both occupants of the back seat and charged them with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Deon Young, and Joseph Desgates, both 21, of from Mattapan, will be arraigned Monday in Dorchester District Court.

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Officers from District 1 patrolling in the Boston Common area this morning at about 12:58am observed a male committing a sex act alone in a doorway at about 100 Boylston Street. Officers identified themselves and the suspect began to flee the area. The suspect was eventually stopped at about 80 Boylston Street and placed under arrest. Anthony Jones, 44, of Dorchester was charged with Lewd and Lascivious Behavior, Disorderly Conduct and additionally charged with Failing to Register as a Sex Offender when officers discovered through a record check he had not registered.

Jones will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court on Monday morning.

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This morning at about 3:51am, officers from District 3 responded to a call at 37 Ellington Street in Roxbury for a person shot. On arrival, officers discovered two people shot at that location. Victim #1 was pronounced while victim #2 is listed in serious condition in a local hospital.

Homicide Investigators continue to investigate this shooting and urge anyone with information about incident to contact them at the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.

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Armed Robbery Arrest

Darion Carrington, 17, of Dorchester was arrested after he struck a victim in the head with a baseball bat and then robbed him. The incident occurred at 4:45pm yesterday at Walnut Avenue and King Boulevard in Roxbury. Officers located Carrington on Dale Street (Roxbury) after witnesses provided a description of the suspect. Carrington will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on Monday and charged with Armed Robbery.

Unregistered Sex Offender

At 5:55pm yesterday, while conducting an investigation at Morton Street and Evans Street in Mattapan, officers arrested Roy Irby, 34, of Mattapan for failing to register as a sex offender. Irby will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Monday.

Gun & Warrant Arrest

12:46am on Saturday, 4/29/06, officers pulled over a motor vehicle with inoperable brake lights on Franklin Hill Avenue at American Legion Highway, Dorchester. Officers discovered one passenger, James Prince, 24, of Brockton had a default warrant out of Brockton Court for Possession of Class B in a school zone. While placing Prince under arrest, officers observed a firearm under the drivers seat and recovered a loaded 45-caliber handgun. Stephen Gillis, 26, of Stoughton was placed under arrest for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Both parties will be arraigned in West Roxbury District Court on Monday.

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Yesterday at approximately 3:42pm, officers responded to 1518 Tremont Street for a report of shots fired. Witnesses at the crime scene gave police a description of the incident and police conducted a search of the area. Police officers found evidence that a shooting occurred and recovered a 9mm handgun. The suspect could not be located.
At approximately 2:00 this afternoon, detectives from District B2 interviewed a suspect who admitted to shooting a weapon at another individual at that location. Luis Perez, 20, of Dorchester will be charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition, Discharging a Firearm within 500 feet of a Dwelling, Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon and Assault with intent to Murder.
Perez will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court on Monday. Detectives have identified other suspects involved in the incident and will continue their investigation to bring these individuals to justice.

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On April 29, 2006 six riders from the Boston Police Department’s Centurion Cycling Club will participate in the "Face of America 2006" ride from Gettysburg, PA to Washington, DC. Face of America 2006 is a two-day, 110-mile bike ride that teams able-bodied individuals with disabled individuals, including disabled servicemen and women returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The Department members participating in the ride include Superintendent John Gallagher, Deputy Superintendent Dan Coleman and his son Danny, Police Officer Cecil Jones and his son Christopher, Frank McLaughlin and his wife Colette, LaTeisha Scales, and Ryan Mason. They will join 35 disabled military personnel from Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Medical Center participating in the ride.

The Boston riders will also honor all Boston Police Officers serving in the United States Armed Services as well as those who have served: Sgt. William Woodley, Police Officers Michael Brown, Terrence Burke, Christopher Colby, Bryan Dickson, Michael Fayles, Richard Litto and Daniel McMorrow who are all currently activated in various branches of the United States Military.

For the past ten years, members of the Boston Police Department and other law enforcement agencies from New England have participated in a bicycle ride to benefit the Massachusetts Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. The ride was generally held in May to coincide with National Law Enforcement Officers Week in Washington, DC. Because of the enthusiasm generated by the DC ride, members of the Boston Police Department formed the Centurion Cycling Club, a club that includes benefit rides and special occasion rides.

For more information on the ride go to www.worldteamsports.org

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Juvenile arrest for Possession of Firearm

While officers were searching for a suspect in a prior shooting not related, officers observed a black male peer out from behind a parked vehicle in the driveway of 7 Alpha Road. The suspect attempted to quickly walk away from the vehicle towards the sidewalk. The suspect stated to officers that he was visiting someone who lived at that residence. Officers observed a firearm in the driveway where the suspect was. The suspect; 15-years-old of Dorchester, was arrested for Possession of Firearm. This incident will be further investigated.

Purse Snap at 175 Tremont Street

About 9:00pm last night a woman approached an officer on a paid detail. The victim stated that she was just robbed of her purse inside the ladies restroom area. Victim stated two unknown males approached her, took her purse and fled the scene.

Person Stabbed at 180 Ruggles Street

About 9:16pm last night, officers responded to a radio call for a person stabbed. On arrival officers observed the victim being treated by EMS for stab wounds to the face and head. The suspect who she had altercations in the past with the victim began to swing at her. The victim did not see a weapon and the suspect fled the scene. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment.

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This evening at about 7:00pm, officers from District 11 responded to 474 Geneva Avenue on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers located a female victim in her late twenty’s suffering from a gun shot wound to the upper part of her body. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where she is being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Ballistic evidence has been recovered and Detectives continue to investigate this incident. At this time no arrests have been made. Investigators urge anyone with any information to contact them at 617-343-4330 or 800-494-TIPS.

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Press Release from Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley

BOSTON, April 26, 2006—A man who shot and killed a teenager outside a downtown cinema will spend the rest of his life in prison after a Superior Court jury convicted him of first-degree murder and other charges this afternoon.

Jurors deliberated for parts of two days before convicting DARRYL SCOTT, 25 (D.O.B. 4/13/81), with the December 2002 shooting of 18-year-old Nabil Essaid outside the Loews Theatre on Tremont Street. Scott was also convicted of assault with intent to kill, assault with a dangerous weapon, and unlawful firearm possession and ammunition charges in connection with the murder and with his February 2003 arrest – when he pointed the same gun he had used in the murder at pursuing police officers and then put the gun to his own head in a Dorchester alley before surrendering to hostage negotiators.

Immediately after the verdict was read at approximately 3:30 p.m., Scott become violent in the courtroom, pushing the table he was sitting at and resisting an attempt by a court officer to handcuff him. He continued to resist for about a minute, flailing wildly and shouting obscenities as several court officers were required to restrain him and remove him from the courtroom.

Scott will be sentenced tomorrow morning in Courtroom 808 of Suffolk Superior court before Justice Charles Spurlock. He faces the mandatory term of life in prison without the possibility of parole and additional sentences for the assault and firearms convictions.

Jurrors convicted Scott, a Mattapan resident, after listening to a presentation of evidence by Assistant District Attorney Edmond Zabin that showed that on the evening of Dec. 14, 2002, the defendant opened fire on Essaid and his friends as they stood outside the Loew’s cinema. One bullet fired by Scott from a .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun hit Essaid, a Revere resident. After the shooting, Scott ran away down Tremont Street, toward Government Center, past a crowd of people on the sidewalk.

The fatal shooting followed by several weeks an earlier assault of Essaid at the hands of the defendant. In that earlier incident, Essaid and two friends were leaving the Downtown Crossing MBTA station when Scott pointed a different handgun at Essaid and tried to rob him.

On the night of the murder, evidence showed that Scott emerged from the theater’s lobby around 7:30 p.m. while Essaid and two friends were smoking cigarettes outside. Scott walked up to Essaid, said “remember me,” and sparked a confrontation that ended with Scott taking the .40 caliber out of his waistband, racking it, and firing in quick succession at Essaid’s two friends, missing them, and then at Essaid, hitting him once in his stomach and causing his death.

Scott was arrested on Feb. 6, 2003, after Boston police drug detectives tried to speak to him after conducting surveillance of him and another drug suspect on Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. After the officers approached Scott and identified themselves, he ran away, reaching for something in his waistband area as he did so.

During the ensuing foot chase, Scott reached into a holster on his waistband and drew a Glock .40 caliber handgun. He pointed the gun at pursuing officers. Scott hid under a tarp in the alley; as officers entered the alley, he jumped out from under the tarp holding the gun to his head and said he did not want to go to prison for life. Eventually, with the help of hostage negotiators and his father, Scott surrendered.

Technicians later matched the gun taken from Scott after his arrest to ballistics evidence from the murder of Essaid and attempted murder of his two friends outside the theater.

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Press Release Issued by Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley

BOSTON, April 26, 2006—A Suffolk Superior Court jury this afternoon convicted a Roxbury teenager of first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old boy in Dorchester in the summer of 2003, District Attorney Daniel F. Conley said.

After deliberating for three days, jurors found that KENTEL WEAVER, 18 (D.O.B. 7/29/87), fatally shot Germaine Rucker. Jurors also convicted Weaver of unlawful possession of a firearm.

Weaver will be sentenced to the mandatory term of life in prison without the possibility of parole, and faces an additional sentence for the firearm conviction, at his sentencing hearing on Monday.

During several days of testimony, Assistant District Attorney John Pappas presented evidence showing that Weaver was among a group of youths from the Dudley Street neighborhood who approached Rucker on Wendover Street on Aug. 10, 2003. Rucker, who was on his bike, was alone and carrying a knapsack. Inside the bag were necklaces that he was selling.

Evidence showed that Weaver and his friends, in an unprovoked attack, knocked Rucker to the ground and began to beat him. One of the assailants said “where’s the bag,” then ran off with it. As Rucker was on the ground, Weaver, who was 16 at the time, shot him twice, in the back and head.

Weaver then ran away down Humphrey Street. A witness observed a person who was running down that street stumble, drop a gun and a Detroit Tigers baseball hat, pick up the gun, and continue to run, leaving the hat behind. Police recovered the hat later that night. A police officer testified at trial that Weaver had been wearing the same hat – which had distinctive extra lettering on its sides – when he was arrested for an unrelated prior crime. DNA testing done on the hat also linked it to Weaver, who himself later acknowledged ownership of the hat in an interview with police.

A Boston police detective testified at trial that Weaver, in a subsequent interview admitted to shooting Rucker. In convicting Weaver, jurors rejected a defense argument that the defendant confessed because his mother believed him to be involved and coerced him to do so.

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On Tuesday, April 25, Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force fugitive apprehension team arrested wanted fugitive Curtis Porter at a Mattapan address. During the arrest, the suspect was found hiding in a bedroom closet under some clothing. He was wanted for assault with intent to murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and assault with a dangerous weapon (firearm.)

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Juvenile Arrested with BB Gun in School

Yesterday at approximately 11:20am, officers responded to Woodrow Wilson School for a student with a BB gun. Upon arrival, officers spoke to school police who seized the BB gun from the 14-year-old student. The student was arrested and charged with Delinquency to Wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm on School Property.

Man Shot on Northampton Street

Officers assigned to District 4 responded to 142 Northampton Street last night at 8:30pm for a person shot. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim being treated by EMS for a gunshot wound to the foot. The victim stated he was sitting on the steps when two unknown males began shooting at him before fleeing toward Shawmut Avenue. The victim, a 40-year-old Boston man, was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Home Invasion on Dudley Street

At about 9:00pm last night, officers responded to Dudley Street on a report of a home invasion. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated she was home with her children when two unknown Hispanic males entered her apartment, armed with a knife and scissors. They stole various items from the apartment before fleeing the apartment in a Toyota Camry. None of the victims were harmed and the incident remains under investigation.

Three Dorchester Residents Arrested with Drugs

This morning at 1:50am while on patrol, an officer at the South Bay Mall observed a motor vehicle parked in the rear of a business near the loading docks. When the officer approached the vehicle, he observed a clear plastic bag containing white pills on the floorboard on the driver side. The officer searched the suspects and the suspect car and seized more white pills and some blue pills. Police arrested Timmy Smith, 37, Joanna Maldonado, 19, and Crystalee Padilla, 19 all of Dorchester for a myriad of drug charges.

Lowell Man Stabbed on Cambridge Street

Officers from District 1 responded to 296 Cambridge Street last night on a report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated he was walking on Cambridge Street when an unknown white male and an unknown Hispanic male attacked him. The victim fought back but obtained a small stab wound to his arm. The unknown suspects fled and the victim refused medical attention. A description of the suspects was broadcasted over proper channels and the incident remains under investigation.

Man Arrested for Drugs at Local Church

Officers on patrol at Arlington and Boylston Streets at 5:00am this morning observed an individual lying on a church’s handicap ramp using drugs. The officers seized the drugs and arrested the suspect, 42-year-old John Suttles of Boston on charges of Trespassing and Possession of Class B Drugs.

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Boston Police Athletic League Paves Road for Boston’s Youth,
Donates 13 Vans to the City and $150,000 for Youth Programs
Inaugural Ride To Big Apple Circus

Who: Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Police Commissioner Kathleen O’Toole,
Boston Police Athletic League (PAL) board members, 200 low-income Boston youth and performers from the Big Apple Circus

What: Mayor Menino and Police Commissioner O’Toole will be on-hand to welcome a group of Boston’s youth traveling in a new set of wheels to a special performance of the Big Apple Circus. The kids will arrive in eleven (of thirteen) new vans recently donated by PAL. Mayor Menino and Commissioner O’Toole will extend their gratitude to the members of PAL for their generous contribution and their ongoing dedication to making a difference in our community.

Each Boston Police District Station will receive a van that will be used to better serve Boston’s youth and senior citizens. The donated vans provide the opportunity for community service officers to more effectively meet the recreational, social, cultural and educational needs of young people in our community. PAL will also present Mayor Menino with a contribution of $150,000 to benefit youth programs around the city.

