Confirmed Shooting at 139 Pembroke Street in the South End
Officers from District 4 responded to 139 Pembroke Street tonight at 9:52pm on a report of a person shot. On arrival police found a male victim shot. He was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he is being treated. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
Four Arrested after Robbing Victim of Cross and Chain
An 18-year-old male from Dorchester walked into District 3 this morning to report he was robbed while in his motor vehicle that was stopped at a red light at Blue Hill Avenue and American Legion Highway. The victim states that 5 black males exited a Dodge Caravan, which was stopped behind him at the traffic light. One suspect approached him, with his hands in his pants motioning that he had a gun, and stole the victim’s gold chain from around his neck. The suspects fled in the vehicle and District 3 notified Boston Police Operations and provided them a description of the suspects and vehicle that was broadcasted to the officers in the Street.
About an hour later, officers patrolling in District 3 observed the vehicle that was wanted for the unarmed robbery traveling on Blue Hill Avenue toward Grove Hall. The Officers activated their cruiser’s emergency equipment and attempted to stop the motor vehicle. The operator of the vehicle refused to stop for the officers. Eventually with the assistance of officers from District 2 the suspect vehicle was stopped at Hutchings Street and Elm Hill Avenue.
The victim and a witness positively identified all four occupants of the vehicle as the suspects that robbed him at Blue hill Ave and American Legion Highway. Recovered from one of the suspects was the victim’s gold chain and cross. All four were transported to District 3 where they were booked. While being processed, one suspect dropped two plastic bags of marijuana on the floor. The following people were arrested for Unarmed Robbery: Aaron James Terrell Boyd, 17, of Roxbury; Jahmol Antione Norfleet, 20, of Roxbury; Richard Nichols, 20, of Dorchester, and Eric Jackson, 18, of Roxbury who was also charged with Possession Class D.
Five Arrested with Firearm and Drugs at 300 Norfolk Street
Last night officers from District 3 were patrolling on Morton Street toward Norfolk Street in Mattapan when they observed a motor vehicle traveling without a registration sticker attached to the vehicles plate. When the officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the operator of the vehicle began to slow and pull to the right but refused to stop. The vehicle finally came to a complete stop at 300 Norfolk Street. As the officers approached the vehicle, which was occupied by five people, they ordered the occupants to show their hands. One passenger refused and abruptly reached down to his right side. Further investigation revealed a loaded handgun wrapped in a black bandana next to this suspect. All occupants of the vehicle were removed and placed in custody.
After searching one of the suspects, an officer recovered a large plastic bag, which contained 50 individually wrapped bags of crack cocaine. While three bags of marijuana were recovered from inside the vehicle. Police arrested: David Dardy, 17, of Roxbury, who is charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Trafficking Class B, Trafficking Class B within 1000’ of St. Matthew’s School; Darrion Carrington, 17, of Dorchester and Terrence Belmer, 17, of Roxbury, who are both charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, as well as Possession of Class D; and a 15-year-old and 16-year-old male, both from Dorchester, who are charged with Delinquency to wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition and Possession Class D.
Westwind Road Homicide Victim’s Identification Released
Monday evening, officers from District 11 responded to 16 Westwind Road in Dorchester where Boston EMS was treating a victim in cardiac arrest. The victim, Jaziel Ponce, a twenty-three month old male, from Lawrence was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced. The Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the cause of death as a homicide by blunt trauma. The incident remains under investigation by the Boston Police Homicide Unit and the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office.
Traffic Advisory for Saturday’s Lions’ Club Parade
On July 1, 2006 the International Lion’s Club will hold the annual Lion’s Club Parade. The parade is expected to start at 9:30am at Boylston and Exeter Streets and continue along Boylston Street ending at Charles Street on the Boston Common.
The Boston Transportation department will post “No Stopping, Parade 6:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Saturday” along both sides of the following streets:
- Arlington Street, (public garden side, from Beacon St. to Boylston St.)
- Beacon Street, (public garden side, from Charles St. to Arlington St.)
- Boylston Street, (from Massachusetts Ave. to Tremont St.)
