One Arrested After Fight

Early this morning around 1:30am, officers in District 1 responded to a radio call for a fight at 126 State Street. On arrival officers observed that the fight had already broken up but remained on scene to prevent any further problems. Officers then observed the suspect yelling at the victim, who then ran towards the victim punching him repeatedly in the head and face. Josener Dorisca, 24, of Brockton was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery.

Vandalism at 389 Neponset Avenue

While on patrol this morning around 1:57am, officers in District 11 observed a storefront glass vandalized at 389 Neponset Avenue. Officers found the store front door glass shattered by unknown object. Officers entered the premise and searched for possible suspects. The owners were contact and with the help of officers were able to clean up the glass and secure the premise.

Refusing to Stop for Police

Around 2:15am, officers in District 3 observed a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to affect a traffic stop, but the suspect refused to stop for police. Officers observed the suspects car attempt to make a left turn on to Crowell Street. The speed of the suspect’s motor vehicle was such that, he was unable to negotiate the turn and came to a stop on the sidewalk at the corner of Norfolk and Crowell Streets. Further investigation by officers revealed the suspect’s license to operate was suspended. Marquis McWilliams, 24, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Operating After Suspension, and Failure to Stop for a Police Officer

Assault and Battery Behind Blanchard’s Liquor

This morning around 2:34am, officers in District 14 responded to a radio call for a fight behind Blanchard’s Liquor Store. On arrival officers spoke with EMS who stated that the victim was involved in a fight and sustained facial and head injuries. People in the area stated they observed four suspects over the victim and then observed them fleeing the area. The victim was transported to Beth Israel Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Confirmed Shooting At 1502 River Street

About 10:23am, officers in District 18 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 1502 River Street. On arrival officers observed a victim suffering from apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. At this time the victim’s condition is unknown.

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Seven People Arrested At Loud Party

This morning around 12:22am, officers in District 14 responded to a radio call for vandalism in progress at 30 Glenville Avenue. Prior to arriving officers were informed that glass bottles were being thrown off the roof at that location. When the officers arrived on scene they observed broken glass on the sidewalk and street in front of 30 Glenville Avenue. Officers observed people on the roof above the broken glass. Once on the roof officers observed about five people with plastic cups of beer. Philip Weiss, 20, of Allston; Joshua Tohen, 20, of Allston; Vladimir Krastevtch, 20, of Allston; Brian Wilson, 20, of Brookline arrested and charged with Disturbing the Peace and Possession of Alcoholic Beverages by Persons Under 21. Zachery Jenkins, 20, of Allston was arrested and charged with Disturbing the Peace, Possession of Class D and Possession of Alcoholic Beverages by Person Under 21. Daniel Thorn, 21, of Allston was arrested and charged with Disturbing the Peace and Trespassing. Also arrested was Lauren Moon, 20, of Allston charged with Possession of Alcoholic Beverages by Person Under 21. Officers did recover drugs from one of the suspect.

Loud Party Ends in Three Arrests

Early this morning around 1:50am, officers in District 14 responded to a radio call for a loud party at 9 Raynor Road. On arrival officers could hear loud music and conversation emanating from Apartment 2. As officers approached the door they could hear bottles smashing inside of the apartment. Officers knocked then entered the apartment and discovered the apartment in complete disarray. Officer observed broken appliances, smashed bottles and food products (mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.) on the floor and walls. Officers asked members of this group if they resided at this residence and they all responded no. The three suspects began to protest the officer’s investigation and caused other members to protest, which lead to further disruption. Mason Bates, 21, of Brighton, Caroline Dobrowski, 21, of Chestnut Hill and Taylor Lincoln, 21 of Chestnut Hill, were all arrested and charged with Disturbing the Peace.

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On Wednesday, August 30, 2006 around 7:06 am, officers from District B-2 responded to a radio call for a suspicious object found at 71 George Street under a trash barrel on a sidewalk. Upon arrival, the officers sought the assistance of the Boston Police Bomb Unit. The Bomb Unit determined that the object appeared to be the type hand grenade used in military training. Taking the necessary precautions, explosives specialists removed the object from the area. At a safe location, Bomb Squad personnel utilized a standard “render safe procedure” with modified explosives to deactivate any potential threat. After this process was completed, it was determined that the object was a possible improvised, working explosive device.