Where: City Hall Plaza (beside the Big Apple Circus Tent)

When: Wednesday, April 26, 2006
6:00 pm – Van arrival and brief speaking program

Info: The Police Athletic League is a strong, local organization with the resources and credibility to bring focus and attention to the youth development field and to connect young people in low-income neighborhoods with responsible adults in school and during their out-of-school time. The overall goal of PAL's programming is to involve youth in meaningful activities that will counter some of the negative forces in their lives and give them greater opportunities for future success. PAL strengthens the relationship between police officers and youth in the neighborhoods of Boston by providing opportunities for them to participate together in recreational, cultural, social, and educational activities.

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Boston Police were alerted tonight at about 8:17pm that a robbery was occurring outside the Sovereign Bank at 30 Winter Street in the Downtown Crossing area. The 51-year-old victim reports that while making a deposit at the Sovereign Bank night deposit box a suspect approached him from behind and grabbed a bag of money the victim was placing into the open deposit box. The victim struggled with the suspect and was able to recover the money from the suspect. When the victim resisted the suspect’s commands to give him the money, the suspect, who was armed with a screwdriver, stabbed the victim above the right eyebrow. A witness walking in the area observed the victim struggling with the suspect and assisted the victim in securing the suspect on the ground and call for police.

Officers from District 1 arrived to the scene and arrested the suspect who was still being restrained by the victim and witness. Felix Pierre, 27, of Somerville was arrested and will be arraigned tomorrow morning at the Boston Municipal Court where he will be charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Armed Robbery, Intent to Rob While Armed, Dangerous Weapons Unlawfully Carried, Mayhem, and three outstanding warrants. The screwdriver used in the crime was recovered at the scene, positively identified by the victim and seized by investigators. The bag of undisclosed U.S. Currency was also returned to the victim.

The victim was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital by Boston EMS where he is currently being treated for his non-life threatening injuries.

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This morning at 1:15 an officer assigned to District 1 patrolling the Boston Common area stopped Nicholas DePina, 23, of Scituate one block away at Charles and Stuart Street. DePina was wanted on a parole violation warrant for Breaking and Entering in the nighttime with the Intent to commit a Felony. DePina was placed under arrest and transported to District 1.

Later in the afternoon around 2:00pm, officers assigned to the Boston Municipal Police Department patrolling the Boston Common observed two individuals sitting on a bench near the baseball field. When the officers approached the individuals, one of the attempted to conceal an item in a bag. The officers observed a crack pipe and crack cocaine. Both suspects were placed under arrest and transported to District 1. Police arrested Aaron Williams, 44, of Roxbury and charged him with Possession Class B, and Derrick Odoms, 34, of Dorchester who was arrested for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender. About 25 minutes later, another Municipal Officer arrested William Moore, 50, (homeless) on the Boston Common. Moore was wanted on a Superior Court Statutory Rape Warrant as well as Failing to Register as a Sex Offender.

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Crook With a Conscience

Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:15 in the afternoon, a 33-year-old Boston woman was using an ATM machine on Franklin Street when an unknown white male approached her and pushed her against the machine, stating he needed money for baby formula. The woman told the suspect that the money in her hand was all she had. At this time, a witness walking by noticed the incident and called the police. The suspect became flustered, told the victim “I can’t do this,” and fled the scene. No money was taken and the victim was not injured.

Lovers Quarrel Spills Into Police Station; Leads to One Arrest

A 38-year-old Randolph man entered the District 3 police station yesterday to report that as he was driving down Blue Hill Avenue, his ex-girlfriend began ramming the front of her motor vehicle into the rear of his. At this time, the suspect entered the police station and the two began to argue. The suspect, Leasa Cunningham, 42, of Taunton, then left the station and was found in the parking lot vandalizing the victim’s vehicle with a sharp object. Cunningham was taken into custody and arrested for Malicious Destruction of Property.

Two Arrested for Public Drinking

Officers in the Tactical Bicycle Unit were on Dudley Street last night at approximately 6:50pm when they observed two males drinking from an open container of Mohawk Vodka directly across from a liquor store. During a routine threshold inquiry, the suspects refused to cooperate with officers and gave conflicting information. Both suspects, Joseph Rodriguez, 21, of Dorchester and Edgardo Rodriguez, 23, of Boston, were arrested for Drinking in Public.

Man Stabbed by Belligerent Girlfriend

Police responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 67 Geneva Avenue last night at approximately 12:30am. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that he had a verbal argument with his girlfriend and as he was leaving, she came up behind him and stabbed him with a knife. The victim had a visible injury to his shoulder and was treated by EMS at the scene. Officers spoke to the suspect, Sheila Fuentes, 34, or Dorchester, who refused to answer any questions regarding the incident. A knife was seized from Fuentes and she was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon.

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At about 11:30am this morning, members of the Citywide Drug Control Unit along with MBTA Transit Police officers responded to the South Station Bus Terminal after receiving an anonymous tip. Officers were given a name and a detailed description of an individual traveling to Boston by bus from Providence R.I. This individual was to be carrying cocaine and marijuana to be sold in Boston. Officers went to the bus platform and set up surveillance of incoming bus passengers. An individual matching the detailed description given to police, was observed getting off a Bonanza bus that had jus arrived from Providence. An initial investigation revealed the individual’s name to be the same as the one given to police by the tipster and he was found to be in possession of three plastic bags of what was believed to be marijuana concealed in his waistband. Officers also recovered approximately 100 grams of a substance believed to be crack cocaine from a bag in the suspect’s possession. (Anything over 14 grams is Trafficking Class B). Subsequent to the discovery of the drugs, officers arrested 26-year-old Jamar Gardner of New York and charged him with Trafficking Class B and Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute. He will be arraigned on Tuesday in Boston Municipal Court.

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Police Commissioner Kathleen O’Toole, Massachusetts State Police Lieutenant William Coulter, Police Officers Cecil Jones and Steve Green will be presenting award certificates to the young community members who finished the 5-mile course during last months Run to Remember. The event will start today at 3:00pm at the Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club located at 1135 Dorchester Avenue.

The Colonel Daniel Marr Boys & Girls Training Team, with the assistance of the Boston Police Department, the Boston Police Runner’s Club and staff members from the Boys & Girls Club, trained with these young runners who successfully completed the 5-mile road race last month.

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.

Boston’s Run To Remember is more than a road race and as a result, organizers are reaching out to many community organizations as a way to raise visibility to the many opportunities that exist for youth in the city of Boston. One such initiative is a partnership that has been formed between Boston’s Run To Remember, the Boston Police Runner’s Club, the Boston Police Department and the Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club in Dorchester.

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Roxbury Man Catches More Than Fish at Millennium Park

While on random patrol at Millennium Park yesterday at around noon, an officer observed a vehicle parked on a grassy area with no one around. A registration check revealed that the owner of the vehicle had two warrants for his arrest out of Dorchester District Court. At this time, the owner of the vehicle, Danny Odom, 46, of Roxbury, approached the vehicle and told the officer he was fishing off the bridge with his friend. He was placed under arrest and transported to the local station where he was booked for two outstanding warrants for Violating a Restraining Order.

Man Stabbed on Washington and Basile Streets in Roslindale

At approximately 6:45pm last evening, an officer from District 5 responded to Faulkner Hospital on a report of a victim with a stab wound. The victim, 25, stated that he was walking near Washington and Basile Streets when two unknown black males approached him and demanded his black jacket. While struggling with the suspects, the victim suffered a stab wound to his right arm by an unseen weapon. A description of the suspects was broadcasted over proper channels and the incident remains under investigation.

Man Hit by Taxi at Gas Station

This morning at 12:45am, officers responded to a radio call at Park Drive and Boylston Street for a threat. The victim, a 39-year-old Roslindale resident, drove into the gas station where he was blocked by a taxicab. When he exited his vehicle, the taxi driver drove toward the victim, striking him with the cab. Then the suspect exited the cab and began making threats and verbally abusing him. The suspect returned to his vehicle and fled the scene before officers arrived. No listing of the taxicab’s medallion number could be attained.

Traffic Stop Leads to Two Arrests in Morton

Early this morning at about 2:00am, officers from District 3 were conducting a routine traffic stop on Wilcock Street. The owner of the vehicle, Tyrin Thomson, 28, of Dorchester, was in violation of the Sex Offender Registry. When officers approached the vehicle, a 16-year-old passenger from Roxbury attempted to exit the vehicle without being told to do so. When officers frisked him, they found a firearm in his pocket. Thomson was arrested and charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender and the juvenile was arrested and charged with Delinquent to Wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

Broken Brake Light Leads to Drug/Gun Arrest

Officers pulled over a vehicle last night on Mountain Avenue in Dorchester for a broken brake light this morning at approximately 2:20am. The driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest for refusing to submit his license, which was suspended. Before the vehicle was towed, officers searched the trunk and found large amounts of marijuana, money and a loaded firearm. Osigwe Mohammad, 21, of Allston, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition as well as Distribution and Possession of Class D Drugs.

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Officer Jumps Into Pick-up to Avoid Being Struck

At 2:10 this morning officers in District 1 observed a Black Dodge Pick-up truck hit another vehicle at Stuart and Tremont Streets and attempt to leave the scene. Officers chased the suspect truck on foot ordering the driver to stop. The driver refused to obey the lawful commands of the officers and swerved his truck towards one of the officers, nearly crushing the officer between the pick-up and a parked car. The officer jumped into the rear bed of the suspect pick-up truck to avoid being crushed and again ordered the suspect to stop the vehicle. With the officer still in the rear of the truck, the suspect continued on Stuart Street and came to a stop just before Charles Street South. The suspect was removed from the truck and arrested. Arraignment will be in Boston Municipal Court on Monday.

Shootings leave Pair with Non-Life Threatening Injuries

At 10:14pm last night officers in District 11 responded to The Boston Bowl on Morrissey Boulevard for a person shot. A 21-year-old male told officers he was shot as he walked out of the building. He was taken to an area hospital for a non-life threatening injury to his left leg. Earlier at about 8:26pm, officers in District 3 responded to a person shot at 56 Rexford Street in Mattapan. A 17-year-old male was found with an apparent gunshot wound to the back. He was taken to an area hospital for a non-life threatening injury. Both incidents remain under investigation.

Gun Found in Dorchester Garage

Officers in District 3 responded to 55 Lithgow Street on a report of a found gun. Officers were directed to a detached garage and were told that a gun was found inside while the owner of the property was cleaning. An unloaded 40 caliber was found wrapped in a t-shirt. The gun was turned over to the Ballistics Unit for testing.

Five Arrested, Gun Recovered in Boston Common

Municipal Police Officers and Boston Police responded to the Boston Common yesterday at around 6:00pm on a report of a gang behind the Ranger station drinking. Officers arrived and observed about fifteen youths behind the ranger station. As the officers approached, one of the men grabbed his waist and ran. Officers gave chase and back up was called as the group became uncooperative with the officers. The suspect that fled on foot was observed discarding a firearm near the Frog Pond and was caught by police in the area of Chestnut Street and David Mugar Way. A loaded gun was recovered in the grass near the pond. Carlos Allen, 18, was arrested and charged with the illegal possession of the gun. Also arrested were: Kalvin Allen, 18, Ramon Egleston, 22, Rhydell Wright, 19, and Wilkens Bellebranche, 23, all of Dorchester.

Would Be Attacker Bit by Pit Bull

Officers in District 11 responded to 373 Centre Street at 2:32pm yesterday on a report of a fight. They spoke with a juvenile male who told them that a male came to his door and threatened to beat him up. As the suspect attempted to enter the apartment and make good his threat, a friend’s pit bull bit the would-be attacker on the lower part of his body. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. The dog’s owner was not present at the time and an Animal Control officer took the dog into custody.

Drugs, Gun Recovered in Mattapan

Members of the Drug Control Unit executed a search warrant at 26 Nelson Street at 7:38pm on Friday, 04/21/06. The warrant was issued after an investigation into the sale of narcotics was done at that address. Officers recovered a .357 Magnum handgun, and approximately 10 grams of crack cocaine. Arrested was 32-year-old Clark Jean-Louis. He is charged with the illegal possession of the gun and various drug charges.

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Knock Knock, Who’s There?

At 4:11am this morning officers in District 3 responded to 25 Calder Street in Dorchester for a man with a gun. They spoke with a victim who stated that an unknown male came knocking on his door demanding he open it. The victim looked through a peephole and observed the suspect, whom he did not know, display a firearm and demand the door be opened. The victim did not comply and called 911. A search of the area was made to no avail. This incident remains under investigation.

East Boston Man Trips and Gets Robbed

At 1:30am this morning, officers from District 7 were sent to Mass General Hospital to meet the victim of a robbery. According to the victim he was walking along Meridian Street and was approached by two males. One of the males showed a gun and demanded money from the victim. The victim began to run away and tripped injuring his right eye in the process. One of the suspects then confronted the victim as he lay on the ground and took his money and cell phone. Both suspects remain at large.

Drugs, Gun Recovered in Roslindale Apartment

Members of the Special Investigations Unit along with the youth Violence Strike Force executed a search warrant at 20 Brookway Terrace at 1:12am this morning. During the search officers recovered a significant amount of crack cocaine packaged for sale and a significant amount of marijuana. Also recovered was a Taurus 9mm handgun and ammunition. Arrested in connection with the search warrant was: Marvin Antoine, 20 of Stoughton, Jonathan Santiago, 17, Pedro Colon, 19, and Julio Cruz, 54 all of Roslindale.

Firearm Found in Dorchester Yard

Officers from District 11 found a loaded 380-caliber gun in the rear yard of 20 Melbourne Street at about 12:05am this morning. Officers had responded to a call for a man with a gun at that location earlier to no avail. The gun was made safe and turned over to the ballistics unit for testing.

Charlestown Minor Absolutely Under Arrest

Officers assigned to the Tactical Bike unit observed a large group of males in the area of 85 Dunstable Street. The officers approached to disperse the group and noticed a young man unsteady on his feet holding a bottle of vodka. The officers determined that the young man was drunk and not yet of legal age to possess alcohol. After admitting to the officers that he had a couple of drinks, he was arrested for being a minor in possession of alcohol.

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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 - April 20th, 2005 vs. 2006.