- Dalton Street, (from Huntington Ave. to Boylston St.)
- Hereford Street, (from Newbury St. to Boylston St.)
View a map of the overall area
Correction to Earlier Posting.
In the posting entitled “AIM FOR PEACE” PROGRAM YIELDS OVER 380 FIREARMS AND COUNTING!” we listed an incorrect address for the Aim for Peace web site. The posting has since been changed to include the correct address. (www.cityofboston.gov/AimForPeace)
Daily Incidents for June 29, 2006
Triple Shooting in Dorchester
This morning shortly after mid night, officers from District 11 responded to 217 Bowdoin Street on a report of person shot. On arrival, the officers discovered three people had been shot. All three victims were transported to various Boston hospitals where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries. District 11 Detectives continue to investigate the incident.
Man Assaulted in Public Gardens
At approximately 12:25 this morning, a 43-year-old Boston man was walking through the Public Gardens when a known suspect approached him about money that was owed to him. When the victim refused to give him the money, the suspect pulled out a handgun and pointed it at him. The victim fled the scene and called the police. Police were able to find the suspect at a local bar and the victim properly identified him as Ronal Letts, 20, of Milton. He was arrested and charged with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. Later, officers also discovered Letts also had two outstanding warrants. He will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court.
Woman Stabbed in Dorchester
Officers from District 3 responded to Whitfield and Dunlap Streets early this morning for a radio call of a person stabbed. On arrival, officers observed the victim with various stab wounds on her back and neck. The victim, a 21-year-old Dorchester woman, told the officers that the suspect went into a resident on Dunlap Street. Officers found the suspect and placed her into custody. Sequoia Varona, 18, of Hyde Park, was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center for non-life threatening injuries.
Death Investigation at 16 Westwind Road in Dorchester
Monday evening, officers from District 11 responded to 16 Westwind Road in Dorchester where Boston EMS was treating a victim in cardiac arrest. The victim, a twenty-three month old male, was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced. Boston Police Homicide Investigators, District 11 Detectives and the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office are currently investigating this death.
Daily Incidents for June 28, 2006
Four Arrested for Schlitzin’ in Public
While assigned to Operation “Safe Neighborhood” last evening at approximately 6:00pm, officers from District A1 observed four individuals at 1 Winthrop Square drinking from 12-ounce cans of Schlitz beer. The officers also noticed discarded empty cans strewn about the park. Brian Laskowski, 24, of Jamaica Plain, Michael Reinhalter, 25, of Dorchester, Kaethe Hostetter, 24, of Roxbury, and Jennifer Sicora, 23, of Somerville were all arrested for drinking in public.
Dorchester Man Stabbed on Washington Street
Last night at 10:10pm, officers responded to Boston Medical Center for a stabbing. The victim, a 25-year-old Dorchester man, stated he was walking on Washington Street toward Massachusetts Avenue when two unknown black males approached him and stabbed him in the stomach and upper back. The suspects stole the victim’s gold chain before fleeing the scene. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Search Warrant Results in Drug Arrests
While executing a Roxbury Court Search Warrant yesterday afternoon at 10 Folsom Street, officers made three on-sight arrests. While searching an apartment, officers seized multiple bags of crack cocaine. Sharod Hopkins, 33, was arrested for Trafficking Class B Drugs within 100 Feet of a Playground and Jonathan Jemmott, 25, was arrested for Possession of Class D. A third individual trying to gain access to the apartment during the search became disorderly with police. Ronald Hopkins, 34, of South Boston, was arrested for Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.
OFF-DUTY OFFICER HELPS SAVE TEEN’S LIFE
At approximately 3:45pm today, an off-duty Boston police officer jumped into action at 45 Sierra Road in Hyde Park. A lifeguard was alerted to a teenager unconscious at the bottom of a pool. The off-duty officer called 911 while the lifeguard pulled the male teen out of the 14-foot deep end. A bystander initiated CPR and the officer assisted by performing chest compressions. Within a few minutes, the teen regained consciousness and was transported by EMS to Boston Medical Center.
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