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.

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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.

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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.

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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 - May 29th, 2005 vs. 2006.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tonight at 10:24pm, officers from District 18 responded to 83 Greenfield Street in Mattapan on a report of a person shot. On arrival the officers located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. Boston EMS responded and transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he is currently being treated for a non-life threatening injury.

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Officers from District 2 responded to a radio call last night for a person shot at Magnolia and Woodford Streets in Dorchester. On arrival the officers found Marc D. Wilson, 38, of Dorchester suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. Wilson was treated and transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.

Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this homicide and urge anyone with information to contact them at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Designed and put into effect to enhance the quality of life for Boston’s residents, Operation Vice Squeeze was conducted last night and this morning in Roxbury making a total of five arrests. The operation is an organized plan that uses undercover officers as decoys to arrest prostitutes who are adversely affecting the quality of life in the city’s various neighborhoods. The following people were arrested for Sex for a Fee (Prostitution) and will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court on Tuesday.

Cyd DUPREE, 46, of Roxbury
Hermese DAILY, 40, of Roxbury
Melinda SANCHEZ AKA Sarah ULLMAN, 28, of Boston
Tanya SHEFIELD, 39, of Roxbury
Joanna HERNANDEZ, 28, of Roxbury

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Firearm Arrest at Kensington Park and Rockland Street

Last night around 10:34pm officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force along with State Police on sighted and arrested a man for carrying firearm unlawfully. Officers on patrol in the Warren Garden Area observed a group of male congregating in the parking lot of 301 Warren Street. Upon seeing the officers one of the males took off running holding his right front pocket. Officers chased and apprehended Khyeme Johnson, 18, of Roxbury charging him with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Firearm with altered Serial Numbers and Trespassing. The officers did recover a firearm from the suspect.

Lost Claim Ticket Lands Man In Jail

Early this morning around 1:52am officers in District 4 responded to 4 Newbury Street for a report of a male going crazy. Upon arrival officers spoke with the caller who stated that the suspect entered the garage and stated he lost his claim ticket. The caller asked the suspect which car was his and the suspect began going crazy, kicking the window of the booth smashing it and also breaking the garage’s tollgate. When the officers asked the suspect what happened he stated to officers that he could not remember doing it. Anurag Juneja, 28, of Woburn was arrested and charged with Willful Malicious Destruction of Property.

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As a result of the investigation into the homicide of Eric Johnson, the Boston Police Homicide Unit obtained an arrest warrant on 5/17/06 for suspect Michael K. Penn, 32, of Dorchester, charging him with murder. Boston Police Homicide Detectives continue to ask for the public’s assistance in locating Mr. Penn, who remains at large at this time. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to call the Boston Police at the numbers below.

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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Last night around 6:00pm officers from District 2 responded to Magnolia and Woodford Streets for a person shot. A 37-year-old black male was found suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. We are not releasing his identity at this time until all family notifications have been made.

Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this incident and urge anyone with information to contact the Boston Police 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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Officers from District 2 responded to Magnolia and Woodford Streets at 6:00pm on a report of a person shot. On arrival police located a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center. Preliminary investigations reveal the injuries are considered life threatening. Homicide Investigators are responding.

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Women Arrested After Nail Brawl

Last night around 8:27pm officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for four women fighting at 261 Bowdoin Street. Upon arrival officers observed two women fighting inside the nail salon. As the officers attempted to break up the fight, one officer sustained scratches on his neck and arm. One of the suspects stated to officers that she was speaking Spanish to her cousin when the other suspect told her to speak English. The two suspects began to argue and a fight ensued. One of the suspects stated to officers, “I accidentally took my shoe off and hit her with it after she punched me.” Both parties were placed under arrest. Nakeisha Prichard, 20, of Boston was charged with Assault and Battery, Resisting Arrest and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer also, Sonia Pina, 20, of Boston was charged with Assault and Battery.

Two Arrested for Oxycontin

Last night around 9:30pm officer from the District 6 Drug Control Unit observed a drug transaction in the area of the South Bay Mall. Arrested were Mathew Melluso and Christopher Lawrence, both 19, of Boston for Distribution of Class B. Officers seized five Oxycontin pills, pill cutter, cell phone and cash.

Man Arrested After Shots Fired

About 1:35am this morning officers in District 1 responded to a radio call for shots fired at 62 Boylston Street. On arrival witnesses stated to officers that they heard four gunshots coming from the parking lot at Lagrange and Tamworth Streets. The witnesses gave the officers a description and officers arrested Richard Sylvester, 41, of Boston and charged him with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Firearm Discharging within 500 feet of a Dwelling, Possession of Class C and Destruction or Injury of Personal Property. The officer did recover a firearm, four green tablets and one blue tablet from the suspect.

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Two Arrested at TD Banknorth Garden

Last night while working a paid detail at the TD Banknorth Garden, an officer assisted two females out of the arena for disturbing the peace and trespassing. The suspects, Sherry Pefine, 23, of Wilmington, and Susan Greenblatt, 25, of Burlington, caused a scene and refused to leave the premises, resulting in their arrests. They were transported to District 1 with charges of disturbing the peace and trespassing.

Man Arrested for Possession of Machete

Last night at approximately 9:59pm, officers responded to the East Boston Health Center for a person being treated for a stab wound. Upon arrival, officers observed Marvin Rivas, 18, of Lynn, to be with the victim. Rivas was pat frisked and found to be in possession of a machete. He was placed under arrest for carrying a machete in public and transported to the police station for booking.

Three Arrested for Armed Robbery

Officers from District 6 responded to 175 Flaherty Way early this morning to a radio call for a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a 24-year-old South Boston man who stated he was walking home when he observed a small black car slowly following him. The two unknown suspects, wearing black hooded sweatshirts, exited the vehicle, brandished a firearm, and searched the victim for his wallet. After not finding anything, the suspects got back into the car then fled the scene. A description of the suspects was broadcasted and the suspects were seen on Old Colony Street. The suspects refused to stop for the officers and went through a stoplight. They were eventually stopped at 400 Dorchester Avenue where a pat frisk was conducted on the suspects and the vehicle was searched. A loaded semi-automatic handgun was found under the rear seat of the vehicle and the three suspects were taken into custody. Rene Munoz, 21, Luis Burgos, 20, and Jean Remy, 20, all of Dorchester, were arrested on array of charges, including armed robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon and failure to stop for police.

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Four Men arrested for Drugs

Yesterday evening at 6:25pm officers from district 11’s Drug Control Unit observed a drug transaction at the corner of Adams and Westglow Streets. When officers pulled over the vehicle, one of the suspects, attempted to flee. When stopped, he pushed the officer and threw a white object to the ground. Officers recovered a plastic bag of white powder believed to be cocaine. Cepeda Guzman, 30, of Brockton and Johnny Melo, 40, of Bedford were charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute Class B and Aaron Toye, 31, of Braintree as well as Jamie Haines, 27, of Paulsboro were charged with Possession Of Class A. Officers seized Cocaine, heroin, syringes, US Currency and cell phones from the suspects.

Man arrested for Drug Possession

This morning around 2:21am officers in district 1 observed the suspect rolling a marijuana cigarette. Upon observing the officers, the suspect attempted to throw the cigarette to the floor. Zackeriah Bouthiller, 22, of Webster was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of class D.

Pair Arrested for Tagging

Early this morning officers at District 14 while investigating a call for shots fired were approached by a witness who stated he observed two people spray painting graffiti on the side of a building. Officers observed the two suspects, walking down Lincoln Street. The officers observed a backpack with assorted paint stains. When Officers spoke with the two suspects, they stated that they came from a friend’s house but could not provide an address or phone number. Officers then asked them where they were going and they stated that they parked their vehicle in Kenmore Square and was walking back to their car. Danielle Bremner, 24, of New York and Philip Nynkowski, 23, of Toronto were placed under arrest and charged with Damage to Property by Graffiti/Tagging (18 counts) and Trespassing. Officers seized 15 cans of spray paint.

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Today is the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Boston Police Officer Donald A. Brown. On this date in 1974, Patrolman Brown was shot and killed while escorting a store manager to the bank. On this day we remember Officer Brown’s sacrifice, and all other Boston Police officers who gave their lives to protect their fellow citizens.