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A robbery pattern has been identified in Boston Police Districts A1 and D4. Between April 1st and 21st 2006, ten street robbery incidents took place in the vicinity of the Boston Common, and appear to possibly be related.

Similar in each incident is a black male suspect, 30-40 years of age, possibly homeless. This suspect has acted in incidents on his own, with another black male, and possibly with a group of individuals. This suspect may also be related to the robberies that took place at the Boston Common Parking Garage between March 16th and 21st, 2006.

Seven of the robbery incidents occurred between the hours of 11:45 PM and 7:30 AM. All but one of those overnight incidents took place between Berkeley St., Stuart St., Boylston St. and Washington Streets.

Specifics of this pattern / series are as follows:

• Two robberies of victims at ATM machines on Berkeley St. (Map ID: 8 and 5)
  
• Three similar street robbery incidents on Washington St. (Map ID: 3, 4, and 6)
  
• Two similarly described black male suspects (Map ID: 2, 4, 6, and 9)
  
• Seven incidents occurring between 11:45 PM and 7:30 AM (Map ID: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10)
  
• Two incidents took place near a 7-Eleven convenience store located on Tremont and Stuart. Both occurred during the 11:45 PM and 7:30 AM time period, and involved groups of black males attacking and robbing a victim.
  

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Anyone with any information on these crimes should contact the Boston Police Department at 1-800-494 TIPS

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Parking Lot Party Leads to Three Arrests

Early Thursday Morning, officers responded to a radio call for several youths drinking and throwing rocks at passing cars in a parking lot on Main Street in Charlestown. Upon arrival, officers observed a group of approximately 25 to 30 individuals drinking. The group dispersed and fled when the officers arrived but they were able to apprehend three suspects who were seen throwing empty beer cans onto the ground. The three suspects, including two Charlestown residents, were arrested and charged with Drinking in Public and Trespassing.

Woman Bit By Interfering With Canine Scuffle

Last night at approximately 7:30pm, officers responded to Concord Square in the South End for a dog bite. When officers arrived, they spoke to the victim, a 46-year-old Boston woman, who stated she was walking her dog on the sidewalk when two Pitt Bulls approached her and began attacking her dog. She was trying to free her dog when her finger was severed. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and Animal Control Officers took the Pitt Bulls into custody.

Can You Hear Me Now?

While walking home from the T station at Cedar Street in Fort Hill last night, a 29-year-old Roxbury man was robbed by three unknown black males all dressed in black. One of the suspects displayed a firearm and told the victim to give him everything he had. The three suspects stole the victim’s cell phone before they fled toward Centre Street. Officers searched the area but to no avail.

Shots Fired Graze Two Victims

Last night at 11:49pm while leaving his grandmother’s house, a bullet grazed a 19-year-old Roxbury man over his left eye. The two unknown black males shot the firearm toward him then chased him down Walden Street. The suspects fired more shots, causing a stray bullet to go through an apartment on Horan Way that was later recovered. A 17-year-old Roxbury girl was leaving a residence on Walden Street when she heard shots being fired. At that time, the girl was struck by ballistic fragments on her right leg and buttocks. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Officers collected ballistic evidence from the scene and the incident is to be further investigated.

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On Wednesday April 19, 2006, officers from District 3 responded to 11 Clarkwood Street, Mattapan with reports of a person shot. Officers located a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. He has been identified as 25-year-old Kevin Lee, formerly of Boston and more recently of Rhode Island. The cause of death as determined by the Medical Examiner was multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of death has been ruled a Homicide.

Boston Police Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this incident and ask anyone with information about it to contact the homicide unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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14-year-old Shot in Roxbury

Last night at approximately 9:25pm, officers responded to a radio call for shots fired at Harold and Holworthy Streets in Roxbury. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. The victim, a 14-year-old Roxbury girl, was standing at the intersection when an unknown male exited a motor vehicle, fired a gun, then got back in the car and fled. The victim was treated by EMS before being transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Ballistic evidence from the scene was recovered and the incident remains under investigation.

Man Arrested for Disturbing Sox Game

Officers assigned to the Fenway Park Detail last night observed Matthew Higgins, a 26-year-old Watertown man, run onto the baseball field during a Red Sox game. The game had to be stopped for approximately three minutes while Boston Police and Fenway Park Security escorted Higgins off the field. He was placed under arrest for Disturbing a Public Assembly and transported to District 4 for booking. The disturbance didn’t hinder the Sox, as they beat the Devil Rays 9-1.

Man Stabbed in Charlestown by Group of Juveniles

Last night at 2:15am, a 48-year-old black man from Charlestown was walking on Walford Way in Charlestown when a group of approximately six black and Hispanic males attacked him and stabbed him in the back multiple times. They attempted to rob the victim but the victim fled in an opposite direction where he called 911. He was transported to a local hospital and officers searched the area for the suspects. Officers observed two suspects walking down the street who matched the description given by the victim. The suspects, two 16-year-olds, one from Jamaica Plain and one from Charlestown, were both placed under arrest for Delinquent to Wit: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, Attempted Murder and Attempted Armed Robbery.

Man Stabbed on Ironsides Way

Officers responded to a radio call last night at 10:42pm at 104 Old Ironsides Way for a man stabbed. Upon arrival, officers observed the victim bleeding from the left flank area. He stated he was attacked and stabbed once by a group of approximately 10 teenaged males on Monument Street. The victim was transported to a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries while officers searched the area for suspects. The incident is to be further investigated.

20-year-old Shot in Dorchester

Officers from District 3 responded to 113 Evans Street last night for shots fired. Upon arrival, the victim, a 20-year-old Dorchester man, was being treated by the EMS for a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his upper abdomen before he was transported to a local hospital. The victim stated he did not see anything, but a few witnesses noticed a black motor vehicle drive off after an unknown black male got into the car. Ballistic evidence was recovered and the incident is to be further investigated.

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On Monday April 17, 2006 at 10:05pm, officers from District 3 responded to 25 Hosmer Street, Mattapan for a person stabbed. Officers located a male victim suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center and later died. He has been identified as 39-year-old Eric Johnson of Mattapan. The cause of death as determined by the Medical Examiner was a stab wound and the manner of death has been ruled a Homicide.

Boston Police Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this incident and ask anyone with information about it to contact the homicide unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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On Friday April 7, 2006 at 12:39pm, officers from District 4 responded to 139 East Berkeley Street for a well being check on a resident. The officers discovered the body of a male inside that address. The victim has been identified as 43-year-old David Hall of that address. The cause of death as determined by the Medical Examiner was trauma and the manner of death has been ruled a Homicide.

Boston Police Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this incident and ask anyone with information about it to contact the homicide unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Security Guard Violates LTC Restrictions

Early yesterday morning, officers responded to a radio call on Creston Street for a male with a gun. Upon arrival, officers observed a Mitsubishi Eclipse leave the scene at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle was eventually stopped and the suspect willingly exited the vehicle. He had a firearm but also obtained a license to carry because he was an Alliance security guard. The suspect, a 24-year-old Dorchester man, received a citation for driving erratically and will be summoned to court for a violation of his License to Carry restrictions.

Brick Man Goes Berserk

Officers responded to State and Congress Streets yesterday for a male throwing bricks at an office building. The suspect caused crowds of people to flee the area. When the suspect approached the officers, he refused to put the brick down, swinging and striking a police officer on the chest with it. He was handcuffed and arrested. Lenin Lopez, 23, of Boston was charged with Assault and Battery of a Police Officer and Disturbing the Peace.

Man Stabbed for Not Giving a Dollar

A 22-year-old Jamaica Plain resident was walking toward the Tropical Market when a black male wearing a red jacket approached him and asked him for money. The victim said no then went into the store. When he came back out with a few items he purchased, the suspect approached him again, questioning the victim for lying to him about not having any money. Then the suspect stabbed the victim several times in the arm and chest. The victim was transported to a local hospital and the suspect, Larry Wilkins, 23, of Roxbury, was found and arrested on charges of Armed Robbery and Assault and Battery.

Juveniles Rob Three in Mattapan

Three Dorchester residents, two 18 year olds and one 16 year old, were walking on Walk Street in Mattapan when five black males approached them and robbed them of various clothing, cell phones and CD players. One of the suspects appeared to have a gun. The victims walked into the police station and reported the crime. Officers in District 3 found the suspects and conducted a threshold inquiry of them. The victims positively identified the suspects and they were all arrested for armed robbery. Four of the suspects were juveniles from Mattapan and the fifth was a 14-year-old Hyde Park resident. The victims denied medical attention at that time.

Car Chase Leads to Two Arrests

While on patrol early this morning at 12:20am, officers from District 11 observed a green Jeep Wrangler driving erratically on Draper Street. The vehicle sped off at high speeds, running through red lights and driving on sidewalks. The officers followed the vehicle as the suspects ignored the activated emergency lights. The suspect vehicle eventually stopped when it crashed into another car on Charles Street. The suspect in the driver’s seat exited the vehicle, grabbed his waist and attempted to flee the scene. Once the officer apprehended the suspect, they seized a firearm from his pocket. The suspects, John Pereira, 22, of Carlisle and Antonio Rodrigues, 20, of Dorchester, were arrested and transported to the local station for booking.

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Early this morning at 12:40am officers from District 3 responded to 11 Clarkwood St. in Mattapan on a report of shots fired. On arrival, officers found an unidentified B/M believed to be in his late teens/early twenties suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. The victim was transported to Brigham & Women’s Hospital and was pronounced dead at 1:36am.

A second victim was found at the same residence suffering from trauma. He was transported to Boston Medical Center and his injuries are non-life threatening.

The circumstances are still being investigated by Boston Police Homicide Investigators.

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

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This site has posted a few items concerning human trafficking. Which eventually led to the question “What exactly is human trafficking?”

Attached is a fact sheet on human trafficking prepared by the Boston Area Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force. The fact sheet explains what human trafficking is, what it isn’t, and how to help victims. For example:

Many victims of trafficking are exploited for purposes of commercial sex, including prostitution, stripping, pornography and live-sex shows. However, trafficking also takes place as labor exploitation, such as domestic servitude, sweatshop factories, or migrant agricultural work. Traffickers use force, fraud and coercion to compel women, men and children to engage in these activities… Trafficking is not smuggling. There are several important differences between trafficking and smuggling.

Or continue reading after the jump for the full text.

Human Trafficking Fact Sheet
Human trafficking is a modern-day form of slavery. Victims of human trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion, for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor. Victims are young children, teenagers, men and women. After drug dealing, human trafficking is tied with the illegal arms industry as the second largest criminal industry in the world today, and it is the fastest growing.

The Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) defines “Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons” as:

• Sex Trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act, in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person forced to perform such an act is under the age of 18 years; or

• Labor Trafficking: the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage or slavery.
  

Trafficking Victims
Approximately 600,000 to 800,000 victims annually are trafficked across international borders worldwide, and between 14,500 and 17,500 of those victims are trafficked into the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of State. These estimates include women, men and children. Victims are generally trafficked into the U.S. from Asia, Central and South America, and Eastern Europe. Many victims trafficked into the United States do not speak and understand English and are therefore isolated and unable to communicate with service providers, law enforcement and others who might be able to help them.

How Victims Are Trafficked
Many victims of trafficking are exploited for purposes of commercial sex, including prostitution, stripping, pornography and live-sex shows. However, trafficking also takes place as labor exploitation, such as domestic servitude, sweatshop factories, or migrant agricultural work. Traffickers use force, fraud and coercion to compel women, men and children to engage in these activities.

• Force involves the use of rape, beatings and confinement to control victims. Forceful violence is used especially during the early stages of victimization, known as the ‘seasoning process’, which is used to break victim’s resistance to make them easier to control.
  
  
• Fraud often involves false offers that induce people into trafficking situations. For example, women and children will reply to advertisements promising jobs as waitresses, maids and dancers in other countries and are then trafficked for purposes of prostitution once they arrive at their destinations.

• Coercion involves threats of serious harm to, or physical restraint of, any person; any scheme, plan or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to perform an act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; or the abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.
  

Victims do not realize that their debts are often legally unenforceable and, in any event, that it is illegal for traffickers to dictate how they have to pay off their debts. In many cases, the victims are trapped into a cycle of debt because they have to pay for all living expenses in addition to the initial transportation expenses. Fines for not meeting daily quotas of service or “bad” behavior are also used by some trafficking operations to increase debt. Most trafficked victims rarely see the money they are supposedly earning and may not even know the specific amount of their debt. Even if the victims sense that debt-bondage is unjust, it is difficult for them to find help because of language, social, and physical barriers that keep them from obtaining assistance.

Trafficking vs. Smuggling
Trafficking is not smuggling. There are several important differences between trafficking and smuggling:

Human Trafficking

• Victims either do not consent to their situations, or if they initially consent, that consent is rendered meaningless by the actions of the traffickers.

• Ongoing exploitation of victims to generate illicit profits for the traffickers.
  Trafficking need not entail the physical movement of a person (but must entail the exploitation of the person for labor or commercial sex).
  

• Migrant smuggling includes those who consent to being smuggled.
  
• Smuggling is a breach of the integrity of a nation’s borders.
  
• Smuggling is always transnational.
  

Help for Victims of Trafficking
Prior to the enactment of the TVPA in October 2000, no comprehensive Federal law existed to protect victims of trafficking or to prosecute their traffickers. The TVPA is intended to prevent human trafficking overseas, to increase prosecution of human traffickers in the United States, and to protect victims and provide Federal and state assistance to certain victims so that they can rebuild their lives in the United States. Victims of human trafficking who are not U.S. citizens are eligible for a special visa and can receive benefits and services through the TVPA to the same extent as refugees. Victims of trafficking who are U.S. citizens may already be eligible for many benefits due to their citizenship.