At this time, sections of George Street stretching from Hampden Street to Magazine Street are closed and traffic is being diverted. Boston Police officers accompanied by ATF agents are conducting a sweep of the area.

The Boston Police Department takes this opportunity to remind individuals, who come across a suspicious device or package to NOT attempt to touch or handle the object. Residents are reminded to immediately seek assistance by dialing 911.

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Officers assigned to the Youth Violence Strike Force found a victim of a shooting tonight at 9:35pm at Albion and Dudley Streets. Boston EMS responded and transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center. At this time the victim’s injuries appear to be non-life threatening.

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Boston Police Detectives are investigating separate incidents involving thefts of tools from construction sites. While several of the incidents involve thieves forcibly entering storage units, construction site mangers are still reminded to make sure their tools and other property are adequately secured.

Incident One: Officers from District 7 in East Boston responded to a construction site yesterday morning at Porter and Orleans Streets on a report of a B&E. It is reported that and unknown suspect(s) forcibly entered their storage trailer and removed about $1250 worth of tools.

Incident two: Last night at 7:48pm, officers from District 6 in South Boston responded to a report of a Breaking and Entering at a construction site located at 300 Congress Street. On arrival the officers spoke with the victim who reported that unknown people cut the lock off the Sleeper Street gate and broke into three storage trailers. In one of the trailers, it is reported that about $5000 worth of tools were stolen.

Incident Three: District 11 police and detectives are investigating a B&E that occurred at 286 Highland Street in Dorchester between Sunday at 6:00pm and yesterday morning at about 4:45am. Officers were informed that three of the buildings at that address had been broken into. The officers discovered damage to a rear door as well as all installed copper pipes missing from building 286 and 292. As a result of these missing pipes, both basements were flooded with water.

Boston Police Detectives are investigating all of these separate incidents. Police ask any one with information about these incidents to contact the Boston Police at 800-494-TIPS.

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Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Monday, 8/28 thru 10 AM Tuesday, August 29.

Note: the information below is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Homicides: 0

Firearm arrests: 6. Five guns recovered, including 1 shotgun (see Daily Incident summaries, below)

Street Robberies: 4
Commercial Robberies: 2. Two arrests made in a robbery of a U-Haul (see Daily Incident summaries, below)
Other: 1. (Taxi robbery.)

Auto thefts: 16
Auto recoveries. 15. One arrest
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 23

Residential break-ins: 0
Commercial Break-ins: 4. Includes Three construction sites in which tools were stolen

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Three Arrested with Sawed-Off Shotgun in Roxbury

Yesterday afternoon at about 2:53pm, officers assigned to the Special Investigation Unit as well as agents from the ATF observed a motor vehicle traveling the wrong way on Rockland Street and across Dale Street at a high rate of speed. Officers were able to stop the car across from 364 Warren Street. The Federal Agents spoke with the driver and occupants and observed a sawed off shotgun in the vehicle. With the assistance of units from District 2 and members of the Youth Violence Strike Force, they arrested Jacob Grice, 21, Ady Alves, 21, and a 16-year-old juvenile, all from Roxbury. The adults will be arraigned in Roxbury District Court and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition. Alves will also be charged with Violations of the Auto Laws. The Juvenile will be arraigned today in the Boston Juvenile Court and charged with Delinquency to wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

Charlestown Resident Attacked While Gardening

Police in District 15 are investigating an incident that occurred last night at about 6:30 in the garden area of Terminal and Medford Streets. According to witnesses and the 46-year-old female victim, a group of six to eight Hispanic males struck the victim multiple times with a brick. The suspects were observed fleeing toward the Bunker Hill Projects. The victim was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital where she was treated for facial injuries.