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Early this morning between 6:30am and 10:00am, members of the Boston Police Department working in partnership with the Registry of Motor Vehicles, performed Operation Guardian Angel. This operation utilizes several police officers from each district along with MBTA Transit Police and Registry Inspectors to conduct inspections on vans used to transport children to and from school. During the operation a total of 110 vans were stopped and 115 violations were found. One individual was arrested, one was issued a criminal citation and four van operators were found to be driving without the proper 7D license, a license required to operate this type of van. The Boston Police Department is committed to keeping children safe and will continue to conduct inspections like these to ensure compliance with the law.

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Husband Arrested on Capias Warrant

Yesterday morning at approximately 11:11am, officers responded to 8 Verrill Street in Mattapan to help a woman remove her husband from the residence. The suspect, David Myers, 38, of Boston, allowed police to enter the apartment where they recovered a shotgun and another firearm from the premises. Myers also had a woman inside the apartment, Ashley Holland, 22, of Winchester who was arrested for having two outstanding warrants. Myers was arrested and charged with possession of a machine gun, unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of a large capacity feeding device and for a Capias warrant.

Armed Home Invasion Results in Three Arrests

Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to a radio call at 11:00 last night for a Home Invasion in progress on Washington Street. Upon arrival, officers found a victim in the front hall of the residence with lacerations. The officers searched the premises and found three armed suspects in the basement of the building. The suspects, Edward Melara and Adrian Rivera, both 18 from Jamaica Plain, and Ferdinand Rivera, 28, of Roxbury, were extracted from the basement and arrested. After searching the residence, officers recovered two firearms as well as a large plastic bag of crack cocaine from the scene. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.

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Today at 2:30pm Commissioner Kathleen M. O’Toole and member of the state legislature will honor two of Boston’s Finest, as they will be recognized at Top Cops. The media is encouraged to attend this event, which will take place at the State House in the House Chambers.

Below is a summary of the incident.

On October 3, 2005 at about 2:15am, Boston Police Officers Al Young and Ebenezer Sealy were assigned to patrol in the downtown section of the city of Boston. As Officers Young and Sealy arrived in the Theater District area, they observed hundreds of people in the streets and adjacent parking lots. As they exited their marked police cruiser they heard the distinctive sound of gunfire and observed an individual firing a handgun. The individual began to run towards the officers and began to fire his weapon at them.

The gun battle continued until Officers Sealy and Young were able to take down this violent armed criminal. They secured the suspect’s firearm and began to render medical attention. Incredibly, neither officer was struck by the suspect’s gunfire.

It was only after securing the suspect, that officers Sealy and Young learned that the suspect, later identified as Stanley Seney, who had brazenly initiated a gun fight with them, had just shot and killed a man, just seconds, prior to the encounter with them.

Their bravery and professionalism, when faced with an armed criminal with a great motivation to kill these officers, is a great testament to their character. Officers Sealy and Young’s action are in the highest traditions of law enforcement and are a credit to all Police Officers throughout the county.

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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.

As a result of the investigation that followed, Homicide Detectives obtained an arrest warrant on 5/17/06 for Michael K. Penn, 32, of Dorchester, charging him with the murder of Eric Johnson. Penn remains at-large at this time. Anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts is asked to call the Boston Police at the numbers below.

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 Thursday May 18, 2006, at 1:25am, officers from District 3 responded to 29 W. Tremlett Street in Dorchester for a person shot. A male victim was found in a first floor hallway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center and was pronounced dead at about 3:07am. The victim in this shooting has been identified as 32-year-old Allen McNeal of Dorchester. The cause of death as ruled by the medical examiner is gunshot wound and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide. The victim was incorrectly identified as a 23-year-old male on the original release.
Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this incident and urge anyone with information to contact the Boston Police 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 May 5, 2006 at 8:16pm, officers from District 2 responded to 6 Carmel Street for a man down. On arrival they observed a victim lying in an alleyway suffering from what appeared to be head trauma. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Wellington Demaisonet of Dorchester. The cause of death has been determined by the Medical Examiner as a Gunshot wound and the manner of death ruled a homicide.

Homicide Investigators continue to investigate this incident and urge anyone with information 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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Man Arrested in Commons for Drug Possession

While on assignment at the Boston Common last evening, officers from District A1 observed three black males walking in the Common and smoking a marijuana cigarette. After conducting a threshold inquiry and a pat frisk, officers found one of the suspects to be carrying a small plastic bag of marijuana as well as a bottle of tequila. The suspect was also found to have a warrant against him from the State Police for automobile violation laws out of Roxbury District Court. Jason Spotts, 30, of Dorchester, was arrested and transported to the local police station for booking.

Man Sleeping in Car Arrested on Drug Charges

Early this morning at approximately 1:05am, officers on random patrol at Marginal Road and Washington Street observed a white male slumped over in the passenger seat of a parked vehicle. The officers observed a white rock-like substance on the floorboard of the vehicle between the suspect’s feet. When the suspect was awakened, he was taken into custody for Possession of Class B and Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle. When the suspect was searched, the officers recovered an unknown yellow pill and an unknown white tablet as well. John Foley, 51, of Jamaica Plain was then further charged with Possession of Class E Drugs as well.

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Police from District 5 are investigating a shooting that occurred at 27 Beechland Street this afternoon at 3:41pm. The victim was transported to the Brigham and Woman's Hospital where it is being treated for a non-life threatening injury.
One minute later, officers from District 13 responded to 1900 Columbus Avenue in Roxbury on a report of a person shot. On arrival the officers confirmed a male shot at that location. The victim is being transported to the Boston Medical Center. His condition is unknown at this time.

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4 People arrested for Guns and Drugs

Last night officers in District 2 executed a search warrant at 3 Raynor Circle. Officers recovered 6 plastic bags of Marijuana and a firearm. Officers arrested Kurtis Henderson, 22, of Boston for an outstanding warrant for Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon, William McNeill, 20, of Boston charged with Possession of Class B, Gregory Hodge, 25, of Roxbury charged with Possession with intent to Distribute Class D, as well as Daron Lampley, 18, and Victora Gadowski, 26, Both from Roxbury charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Possession of Class D.

4 Juveniles Arrested after Armed Robbery

This morning officers in District 4 responded to a radio call for an Armed Robbery at 175 Huntington Avenue. The victim stated to officers that she was robbed by gunpoint of her cell phone by 4 unknown suspects. Officers quickly apprehended 4 juveniles for Armed Robbery. Officers did recover a black air pistol and the victim’s cell phone.

4 People Arrested after a Fight

This morning officers from District 18 responded to a radio call for a fight at 1065 Truman Parkway. The victim stated to officers that he observed the suspects tagging a wall and told them to stop. The victim stated at that time the suspects began to beat him up. The victim was transported to area hospital and treated for a stab wound and facial injuries. Officers arrested 2 juveniles, and James Berger, 18, all from Hyde Park as well as Rashad Berryman, 19, of Revere for Assault and Battery by means of Dangerous Weapon.

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Officers from District 3 responded to a report for a person shot at 140 Harvard Street tonight at 10:22pm. On arrival, police discovered a male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he is currently being treated.

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Last night officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force at the direction of the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested Calvin Carnes, 19, of Dorchester.

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On December 13, 2005 at 9:45pm, officers from District 11 responded to 43 Bourneside Street in Dorchester after receiving a 911 call for a person shot at that location. On arrival officers went to the basement of that location and discovered four males suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. Three of the males were pronounced dead at the scene and the fourth was taken to Boston Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries. The area the victims were located is a finished living space containing some electronic equipment including; television sets, stereo/radio equipment and some recording equipment.

Today officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force at the direction of the Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested Robert Turner, 19, of Boston, charging him with Accessory After the Fact/Murder (four counts), Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of an Assault Weapon (AK-47), and Possession of a Shotgun. Detectives from the Homicide Unit have secured an arrest warrant for Calvin Carnes Jr, 19, of Dorchester charging him with Murder, (four counts), Armed Robbery, (four counts), Unlawful Possession of Firearm, and Possession of an Assault Weapon, and Possession of Shotgun. Calvin Carnes remains at large at this time. Detectives from the Boston Police Homicide Unit ask anyone with information about Carnes to contact them at 617-343-4470 or the Boston Police Anonymous Tip Line at 800-494-TIPS.