If you think you have come in contact with a victim of human trafficking, call the Trafficking Information and Referral Hotline at 1.888.3737.888. This hotline will help you determine if you have encountered victims of human trafficking, will identify local resources available in your community to help victims, and will help you coordinate with local social service organizations to help protect and serve victims so they can begin the process of restoring their lives. For more information on human trafficking visit www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking

Boston Trafficking Task Force Contacts

Law Enforcement:
Sgt Det Kelley O’Connell, Boston Police Family Justice Division: (617) 343-5783

Karen Mclaughlin, Project Director: (617) 343-5125

Sgt Pi Heseltine, MA State Police: (617) 343-6184

United States Attorney’s Office, Sabita Singh: (617) 748-3686

Child Advocacy Center, Susan Goldfarb: (617) 779-2148

Service Providers
International Institute of Boston: (617) 695-9990

Project Reach: (617) 731-3200

Safety Net Hotline: (617) 429-4553

A-Way Back: (617) 427-8095

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The suspect involved in today’s police shooting has been identified as 31-year-old Mark Botelho of Arlington, Massachusetts. He remains in stable condition at Mass. General Hospital with a single non-life threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Botelho faces numerous charges including: 4 counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle, and several violations of the auto laws. He also had an active warrant out for his arrest, for a previous charge of Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle. He will be arraigned once his physicians and the Boston Municipal Court determine that he can understand the charges brought against him.

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It was incorrectly reported that the suspect was transported to BMC. The suspect was in fact transported to MA General Hospital.

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Today Boston Police Officers from District A-1 conducted a motor vehicle stop in front of 39 Boylston Street. The vehicle was reported stolen in Somerville, MA on April 15, 2006. As BPD uniformed officers approached on foot, the suspect fled driving over a sidewalk on Boylston St. and taking a right turn onto Washington St. and proceeded to travel against traffic. In the process, the suspect struck a parked and unoccupied State Police vehicle. Continuing down Washington St., the suspect struck an unmarked MBTA Transit police vehicle occupied by three MBTA Transit police officers and one Plymouth police officer.

Due to the imminent danger to the public, pedestrians and motorists, BPD and Transit police officers discharged their firearms striking the suspect in the abdomen. The suspect was transported to MA General Hospital * and is reported in stable condition. Three BPD officers and one Transit officer were transported to local area hospitals for well-being checks.

This incident remains under investigation by the BPD Firearm Discharge Unit in cooperation with Transit police and the District Attorney’s office. The suspect will be charged with receiving a stolen motor vehicle, four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, operation to endanger and other motor vehicle violations. The Boston Police will continue to provide more information as the investigation develops.

*Note: The original version of this posting incorrectly reported that the suspect was transported to BMC. .

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Last evening at about 10:05pm officers from District 3 responded to 25 Hosmer Street in Mattapan for a person stabbed. On arrival officers located a male victim suffering from an apparent stab wound outside on Hosmer Street. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center with serious injuries and later died.

Boston Police Homicide detectives are investigating this incident and ask anyone with information about this crime to call 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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On Saturday evening 4/15/06 at 6:15pm, officers in East Boston responded to 38 Condor Street for an unconscious female. On arrival they were informed that a female victim of Domestic Violence was inside. Velveena Baskin, 38, was taken from the scene to Mass General Hospital with serious injuries. The victim’s husband, 46-year-old Whitney Baskin, who witnesses said assaulted the victim, fled in a white Ford Escape prior to police arrival. A description of the suspect and the car were broadcast over police radios.

At 6:50am on Sunday morning 4/16/06, officers were called to Condor and Meridian Streets for a car accident. According to a witness, a white Ford Escape just smashed into several parked cars and was now attempting to leave the area. As officers approached, they observed the suspect vehicle strike a fence while traveling in reverse. The car was stopped and the operator, Whitney Baskin was arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol. He was also wanted for the assault and battery on his wife the evening before.

On Sunday evening the victim, Velveena Baskin, died as a result of the injuries she sustained during the assault. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. Whitney Baskin, who remains in police custody, will be arraigned tomorrow in East Boston District Court and it is expected that his charges will be upgraded to Murder.

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Shots Fired Leads To One Person Arrested

Officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for shots fired at Mt Everett Street and Hamilton Street at 4:23pm yesterday. On arrival officers heard about 6-10 shots and observed a black motor scooter with two passengers leaving the scene brandishing what appears to be a black firearm. After brief chase officers were able apprehend Rickey Jones, 20, of Dorchester. He was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The second suspect is still at large.

Mirror Mirror Not On The Wall

Yesterday afternoon, about 4:50pm Officers in District 15, responded to a radio call for a Breaking and Entering at 18 Tuft Street. On arrival officers spoke with victim who stated that she returned home to find her bedroom window open. Victim stated that a mirror was missing from her son’s bedroom wall. No other items were reported stolen at this time.

Person Stabbed at 23 Bradlee Street

Officers from District 3 responded last night around 9:58 pm to 23 Bradlee Street for a person stabbed. On arrival officers observed, the victim, a 21-year-old female bleeding from her right arm and the left side of her face. The victim stated she was having an argument with another resident of the rooming house. The victim stated that 2 people who were visiting another residence in the building attacked her. Victim further stated that she was stabbed, kicked, punched and bitten by these two people. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center and treated for her injuries. Victim was unable to identify the weapon that was used. Atikia Mikell, 23 of Roxbury and Tamara Rhodes, 32 of Roxbury were placed under arrest and charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon.

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Dorchester Man Stabbed in Chest

At 3:19am this morning, officers from District 2 responded to Blue Hill Avenue and Devon Street for a person stabbed. A 33-year-old male victim told the officers that three males approached him and stabbed him in the chest. According to the victim the three then jumped into a blue Honda and sped away. The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Pair Arrested After Party Assault

Police were called to 15 Patten Street in Jamaica Plain at 2:38 this morning for an unknown problem. Officers were directed to the third floor and observed two men involved in a heated argument and a third male laying on the floor with his hands secured behind his back. Further investigation revealed that one of the parties involved in the argument was a constable and had asked the two men to leave the apartment. A fight ensued between the trio during which the constable was struck in the face with a bottle, causing a large cut over his eye. The victim was able to secure one of the males on the floor until police arrived. Two men, Hani Hassan Ali, 33 of Roslindale and Gustavo Rojas, 22 of Boston were arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. The constable was taken to an area hospital and treated for minor injuries.

Shooting Ends Dorchester Party

Officers in District 11 responded to 73 Charles Street at 11:58 last night on a report of a person shot. An 18-year-old female was found suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to her right lower leg. According to the victim, she was attending a party at this address and was shot by person(s) unknown to her as she was leaving. She was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. This investigation is ongoing.

Two Arrested for Armed Robbery

Officers in District 13 were called to meet the victim of a robbery at 141 Green Street at 10:48pm last night. Officers spoke with a female victim who stated that two suspects, a male and a female, approached her as she was walking on Green Street and robbed her of her purse. One of the suspects displayed a gun. Both fled on foot after the robbery. A description of the suspects was given over the radio and officers stopped two people matching the description on nearby South Street. The victim positively identified the pair and both were arrested. Jasmin Cobb, 18 of Jamaica Plain and a 16-year-old Juvenile male are both charged with the armed robbery. Officers recovered a BB gun and the victim’s pocketbook in a yard on South Street.

Two Guns, Four Arrested, Drugs Seized

At 7:30pm last night officers in the Youth Violence Strike Force were on patrol in Dorchester when they observed a large group of males outside 74 Westville Street. Upon further investigation, the officers recovered two loaded firearms, ammunition, crack cocaine and marijuana. Arrested in connection with this incident was Chandel Strothers, 24, of Dorchester, Sean Goode, 25, of East Boston, Juan Suarez, 17, of Dorchester and Juvenile, 15 of Dorchester. All will be arraigned Tuesday in Dorchester District Court.

Gun Recovered During Traffic Stop

Officers from District 3 observed a car obstructing traffic on Stratton Street at 6:53pm last evening. The car pulled away as officers approached and based on observations made by the officers, the car was stopped on Lyford Street. Upon further investigation officers recovered a loaded 9mm handgun and several bags of marijuana from inside the vehicle. Justin Bly, 17, and Christopher Fowler, 18, both of Dorchester were arrested upon the discovery of the gun and drugs.

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Officers from District 4 responded to 552 Massachusetts Avenue at 12:53am this morning for a person that fell from the roof. Officers located a 28-year-old male victim suffering from visible trauma. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by Boston EMS.

The victim's identity is not being released. Detectives continue to investigate this incident.

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Designed and put into effect to enhance the quality of life for Boston’s residents, Operation Vice Grip and Operation Squeeze were conducted the past two days in the Roxbury neighborhood making numerous arrests. The operation is an organized plan that uses undercover officers as decoys to arrest prostitutes and “johns” who are adversely affecting the quality of life in the city’s various neighborhoods.

The following people were arrested during the Operation:

Deion Kelow (F), 37, of Roxbury
Belinda Crawford, 54, of Dorchester
Gary Paillant, 43, of Dorchester
Ronney Moraldo, 41, of Dorchester
Eaine Meca A.K.A. Marquis Meca, 19, of Roslindale
Ginel Louis, 47, of Dorchester.

All of these people were charged with Solicitation of Sex for a Fee and will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court. One of the suspects was operating a taxi at the time of arrest. That arrest will be further investigated by the Boston Police Hackney Unit.

While conducting this operation yesterday morning, officers observed a vehicle being operated at a high rate of speed on Dudley Street. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop at which time they discovered a strong odor of marijuana inside the vehicle. Officers recovered a bag of marijuana in the vehicle ant the driver, Evan Allison, 23, of Mattapan was arrested and charged with Possession of Class D as well as violations of the auto laws.

This morning at about 6:13, an undercover female officer was approached by a vehicle containing two black males, on Blue Hill Avenue and Huckins Street. The front seat passenger, a 47-year-old Dorchester resident exited the motor vehicle to talk with the undercover officer. The driver of the vehicle then proceeded up the street and returned stopping in front of one of the surveillance vehicles that was occupied by officers. The driver of the vehicle, Antoine Clark A.K.A. Stephan Allen, 32, of Roxbury and the passenger offered the undercover officer money in exchange for sex. The undercover officer gave the signal that an offer had been made and the arrest teams began to move in. The passenger had opened the passenger door to the motor vehicle as a uniformed officer approached the vehicle from the front in a marked cruiser with his lights and siren on, additional officers attempted to block the rear of the suspect vehicle with an unmarked police vehicle, when suspect Clark/Allen proceeded to back away with the passenger door still open. The open door struck the undercover officer and knocked her to the ground, then struck and dragged the passenger about twenty feet knocking him into a light pole. Officers from District 2 observed the suspect vehicle turn up Nonquit Street, which is a dead end street when the suspect abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot eventually being apprehended by officers in the rear of 20 Nonquit Street.

Officers recovered a clear plastic bag containing 69 smaller plastic bag of crack cocaine and one medium plastic bag of crack cocaine, found to be in excess of 29 grams. Also seized from the suspect was $1317.00 of U.S. Currency. Officers also located four- $20 bills on the center console of the suspect vehicle that appeared to be counterfeit.

Boston EMS responded and transported suspect the suspect to the Boston Medical Center, a second ambulance transported the officer to a local hospital where she was treated and released. The United States Secret Service was notified of the counterfeit bills. Suspect Clark/Allen is charged with: Trafficking Class B Drugs in a School Zone, two counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Motor Vehicle), two counts of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Causing Personal Injury, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License, Soliciting Sex for a Fee, Driving to Endanger, and Possession of Counterfeit Notes. The injured passenger will be summonsed to Roxbury District Court for Solicitation of Sex for Fee.

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15-Year-Old Male Arrested With Loaded Firearm

Yesterday afternoon officers from District 2 responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of Copeland and Warren Streets in Roxbury. Boston Operations broadcasted a description of the suspect to the officers responding to the call. Moments later, officers observed a suspect fitting the description of the wanted individual. When the suspect observed the officers, he turned away and began to flee from the area. The officers eventually stopped the suspect and recovered a loaded 9mm firearm from his waistband. The 15-year-old male from Roxbury was charged with Delinquency to wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. At the booking desk, it was discovered that the suspect was also wanted in Dorchester District Court for Delinquency to wit: Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Burglarious Tools, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License, and Using a Motor Vehicle without Authority. He will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court.

Teen Arrested for Unarmed Robbery in Downtown Boston

While walking home from 55 Pemberton Square yesterday afternoon at about 3:10, a 15-year-old victim alerted a Federal Protective Police Officer that he had just had his silver colored chain with a medallion of Jesus Christ ripped off his neck by a 14-year-old male who was also leaving the same building. The suspect fled into the Haymarket M.B.T.A. station with the Federal Officer and officers from District 1 in pursuit. The suspect continued running and exited the train station and was apprehended at the corner of Cambridge and Sudbury Street. The victim positively identified the suspect, and the jewelry was recovered. The 14-year-old male from Dorchester was placed under arrest and transported to District 1 where he was charged with Delinquency to wit: Unarmed Robbery.

One Hospitalized and Three Arrested Drinking in East Boston Cemetery

Police in District 7, have received numerous complaints about teenagers drinking and trespassing in the Jewish Cemetery on Wadsworth Street. Last night at about 7:50, a Community Service Officer from District 7 observed four males standing inside the cemetery, which is posted no trespassing. The officer discovered the four males had 20 empty beer cans, 10 full cans of beer, and a half empty/full bottle of whiskey. Police arrested Scott Rogers, 17, of Brookfield, IL; James Walz, 21, and Christopher Walz, 19, both of East Boston for Trespassing and Drinking Alcohol in Public. James Walz was also wanted on numerous warrants out of Winthrop and East Boston. A fourth suspect was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital to be treated for intoxication. Officers will seek complaints against him in the East Boston District Court.

Female Stabbed on Seaver Street

Last night around 7:49, officers responded to a radio call for a person with a gun at 266 Seaver St. The 14-year-old female victim stated to officers that she was stabbed, and showed officers a puncture wound on her left side. The victim stated that she was being followed by a group of girls when a fight broke out after a verbal exchange. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center and treated for her injuries. Catherine Pizarro, 18, of Roxbury was place under arrest for the stabbing.

