Daily Incidents For July 4, 2006
One Person Arrested After An Assault and Battery
About 9:42pm officers in District 5 responded to 661 Georgetowne Drive for an Assault and Battery in Progress. On arrival officers spoke with the victim who stated that he got into an argument with his friend, which led to a fistfight. The victim was also struck several times in the head with a crowbar. The victim sustained two large welts to the head and refused medical attention. Alieu Sheriff, 22, of Hyde Park was charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon.
Public Intoxication Leads to Arrest
While on patrol early this morning, officers in District 7 observed unknown suspect involved in a loud verbal argument. Upon further investigation the suspect was observed drinking from an open can of beer. Larry Strosnider, 42, of South Boston was arrested for Drinking in Public.
UPDATED CRIME DATA – January 1st – July 2nd, 2005 vs. 2006
Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st – July 2nd, 2005 vs. 2006.
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Franklin Park Death Investigation
At 9:14am this morning, officers in District 2 responded to the rear service entrance of the Franklin Park Zoo, located off of Glen Lane, on a report of an unknown problem. Officers located a male victim on the ground being attended to by Emergency Medical Personnel. The victim, whose identity is not known, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has taken custody of the deceased and will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death as well as a proper identification.
Boston Police Homicide Detectives are investigating this death 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.
Daily Incidents for July 3, 2006
Quincy Man Arrested Tagging Building
Officers in District 11 responded to a call at 1224 Dorchester Avenue at 3:25am this morning for a vandalism in progress. According to a witness, a male was spray painting graffiti on the exterior of a building on Dorchester Avenue. Officers located the suspect 29-year-old Brian O’Riordan of Quincy, and arrested him for spray painting graffiti on the building. Inside the suspect’s car officers recovered five cans of spray paint. O’Riordan was arrested for damage to property by graffiti.
Roxbury Home Hit by Bullet
Officers in District 2 responded to 118 Hutchings Street in Roxbury at 2:39am this morning on a report of a shot being fired. Officers spoke with the occupants of the residence who stated they heard one gunshot and noticed a hole in an interior wall of the home. No one was injured in the early morning shooting and ballistic evidence was recovered from inside the home. Detectives are investigating.
Daily incidents For July 2, 2006
Drug Arrest at Stuart and Tremont Streets
While stopped at a red light at Stuart and Tremont Streets officers from District 1 observed a drug transaction. Officers observed an unknown male make a drug transaction with another unknown male. Maurice Delouch, 28 of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent Class B within 1000ft of School Zone and Possession with Intent Class B. Officer did recover 5 plastic bags of crack cocaine from the suspect.
Two People Arrested for Affray
Early this morning officers in District 1 while on patrol observed two individuals engaged in a fistfight at Tremont and Stuart Streets. John Okunbor, 51 of Boston and Terrance Brown, 41, of Dorchester were both arrested for Affray.
City’s Gun Buyback Program Gets Major Boost by Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox today joined Mayor Thomas M. Menino to announce a $25,000 donation to the Boston Police Department’s 2006 Boston Gun Buyback “Aim For Peace.” The program has already taken more than 525 operational firearms off the street.
“This donation from the Red Sox will help continue this important program that is taking guns off our streets. Stopping the violence in our neighborhoods takes more than just a police response – it takes all of us working together,” Mayor Menino said. “Once again, the Red Sox have stepped up to the plate for the community.”
The gun buyback program is a proactive approach to reduce gun violence and signifies a movement to inspire a change in attitude and behavior. This “no questions asked” initiative seeks to take guns off the streets and send a clear message that encourages young people to reject a life of crime and violence and embrace a life of personal responsibility, hope and peace.
“We at the Boston Red Sox are committed to Mayor Menino’s initiative to stop violence and make Boston a safer place,” said Larry Lucchino, President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox.
The goal of this program is to prevent gun violence, particularly violence against Boston’s youth, by removing as many guns as possible from Boston streets and homes over the course of one month. As part of this revival initiative, officials are teaming up with the faith community in a special outreach and intervention effort for gang members and other young people who possess firearms.
When city residents “Aim For Peace” and trade in a gun they receive a $200.00 Target ® gift card. Firearms are accepted at various designated drop-off sites citywide Monday through Friday from noon to 7:00 p.m. Drop-off locations include every district police station and eight additional community sites.
A hotline, 1-888-GUNTIPS, has been established for individuals who do not wish to deliver a firearm to a designated location and would like to arrange for a private exchange. The hotline is also available for neighbors who wish to provide information related to criminal activity or can provide information leading to the whereabouts of a “community” firearm.
For a complete list of official drop-off sites as well as turn-in protocol, please visit www.cityofboston.gov/AimForPeace.
Community partners include:
Daily Incidents For July 1, 2006
Drug Arrest in Boston Common
While assigned to Operation “Quality of Life” last night around 9:00pm, officers from District 1 observed 3 individuals in the Boston Common smoking marijuana. Officers could smell strong odor of marijuana emanating from the group. Jason Hollis, 31, of Mattapan was arrested and charged with Trespassing and Possession of Class B, Stephanie Hall, 41, of Brockton for Possession of Class D and Paul Abrams, 31, of Roxbury for Distribution of Class D within 100ft of Play Ground, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D and Possession of Class D. Officers seized 5 plastic bags of marijuana and some cocaine from the suspects.
Five People Arrested for Trespassing
While assigned to Operation “Criss Cross early this morning around 12:41am officers from District 7 observed 5 individuals inside the locked gated area of the beach on the Barnes Avenue side. Officers have had numerous complaints about graffiti and gang congregation in the Constitution Beach area. Jessica Dedominicis, 19, of Saugus, Jimmy Yarde, 19 of Mattapan, Jamal Judge, 19, of Hyde Park, Marc Cosby, 19, of Boston and Aaron Flythe, 19, of Dorchester were all arrested for Trespassing.