Suspects Arrested in Dorchester After Robbing South Boston Business

Officers from District 6 responded to a report of an armed robbery yesterday afternoon at about 3:19pm at the U-Haul Store located at 985 Massachusetts Ave. On arrival the officers were informed that two males entered the store with a shotgun and robbed the clerks of an undisclosed amount of U. S. Currency. The suspects then fled the store and witnesses observed them enter a vehicle and flee the scene.
Last night at about 9:15pm, an officer from District 11 observed a vehicle matching the description of the one wanted for the robbery. The officer confirmed the plate with Operations and conducted a stop with the assistance of other officers. Police arrested both occupants of the vehicle and charged them with Armed Robbery. Maurice Pettie, 33, of Roxbury and Marquos King, 19, of Boston will be arraigned today in the Roxbury District Court.

Brighton Officers Arrest Two Breaking and Entering a House

At about 8:05 yesterday morning, officers from District 14 responded to a report of a B&E in progress behind 57 Brighton Avenue. The 9-1-1 caller reported to police that two males were attempting to break into the rear of 67 Chester Street by crawling into the rear window. While the officers were responding to the call, the 9-1-1 caller updated them stating the suspects were in the dwelling. On arrival the officers discovered the rear window and screen open, and a barrel placed under the window. Officers arrested Simon Brightman-Uhl, 27, of Allston while the other suspect fled. After a brief foot chase, officers arrested Andre Chandler, 35, of Brighton. Both will be arraigned in the Brighton District Court and charged with Breaking and Entering a Dwelling House during the Day and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

Suspect Arrested with Loaded Firearm in Roxbury

This morning at about 2:25 officers from District 2 stopped a 17-year-old male at Georgia Street and Blue Hill Avenue after observing him at a call the responded to earlier in their tour for shots fired. While conducting a threshold inquiry, the suspect was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. Police arrested Kevin Boyette, 17, of Dorchester. He will be arraigned this morning in the Roxbury District Court and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

Confirmed Shooting at Blue Hill Avenue and Georgia Street

Officers from District 2 responded to Blue Hill Avenue and Georgia Street this morning at about 6:17 on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers discovered a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for what appears to be non-life threatening injuries.

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This morning, members of the Boston Police Department, U.S. Marshall’s Office and Portland Maine Police Department arrested Laron Lewis Richardson, 18, of Jamaica Plain for Murder.

Richardson was wanted for the July 22nd shooting of Annalicia Perry that occurred at 39 Annunciation Road at about 11:26pm. That night Boston Officers found Perry suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. She was later pronounced at an area hospital.

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The City of Boston has not recorded a homicide since August 1. The Boston Globe takes a look at the numbers, and offers some possible reasons why.

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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 - August 27th, 2005 vs. 2006.

View Data on YTD Part One Crime (two pages) (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

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This morning at about 10:13am, officers assigned to District 13 responded to a “B.O.L.O.” for a stolen motor vehicle that was observed by its owner being operated by a suspect in the area of Centre and Bickford Streets in Jamaica Plain. Two Boston Police Officers performing a paid detail observed the stolen Dodge Ram pick up truck traveling toward them. One officer attempted to stop the vehicle by using verbal commands when the truck proceeded toward the officer and struck him. The officer landed on the hood of the truck and rolled off the side hitting the side view mirror before being dragged a few feet. The stolen truck continued and struck another motor vehicle before coming to a stop after hitting a building at 367 Centre Street. After the crash, the suspect exited the truck and began to flee on foot. An off duty police officer from District 2 and another officer from District 13 pursued the suspect on foot and apprehended him at 380 Centre Street.

The officer was transported to Brigham and Woman’s Hospital and treated for his injuries. The occupant of the vehicle the suspect struck was transported to the Boston Medical Center for her injuries. Police arrested Larry Darnell Hart, 27, of Roxbury and charged him with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Driving to Endanger, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident causing Personal Injury. He will be arraigned tomorrow morning in the West Roxbury District Court.

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On August 23, 2006, Homicide detectives secured an arrest warrant for 19 year-old Steven Sayles of Dorchester charging him with Accessory After Fact for the shooting murder of Annalicia Perry. Today Sayles, accompanied by his attorney, surrendered himself to Boston Police Homicide investigators and will be arraigned this afternoon at Roxbury District Court.