Going To McDonalds Is No Treat

Last night about 10:42, officers responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 301 Warren St. On arrival officers observed a female lying face up on the sidewalk bleeding from the chest area. The victim, engaged in a physical altercation with a very large group of girls. The victim emerged from group and collapsed, she was taken to Boston Medical Center and treated for her injuries.

House Party Leads to Arrest of Four People

This morning about 1239, officers from District 14 responded to a radio call for a loud party at 22 Highgate St. Officer spoke with the residence of the house to end the party, which they did all individuals left the area. Once again, officers received a radio call at 3:15am for the same loud party. The following people were placed under arrest, Eric Hodgeman, 22, of Brighton, Oguzhan Gurgen, 27, Russell Jeppesen, 22 and Mark Verbeck, 22 all from Allston.

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Bank Robber Arrested in South End

Officers assigned to District 4 responded to the Citizen’s Bank at 1355 Washington Street on a report of a bank robbery yesterday afternoon at 2:34pm. Officers spoke with a witness who stated the suspect entered the bank, passed a note, took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency and fled out the bank and entered a taxi. While in the taxi, the dye pack exploded. The suspect discarded the bag and fled the area on foot. A second witness began following the suspect as he attempted to flee the area. This witness eventually notified an officer and the suspect was taken into custody. Police arrested Jose Ortiz, 47, of South Boston. The stolen money was recovered.

Two Arrested at Commonwealth Avenue Party

This morning at about 1:50am, officers from District 14 responded to 1130 Commonwealth Avenue on a report of a loud party. When the officers arrived at that location, they could hear loud music coming from an apartment inside the building. The uncooperative and incoherent hosts of the party were arrested after a brief struggle with the officers. Zachary Roth, 21 and Jason Wishengrad, 22, both of Allston were arrested for Disturbing the Peace and will be arraigned this morning in the Brighton District Court.

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested in Hyde Park

Along with a Massachusetts State Trooper, officers from District 18 responded to a radio call for a person with a gun at Neponset and Hyde Park Avenues last night at 9:12pm. According to the 34-year-old victim he was walking when two black males, one armed with a firearm, approached him from behind and attempted to rob him. Both suspect fled the area on foot. The officers notified operations and provided a description of the suspect. Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force observed a suspect fitting the description of the individual wanted at Florian and Folsom Streets. The victim was able to positively identify this suspect as the one with the firearm. Police arrested Jovonne Corn, 17, of Dorchester and charged him with Attempted Armed Robbery and Illegal Possession of a Firearm. The second suspect remains at large as well as the firearm that was used in the crime.

Not Very Smart Drinking Alcohol in Public While Armed with a Gun

Last night about 12:18am, officers while on patrol observed a group of man standing on the sidewalk with open containers of beer at Bowdoin St and Levant St. While officers were attempting to speak with the group, one young man placed his hands in his waistband turned and took flight with gun in hand. The suspect Malikkquann Wilson, 21 years old of Jamaica Plain was apprehended after a brief foot chase. Three other suspects Wayne Wilson, 26 years old of Dorchester, Johnathan Santos, 18 years olds of Dorchester and Scotty Santos, 24 years old of Dorchester were also arrested.

Car Jacking on Torrey St

This morning about 3:38am, officers responded to a radio call for a Car Jacking on Torrey St. Officers, spoke with victim, who stated he went to his vehicle to retrieve items from the trunk. At that time an unknown male approached him from behind and struck him in the head with a bat. The suspect requested the keys and made good his escape with the victim’s car.

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Information has been received from American Express regarding the following:

Counterfeit AMEX Travelers Cheques in $500 denominations are currently circulating in the Boston area. Retailers should be alert for cheques whose serial numbers are preceded by the letters GB. Retailers should also know that the counterfeit instruments will show the Gladiator on the left front of the cheque to be blurry. Also, the paper on which the instrument is printed may be of poor quality.

If a retailer suspects that a counterfeit $500 cheque is being presented for transaction, they should call the AMEX 24 hour hot line at: 1-800-525-7641

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The Boston Transportation Department is advising motorists that parking will be restricted and automobiles will be prohibited on many streets in Downtown Boston on Monday, April 17, 2006 due to the running of the Boston Marathon and other Patriot’s Day activities. It is strongly recommended that the public use the MBTA to travel to and from Boston on this day.

View a PDF file containing the complete list of closures.

Or continue reading after the jump

In the interest of public safety, the Boston Police Department reserves the right to change these restrictions at any time.

The streets listed below will be CLOSED TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC on Monday, April 17

Beacon Street
· From Chestnut Hill Avenue to the Brookline Town Line
· From the Brookline Town Line to Commonwealth Avenue

Berkeley Street
· From Columbus Avenue to Newbury Street

Boylston Street
· From Massachusetts Avenue to Arlington Street

Commonwealth Avenue
· From the Newton Town Line to Chestnut Hill Avenue
· From Beacon Street to Gloucester Street

Chestnut Hill Avenue
· From Commonwealth Avenue to the Brookline Town Line

Clarendon Street
· From Commonwealth Avenue to Stuart Street

Dalton Street
· From Belvidere Street to Boylston Street

Dartmouth Street
· From Stuart Street to Newbury Street
· From Columbus Avenue to Stuart Street (northbound)

Exeter Street
· From Commonwealth Avenue to Huntington Avenue

Fairfield Street
· From Boylston Street to Newbury Street

Gloucester Street
· From Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street

Hereford Street
· From Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street

Kenmore Street
· From Newbury Street to Commonwealth Avenue

Kenmore Square
· From Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue (inbound)

Newbury Street
· From Fairfield Street to Massachusetts Avenue

St. James Avenue
· From Arlington Street to Dartmouth Street

Stuart Street
· From Dartmouth Street to Arlington Street

Trinity Place
· From Saint James Avenue to Mass Turnpike On-Ramp

Providence Street
· From Arlington Street to Berkeley Street

Public Alley #440
· From Exeter Street to Dartmouth Street

NO PARKING will be allowed on the following streets on Monday, April 17:

Beacon Street
· Both sides, from Chestnut Hill Avenue to the Brookline Town Line
· Inbound side, from the Brookline Line to Kenmore Square

Berkeley Street
· Both sides, Columbus Avenue to Newbury Street

Blagden Street
· Both sides, Huntington Avenue to Exeter Street

Boylston Street
· Both sides, Massachusetts Avenue to Arlington Street

Cambridge Street
· Both sides, Bowdoin Street to Tremont Street

Chestnut Hill Avenue
· Both sides, Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Street

Clarendon Street
· Both sides, Commonwealth Avenue to Stuart Street

Commonwealth Avenue
· Inbound side, Lake Street to Chestnut Hill Avenue
· Inbound side, Kenmore Square to 200 feet beyond Hereford Street

Dartmouth Street
· Both sides, Boylston Street to Newbury Street

Exeter Street
· Both sides, Blagden Street to Newbury Street

Fairfield Street
· Both sides, Boylston Street to Newbury Street

Gloucester Street
· Both sides, Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street

Hereford Street
· Both sides, Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street

Kenmore Square
· Inbound, Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue

Newbury Street
· Both sides, Fairfield Street to Massachusetts Avenue

New Chardon Street
· Both sides, Merrimac Street to Cambridge Street

Providence Street
· Both sides, Arlington Street to Berkeley Street

St. James Avenue
· Both sides, Arlington Street to Dartmouth Street

Stuart Street
· Both sides, Dartmouth Street to Arlington Street

Tremont Street
· Both sides, Court Street to Stuart Street

Trinity Place
· Both sides, St. James Avenue to the Dead End

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Four Juveniles Involved in Possible Donation Scam

Last evening at 6:15pm, officers from District 2 responded to a radio call at Blue Hill Avenue and Washington Street for a group of juveniles soliciting vehicles in traffic. When the officers questioned the four juveniles, they stated they were accepting donations for the Boston Medical Center’s Children’s Aid Program. However, the juveniles, as well as the adult they were working with, were unable to confirm direct affiliation with the program. The officers from District 2 continue to investigate this incident.

MBTA Passenger Threatens Bus Driver

Officers responded to Hyde Park Avenue and Arlington Street last night at approximately 8:05pm for a man who had pulled a gun on an MBTA bus driver. The bus driver had heard two passengers using obscene language and stopped the bus to make them get off. One of the passengers approached the driver, making a gun in his waistband visible and threatening him. The suspect, Ramon Miranda, 21, of Roxbury, and another passenger then exited the bus and fled down the street. Officers in the area saw two Hispanic men walking in the vicinity that matched the description that the MBTA bus driver provided, and stopped them to conduct a threshold inquiry. Neither suspect possessed a weapon. When they were taken back to the scene, the bus driver properly identified Miranda and he was arrested on charges of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Firearm Without a Permit.

Somerville Man Stabbed in Charlestown

Last night at 8:35pm, a 34-year-old Somerville man walked into a pizza place on Bunker Hill Street and told employees to call 911 because he had been stabbed. When officers arrived at the scene, the victim was being treated by EMS before he was transported to a local hospital. The officers went to the scene of the crime, an apartment building a block away from the pizza place, but found no evidence of a suspect.

Hyde Park Man Arrested on Gun Charges

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force were on patrol last night at Blue Hill Avenue and Columbia Road when they noticed a male walking alone. When he noticed the police cruiser, his demeanor became nervous as he kept looking over his shoulder at them. The officers exited their vehicle and the suspect fled. As he was running, he dropped his jacket. He was eventually apprehended and his jacket was recovered, which contained a silver firearm. Kurtis Jakes, a 19-year-old from Hyde Park was then arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Probation/Parole Violation.

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Operation Safety net presents a community forum, open to the public.

Date: April 13, 2006,
Location: New Pilot Middle School
270 Columbia Rd, Dorchester (map)
Time: 5:30p.m. Reception/ 6:00p.m. Meeting

The meeting features presentations on

• Internet Safety, and
  
• Human Trafficking: Indicators and Exploitation

Presented by the Family justice center, Boston Police Department, MA State Police, and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County.

Download the flyer for the event. (PDF file)

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Video Monitoring Helps Net Two Arrests

Officers in District 2 responded to a radio call last night for a Breaking and Entering at 1464 Tremont Street, an apartment building that has had multiple break-ins in the past. The owner of the building had installed a video surveillance system and noticed two suspects breaking into the building. When officers arrived on scene, they arrested the two suspects. Pedro Garcia, 31, and Arturo Miranda, 46, both of Dorchester, will be charged with Attempted Breaking and Entering.

Drug Arrest in East Boston

Officers assigned to the District 7 Drug Control Unit were in the area of Putnam and Tremont Streets last night at around 7:00pm when they observed a vehicle traveling at high speed before pulling over at 53 Putnam Street. The officers observed the suspect as he exited the vehicle and hurried inside the residence, where he reappeared a minute later. He returned to his vehicle and sped away. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop of the vehicle where they noticed the suspect acting nervously. After a pat frisk, the officers found a plastic bag of cocaine in the suspect’s pocket. The suspect, Oscar Betancur, 21, of East Boston, was arrested and charged with Trafficking Class B, Cocaine as well as Trafficking Within 100 Feet of a Park. He also received an array of traffic citations as well.

Being Royal Means Nothing to the Police

Last night at 9:15pm, officers on patrol on Hendry Street in Dorchester observed a black male take notice of their unmarked police cruiser and flee in the opposite direction. He went into a vacant residential area where he was apprehended. The officers, believing he had discarded a weapon, searched the residence and found a firearm and ammunition lying on the ground. Daniel Royal, 24, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

Hit and Run Leads to Gun Arrest

Officers responded to a radio call by an EMS Deputy who witnessed a hit and run on Blue Hill Avenue last night at approximately 11:15pm. The deputy followed the suspect vehicle until police arrived at the scene. Officers conducted a threshold inquiry of the suspect, Kenneth Harris, a 23-year-old from Dorchester, who gave the officers a Massachusetts Learners Permit. During a search of Harris’s motor vehicle, officers recovered a handgun and ammunition. Harris was arrested and charged with Operating Without Being Licensed and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

Juveniles Steal Cars, Then Strip Them

Officers from District 5 responded to a radio call last night at 11:20pm at Arboretum Road for two males trying to set cars on fire. The officers observed the two suspects and stopped to conduct a threshold inquiry. The two suspects fit the descriptions that were given during the radio call. After finding the two vehicles that the suspects were seen with, a police check revealed both vehicles were stolen. The vehicles had an assortment of damages, including missing doors, fenders, and radios along with a popped ignition. Both suspects, two juveniles from Roslindale, were arrested and charged with Delinquent to Wit: Possession of Burglarious Tools and Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle.

Trespasser Arrested for Possessing Gun

While on patrol early this morning, officers from District 11 observed a black male trespassing at a residence on Geneva Avenue. When officers attempted to talk to the suspect, he fled the area, dropping a brown paper bag along the way. After he was apprehended, he was placed under arrest for trespassing. The bag he threw, which contained a firearm and some ammunition, was recovered. The suspect, Sean Derick Pinckney, 24, of Dorchester, was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, as well as Trespassing.

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Dan from Puritan City.com. has a few questions for BPDNews.com.

Read the interview.

Dan’s been following this site for some time, and when he asked us if we’d answer a few questions for his site, we were happy to oblige. The interview was a good experience, and we’re flattered at being referred to as “one of the hottest blogs in Boston.”

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Two people stabbed in Downtown Crossing

Yesterday afternoon at 3:45pm, an officer on patrol observed a group of black males running down Washington St. The officer observed a crowd gathering and upon investigating observed a black male lying on the sidewalk bleeding from the mouth. The victim a 17-year-old black male, from Dorchester was transported to New England Medical Center with a stab wound to his back. While the officer was writing his report a call came in for a person stabbed at New England Medical Center. The second victim a, 17-year-old black male from Dorchester, sustained two stab wounds, one to his left side and the second to his left elbow. Both victims stated they were punched and kicked by a group of black males who could not be identified. To be further investigated.

