Traffic Advisory/ Confirmed Shooting on Blue Hill Ave.
At 9:21pm, officers from District 3 responded to 1216 Blue Hill Avenue in Mattapan on a report of a person shot. On arrival the officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. The condition of this victim is unknown at this time.
Motor vehicles traveling on Blue Hill Avenue (inbound) will be diverted at Woolson Street so police can investigate this shooting.
939 Blue Hill Avenue Homicide Victim Identified
Yesterday afternoon at about 4:13pm, officers from District 3 responded to a radio call for a person shot in Dorchester. On arrival officers located Dwayne Turnbow, 29, of Dorchester who was shot multiple times outside of 939 Blue Hill Avenue. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.
Boston Police Homicide Detectives are investigating this latest homicide. They urge anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 617-343-4470 or at the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.
939 Blue Hill Avenue Death Investigation
This afternoon at about 4:13pm, officers from District 3 responded to a radio call for a person shot in Dorchester. On arrival officers located a male victim shot outside of 939 Blue Hill Avenue. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.
Boston Police Homicide Detectives are currently investigating this shooting. They urge anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 617-343-4470 or at the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.
UPDATED CRIME DATA – January 1st – May 29th, 2005 vs. 2006
Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st – May 29th, 2005 vs. 2006.
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Confirmed Shooting at 939 Blue Hill Avenue
Officers from District 3 responded to a radio call at 4:13pm for a person shot at 939 Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. On arrival officers located the victim who was transported to the Boston Medical Center. Preliminary investigations reveal the victim’s injuries are life threatening. Homicide Investigators are on scene.
Date Set for Boston Police Cadet Exam
The Boston Police Department is currently taking applications for the upcoming Police Cadet examination set for June 24, 2006 at the Blackman Auditorium, at Northeastern University. The application deadline has been extended to June 14, 2006.
The Cadet program is an on-the-job training program for those individuals interested in a career in law enforcement. Candidates must pass the June 24th examination to be eligible to be accepted to the Cadet Program. Once appointed, cadets undertake a rigorous six-week basic training course at the Boston Police Academy. Subsequently cadets are assigned to a variety of tasks throughout the Police Department.
To be eligible you must:
· Be between the ages of 18 and 24
· Be a resident of the City of Boston
· Be a United States Citizen
· Take and Pass the June 24, 2006, cadet examination
Exam applications are available at Boston Police Headquarters, Human Resource Division, One Schroeder Plaza, Boston. You can also access applications on-line at www.cityofboston.gov/jobs. For more information call 617-343-4677.
Daily Incidents for May 30, 2006
Quincy Pair Arrested Tagging Back Bay Building
Early this morning anti-crime officers in District 4 arrested two Quincy men charging them with Destruction of Property and Damage to Property by Graffiti. Michael Beck, 20, and John Mooney, 23, were arrested in the area of Dartmouth Street and Marlborough Street by under cover officers minutes after they allegedly tagged a building on Dartmouth Street. Both men had several spray paint cans and markers on their person that are being held as evidence. They will be arraigned today in Boston Municipal Court.
South Boston Assault Lands Three in Jail
Three South Boston men were arrested just before 1:00am this morning outside 367 East Eighth Street after they allegedly robbed and beat a fourth South Boston man. Jeffrey Connors, 44, Jay Connors, 33, and Paul Bryant 37, were taken into custody after the victim and witnesses told police that they beat and robbed the victim in the parking lot after an altercation. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The three suspects were found to be possession of the victim’s watch and other personal items. Arraignment is today in South Boston District Court.
Dorchester Man Arrested with Sawed Off Rifle
Officers in District 13 recovered a loaded sawed off rifle in the area of the Jackson Square T-station last night at around 10:39pm. An individual was observed walking and upon seeing the officers quickly changed directions and took off running. After a brief foot chase the officers stopped 25-year-old Corey Robinson of Dorchester and discovered the loaded gun discarded on the ground. Robinson will be charged with possession of class “D”, marijuana, and unlawful possession of the gun/ammunition and arraigned today in Roxbury District Court.
Daily Incidents For May 29, 2006
Firearm Arrest at Hildreth and Wildwood Streets
Yesterday evening officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force observed a male on a bicycle crossing Morton Street. Upon seeing officers speaking with several male known to them, the suspect turned around and began pedaling away from officers. The suspect jumped off his bike throwing it to ground and began running. Officers observed the suspect attempting to pull something from the right side of his waistband. Officers observed a firearm in the suspect’s right hand as he ran down the street. The suspect stopped and turned towards officers with gun in his hand and tossed the firearm over his head. Officers arrested Keon Monterio, 17, of Quincy for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Trespassing, Disorderly Person, and Carrying a Loaded Firearm. Officers did recover a firearm where the suspect threw it.