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Erratic Driving Yields to Gun Arrest

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:30pm, officers on patrol at Columbus Avenue and Tremont Street observed two motor vehicles accelerating at a high rate of speed at a green light. When the suspect vehicles were pulled over, officers observed a partially smoked marijuana cigarette in the second vehicle. The suspect in the passenger seat, David Nunez, 18, of Boston, also had a small firearm in his front pocket. The officers seized the firearm and Nunez was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Class D.

Gun and Drug Arrest in Norfolk Park

Officers from District B3, while on patrol in the Norfolk Park area last evening, observed several known individuals that smelled of freshly burned marijuana. Upon inquiry, one of the suspects, Giovanni Goley, 19, of Mattapan, admitted that the marijuana was his. He was booked and charged with Possession of Class D. The other three suspects remained nervous with police presence, therefore resulting in pat frisks for fear of a weapon. While looking in another suspect’s handbag, the officers recovered a firearm. Elcelia Guillen, 18, of Mattapan was arrested and charged with Possession of a Firearm.

Fight in Walnut Park Leads to Gun/Drug Arrest

Last night at about 10:52pm, officers responded to 67 Walnut Park for a radio call of a fight. Upon arrival, officers observed a suspect clutching his waist as he fled the scene. The suspect dropped a loaded firearm behind some bushes prior to being apprehended. The suspect, a 17 year old from Roxbury, was placed under arrest for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. During booking, officers observed the suspect to also be in possession of a plastic bag filled with crack cocaine. The drugs and the firearm were both seized and logged.

Three Arrested for Prostitution

Officers from District A1 responded to Church and Piedmont Streets early this morning for a call in regards to prostitution activity in the area. While in the area, officers observed three suspects blocking traffic and engaging in conversations with individuals in their vehicles. Nicole Lassiter, 20, of Dorchester, Raisa Adbur-Raheem, 21, of New Bedford, and Alexis Rosado, 21, of Chambergurg, Penn. were all arrested for Disturbing the Peace and transported to the local police station for booking.

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Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Police Commissioner Kathleen M. O’Toole will welcome 60 men and women into the ranks of the Boston Police Department. The graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, May 19, 2006 at 11:30am at the Bank of America Pavilion in South Boston.

Superintendent Charles M. Horseley, Chief of the Bureau of Professional Development will preside over the ceremony while Deputy Superintendent Gladys Aquino-Gaines, Assistant Chief of the Bureau of Professional Development, will give the welcoming remarks along with the Mayor and Commissioner.

Carina Acosta
Thomas P. Bernier
Omar Cepeda
James J. Conley
Ryan S. Conlon
Mary Margaret Courtney
Daniel P. Daly
Charles H. Daniels
Michael S. Deluca
Adam M. DiPerri
Dario Fancelli
Brian M. Fitzgibbon
Robert J. Flynn
Matthew J. Fogarty
Eamon D. Geoghegan
Jarrod A. Gero
Brett E. Giannetti
Peter K. Giannopoulos
James V. Giardina, Jr.
Joseph Patrick Gorman III
David J. Hansford
James C. Harte
Liam Patrick Hawkins
Martin J. Hedderman
Christopher M. Holt
Shelia Celestina Jackson
Adarbaad F. Karani
Mark D. Kervin
Daniel B. Kornetsky
James J. Rowley, Jr.
Timothy R. Lawless
Terence S. Long
Daniel J. MacIsaac
Brian MacLean
Eric L. MacPherson
Timothy W. McCarthy
Joseph D. McDonough
Stephen D. McNeill, Jr.
Peter J. Messina
Benjamin Patrick Miller
Nicholas G. Moore
Patrick T. Murphy
Timothy Damien Murray
John M. Noberini
John J. O’Keefe
William J. O’Sullivan
Peter S. Papasso
Anthony C. Puopolo
Michael Ramos
Sean Austin Rooney
Matthew S. Ryan
Stephen M. Sacilotto
Alberto Santiago
Michael Sullivan
Javier A. Velasquez
Mark G. Walsh
Michael P. Warren
Michael J. Wosny
Kenneth Conley
David Willams

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Between 6:20pm and 10:20pm last night, officers around the City recovered six loaded handguns and arrested five men in connection with the possession of those guns in four separate incidents.

Beginning around 6:20pm members of the Youth Violence Strike Force made observations of a group of males outside 135 Homestead Street, Roxbury. Further investigation led the officers into the house where they encountered a 15-year-old male and 21-year-old Alexander Diaz both of whom had just ran inside upon seeing the officers. Three handguns, two loaded 9mm’s and one .25 caliber, were found inside a bedside table where one of the suspect was standing. Both males were placed under arrest.

Then at 9:11pm, plainclothes officers from District 3 made observations of a male on a bicycle in the area 40 Hansborough Street, Dorchester. As the officers approached, the male discarded what officers believed to be a gun from his waist onto the street. Officers were able to stop the suspect and recovered a loaded 9mm from the street. Brett White, 18, of Mattapan was arrested and charged with the illegal possession of the gun.

Almost simultaneously at 9:16pm in the area of 28 Mildred Avenue, Dorchester, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force made observations of a group walking on Norfolk Street. One of the males in the group, upon seeing the officers, took off on foot clutching his waistband as he ran. One officer giving chase observed the suspect throw a silver revolver to the ground alongside 28 Mildred Avenue as he ran. Clifford Cash, 18, of Mattapan was quickly apprehended and officers recovered a loaded .22 caliber gun from beside 28 Mildred Avenue.

Next, at 10:23pm officers from District 11 were in the area of Arcadia Street when they heard gunshots coming from the area of Charles Street. Immediately officers went toward the area of the shots and discovered a parked car in the middle of Charles Street occupied by a male driver. A second male approached the officers on foot from the area of the Grover Cleveland Middle School and informed them that a male just fired a gun towards him and took off on foot down Charles Street. According to this male victim, he confronted the suspect on an unrelated matter at which time the suspect pulled a gun and started shooting. The officers broadcasted a detailed description of the suspect and began a search of the area. MBTA Transit Police located a suspect matching the description on the platform at the Fields Corner T-Station. As the officers approached, they observed the suspect discard an object to the tracks which turned out to be a loaded 357 Magnum handgun. Mario Delvalle, 21, of Boston, was placed under arrest and charged with the shooting.

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Saugus Woman Arrested in Sting

Detectives in District 14 in Brighton arrested an 18-year-old Saugus woman after she offered sex for a fee to an undercover officer. Danielle Murray was arrested after she solicited sex on www.craigslist.com and agreed to meet an undercover officer in a Brighton Hotel room. The officer agreed to meet with Ms. Murray over the phone after he responded to an ad placed on the web. Once inside the room, and price was agreed upon, back-up officers arrived and placed Murray under arrest.

Three Arrested for Intimidating a Witness

Officers in East Boston arrested three siblings yesterday afternoon at their residence at 132 Trenton Street. Warrants were issued in East Boston Court on May 17th for Kimberly, 19, Paul, 21, and Michael Capone, 17, for intimidation of a witness. It is alleged that the trio went to a witness’s house on May 10th and threatened her with bodily harm for cooperating with police on a previous incident. Detectives from District 7 sought warrants for the three and they were taken into custody without incident.

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Officers from District 3 responded to 29 W. Tremlett Street in Dorchester at 1:25am this morning for a person shot. A 23-year-old male victim was found in a first floor hallway suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center and was pronounced dead at about 3:07am.

Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this incident and urge anyone with information to contact the Boston Police 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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Below are two photos from the trafficking arrest that was posted yesterday.

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Yesterday at 2:50pm, officers assigned to the District 3 Drug Control Unit arrested Leon Dorsainvil-Cave, 31, of Dorchester, Jermaine Ivester, 35 and Aaron Almeida, 35, both of Hyde Park, and charged them with trafficking in Marijuana after they accepted delivery of a car containing over 200lbs of the drug. On May 14th, Boston Officers received information from the New Jersey State Police that a car packed with marijuana was discovered after troopers stopped a car transport carrier for a safety inspection. An initial investigation revealed that the pot packed car was loaded on the carrier in Tucson, Arizona and headed across country with a final destination in Boston. Police in Boston, working in conjunction with the New Jersey authorities, set in motion a controlled delivery of the car to take place on May 16th. Surveillance of the delivery area was set up when suspects Ivester and Almeida arrived at the target location, 356 Harvard Street, Dorchester. Within moments, the delivery of the car was made to and signed for by suspect Dorsainvil-Cave. Once the delivery was complete officers announced their presence and converged on the suspects. Initially all three attempted to flee on foot but were quickly apprehended by police. A search warrant was obtained for 356 Harvard Street and seized pursuant to that warrant was a loaded 9mm handgun along with other drug paraphernalia.