Two people shot at Dudley St and Dearborn St

Monday night about 10:25pm, officers responded to a radio call for a person shot at Dearborn St. and Dudley St. On arrival officers observed a black male suffering from a gunshot wound to his left ankle. The victim, 18, of Dorchester was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment. While officers were on scene, another call came in for a person shot at 22 Forest St. On arrival officers observed a black male lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to his left shin area. The victim, a 34-year-old male from Dorchester, was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment. Officers searched the area and discovered ballistic evidence on the side of 60 Dearborn St. To be further investigated.

Armed home invasion

Last night about 11:00pm, officers responded to a radio call for a Breaking and Entering at 27 Woodward Ave. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated two unknown black males robbed him at gunpoint. The victim stated he heard a knock at the rear door; upon opening the door two unknown males forced their way in. The victim was restrained while the suspects robbed him of an assortment of personal belongings. The victim was able to maneuver himself out of the restraints after the suspect fled. The investigation is ongoing.

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Man Arrested at Stash’s Pizza

Saturday night at approximately 12:10am, officers responded to a radio call at 612 Blue Hill Avenue for a sexual offense. When they arrived at the location, Stash’s Pizza, they observed a man lying down in the restaurant with his pants down around his ankles. The man, Curtis Woods, 33, of Methuen, was indecently exposed and extremely intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure.

Bar Fight Results in Gun Arrest

Sunday morning at about 2:15am, officers responded to a bar on Davenport and Tremont Streets for a large fight. Once the crowd was dispersed, the officers observed two males running away from the scene. During the foot pursuit, they noticed one of the individuals carrying what they thought to be a black firearm. A witness to the incident noticed the suspect toss a weapon into some bushes. After the suspect was apprehended, the officers found the weapon and arrested the suspect, Jerome Young, a 36-year-old Brockton man, on charges of Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm.

Four Arrests for Unlawfully Carrying Weapons

Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to 735 Shawmut Avenue yesterday afternoon at approximately 4pm for calls of shots fired. While searching the area, they observed a black Honda that was operating erratically. The passengers of the vehicle fit the description of the suspects who fired a weapon, so officers conducted an inquiry of the occupants of the vehicle. All four suspects exited the vehicle and were handcuffed for the safety of the officers. The suspects and the vehicle were searched. The officers recovered two firearms, one from inside the vehicle, and one in the pocket of one of the suspects. All four suspects, Milton Watson, 20, of Dorchester, and three Roxbury residents, Stanley Young, 18, Anthony Worrell, 23, and Frankie James, 21, were arrested on assorted weapon violations.

Cracked Windshield Leads to Four Arrests

Officers on patrol at Amory and Boylston Streets last night observed a vehicle with a cracked windshield. By checking with the Registry of Motor Vehicles, the officers learned that the owner of the vehicle was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service. When the officers conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle, one of the passengers fled the vehicle. He was apprehended and, after a brief struggle, arrested. Officers arrested the two other passengers of the vehicle as well when they observed a silver firearm sitting in the passenger seat of the car. All three suspects, Bruce Knight, 22, of Jamaica Plain, Tommy Rodriguez, 20, of Roslindale and Richard Bevanes, 19, of Jamaica Plain, were all charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. Knight was also charged with Resisting Arrest. The U.S. Marshals were notified and the owner of the vehicle, Mark McDowell, was taken into custody as well.

Working for Bud Doesn’t Make You Wiser

Officers responded to a radio call at 24 Yawkey Way this morning at approximately 9:35am for an industrial accident where a worker was injured. The victim, a Budweiser employee from Nashua, N.H., was riding on a pallet jack moving beer kegs when the jack lost power and began to roll backwards. The victim was propelled from the machine and suffered injuries to his back and arm. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

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

On April 9, 2006 at about 1:15 p.m., State Police from the Framingham Barracks were notified of a crash that occurred on Route 95 North near Route 109 in Dedham. The crash involved a Ford Explorer that was carjacked in Boston on April 1, 2006. Subsequent investigation by the State Police along with the assistance of the Boston Police Department, the Dedham Police Department and the Westwood Police Department led to the arrest of three individuals for possession of a stolen motor vehicle with further charges still being investigated.

The preliminary investigation indicates the following: The Ford Explorer was traveling north on Route 95 near Route 109 in Dedham when it struck another vehicle, lost control and struck the guardrail. The Ford then exited Route 95 North onto Route 109 East. The vehicle that was struck by the Ford became disabled and was not able to follow the Ford when it left the scene of the crash. However, a witness to the initial crash began following the Ford onto Route 109 East. The Ford then slid off the roadway and became disabled. At that point, two male occupants in the Ford exited the Ford and began approaching the witness’s vehicle. The witness backed up and escaped without further incident.

The two males then fled into the woods along with a female that had been inside the stolen Ford Explorer as State Police cruisers approached the scene. The female was located a few moments later and placed under arrest for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

The responding troopers then set up a perimeter and began searching for the two male suspects. Members of the State Police Airwing Section, the State Police Canine Section, the Dedham Police Department and the Westwood Police Department responded to the scene to assist with the search.

About forty-five minutes later someone observed two males fitting the suspects’ descriptions riding down Route 109 on a stolen mini-bike. Members of the State Police Airwing Section subsequently located the mini-bike and began tracking the suspects from the air. They followed the suspects to a neighborhood in Roslindale at which time the suspects disposed of the mini-bike and fled on foot into a residence located at 29 Conway Street in Roslindale. At that point, members of the State Police and the Boston Police Department went to the residence and arrested the two male suspects that had been followed from the air by members of the State Police Airwing Section.

The two male suspects were transported from Conway Street to Faulkner Hospital in Boston for pre-existing minor injuries that they sustained prior to their arrests.

The three individuals arrested were Jonathan P. Landry, age 29, Wayne A. Barber, age 43 and Charity Cronin, age 30. Their current addresses are still being investigated. All three were booked at the State Police Barracks in Framingham and charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

The State Police Department, the Boston Police Department and the Dedham Police Department are still conducting further investigations into this incident, the original carjacking on April 1, 2006 and the stolen mini-bike.

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On Friday, April 7, 2006, officers from District 11 responded to 33 Mt. Ida Road on a report of a body in the side yard of that address. Boston EMS responded and pronounced the victim at the scene. Homicide investigators have identified the victim as Guilairdo Monteiro Rodrigues, 18, of Dorchester who died as a result of a gunshot wound.

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

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Firearm Recovered At Closing Time

This morning at 2:15am, officers from District 4 were at Davenport and Tremont Streets when they observed a large crowd gathering in front of the bar. As the officers were dispersing the crowd, one officer observed two males running from the Mirage Night Club with one carrying a firearm. After a foot chase, officers arrested Kenneth Young, 36, of Brockton, on Columbus Avenue with the assistance of other District 4 and Northeastern University officers. The loaded firearm was recovered after the suspect discarded while running from police. The suspect is charged with Unlawful Possession of A Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. He will be arraigned in the Roxbury District court on Monday morning.

Three Arrested Trafficking Ecstasy in Dorchester

Members of the Citywide Drug Control Unit working in the Codman Square area of Dorchester arrested three individuals after observing them involved in a drug transaction. The incident occurred Saturday night at 10:10pm. Police recovered over 62 pills believed to be ecstasy, marijuana and close to $700.00 in U.S. Currency. Police arrested a 15-year-old male from Dorchester and charged him with Delinquency to wit: Trafficking Class B Drugs and Delinquency to wit: Possession of Class D, Mihncahn Hoang Pham, 17, and Tam Tranh Trinh, 17, both of Dorchester and charged them with Trafficking Class B Drugs. All three will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court on Monday morning.

Assault at Hotel Bar Sends One to Hospital and One to Jail

Shortly before midnight last night, officers from District 1 responded to the Wyndham Hotel on Broad Street for a fight. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim, a 43-year-old male from Brookline who was wearing a New York Ranger shirt who reported that the 5’10”, 250lbs suspect, who was wearing a Boston Bruins shirt, picked up a bar glass and hit the victim in the face. The victim sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment. The suspect, Gordon Haws, 60, of Ontario, Canada was placed under arrest and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. Haws will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court tomorrow morning.

Suspect Arrested After Assault at Coin Laundry Center

Officers assigned to District 3 responded to 972 Blue Hill Avenue yesterday afternoon on a report of an attempted unarmed robbery. The officers spoke with a 24-year-old female who was doing her laundry and using her DVD player when a suspect walked by and took her DVD player. The victim grabbed the suspect’s arm and he struck her in the face with the DVD player and his fist. After a brief struggle, the suspect dropped the DVD player to the ground and fled on foot. The officers obtained a description of the suspect and viewed a videotape of him taking the DVD. After broadcasting the description to Boston Operations, officers in District 3 apprehended the suspect at 230 Westview Street. The victim positively identified the suspect. Police arrested Rayshawn Morris, 30, of Jamaica Plain and charged him with Assault with Intent to Rob, Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, and simple Assault and Battery. Morris will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court on Monday morning.

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This morning at 8:25am officers from District 2 responded to 108 Seaver Street in Roxbury on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers located the body of an unknown female who was pronounced dead at that location. Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim suffered from a gunshot wound. The circumstances are still being investigated by Boston Police Homicide Investigators, who have located a firearm at the scene.

Investigators from District 2 and Homicide continue to investigate this incident. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact them at the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.

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Yesterday at 12:39pm, officers from District 4 responded to 139 East Berkeley Street in Boston’s South End on a report to check on the well being of an individual residing at that location. The officers discovered the body of a male inside that address. Investigators are currently investigating the circumstances behind this suspicious death investigation. At this time, the victim’s identification, and cause of death have not been released.

At about 2:28pm, officers from District 11 responded to 33 Mt. Ida Road in Dorchester on a report of a found body. Officers discovered a deceased male in the bushes off the street.

Investigators are currently investigating the circumstances behind these suspicious death investigations. At this time, both victims’ identification, and cause of death have not been released. Detectives from District 4, 11, and the Homicide Unit continue to investigate both incidents. Anyone with information about either incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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South Boston Juvenile Arrested for Intimidation of a Witness

Detectives from District 6 in South Boston responded to the Gavin Middle School yesterday at 11:45am on a report of intimidation of a government witness. The 13-year-old victim reports that on 4/6/06 while in class he was hit three times by the suspect and told to stop snitching. The suspect was referring to an incident where his friend was arrested for holding a knife to the victim’s neck on 3/28/06. Detectives and Officers from District 6 responded to an address on Old Colony Avenue where they arrested the 15-year-old male and charged him with three counts of Assault and Battery and Intimidation of a Government Witness. The Juvenile will be arraigned in the Boston Juvenile Court.

Six Arrested At Brighton House Party

This morning at 3:57am, officers from District 14 responded to 44 Mapleton Street on a report of a loud party. The officer approached the dwelling and ordered the party to end. The people on the porch and inside the apartment refused. The police arrested Victor Pontes-Macedo, 25, of Brighton, Thomas Pierro, 23, of Boston, Salim Akram, 23, of Brighton, Richard Thompson, 22, of Brighton, John Wargo, 23, of Brighton, and John George, 25, of Brighton who were all charged with Disturbing the Peace and Keeper of a Disorderly House. They will be arraigned Monday morning in the Brighton District Court.

Police Execute Search Warrant and Recover Firearms and Drugs

Members of the Boston Police Special Investigations Unit, Youth Violence Strike Force, Massachusetts State Police and Special Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives executed a Roxbury District Court Search Warrant at 185 Cabot Street yesterday. Recovered in the apartment were: one black colored Mossberg 12 gauge pump shotgun with obliterated serial numbers, ammunition, a pocket scale, glad sandwich bags, U.S. Currency, a silver and black colored power line BB pistol, and a plastic bag of green vegetable matter believed to be marijuana. Police arrested Marvin Harris, 18, of that address and charged him with: Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Possession of a Firearm with Altered Serial Numbers, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of Class D drugs. He will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court on Monday morning. Another resident of the apartment will be summoned to court.

Area A-1 Drug Control Unit Arrests Two in Charlestown

Members of the Drug Control Unit observed two individuals involved in a drug transaction in the area of Sullivan and High Streets in Charlestown yesterday afternoon. Police stopped Melissa Brown, 37, of Charlestown outside 20 Sullivan Street where she was found to be in possession of heroin. Brown was placed under arrested and charged with Possession of Class A. The second individual involved in the drug transaction fled the area in her motor vehicle. Police stopped her vehicle in City Square and placed her under arrest as well. Police arrested Jennifer Fiddler, 21, of Charlestown who was found to be in possession of various drugs. Fidler is charged with Distribution of Class A, Possession of Class A, Possession of Class A with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Class B with Intent to Distribute, Three counts of Possession of Class C with Intent to Distribute, six counts of School Zone violations (within 1000’ of the Edwards Middle School), Possession of Class D, and Possession of Hypodermic Needles. Both will be arraigned in the Charlestown District Court.

Three Juvenile and Two Adults Arrested After Shots Fired in Roxbury

Last night at about 8:43pm, officers from District 2 responded to a radio call for shots fired in the rear of 53 Homestead Street in Roxbury. Officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force were searching the area for ballistic evidence when they stopped five males who were walking away from an address directly behind 53 Homestead Street. While speaking with these five males, Boston Operations notified the officers that a witness was on the phone stating the five people officers stopped had just exited 121 Hutchings Street after the shooting and the door was still open to that address. The officers responded to that address and entered the vacant apartment. The officers observed the apartment to be vandalized and vacant. The stove to the apartment was open and set at 500 degrees, spray paint on the ceilings. Officers recovered a loaded firearm from under a hot water heater and secured the address. Police arrested the five suspects and charged them all with trespassing and unarmed Breaking and Entering in the Night. Two 16-year-old’s from Roxbury and a 16-year-old from Dorchester will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court. Dennis Wilson, 17, of Dorchester and Aaron Boyd, 17, of Roxbury will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court.

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Efforts to address quality of life issues in East Boston resulted in the arrest of three individuals. Two males and a female were arrested at approximately 4:10pm today after Boston Police obtained a calling card for a prostitution service.