The Boston Police Department continue to ask for the public’s help in locating Laron Lewis Richardson, 18*, of Jamaica Plain. Detectives from the Homicide Unit applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for Richardson charging him with Murder. At this time, Richardson remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

At 11:26 pm on Saturday, July 22, officers responded to 39 Annunciation Road, Roxbury for a person shot. There, officers located Ms. Perry suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the face. She was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead at 2:24 am.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Richardson to please contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Individuals can also call our 24-hour toll free number at 1-800-494-TIPS. The identities of callers wishing to remain anonymous will be protected.

*Note. The original posting gave an incorrrect age for Laron Lewis Richardson. The information above is now the correct info.

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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, 8/25 through 10 A.M. Monday, 8/28/06

Note: the information below is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Homicides: 0

Residential break-ins: 38
Commercial Break-ins: 3

Suspect Arrested in South Boston After Stabbing
Officers from District 6 observed an altercation last night at about 8:54 PM at the intersection of East Broadway and “I” Street. When officers stopped and approached the group, one male fled on foot. The officer chased the suspect on foot and observed him throw a knife to the ground as he ran. Police stopped John Connolly, 43, of South Boston outside of 636 East Broadway. When the officers returned to the original intersection, they observed a 51-year-old male from South Boston suffering from a stab wound to the stomach area. He was transported to the Boston Medical Center where his injury is considered non-life threatening. According to witnesses, the suspect was observed stabbing the victim’s four tires on his motor vehicle and then stabbing the victim. Connolly was placed under arrest and will be arraigned in the South Boston District Court where he will be charged with: Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Knife), Destruction of Personal Property, and Resisting Arrest.

Three Arrested in Jamaica Plain for Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle
This morning at about 3:30am, officers assigned to District 13 responded to a radio call for a B&E in progress at 120 Williams Street. On arrival officers observed a motor vehicle on car jacks with a missing tire and lug nuts on the ground. A witness provided the officers a description of the suspects and a direction of flight. Officer later observed a vehicle matching the suspect’s description and stopped it at Carolina and Newbern Streets. Officers observed in the vehicle 16 lug nuts, a car stereo, headlights, tire jacks, and screw drivers. Arrested were: Erlin Martinez, 18, of Dorchester, Juan Gonzalez, 18, of Hyde Park, and Herminio Nieves, 21, of Charlestown. All three were charged with Breaking and Entering a motor vehicle, Possession of Burglarious Tools, Larceny from a Motor Vehicle, Buying Receiving or Concealing Stolen Goods, Destruction or Injury of Personal Property. They will all be arraigned this morning in the West Roxbury District Court.

Police Investigate Two Robberies in South End
Investigators from District 4 are investigating two separate robberies that occurred last night shortly before 11:00pm. Police responded to Claremont Park and Holyoke Street. Both victim’s report they were walking on the South West Corridor last night when an unknown black male robbed the victim’s. Both victims’ were not injured. The suspect fled on foot in both incidents.

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A profile of Detective William DeMille, who is retiring after 36 years of service as a police officer, almost all of it spent serving the people of Roxbury..

“But the truth is, we cannot forget that most of Boston’s Finest are men like DeMille - dedicated to the communities they serve, the families they have raised, the city they were reared in”

Via the Boston Herald.

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At approximately 9:10 this morning, officers responded to 225 Paris Street for a fight in progress. Upon arrival officers observed a hispanic male holding another hispanic male on the ground. The individual told police he was holding the suspect who had just stabbed his cousin, a 22 year-old hispanic male, with a screwdriver. The victim, who was transported to Boston Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, reported that two suspects approached him while he was walking down the street, an argument ensued and the two suspects began assaulting him.

Wilmer Granados, 28, of Lynn and Alex Bonilla, 29, of East Boston will be charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon and arraigned in East Boston District Court tomorrow.