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Man Shot by Scooter Shooter

While riding on his motor scooter near S. Charlame Court, a 20-year-old victim was shot by an unknown black male approximately 18 years of age. The suspect demanded that the victim give the scooter to him, and when the victim refused, he was shot three times, once in the leg and twice in the chest. Officers responded to Boston Medical Center where the victim transported himself. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries and the investigation is ongoing.

Armed Robbery on Norwell Street

Last night at approximately 1am, officers from District 3 responded to a radio call at 21 Norwell Street for an armed robbery. The victim told police that as he was unlocking the door on Norwell Street, an unknown black man, wearing a black jacket and a black hat, forced himself into the residence. The suspect placed a gun to the victim’s head and stole money and various other items before fleeing the scene. The officers searched the general vicinity but to no avail. This incident remains under investigation.

Woman Robbed After Accepting Ride from Stranger

Officers responded to Blue Hill Avenue and Stratton Street last night at 3am for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the victim, a 39-year-old Roxbury woman, who stated that an unknown black man offered her a ride while she was waiting for a cab. She accepted the ride and as they were commuting, the suspect pulled out a gun and robbed the victim of 10 dollars. He then made her exit his white Chevrolet Caprice and fled the scene. The victim refused medical attention.

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Four People Arrested For Drug Possession

Last night around 7:36pm officers from the Area E Drug Control Unit executed a search warrant at 87 School Street. Officers recovered a brown bag containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. They also recovered one plastic bag containing cocaine, 21 smaller bags containing heroin and 49 white pills and 22 beige pills. Officers arrested Rafael Corte, 31, Perfo Diaz, 37 and Miguel Moto, all from Roxbury, as well as William Feliciano, 26, of Dorchester for Possession Of Class A.

Pair Arrested in Stolen Motor Vehicle

This morning around 2:03am officers in District 1 were on routine patrol when they observed a stolen motor vehicle. Officers quickly apprehended Janeen Andrew, 37, and Terrell Brown, 35, both of Dorchester for Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle.

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On Saturday morning at 8:00am, Detectives from District 2 responded to the Dunkin’ Donuts Franchise Office at 15 Allerton Street in Roxbury to investigate employee theft. On arrival to that location, the detectives spoke to a Dunkin’ Donuts loss prevention employee who stated that 237 rechargeable swipe card’s from Dunkin Donuts had been fraudulently issued from 115 Forsyth Street. These cards were valued at $23,525.

District 2 Detectives obtained warrants from the Roxbury District Court. This afternoon, police arrested David Gonzalez, 18, of Dorchester at 114 Forsyth Street and charged him with Larceny. Detectives also executed a search warrant where they recovered many more swipe cards. Gonzalez will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court tomorrow morning.

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Drug Arrest at Elm Hill Avenue and Brookledge Street

About 5:25pm officers in District 2 stopped two individuals that fit a description from a previous call. As the officers approached, one of the suspects took an unknown object and began placing it inside his pants. As the officers approached the motor vehicle they could smell a strong odor of marijuana. One of the suspects informed the officers that he had a couple of bags of marijuana inside of his motor vehicle. Oscar Carrasquillo, 20, of Dorchester and Jose Dechoudens, 20, of Roxbury were both placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Class D.

Disturbance at Burger King ends in Warrant Arrest

Last night about 7:10pm officers in District 1 responded to 128 Tremont Street for a disturbance. Upon arrival officers spoke with victim who stated that her boyfriend was irritated because he had not smoked a cigarette in four days. Further investigation by officers revealed that the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Jonathan Trefry, 24, of Haverhill was arrested for Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle.

Drinking in Public Leads to Arrest

This morning at 12:17am officers in District 2 were on patrol at the intersection of Dudley and Dearborn Streets and observed a female drinking alcohol in public. As the officers approached, the suspect threw the can of beer over a fence and walked away. Further investigation revealed that the suspect has an outstanding warrant. Paula Shay, 37, of Quincy was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Drinking Alcohol Beverages in Public.

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On October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor of those Federal, State and Municipal Police Officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.

In 1994, the 103rd Congress, as part of the Violent Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, amended Public Law 87-726. President William J. Clinton then signed Public Law 103-322, which directs that the American Flag on all government buildings be flown at half-staff on May 15 of each year.

On Monday, May 15, 2006, all Department Members are asked to reflect and honor the memory of all of our officers who have given their lives while protecting others.

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Vehicles traveling through the Callahan Tunnel toward East Boston will be diverted through Logan International Airport due to the northbound lanes of McClellan Highway (Route 1A) being flooded.

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Armed Robbery of Taxi Driver

Early this morning around 12:45am the victim walked into District 3 to report that he was robbed. The victim stated on arrival he was meet by two unknown black males who got into the back seat of the taxi minutes later one of the suspect put a gun to his neck and demanded money. The victim was robbed of his wallet and two hundred and eighty dollars. Suspect fled in unknown motor vehicle.

Warrant Arrest at Normandy Street and Stanwood Street

About 1:00am this morning officers in District 2 while on patrol in the Normandy Street area arrested Dennis Bumpass, 38, of Roxbury for an outstanding warrant for Assault and Battery.

One Person Arrested after a shooting at 400 Tremont Street

This morning about 2:36am officers in District 4 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 400 Tremont Street. On arrival officers spoke with the victim’s who stated that they were walking home from the movies when they noticed the suspect following them. The victims stated they observed the suspect pulling something out from his waist area, at that time the suspect began shooting at them. One person sustained a gun shot wound to his upper leg and was transported to Boston Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. After a brief foot chase officers apprehended Luis Parrilla, 32, of Roxbury and charged him with unlawful possession of firearm, unlawful possession of ammo, 2 counts of assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and three counts of Assault and Battery On A Police Officer. A firearm was recovered from the suspect.

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This afternoon at about 12:18pm, officers from District 2 responded to an address on Cawfield Street in Dorchester on a report of a home invasion. On arrival to the location, the suspect was found in the foyer being held by the victim and a witness. Officers placed him under arrest and transported him to District 2.

According to the 49-year-old victim, while at home with his two young children age 7 and 10 the doorbell rang. When he opened the door, he observed the suspect asking if he may use the victim’s bathroom. The victim, who met the suspect a month ago, allowed the suspect into the house. Inside the apartment, the suspect removed a shotgun from a bag, pumped the pump action of the shotgun and demanded money from the victim. The children fled the scene while the victim grabbed the shotgun and began to struggle with the suspect. While struggling with the suspect, the victim was struck several times with the barrel and stock of the shotgun. The fight continued out of the apartment and into the foyer. With the assistance of a witness, the victim gained control of the suspect.

Police arrested Anthony Boyette, 18, of Dorchester and charged him with Home Invasion, two counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun, two counts of Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Armed Assault with Intent to Rob or Murder, Armed Assault in a Dwelling, and Intimidation of a Witness. He will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court on Monday morning.

The victim and his children were all transported to the Boston Medical Center where the victim was treated for minor injuries and the children were evaluated.

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Loud Party Lands One in Jail

District 4 officers broke up a loud party this morning at 34 Medfield Street in the Fenway. Upon hearing the music, officers went to the second floor landing and could see about 40 people drinking inside. Officer asked the group to leave and one guest became confrontational towards the officers. William Carpenter, 23, of Vermont was arrested and charged with being a disorderly person.

Brighton Business Robbed of Night Deposit

Last night at 10:02pm officers in District 14 went to 60 Everett Street for a robbery report. Two males approached the victim outside the store, one armed with a gun demanding the bag of money the victim was holding. After getting the bag of loot, both suspects fled on foot. A search was made to no avail. This investigation is ongoing.