Eunice Valle, 36, of Lynn drove a car to the corner of Sumner & Jeffries Streets with two male passengers. An undercover officer was offered sex for a fee and afterwards, police cruisers surrounded the vehicle and arrested all occupants.

Valle will be charged with Sex For A Fee and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License. Guillermo Lopez, 26 and Julio Colon, 22, both of East Boston will each be charged with Support from a Prostitutes Earnings. They will be arraigned in East Boston District Court on Monday.

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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 - April 6th, 2005 vs. 2006.

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

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An incident from last night offers a safety tip for all businesses in Boston

About 8:50 AM police responded to a report of a commercial burglary on Commonwealth Avenue in District 14. Upon arrival officers spoke with the caller, who stated that his shop was broken into and an undisclosed amount of money was taken from the register draw.

Businesses are reminded to never leave money in the drawer or on the premises overnight.

View more Commercial Robbery Prevention Tips, courtesy of District A-1

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In an article that was published in the Boston Herald on 4/7/06, it was incorrectly reported that “Capt. William Evans, the brother of former Commissioner Paul Evans, is a B.U. professor.”

Captain Evans, the District Commander for Allston-Brighton, has not taught at Boston University for four years, and is not currently affiliated with the University.

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Y.M.C.A. Locker Broken Into and Victim’s Property Stolen

To prove to his wife it happened this way, we had to post this incident. A Brighton man reports that he placed his street clothes and personal items in his locker and then placed a lock on the locker. When he returned after a couple hours of working out, he discovered his locker had another lock on it. The victim, along with employees from the gym removed the lock and found his street clothes in the locker. However the victim reports the suspect(s) removed his wallet, credit cards, $130.00 in U. S. Currency and his wedding band he placed in his wallet.

Suspect Arrested with a Loaded Firearm at One International Place

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Leopoldo Andrade, 23, of Dorchester on Thursday afternoon at 1:30pm when they observed him at One International Place in downtown Boston. Andrade was arrested on an outstanding Massachusetts Parole Warrant. While officers were handcuffing the suspect, they discovered a firearm in his pocket. Officers recovered a loaded firearm with altered serial numbers. The suspect was charged with: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm with Altered Serial Numbers, Unlawful Possession of ammunition and a Parole Violation. He will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court.

Motor Vehicle Stop Leads to Firearms Arrest in Roxbury

Yesterday morning at about 11:17, members of the Governor’s Auto Theft Strike Force observed a vehicle at Blue Hill Avenue and Esmond Street operating at about 60-65 mph. The vehicle came to a stop on Normandy Street where a Massachusetts State Trooper and numerous Boston Officers approached the suspect vehicle. The driver was unable to produce a driver’s license, and his registration was to a rental agency with no rental agreement to compliment the registration. When the suspect was asked to exit the vehicle, he attempted to escape from the Trooper. When the suspect was stopped, the Trooper discovered a firearm in the suspect’s front pocket. With other members of the Task Force, the suspect, Korrie McIntyre, 29, of Dorchester was placed under arrest. He will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Speeding, Operating After Suspension and Using a Motor Vehicle without Authority.

Two Allston Men Shot in Brighton

Officers from District 14 responded to Lincoln and Antwerp Streets this morning on a report of a person shot at 1:34am. On arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old male from Allston suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was transported to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center were he is being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Minutes later, officers were notified that a second victim was found at 16 Lawrence Street with a gunshot wound to the chest. This victim was transported to the Brigham and Woman’s Hospital where his condition is considered non-life threatening. Detectives are currently investigating this incident and ask anyone with information about these two shootings to contact the Crime Stoppers Unit at 800-494-TIPS.

Defective Headlight Leads to Gun Arrest

While on patrol at Commonwealth Avenue and Washington Street last night at approximately 1:20am, officers pulled over a motor vehicle for having a defective right headlight. The driver of the vehicle was acting nervously so the officers asked him to exit the vehicle. When they glanced into the SUV, they observed a firearm in plain sight on the console. The suspect failed to show a license to carry such a weapon, so he was arrested on charges of Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and a Firearm. Kawana Tillman, 34, of Hyde Park will be arraigned this morning in the Brighton District Court.

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Specifically, the incident entitled Computer Seized at Day Care Center After Obscene Material Discovered that was posted on Thursday AM: The images that were seized were downloaded from a web site, and none of the images are of children from the Day Care Center.

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Jessica is a high-risk victim currently on the run from DSS out of Dorchester.

She is a white Hispanic female, 4’7” approx 110lbs. If located, please notify Sgt. Detective Kelley O’Connell at 617-343-5783.

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On Wednesday, April 5th at about 8:30 AM, a 13 year old girl waiting for a school bus in the River Street / Reddy Street area of Hyde Park was approached by an adult black male, about 35 years old, driving a blue mini-van. The man sat in the van and watched the girl for a short while, then pulled up to her and offered her a ride. The suspect fled when the girl refused.

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UPDATE- Porter was arrested on April 25, 2006.

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If you have any information about the suspect, please contact Detective Cardona or Sergeant Detective Kjersgard at District E-13 (617) 343-5628.

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Suspect Sought in Dorchester Home Invasion

At 5:10am this morning officers in District 11 responded to 18 Salina Road for a Breaking and Entering in progress. According to the victim, an unknown male knocked on her door and when she opened it, he displayed a gun and demanded money. The victim was then pushed into a bedroom and the suspect took cash from atop a dresser before fleeing the apartment. No injuries reported at this time.

Time to Pay Your Fare

A man walked into District 6 in South Boston at 4:55am this morning to report that he was the victim of a fare evasion. According to the cab driver he picked up a fare on Dorchester Avenue and drove to East Second Street. The fare gave the driver a Fossil watch and $2.00 cash on a $13.45 fare and told the victim he would return shortly with the rest of the money. The victim waited for over a half an hour and the suspect never returned.

Update ..Computer Seized at Day Care Center After Obscene Material Discovered

Officers in District 13 were called to 1800 Columbus Avenue, The Dimock Smart Kids After School Program, at 6:44pm last night after a worker discovered pornographic material on a computer. The worker told police that the material was printed sometime over the weekend on April 1, 2006. Investigators from the Crimes Against Children Unit were notified and detectives seized the computer that the obscene material was located on. This images were downloaded from a web site and none of the images are of children from the Day Care Center

Suspect Arrested After Road Rage Incident

At 9:15am yesterday, officers from District 3 responded to a call for a man with a knife on American Legion Highway. Officers spoke with the victim who stated that the suspect cut him off in traffic and the two had words. According to the victim, he and the suspect pulled over near the McDonald’s on American Legion Highway and the suspect came towards him armed with a knife. The suspect, 27-year-old Lashaun Jones of Hyde Park was placed under arrest. Officers also discovered some alleged marijuana and crack cocaine in the suspect’s possession.

Note: the original posting identified the Unit incorrectly. The change was made, and additional informatiom was also added to the post.

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A recent incident took place in which two people were robbed while trying to view an item that was listed for sale on the Craigslist Web site.

The following is a brief description of the incident:

On 4/5/06 at 7:20 PM, two people were robbed at 42 Westville St. when they went to look at a car that was listed for sale on Craigslist. The victims made contact with a man through a phone number given in the ad for a 1995 Honda Civic. The suspect was waiting for the victims in front of the address, and asked them to walk to the back of the property to view the vehicle. Once in the rear of the property, the victims were forced to the ground at gunpoint, and robbed of their money.

Craiglist warning re: online scams.

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Career Criminal Arrested with Gun in Roxbury

Officers from District 2 responded to 32 Whiting Street at 10:10pm last night on a report of a fight. The officers spoke with two female victims standing outside who stated that the suspect just pointed a gun at them and ran inside the apartment upon seeing the officers arrive. According to one of the victims, she and the suspect had been in a dating relationship that ended recently and the suspect was upset over the breakup. He arrived at the apartment to retrieve a set of keys and an argument ensued. Officers entered the apartment and confronted the suspect as he was walking down from the second floor. A search of the area led to the discovery of a loaded 9mm handgun and three bags of crack cocaine. The suspect, 24-year-old Stephen Harley of West Roxbury was arrested and charged as a career criminal for the unlawful possession of the gun/ammunition and drugs. Three small children, ages 5, 2 and 2, were in the apartment at the time of the incident. He will be arraigned today in the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court.

Triple Shooting Leaves Three Injured

Last night at about 8:52pm officers from District 2 responded to the area of Cedar Street and Washington Street on a report of three people shot. Officers located three victims, a 14-yer-old and two 16-year-olds, all male suffering from non-life threatening injuries. All three victims went to an area hospital and detectives continue to investigate this incident. Anonymous information can be given by calling 1-800-494-TIPS (8477).

Cambridge Man Arrested for Extortion

At about 2pm yesterday, Detectives from District 2 arrested 27-year-old Dion Woodard after an investigation into extortion. A victim reported to police that the suspect had recorded an intimate encounter between him and the victim without the victim’s knowledge. The suspect later called the victim and threatened to provide the recording to people known to the victim unless money was given to the suspect. After notifying the police, the victim arranged to meet the suspect and exchange money for the recording. Officers intervened and arrested the suspect.

Dorchester Teen Arrested with Gun
At 7:08pm last night officers of the Youth Violence Strike Force stopped two males known to them riding bicycles in the area of Clifton Street and Burgess Street. As the officers were conducting their investigation, one officer noticed the handle of a firearm protruding from the breast pocked on one of the suspects. Junior Dasilva, 18, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with the unlawful possession of the firearm, a loaded 9mm. Casimiro Barros, 19, was also arrested for being a disorderly person.

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At 6:15am this morning members of the District 2 Drug Control Unit went to 21 Dacia Street in Dorchester armed with a search warrant. With the assistance of the Boston Police Entry Team, officers made a forced entry into apartment 2. The target of the investigation, Gregory Niles, 35, was found sleeping in a bedroom and a female Veda Byrd, 31 was located sleeping in a second bedroom. Both individuals were secured and informed of the search warrant. Officers proceeded to search the apartment and recovered 48 various sized bags of marijuana, one large bag of crack cocaine weighing approximately 45 grams, a .45 caliber handgun with laser, a 9mm handgun, 65 rounds of assorted ammunition, a bullet proof vest and other items consistent with the packaging and sale of drugs. Officers also seized approximately $1,700.00 is cash.
Both Niles and Byrd were arrested. Niles charged with Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute/School Zone and an outstanding warrant issued in Dedham Court. Byrd is charged with Trafficking Cocaine over 28 grams, Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute, two counts of Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Possession of Firearm with Obliterated Serial Numbers, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of Body Armor During the Commission of a Felony. Arraignment will be in the Roxbury Division of Boston Municipal Court on Wednesday morning.

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On Wednesday March 29, at 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.

Today Detectives from District 6 arrested 34-year-old Thomas Porro of South Boston wanted in connection with the Hit and Run. Porro is charged with Leaving the Scene Causing Personal Injury and Assault charges. He will be arraigned in the South Boston Division of the Boston Municipal Court on Wednesday morning. Detectives are still looking for the suspect’s vehicle wanted in connection with this incident. An earlier press release incorrectly identified the car as a Mazda. The correct car description is a Silver colored Nissan Maxima. Anyone who sees a car matching this description is urged to contact the Boston Police at 617-343-4742.

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Car Damaged by Falling Debris

At 6:10am this morning officers from District 1 responded to 139 High Street on a report of a Hazardous Condition. A victim reported to officers that her parked motor vehicle was struck by falling debris from a construction project at the High Street building. It appeared as though a piece of a sign under construction fell from the building and landed on the victim’s parked 2000 Mercury Villager causing damage. No injuries were reported and Inspectional Services was notified and responded.

Suspects Sought in JP Home Invasion

At 2:45am this morning District 13 officers responded to 82 Minden Street on a report of a home invasion. According to the victim two masked men broke into his apartment brandishing a firearm and demanded money and jewelry from the victim. The suspects are described as both Hispanic males with a slim build and wearing ski masks. They tied the victim’s hands and feet before fleeing the area with cash and jewelry. This incident is under investigation.

Unlawful Brighton Massage Parlor Shut Down

As a result of an on-going investigation Detectives from District 14 and Special Agents from the Immigration Custom Enforcement and FBI went to 1284 Commonwealth Avenue at 5:49pm last night to execute a search warrant. Guang Bao Sun, 51, was arrested inside after officers identified themselves as police. Sun will be charged with: Maintaining a House for Immoral Purposes, Procuring a Prostitute, Deriving Support from the Earnings of a Prostitute and Sex for a Fee. Immigration officials took a second Asian female into custody. Officers seized several cell phones and written ledgers from inside the house. This investigation is on going.

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Boylston Street between South Charles Street and Tremont Street will remain closed until 5:00AM on April 4, 2006.

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This afternoon at about 1:17pm, officers from District 1 responded to a radio call for a report of a structural collapse at 134 Boylston Street. On arrival, officers observed a crane/lift had fallen from a Boylston Street address onto a motor vehicle traveling in traffic as well as damaging numerous other vehicles.

The following people were all pronounced at the scene: Michael Tsan Ty, 28, of Roslindale, Robert E. Beane, 41, of Baldwinville, MA, and Romildo Silva, 27, of Somerville. Two other victims were transported to the Boston Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital where they are being treated for non-life threatening injuries. OSHA, the Department of Public Safety, Boston Police Homicide Detectives and District 1 Detectives are currently investigating this incident.

Note: the original posting incorrectly identified a victim as Romilda Silva. The change was made, the info posted above is now the correct information.

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At 1:17 PM, Boston officers responded to a radio call for a report of a structural collapse at 134 Boylston Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a crane/lift had fallen from a Boylston Sreet address onto a motor vehicle traveling in traffic as well as damaging numerous other vehicles.

Boston Police are confirming that 3 people are dead, and 2 others have been transported to local hospitals with non-life threatening injuries. OSHA , the Department of Public Safety, Boston Police Homicide investigators and District 1 detectives are currently investigating the incident.

Traffic in that area will be severely delayed for a significant amount of time.

