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