3 Guns, 3 Arrested in 3 Different Incidents

At 2:40pm yesterday an officer working traffic detail in Jackson Square heard gunshots coming from the area of the T-station. The officer observed a male running across Columbus Avenue towards Ritchie Street with witnesses pointing at him. The officer chased the male and caught him at Columbus Avenue and Ritchie Street. A pat down of the suspect revealed a loaded handgun in his coat pocket. A search of the Jackson Square T-station revealed two spent shell casings. Arrested was a 16-year-old juvenile male from Boston. No injuries were reported.
Then at 7:59pm, officers in the Youth Violence Strike Force, acting on a tip stopped a car in the area of 21 Fessenden Street. Inside the car was 23-year-old Antoine Mack of Mattapan in possession of a loaded .357 magnum handgun. Mack was arrested and charged with the unlawful possession of the gun and ammunition.
At 5:16pm, officers in the Youth Violence Strike Force stopped and arrested Decourcy Belle, 17 of Roxbury outside 125 Homestead Street. Belle was caught carrying a loaded .22 caliber revolver after running from the officers during a field interrogation.

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Today members of the City-Wide Drug Control Unit executed a series of Dorchester District Court Search Warrants with Patricia Brown, 37, and David Wright, 41, both of Dorchester targets of their investigation.

This afternoon, officers armed with a search warrant, executed it at 31 Athelwold Street in Dorchester. Recovered at that location was a loaded firearm, a shotgun, a BB gun, close to $10,000.00 in U.S. Currency, electronic scales, as well as numerous bags of cocaine. Both Wright and Brown were both placed under arrest and transported to District 3.

An additional search warrant was executed in the rear yard of 31 Athelwold Street. Recovered and seized from that area were personal items, large plastic bags of marijuana, cocaine and crack cocaine. Police also recovered one rectangular block believed to be a kilogram of cocaine. The total amount of cocaine seized from this area was about 2200 grams.

Police also executed a search warrant at 734 Blue Hill Avenue, the Sensation Unlimited Store. Police recovered and seized various zip lock plastic bags used for packaging drugs as well as personal papers in David Wright’s name.

Also seized in this incident were three motor vehicles. A 1998 Ford Expedition, and a 1989 BMW 750 that were parked at Atholwold Street and a 2004 Chevy Avalanche being driven by Patricia Brown.

Both suspects will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court on Monday morning and charged with: Trafficking Class B Drugs within 1000 feet of the Wendell Holmes School, Two Counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

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All three victims from tonight's shooting in Dorchester remain at the Boston Medical Center. The 16-year-old victim's injuries are considered non-life threatening. The other two victims, age 24 and 28 are listed in critical condition and are currently in surgery.

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Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that Albert Goslin, Superintendent of the Bureau of Internal Investigations, will be the Superintendent-in-Chief of the department. Lt. Det. Daniel Linskey, currently the head of Bureau of Special Services, will become the department’s chief-of-staff. The two appointments will help maintain stability within the department as it gears up for the summer months.

“Al Goslin is a proven leader within the department,” Mayor Menino said. “Having served as a patrol officer, sergeant and captain in Area B-2 Roxbury, and most recently, on the command staff, he has the right experience to help the department right now.”

Goslin, age 63, brings to his position a distinguished 38-year career within the department. Since April 2004, he has served as the Superintendent of the Bureau of Internal Investigations. In November 1998, Goslin became captain in Area B-2, a post that brought him in close contact with religious leaders, community activists and business owners as the neighborhood worked to reduce crime.

Linskey, age 39, is a three-time winner of the department’s Medal of Honor and a recipient of the state’s highest honor for police officers – the Hanna Medal of Valor. A Marine Corps veteran of the Gulf War, Linskey headed up the Drug Control unit in Area B-2, which was credited with executing more than 600 search warrants. He personally has been involved in the arrests of more than 3,000 individuals involved with drug and weapons crimes.

“I am proud that Daniel Linskey is becoming the department’s chief-of-staff,” said Mayor Menino. “Linskey has a tremendous record of heroism and service on the job. He has a track record of getting the job done – whether it’s on the street fighting crime or, more recently, overseeing the Bureau of Special Services.”

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Officers from District 11 responded to a report of a person shot at 760 Washington Street in Dorchester. On arrival the officers confirmed three people were shot at that location. All three have been transported to the Boston Medical Center where they are being treated for life threatening injuries.

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This afternoon Rodrick Taylor, 34, of Dorchester was arrested for the April 30 homicide of 19-year-old Dominique Samuels. Members of the Boston Police Homicide Unit, Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Detectives from District 2 and members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Taylor based on significant and credible evidence during this intensive two-week long investigation.

Taylor will be arraigned on Monday morning in the Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court.

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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 - May 11th, 2005 vs. 2006.

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Juvenile Arrested For Tagging

About 2:50pm officers in District 2 observed a black male spray painting the side of a building at the corner of Mt. Pleasant and Dudley Streets. When the suspect saw the officers he put the spray paint can in his pocket and walked away. Officers observed writing on the wall where the suspect was standing. The juvenile from Roxbury was placed under arrest for Tagging/Graffiti.

Armed Robbery at Tremont Street and Pembroke Street

Yesterday evening about 4:30pm officers in District 4 responded to a radio call for an armed Robbery at 114 Pembroke Street. Officers spoke with victim who stated three unknown males beat him and slashed him with a knife and a broken bottle. The victim was robbed of forty dollars and sustained injuries to his arms and face. The victim was extremely belligerent, uncooperative and adamantly refused medical attention.

Teen Arrested For Assaulting Police Officers

Early this morning about 6:46am officers in District 3 responded to a radio call for a woman who wanted her daughter removed at 236 Talbot Avenue. Officers spoke with the victim who stated that her daughter was smoking marijuana and being very disrespectful. Officers at that time informed the suspect that she would have to leave. When officers approached the suspect to escort her off the premise, she began punching and kicking officers. The juvenile from Dorchester was placed under arrest for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

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Dorchester Man Arrested with Gun

This morning at 12:26am officers from District 2 were on patrol in the area of 65 East Cottage Street in Dorchester. Officers approached a parked and running Green Toyota and questioned its occupant. Deonente Baptista, 22 of Dorchester, was found to be operating on a suspended license. During an inventory of the car officers found a loaded .45 caliber handgun in the center console. Baptista was arrested and will be arraigned today in Roxbury District Court.

Berklee Student Making More than Music

A Berklee student was arrested at 10:56pm last night after police discovered two plastic containers filled with BB’s and M60’s inside his dorm room at 270 Commonwealth Avenue. School officials told police that they were informed that a student was in possession of a BB gun. Officials went to the student’s room and that’s where they discovered the devises. The containers described as two plastic “LEGGS” sheer knee high egg containers, both filled with BB’s and M60’s, with wicks protruding from the egg, were disposed of by members of the Boston Police Explosive Ordinance Unit. Officers did arrest 18-year-old Jamaal Shoffner of Norwalk, Connecticut charging him with possession of an infernal machine.

Pair Arrested in Mattapan with Gun

Officers in District 18 responded to the area of 57 Greenfield Road on a report of shots fired. On arrival they found several spent shell casings and were given a description of a suspect vehicle that was seen leaving the area. A vehicle matching the suspect car was stopped at River and Thorn Streets with two male occupants. Further investigation revealed a loaded 9mm handgun in the car. Both occupants, Daniel Bunch, 17 of Hyde Park and a Juvenile male from Mattapan, were arrested

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The Boston Police Department and Suffolk County District Attorney's Office today announce that the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has officially ruled the death of Dominique Samuels to be a homicide. The cause of Ms. Samuel's death was homicidal asphyxiation of undetermined mechanism. Homicide detectives and representatives of the district attorney's office are continuing a thorough and active investigation in order to bring the person or people responsible for Ms. Samuel's murder to justice. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information about Ms. Samuels' homicide to contact the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Four Arrested for Gun Possession

While on patrol last evening at approximately 8pm in Dorchester, officers responded to 27 Harvard Street for calls of shots fired. While going to the scene, the officers observed the vehicle that fit the broadcasted description of the suspect vehicle. Officers pulled over the vehicle and conducted a pat frisk on the four suspects in the car, but to no avail. After searching the car, a black firearm was found under the front passenger seat. All four suspects were placed under arrest for carrying a weapon without a proper license. Dasean Leggett, 19, of Dorchester and three juveniles, two males from Dorchester and a female from Mattapan, were charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and an assortment of citations and warrant violations.