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The Media Availability will begin at 2:30 Pm, on the corner of Tremont and Boylston Sts. Representatives from Boston Police, EMS and Fire will be on hand

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BPD, Boston EMS and Boston Fire will be holding a media availability at the corner of Tremont and Boylston Sts. momentarily. Media outlets on scene are advised that this will be held ASAP.

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The Boston Police Dept. is responding to 134 Boylston St. for a report of a fallen crane with multiple injuries.

Expect all roads around that area to be shut down for an extended period.

We will update you as more information becomes available.

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Traffic Violation Results in Gun/Drug Arrests

Officers on patrol yesterday around 5:30pm in Dorchester noticed a vehicle operating erratically, passing numerous vehicles into oncoming traffic. The officers activated their lights and pulled the car over at 19 Fenelon Street next to a basketball court. The officers seized a firearm from the passenger, Jamaine Howell, 21, of Dorchester, who did not have a license to carry the firearm. After searching the vehicle, officers seized a bag of marijuana. The driver of the vehicle, Douglas Furr, 25, of Dorchester, was arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Drugs and Possession along with various motor vehicle citations. Howell was arrested and charged with Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm, Altered Serial Numbers and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D Drugs Within 100 Feet Playground.

Convicted Criminal Arrested After Fleeing Drug Deal

While on patrol on Ruggles Street last night at approximately 7:45pm, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force observed three males on a church property, making an assumed drug deal. When officers attempted to conduct a threshold inquiry, one of the individuals fled the scene. Officers apprehended the suspect, Duwan Jackson, a 23-year-old South Boston resident, and found the suspect obtaining crack cocaine. After searching the area, the officers also recovered a firearm that the suspect had gotten rid of prior to his arrest. He was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B Drugs.

Juvenile Stabbed While Exiting Bus

A 16-year-old boy from Jamaica Plain was exiting an MBTA bus last night around 7:50pm when an unknown man confronted and stabbed him. Officers responded to the radio call on Hyde Park Avenue and the victim was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment. The suspect was reportedly wearing an orange bandana, blue hooded sweatshirt and jeans. Officers searched the area and questioned local business owners and residents, but to no avail.

Store 24 Robbed

Early this morning at 2:35am, officers responded to the Store 24 at 281 Huntington Avenue for an alarm. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the store clerk who stated an unknown black male robbed him after making a weapon visible and demanding the clerk to give him his money. The suspect, who was wearing a gray sweatshirt, dark jeans and a brown tweed hat, fled the scene. The area was searched but to no avail. The incident remains under investigation.

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The 110th B.A.A. Marathon is Monday, April 17, 2006. Construction will begin along the Marathon Route beginning on April 11, 2006. In order to facilitate the installation of crowd control fencing and ensure public safety and pedestrian access, all newspaper vending boxes must be removed from the Marathon Route prior to this date.

Please make every effort to remove your vending boxes prior to April 11, 2006. They may be replaced on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Attached is a list of streets affected by this requirement.

ARLINGTON STREET:
From Newbury St. to Park Plaza

BEACON STREET:
From Chestnut Hill Avenue to Brookline town line (Ayer Rd.)
From Brookline to Commonwealth Ave.

BERKELEY STREET:
From St. James Avenue to Newbury Street.

BOYLSTON ST.: from Mass. Ave. to Arlington St.

CHESTNUT HILL AVENUE:
From Commonwealth Avenue to Brookline town line.

CLARENDON STREET:
From Commonwealth Avenue to Stanhope Street.

COMMONWEALTH AVENUE:
From Beacon Street to Gloucester Street and from Newton City Line, (Lake Street), to Chestnut Hill Avenue.

DALTON STREET:
From Belvidere Street to Boylston Street.

DARTMOUTH STREET:
From St. James Avenue to Newbury Street.

EXETER STREET:
From Commonwealth Avenue to Huntington Avenue.

FAIRFIELD STREET:
From Boylston Street to Newbury Street.

GLOUCESTER STREET:
From Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street.

HEREFORD STREET:
From Commonwealth Avenue to Boylston Street.

MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE:
From Beacon Street to Belvidere Street.

NEWBURY STREET: from Fairfield Street to Massachusetts Avenue.

PROVIDENCE STREET:
From Arlington Street to Berkeley Street.

PUBLIC ALLEY #440:
From Exeter Street to Dartmouth Street.

ST. JAMES AVENUE:
From Arlington Street to Dartmouth Street.

STUART STREET:
From Arlington Street to Dartmouth Street.

TRINITY PLACE:
from St. James Avenue to Massachusetts Turnpike on ramp.

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Officers from District 2 responded to 25 Creston Street this afternoon at about 4:10pm on a report of a person shot. On arrival, officers discovered three people in the hallway of 25 Creston Street suffering from gunshot wounds. The responding officers received information that a dark colored sedan drove down the street and fired multiple shots at the victims. The victim’s are a 28 -year-old male, and two 16-year-old females, all from in Roxbury. Boston EMS transported the victims to local hospitals where their injuries are considered serious.

Fifty minutes later, a 16-year-old male from Roxbury was carried into a store at 256 Warren Street in Roxbury suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he is being treated for a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction.

At about 5:20pm, a 19-year-old male from Roxbury was transported to the Boston Medical Center suffering from a gunshot wound. The circumstances of this shooting are still being investigated by Detectives. The victim’s condition is considered life threatening.

Boston Police Homicide Detectives and District Detectives continue to investigate all of these shootings. Anyone with information about any of these shootings is urged to contact Boston Police Homicide Detectives at 617-343-4470, District 2 Detectives at 617-343-4270 or the Boston Police Crime Stoppers Unit at 800-494-TIPS.

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On March 29th at about 6:30pm officers from 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 striking the victim forcing him to drive 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 where he remains.

Boston Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspect driver. He is described as a white male, driving what investigators believe was newer model silver or grey colored Nissan Maxima. Anyone who may have been in the area that night or who may have information that would assist in the identification of this driver is urged to contact District 6 Detectives at 617-343-4742 or the Crime Stopper tip line at 800-494-TIPS.

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Police were notified at 5:20pm that a victim suffering from a gun shot wound walked into the Boston Medical Center Emergency Room. Investigators are still interviewing the victim who reports to have been shot somewhere on Dudley Street. The victim's injuries appear to be non life threatening at this time.

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Officers from District 2 responded to 256 Warren Street on a report of a person shot at 5:00pm. Officers on scene are confirming a victim was shot at that location. The vicitm's injuries do not appear to be life threatening. Details will follow.

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This afternoon members of the Boston Police Crimes Against Children Unit, Boston Area Human Trafficking Task Force Unit, Boston Police Domestic Violence Unit, and Special Investigation Unit arrested Cory A. Renwick, 25, of Hyde Park at 925 Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton. Renwick, a registered sex offender in Florida and Massachusetts responded to that location today to meet a person he believed to be under 16-years-old for sexual purposes.

Renwick had communicated on line in a chat room with a person he believed was under 16 and discussed and enticed the person to commit various sex acts. This was a prearranged undercover police sting operation coordinated by the Crimes Against Children Unit, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and the Massachusetts State Police. Renwick was placed transported to District 14 where he was charged with Enticement of a Child and will be arraigned in the Brighton District Court tomorrow morning.

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This afternoon at 4:10pm, officers from District 2 responded to 25 Creston Street in Roxbury on a report of a person shot. Police have confirmed that three people have been shot at that location. Details will follow.

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Update on Bedford Street Car Jacking

Last night at about 4:22pm, officers spoke with a 41-year-old victim from Roxbury who stated she had just placed her children in her car, which was parked at 80 Bedford Street. While she was walking around the rear of the vehicle, a suspect ran past her and entered the vehicle and drove away. The victim’s 17-year-old daughter who was seated in the passenger seat, attempted to remove the keys from the ignition when the suspect punched her in the face. The second child, age 9, jumped out of the vehicle when the suspect punched her sister. The 17-year-old escaped from the car near the Hyatt Hotel. Police are still searching for this suspect who is described as being a black male, about 30 years old, thin build, wearing blue jeans and a navy blue hooded sweatshirt. The suspect is operating the victim’s 1999 Blue Ford Explorer with a sticker of a gold fish on the rear window of the SUV.

Hair It Is………..

On Friday night at about 9:45pm, officers from District 3 responded to the “Hair It Is Barbershop” at 1186 Blue Hill Avenue to investigate possible gambling and drug activity at that location. While inside, officers observed numerous individuals drinking and evidence of gambling in a back room. Also recovered were five plastic bags believed to be marijuana. The owner of the shop arrived ten minutes after the officers entered the shop. Detectives will summon the owner into court for Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D substance. A license premise violation was also issued for controlled substance on premise, gambling on premise, allowing liquor to be consumed on premise, no license, license not posted conspicuously, and manager not present on premise.

Don’t Bring Attention to Yourself if You Are WANTED

Officers assigned to District 13 were patrolling in the Egleston Square area on April Fools Day when they observed a vehicle obstructing the flow of traffic. A person in the vehicle then exited the vehicle and made a gesture to someone in the Square. The officers conducted a motor vehicle stop and discovered the driver, William Perez, 26, of Dorchester to have a suspended license as well as being wanted in Roxbury District Court for another violation of the auto laws. The passenger of the vehicle, John Hernandez, 24, of Hyde Park was wanted on three Dorchester District Court warrants for Possession of Burglarious Tools, Buying, Receiving Stolen goods, and Destruction or Injury of Personal Property. Both were placed under arrest and transported to District 13.

Shots Fired at Apartment in Charlestown Projects

This morning officers from District 15 responded to 41 Corey Street on a report of windows being smashed and shots fired. On arrival, the officer discovered several broken windows in the three bedroom windows and the kitchen. Ballistic evidence was recovered both inside and outside the apartment. According to witnesses, a group of about 15-20 white males were responsible for this incident. Police searched the area for suspects to no avail. The incident remains under investigation.

House Party in Roxbury Leads to Arrest

A 16-year-old female from Dorchester was arrested for an outstanding warrant this morning at 5:19am outside of 34 Blue Hill Avenue. Police had responded to multiple radio calls at that address for a loud party. Police reported over 50 people in the street and four to five vehicles spinning their tires in the street stopping traffic. The owner of the dwelling will be summons into court for Keeper of a Disorderly House. The 16-year-old was wanted in Chelsea Court for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Three Arrested in South Boston Damaging Cars

At 3:12am, officers from District 6 responded to 169 I Street for a report of four males punching and kicking mirrors off parked cars in the area. Police discovered that four vehicles had been vandalized all along the Street. Further investigation revealed the suspects fled into an apartment on I Street. Police arrested Justin Wolf, 23, of Monroe, CT, David Whalen, 22, of Wallingford, CT and Michael Kodish, 23, of South Boston. All three will be arraigned in South Boston District Court and charged with Destruction of Person Property.

And Hair It Goes………….

Officers from District 3 responded to 1624 Blue hill Avenue last night on a report of a shoplifter at the “Hair Stop”. A witness reported that she observed Jimmie Harris, 47, of Mattapan hide behind some shelves in the store and then place a wig inside his shirt. When the suspect was confronted about stealing the wig, he became combative. Following a brief struggle, the wig was recovered and the suspect fled the shop. Police located the suspect at the bus stop where he was placed under arrest. He’ll be arraigned tomorrow in the Dorchester District Court.

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At about 4:22pm, Officers from District 1 responded to One Avenue De Lafayette on a report of a carjacking. On arrival the officers spoke with the victim who states she exited her parked vehicle, which was running, and had her two children inside of it at 80 Bedford Street. Suddenly, a suspect ran toward the driver’s door and pushed the victim away from the car door. The suspect entered the vehicle and fled the scene with both children still in the vehicle. One of the children attempted to remove the keys from the ignition when the suspect slapped her in the face. The children were released from the car a couple blocks away near the Paramount Theatre. One child suffered a minor injury to her face. Police are searching for this suspect who is described as being a black male, about 30 years old, thin build, wearing blue jeans and a navy blue hooded sweatshirt. The suspect is operating the victim’s 1989 Blue Ford Explorer with a sticker of a gold fish on the rear window of the SUV. Details will follow.

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Lansdowne Street Stabbing

A detail officer on Lansdowne Street was notified of a large fight outside Avalon Club at 1:45am this morning. A large group of males was found attempting to fight each other in the street. Amidst the commotion, officers located a 27-year-old male victim who was stabbed in the back. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries and is in stable condition. Witnesses identified 21-year-old Gregory Polycarpe of Hyde Park as the suspect and he was arrested for the assault. A knife was recovered at the scene.

Two Arrested, Gun Recovered in Chinatown

Officers from District 1 stopped a car on Washington Street in Chinatown just after 1:00am this morning after they observed the passenger throw trash out the window. A check of the operator’s license status showed it to be suspended. As the officers removed the operator, 20-year-old Karl Graham they observed an empty gun holster on his waist. The passenger, 20-year-old Mark Fletcher, was immediately removed from the car and officers found a loaded .38 caliber handgun in his coat pocket. Both men were arrested.

South End Shooting Leaves One Injured, One Arrested

Officers in District 4 were informed of a shooting on W. Canton Street at about 4:35pm yesterday afternoon. Witnesses in the area directed officers to a fleeing suspect and a chase ensued. At the scene, officers located a 19-year-old male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the stomach. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect, 18-year-old Brian Gourgue of Boston was found hiding under a car in the rear of the McKinley School. The gun was recovered outside 30 Montgomery Street.

Two Children Left Alone in Locked Car

At 10:15am yesterday, officers from District 1 were called to the parking garage at 20 Clinton Street, Downtown on a report of two children locked inside a parked car on the fifth level. A garage supervisor informed officers that an employee of his observed the children sitting inside the parked and unattended car. Officers made there way to the fifth level and found the children locked inside the car. Officers were able to get one of the children to unlock the door. Boston EMS responded and took the children, both boys ages 3 and 6, to New England Medical Center for evaluation. While completing the police report back at the station, officers were informed that the children’s mother and her boyfriend came to the police station to locate the children. The mother was informed that the children were taken to the hospital and that a report of child abuse/neglect was filed with DSS. This investigation is ongoing.

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