Three People Arrested for Trespassing
Last night around 8:24pm officers in District 2 responded to a radio call for Guns and Drugs at 18 Dewey Street. On arrival officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana emanating from inside of the apartment. Officers spoke with individuals inside of address and determined that the owner was not home and no one could produce documents verifying that they lived there. One of the suspects stated it was his uncle’s house and that he was out of town. The suspect was unable to reach the owner. Jose Andino, 31, Andino Samuel Galindez, 27, both of Roslindale, and Rafael Soto, 34, of Jamaica Plain were all arrested and charged with Trespassing
Two Men Arrested For Affray
This morning around 1:43am officers in District 6 responded to the intersection of 2nd and N Streets in South Boston for a Fight. On arrival officers observed a group of about 20 white males leaving the park at that location. When the officers circled the block they observed two males arguing and a fist fighting ensued. Officers had to physically intervene to separate the parties. Alan Coveney, 17, Brian Ferris, 18, both of South Boston was arrested and charged with Affray.
Two People arrested on Warrants
Yesterday evening officers in District 3 on random patrol arrested William Laguerre, 24, of Dorchester on an outstanding warrant for Home Invasion. Early this morning officers also arrested Rhoshone Anderson, 33, of Mattapan on an outstanding warrant for Possession Of A Firearm without FID Card.
Rookie Cop Helps Catch Purse Snatching Pair
Last night at about 10:40pm, after Curt Shilling secured his 200th win, A Boston police officer was performing a traffic detail at the intersection of Boylston Street and Ipswich Street. A block away was a rookie officer who hit the streets only a week ago. Two males approached the officer at Boylston and Ipswich Streets and were yelling and pointing at two males who had just ripped a purse off the shoulder of a young female. The female victim approached the officer, and while pointing to the pair running on Boylston Street, told him that they just stole her purse. The detail officer quickly broadcast a description of the suspects and their direction of flight. With the assistance of the rookie cop, one intersection away, and one other officer, the officers gave chase on foot after the two suspects. One of the suspects was caught behind the McDonald’s parking lot and the other was caught after he scaled a wooden fence in the alley behind the McDonald’s. The officers were able to recover all of the victim’s property and it was returned. According to the victim, she was walking along Jersey Street when the suspects passed her going in the opposite direction. The suspects turned around and approached the victim from behind and confronted her, ripping the purse from her arm before running on foot. Fritzerald Jacquet, 19 of Mattapan and Raymond Cheek, 20, of Dorchester, will be arraigned on Tuesday in Roxbury District Court for unarmed robbery.
Daily Incidents for May 28, 2006
Prostitution Sting Nabs Five
Between 4:20 and 5:40am this morning, Detectives from District 2 arrested five males for soliciting an undercover police officer for illicit sex acts. Marcus McBean, 31 of Brockton, Patrick Khoury, 24, of Somerville, Vincent Kornegay, 44, of Dorchester, Nildo Mendes, 40, of Dorchester and Arnaldo Lopes, 40 of Dorchester all were arrested in the area of 30 Blue Hill Avenue and face charges of Sex for Fee in Roxbury District Court on Tuesday.
Dorchester Stabbing Leaves Three Injured
Three males who said they had been stabbed flagged a District 11 officer down at Dorchester Avenue and Adams Street at 1:40am this morning. They told police that two Hispanic males stabbed them after a brief altercation. The suspects fled in a car on Adams Street after the stabbing. All three victims went to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
Dorchester Man Arrested with Loaded Gun
Officers in District 11 went to 36 Ridgewood Street at 10:09pm last night after they received information of a person with a gun at that location. The investigation led them to 26-year-old Manuel Nova who was found to be in possession of a loaded .45 caliber handgun. Nova was arrested and will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court on Tuesday.
Pair Arrested After Failed Robbery Attempt
Officers in East Boston responded to an Armed Robbery at the Confama Supermarket, 99 Chelsea Street at 9:12pm last night. Witnesses told the officers that a male and female, armed with a knife entered the market and tried to force their way behind the counter. Both fled the market after they were unable to get behind the counter. Officer located Lisa Grimshaw, 36 of east Boston and Mathew Keelan, 35, of Somerville outside 46 Chelsea Street and arrested them in connection with the failed robbery.