Juvenile Robs Woman in Dorchester

Last night at 8:42pm, a woman who stated she was robbed at gunpoint at Bernard and Kerwin Streets flagged officers down at 87 Norwell Street in Dorchester. She stated that she was walking to the bus stop with her daughter when an unknown black male walked up to them, displayed a firearm and grabbed the victim’s wallet. She gave a description of the suspect, which was broadcasted over proper radio channels. The victim refused medical treatment for her and her daughter. Officers in the area near Talbot Avenue observed a suspect matching the description that the victim gave. The victim positively identified the suspect, a 15-year-old from Dorchester, and the juvenile was arrested and charged with Delinquent to Wit: Armed Robbery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Store 24 Robbed in Dorchester

Early this morning at about 5:01am, officers responded to a radio call for a Store 24 in Dorchester that has just been robbed. The victim stated that the unknown suspect, wearing a black ski mask, entered the store, brandished a firearm and told the clerk to give him money. The victim obliged and the suspect fled the scene. The area was searched but to no avail. This incident remains under investigation.

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At 8:38pm officers from District 4 responded to 65 Hammond Street on a report of a person shot. On arrival, Officers discovered two people shot at # 62. Both victims were transported to the Boston Medical Center where they are being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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Suspect Arrested For Shots Fired

Last night around 9:20pm, officers in District 13 observed a suspect that was wanted in connection with shooting. The suspect, Noah Jamal Brewington, 19, of Lynn was arrested on a warrant.

Person Stabbed at 8 Park Plaza

This morning, at 12:41am, a witness who stated that someone was just stabbed inside of a convenience store flagged an officer down. The victim showed the officer a stab wound to her hip area. The victim stated that a fight broke out inside the store and an unknown person stabbed her. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment.

Police Alert Residents To House Fire

This morning, around 4:10am, officers in District 3 responded to 23 Namelon Circle for a radio call for a Breaking and Entering. When officers arrived they could smell a strong odor of smoke. Officers observed smoke coming from the roof and began to alert the residence by knocking and banging on windows and doors. All the residents were safely removed from the residence and Red Cross was notified.

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This evening at 7:24pm officers from District 4 responded to the Boston Medical Center on a report of a person who entered the Emergency Room suffering from a gun shot wound to the buttocks. The 21-year-old male victim reported to police that he was shot at Dudley. Detectives from District 2 determined the victim was shot at Clifton and Burrell Streets where ballistic evidence was recovered. The victim is expected to survive his injury. Detectives from District 2 are currently investigating this shooting. They are asking for anyone with information about this shooting to call them at 617-343-4275 or the Crime Stopper’s tip line at 800-494-TIPS

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Officers assigned to District 11 responded to Walton and Washington Streets tonight at 7:06pm on a report of a person shot. On arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury. Detectives continue to process the crime scene and investigate this shooting. District 11 Detectives ask anyone with any information about this shooting to call them at 617-343-4330 or the Crime Stopper’s tip line at 800-494-TIPS

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This afternoon at 4:01pm, officers from District 3 responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of 8 Fessenden Street. While officers were in route to the call they were notified that a person was shot at that location. On arrival witnesses informed officers that there was a victim inside a dwelling on Fessenden Street. The officers entered the house and found a 26-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Boston EMS responded, treated the victim and transported him to the Boston Medical Center where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

While treating victim # 1, a woman approached officers and informed them that her son was inside an address on the Street and possibly shot. The officers entered the address and observed a 21-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the shoulder. Boston EMS treated and transported this victim to the Boston Medical Center where he is being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Both victim’s were shot outside on Fessenden Street and fled to two different locations. Police were provided with a description of four people armed with firearms driving in a newer white S.U.V. wanted for the shooting. Anyone with information about this double shooting is urged to contact the District 3 Detectives at 617-343-4700 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.

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Last night at 10:22pm, officers from District 2 responded to 13 Wendover Street in Dorchester on a report of shots fired and while in route to the call were notified that a person was shot. On arrival, officers located the victim of a gunshot wound. The victim, Alex Mendes, 24, was transported to the Boston Medical Center by EMS where he was pronounced.

Boston Police Homicide Detectives are currently investigating this latest homicide. They urge anyone with information about this incident to call them at 617-343-4470 or remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.

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This morning at 8:36am, officers from District 3 responded to a report of an armed robbery at Wales and Harvard Streets in Dorchester. On arrival officers spoke with a 42-year-old Boston man who stated that he was robbed, at gunpoint, of jewelry by a male and two females. While the officers were interviewing the victim, he observed one of the females leaving 37 Wales Street. Police arrested Elizabeth Splaine, 22, of Cambridge and charged her with armed robbery. While officers were arresting Splaine, the victim observed the second female enter 37 Wales Street. Additional officers responded and approached the address knocked and announced their office. The second female suspect fled the apartment stating the male suspect still inside armed with a firearm threatened to kill her. Police arrested Mahogany Penn, 23, of Hyde Park and charged her with armed robbery.

Police on scene requested Boston Police negotiators to the scene. The negotiators attempted to contact the suspect to no avail for over two hours. The Boston Police Entry and Apprehension Team responded and deployed O.C. spray into the apartment. The male suspect, Darrell Smith, 39, of Dorchester, was taken into custody without incident. He is charged with armed robbery and assault by means of a firearm. Detectives from District 3 applied for a search warrant and are currently executing it.

All three will be arraigned tomorrow morning in the Dorchester District Court.

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Dorchester Home Invasion

At 8:24am this morning, officers in District 11 responded to 1331 Dorchester Avenue for a Home Invasion. According to the victim, two Asian males armed with a tire iron and a gun, entered his apartment and demanded money. The pair struck a female victim in the head causing a laceration, as she attempted to flee. Both suspects fled the apartment with jewelry and jumped into a silver Mercedes. The female victim was taken to Carney Hospital for further treatment.

Early Morning Robbery at Burger King

At about 6:50am this morning, officers in District 2 responded to the Burger King on Washington Street on a report of an armed robbery. According to employees, two men entered the establishment around 5:00am and demanded money. The suspects forced three employees into a freezer and fled with an undisclosed amount of money. They also stole a car from one of the employees to assist in their getaway. The vehicle is described as a 1998 red Oldsmobile Cutlass. The victims were able to free themselves and phone police for help.

Child Left Home Alone

Concerned neighbors flagged an officer from District 2 down at 10:49pm last night outside 96 E. Cottage Street. The neighbors could hear a child crying from inside apartment 1 and believed the child to be home alone. The officer made several attempts knocking on the apartment door to no avail. A forced entry was made and inside was a 2-year-old female left alone. Boston EMS responded and took the child to Boston Medical Center for an evaluation. DSS was notified and is investigating. A male claiming to be the child’s father arrived home and told the police he went out for milk, however officers observed no milk in his possession.

Gun Recovered, Two Arrested After Shots Fired

Officers in District 2 responded to a shots fired call last night around 8:54pm at 8 Waumbeck Street in Roxbury. Witnesses told the officers that a male had just pulled gun and fired shots into the air. Upon further investigation officers arrested Jonathan Embry, 19 of Dorchester and a Female Juvenile in connection with the shooting. A .38 caliber Smith and Wesson was recovered.

Gypsy Cab Driver Cries No Fare!

Officers in District 2 observed a man known to them as a Gypsy cab driver parked and standing outside 140 Dudley Street at 6:40pm last evening. As they were speaking with the man, a prospective fare approached and asked for a cab ride. The only ride offered at that point was a ride to District 2 for Courtney Robinson, 43 of South Boston. Robinson was arrested for violating the Hackney Carriage laws. His car was towed.

Bank Robbed in Charlestown

A man wearing a white hardhat, blue nylon jacket, white pants and sunglasses walked into the Cooperative Bank at 201 Main Street and demanded money. The suspect displayed a gun and fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash inside a bag. A dye pack was given and officers located the bag of currency on nearby School Street with the dye pack deployed. The suspect made good his escape.

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Units from District 2 responded to 13 Wendover Street tonight at 10:22pm on a report of shots fired and then a person shot. On arrival officers located the victim of a shooting. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center. Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim's injuries are considered life threatening. Details will follow.

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Officers from District 11 responded to a radio call this morning at 2:13am for a report of shots fired at 196 Hamilton Street in Dorchester. On arrival the officers located a 24-year-old male lying on the ground opposite 190 Hamilton Street suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced.

As a result of the work performed by the responding District 11 officers and the follow up investigation that has been conducted since 2:13am by homicide investigators, two people were charged in connection with this murder. The suspects were arrested this morning on firearm related charges in the Dorchester area. Tonight investigators from the Boston Police Homicide Unit have charged the suspects with the following charges. Police charged William Badgett, 19, of Mattapan with Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Suspect #2 Darnell Ricks, 18, of Dorchester is charged with being an Accessory after the fact of Murder.

This investigation is still ongoing and detectives from the homicide unit are still urging people with information about this murder to contact them at 617-343-4470 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS. Both suspects will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court on Monday morning.

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At 2:13am this morning officers in District 11 responded to Hamilton Street in Dorchester on a call of shots fired. On arrival they located a victim on the ground opposite 190 Hamilton suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim, who is not identified at this time, was transported to the Boston Medical Center and was pronounced dead at 2:35am.

Homicide Investigators continue to investigate this incident and urge anyone with information 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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At 8:16pm last night, officers from District 2 responded to 6 Carmel Street in Roxbury for a man down. On arrival they observed a victim lying in an alleyway suffering from what appeared to be head trauma. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Homicide Investigators continue to investigate this incident and urge anyone with information 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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Four Arrested After Downtown Fight

Officers from District 1 observed a large group of people fighting at Stuart and Tremont Streets at 3:00am this morning. Four of the combatants, Evan Allison, 23, Dana Clarke, 24, Lydia Mann, 26 and Ledisha Shepard, 24, were arrested and charged with Affray and Disorderly Conduct. One of the arrestees told the officers that Shepard had stabbed a friend of his just prior to the altercation. A stab victim was located at Boston Medical Center with a stab wound to the left shoulder. The victim made a positive identification and as a result Shepard will be charged additionally with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon, (knife.)

Pair Arrested for Keeping a Disorderly House

At 1:10am this morning officers in Brighton responded to 1682 Commonwealth Avenue for a loud party. According to witnesses, the partygoers were on the rooftop throwing beer bottles and other debris off the roof at pedestrians. Officers located the tenants, Gia Campanella and Liam Sullivan, both 18, and placed them under arrest for Keeping a Disorderly House. All other guests were escorted off the property.

Dorchester Man Arrested for Kidnapping

An officer in District 6 was flagged down by a victim at 11:20pm last night at 150 Old Colony Avenue. According to the victim, she received a call from a male claiming he had found her pocketbook at a yacht club in Dorchester. The victim agreed to meet the suspect at the Hess Gas Station on Old Colony Avenue to retrieve her purse. When she arrived at the gas station she was forced into a van against her will. The suspect continued to drive around with the victim until she was able to escape in the D Street Housing Development and flag down the officer. The suspect, 44-year-old Kenneth Bruneau of Dorchester was located and arrested for kidnapping. The victim was unharmed and reported no injuries.

Courthouse Encounter Leads to Arrest

At 2:05pm yesterday a Detective from District 1 arrested 23-year-old David French inside the Suffolk Superior Courthouse in Pemberton Square. The detective was walking on the 9th floor with a victim and a witness in a separate case when they spotted French walking with a friend. The victim told the detective that French had shot at him on April 26th, 2006 at 15 Spencer Street and had riddled his house with bullets. The victim and witness were escorted from the area and French was taken into custody charged with the April 26th, shooting incident.

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Last night at about 10:02pm, officers in District 11 responded to 26 Melbourne Street in Dorchester for shots fired. On arrival officers located three victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Two males ages 21 and 20 and one Juvenile female were taken to Boston Medical Center for treatment. All three victims are expected to recover. This incident remains under investigation by District 11 detectives. Anyone with information is asked to contact 617-343-4335.

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Three People Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Yesterday afternoon around 2:45pm, members of the Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force along with members from Boston Police Investigation Unit made three on-sight arrests from information previously received at 718 American Legion Highway. The officers arrested Anibal Parilla, 51, of Mattapan, Angel Tavares, 37, of Roslindale and Alexis Ayala, 44, of Roxbury for Trafficking Cocaine in Excess of 200 Grams.

Three Arrested for Kidnapping Charges

While in the area of Dorchester Street and Old Colony Avenue yesterday at approximately 4:40pm, officers from District 6 observed a green Chevrolet Blazer that fit the description of a vehicle that was just broadcasted over the radio for a kidnapping. When the Blazer was pulled over, officers spoke to the victim in the backseat, who stated she was forced into the car against her will. The victim further stated she didn’t know the two men in the front seat but the man next to her was her friend’s boyfriend. All three suspects, Robert Kelly, 39, of Winthrop, Robert Vanbuskirk, 35, of Medford and Brian Deveau, 31, of South Boston were arrested and charged with Kidnapping.

Armed Robbery at Tremont Street and Rutland Street

Yesterday about 5:40pm officers in District 4 responded to a radio call for shots fired at Rutland and Tremont Streets. Upon arrival officers spoke with the victim, who stated that a group of six males and two females tried to take his Nintendo DS. Victim stated that he was knocked to the ground and was kicked and punched by several suspects. The victim went on to state that while he was on the ground one of the suspect placed a knife to his neck and he also observed a gun in the waistband of another suspect. The suspect, a 14-year-old male from Boston, was placed under arrest and charged with Armed Robbery and Assault by Means of Dangerous weapon.

Gun Recovered from Norfolk Street

Last evening at 9:45pm, officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to 52 Evans Street for a call of shots fired. Officers observed a group of individuals standing on Norfolk Street in the general vicinity for the call and began questioning them. However, the group fled in separate directions and was unable to be found. While searching the area, officers recovered a firearm and secured it as evidence. The incident remains under investigation.

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On Sunday morning April 30, 2006, at about 3:51am, officers from District 3 responded to 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 was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. The deceased victim in this incident has been identified as 40-year-old Eric Thomas of Jamaica, recently living in Boston. The cause of death as determined by the Medical Examiner was a gunshot wound and the manner of death ruled a homicide.

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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Last night, at about 10:05 pm officers from District 18 responded to a radio call for shots fired at River Street and Thorn Street in Mattapan. On arrival, officers observed a black male suffering from multiple gun shot wounds. The victim, later identified as 22-year-old Steven Sydney of Milton, was transported to Boston Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Sydney. Investigators urge anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 617-343-4470 or the Crime Stoppers Tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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At approximately 4pm, while conducting an investigation, members of the Boston Police Youth Violence Strike Force observed a person known to have outstanding warrants. After stopping the suspect in a motor vehicle on American Legion Highway, the suspect fled the scene in the motor vehicle. Police lost contact with the suspects vehicle and discovered the vehicle flipped on its side after striking a parked motor vehicle at 642 Harvard Street. After crashing the motor vehicle the suspect fled on foot, forced his way into a vacant house, then fled the house and a foot pursuit ensued. The suspect was arrested at 19 Gilmer Street and taken to Boston Medical Center for injuries sustained during the motor vehicle crash. A police officer injured his knee during the foot pursuit. The suspect, Byron Jones, 26, was wanted on warrants out of Roxbury District Court for Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon & Dorchester District Court for Violation of Auto Laws. He will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court tomorrow.

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Armed Robbery Of Convenience Store

Last night, about 11:15pm officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for Armed Robbery at 1420 Dorchester Avenue. Upon arrival officers spoke with the store clerk who stated an unknown black male had a gun and stole an unknown amount of cash from the register.

Person Shot at Blue Hill Avenue and Fayston Street

This morning, around 1:12am officers in District 2 responded to radio call for a person shot at Blue Hill Avenue and Fayston Street. The victim stated to officers that two unknown suspects shot him while he was standing at the corner of Blue Hill Avenue and Fayston Street. Victim could not give a description of the two suspects. The victim, who was suffering from gunshot wounds to his back, was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Carjacking at Blue Hill Avenue and Fairway Street

This morning, officers in District 3 observed a motor vehicle on the wrong side of the road. The victim stated to officers that once he opened his car door the suspect pushed him out the way and hopped into the driver’s seat. The victim stated that he held onto the driver’s door and was dragged as the suspect drove away. Russell Fisher, 42, of East Boston was placed under arrest and charged with Unarmed Car Jacking and other violations of the auto law.

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The Boston Police Homicide Unit is still in the early stages of the investigation of the death of Dominique Samuels. The cause and manner of death is still undetermined. Today, Detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at 9 Woodbine Street in Roxbury. Investigators are not characterizing this location as anything more then a place of interest.

The department has received responses as a result of last nights appeal. We encourage people to continue to provide investigators with information. People are urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS. Any information provided to police will be investigated.

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Investigators have determined that the allegations made this morning by the 11 year-old boy in Roslindale were false. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter.

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Officers from District 1 responded to a radio call this morning at 9:59 for a bank robbery at 710 Washington Street, the Bank of America. On arrival officers spoke with witnesses who stated that a suspect entered the bank, approached a window, threatened the teller stating he had a gun, and robbed the bank. The suspect is described as a 5’6”, white male, 165 lbs., in his 30’s with a mustache, wearing a firefighters helmet, an orange and black waist length firefighters jacket. The suspect fled the bank with an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency. Moments later, New England Medical Center Police recovered a fire hat and raincoat in a bathroom inside the hospital.

District 1 Detectives, as well as members of the Bank Robbery Task Force are currently investigating this incident. Anyone with information about this Armed Robbery are urged to contact District Detectives at 617-343-4240 or the Crime Stoppers Tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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Early this morning at about 12:15am officers from District 11 and District 3 responded to the Carney Hospital for a report of a person stabbed. On arrival officers were informed that the victim who self applied himself to the hospital was suffering from stab wounds. A crime scene was located at the corner of School Street and Champlain Circle in Dorchester. The victim, Marcus Heard, 32, of Roxbury was treated in the Emergency Room and later pronounced dead.

Boston Police Homicide and District 3 Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances around this death. Investigators urge anyone with information about this incident to contact them at 617-343-4470 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.

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Detectives from District 5 continue to conduct interviews into this mornings incident in Roslindale. The victim additionally reported to investigators that he left his black and gray backpack inside the van. This backpack contains the victim's school books and papers. The suspects could have possibly discarded this item. Anyone that comes across a backpack fitting this description is urged to call police.

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While serving a Probation Violation Warrant on Georgia Street last night at 6:05pm, officers from District 2 and Probation Officers arrested four individuals inside that address. While searching the apartment for the suspect, Akiel Civil, 21, of Roxbury, the officers found large quantities of marijuana within the apartment and arrested three other individuals present at the time. David McLean, 24, Shakeba Roberts, 23, both of Roxbury and Oral Swaby, 34, of Pawtucket, R.I., were arrested on a variety of Possession of Class D charges. Civil, upon knowing the officers were there for his arrest, broke into a separate apartment in the building and hid in the closet. He was arrested and charged with Unarmed Burglary, Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Felony and Resisting Arrest.

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This information is preliminary, but we feel a responsibility to get this information to the public. We will keep you updated if there are further developments.

Detectives from District 5 are investigating allegations from an 11-year-old student in Roslindale regarding an incident that occurred this morning on Eastbourne Street. According to the victim, while walking to the Mozart School this morning at about 8:00am, a white van approached him at Eastbourne and Beech Streets in Roslindale. The van contained two white males in their early twenties. The driver is described as a white male wearing a Boston Red Sox cap. The passenger is described as being a white male with curly spiked hair, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. At that location, the passenger opened the passenger side sliding door and forcibly took the victim into the white van. The van is described as having bench seats inside, white in color, with scratches on the side and a partial white plate with red numbers 547. The victim reports the vehicle drove around the area for about ten minutes and dropped the victim off on Washington Street by the Beethoven School. The child stated that he fought with the passenger and that he was punched numerous times in the stomach. The victim was transported to the Boston Children’s Hospital where he is being evaluated.

Boston Police Detectives from District 5 are currently investigating this incident. We are asking anyone in the Eastbourne Street, Beech Street, or Washington Street area this morning that may have witnessed any activity between the victim and the suspects or has any information about this vehicle used in the crime to contact District 5 Detectives at 617-343-4560 or the Crime Stopper tip line at 800-494-TIPS.

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Last Wednesday, April 26, 2006, Mayor Menino and Police Commissioner O'Toole welcomed a group of Boston's youth traveling in eleven new vans recently donated by PAL to the Big Apple Circus on City Hall Plaza.

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 also presented Mayor Menino with a contribution to benefit youth programs around the city.

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In addition to the information provided at today’s press event, the Boston Police Homicide Unit states that there is no evidence to suggest that Ms. Samuels was the victim of a random attack that may have occurred within the area of her ultimate discovery. There is no information to suggest that the victim had been in the area prior to that general time period. Information known at this point in the investigation suggests that Ms. Samuels was deceased prior to the setting of the fire.

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Media Availability will begin at 5:00 pm located in the media room at Boston Police Headquarters. Representatives from the Homicide Unit and the District Attorney’s office will be on hand.

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On Sunday April 30, 2006, at 6:21am officers from District 2 responded to a radio call for a body found at 170 Morton Street in Jamaica Plain. On arrival Boston Police discovered the burnt body of a teenage, black female. The victim has been identified as 19 year-old, Boston resident Dominique Samuels, formerly of Milton.

The Boston Police, led by the Homicide Unit and in cooperation with the District Attorney’s office, is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death and discovery of the victim. The area where Ms. Samuels was found is accessible by foot and by car. The BPD has not ruled out the possibility that she may have been brought there from another location.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has yet to determine the manner and cause of death. However evidence suggests that an accelerant was used during this incident.

Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen or spoken to Ms. Samuels on either Friday or Saturday to please come forward. In addition, if anyone was witness to any suspicious activity in and around Franklin Park specifically the area adjacent to Jewish Memorial Drive and/or if anyone observed or was present to someone purchasing an accelerant in the area to please contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or remain anonymous and contact the CrimeStoppers Unit at 800-494-TIPS.

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Two Arrested for Public Drinking

While on random patrol on Cambridge Street last evening at approximately 6:30pm, officers from District 1 observed two individuals consuming alcohol in public. When the officers ordered the highly intoxicated suspects to get rid of the open container, they refused. Raphael Desilus and Sulemanu Balami, both 25 of Boston, were arrested for Public Drinking and taken to the local police station for booking.

N.H. Man Arrested for Assault with Gun

While driving his vehicle into the entrance of the West Broadway Development last night, a South Boston man was encountered by another vehicle that started following him. The suspect then exited the car and pointed a firearm at the victim before getting in his car and leaving. Witnesses to the scene gave the suspect’s location to the officers, who found him on Flaherty Way. Xavier Lopez, 23, of Hollis, N.H. was found hiding in a rear bedroom of an apartment covered by clothing. He was arrested and charged with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm.

Cabdriver Robbed on Clarkwood

Officers responded to a radio call at 1:31am for a robbery in progress at 5 Clarkwood Street. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a cabdriver from Hyde Park, who stated he was approached by an unknown black male wearing a gray hoodie, dark sweats and a “B” baseball cap. The suspect asked the cabdriver if he wanted anything to which the cabdriver replied no. Then the suspect grabbed money out of the victim’s shirt pocket before he ran off. Officers did a search of the area but to no avail. The incident remains under investigation.

Arlington Street Trespassers Arrested

Last night while on patrol on Arlington Street, officers observed two females standing in the doorway of a building that had clearly marked “No Trespassing” signs. The officers took the suspects into custody and later found that one of the suspects, Jennifer Kirby, 39, of Malden, had a variety of outstanding warrants, including Parole Violations, Larceny, Assault and Battery and an OUI. The Warrant Unit was notified and the other suspect was summonsed for Trespassing.

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Last night at 8:35pm, officers from District 3 responded to a radio call for two people shot at 9 Lorne Street in Dorchester. On arrival officers discovered three people suffering from gunshot wounds. Victim #1 a 19-year-old male from Dorchester was transported to the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Victim’s #2, age 17 and # 3, age 18, both from Dorchester were transported to the Boston Medical Center. All three victims remain hospitalized are expected to survive.

Detectives from District 3 continue to investigate this shooting and urge anyone with information about incident to contact them at 617-343-4700 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.

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Yesterday morning at about 3:51am, officers from District 3 responded to a call at 37 Ellington Street in Roxbury for a person shot. The victim, whose identity has not been released, until a full family notification has been made. Victim #2 remains at a local hospital in serious condition.

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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Yesterday morning at 6:21am, officers from District 2 responded to a radio call for a body found at 170 Morton Street in Jamaica Plain. On arrival the police discovered the burnt body of a teenage black female. The cause and manner of death is currently under investigation by the Boston Police Homicide Unit and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Police have a tentative identification, but are withholding the name of the victim until a positive identification has been made.

Homicide Detectives are currently the lead investigators in this incident. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or remain anonymous and contact the Crime Stoppers Unit at 800-494-TIPS.

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