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Last night around 10:56pm, Officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for a cardiac arrest at 7 Ocean View Drive. On arrival officers observed a female victim in the bathroom. The victim was pronounced at the scene and the medical examiners took custody of the body. There are no signs of trauma or foul play. The cause and manner of death is currently under investigation by the Boston Police Homicide Unit and the office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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Three Separate Shooting Over Night In The City

Person shot in Dorchester

Last night around 11:44pm, officers in District 3 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 14 Fenelon Street. Officers observed a female victim suffering from apparent gun shot wounds to the leg and buttocks. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Person Shot in Roxbury

Around 12:34am, officers in District 2 responded to a radio call for a person shotAt Blue Hill Avenue and Cheney Street. Once on scene officers located the victim at 164 Homestead Street suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and is in stable condition.

Person Shot in Jamaica Plain

At about 1:13am, officers responded to a radio call for a person shot at 122 Heath Street. On arrival officer observed a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the back. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and is in critical condition.

Firearm Arrest at 47 Norfolk Street

While on patrol around 10:03pm, officers in District 3 observed a motor vehicle driving down Epping Street the wrong way. A traffic stop was conducted at 47 Norfolk Street and the driver was asked for his license and registration. The driver stated to the officer that he had a driver’s license but did not have it on him. Further investigation revealed the driver only had a learners permit. Alie Jean, 18, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Operating Motor Vehicle without being licensed. Officers did recover a firearm from the suspect.

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4 People Stabbed In Separate Incidents Over Night

This morning around 12:25am, officers in District 2 responded to Boston Medical Center on a report of a stabbing. Victim stated he was walking on Elder Street near the intersection of Eastman Street when he was approached by an unknown male, who pulled out a knife and stabbed him. The victim was treated at Boston Medical Center for a superficial wound.

This morning around 12:50am, officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for Assault and Battery in Progress at 16 St Marks Road. On arrival officers did not find a victim but noticed blood on a parked vehicle. Officers were informed that someone was stabbed and that the victim was headed to Carney Hospital. Officers responded to Carney Hospital and found the victim suffering from multiple stab wound. The victim condition is non-life threatening.

Early this morning around 3:05am, officers in District 4 responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 1114 Boylston Street. The victim stated to officers that he observed his co-worker being assaulted and went to his aid and was stabbed at that time. The victim was transported to Boston Medical center and treated for non-life threatening stab wound.

Around 3:20am this morning, officers in District 1 responded to Mt Auburn Hospital on a report of a person stabbed. The victim reports while driving on State Street near the intersection of Congress Street was struck by another motor vehicle. The victim reports that the suspect exited his car began yelling and shattered the victim’s rear passenger window. The victim stated that the suspect reached into the window and stabbed him. The victim was treated at Mt. Auburn Hospital for a non-life threatening injury.

Fugitives From Justice Arrested

Around 1:13am, officers in District 2 observed a vehicle change lanes erratically in front of them. Further investigation by officers revealed that the plate was attached and did not belong to that vehicle. Officers pulled the vehicle over at Warren Avenue and St James Street. Officer asked the driver for his license and registration, at which time he stated he did not have a license. Further investigation revealed that they were brother and wanted by U.S. Federal Marshall. David Lugo, 25, and Angelo Lugo, 29, both of Quincy were arrested and charged with being a Fugitive From Justice. Angelo Lugo is also charged with Operating After Suspension of License and has two outstanding warrants out of South Boston Court.

Person Shot at Seaver Street and Glenarm Street

Early this morning around 5:02am, officers in District 3 responded to a radio call for a person shot at Seaver Street and Glenarm Street. On arrival officers located a black male suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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On August 20, 2006, around 2:06am, officers in District 11 responded to a radio call on a report of a pedestrian struck at 445 Quincy Street in Dorchester. On arrival the officers observed Boston Firefighters and EMS treating a victim lying in the street in front of 439 Quincy Street suffering from severe head trauma. The victim has been identified as William Edward Welch, 26, of Dorchester. Welch was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced. According to witnesses, a grey/silver light colored Ford Taurus with a for-sale sign in the back window was traveling at a high rate of speed down Quincy Street when it hit the victim. The vehicle then continued toward Clarkson Street, stopped and returned to see what it struck. The suspect then fled down Quincy Street without making him/herself known.

Boston Police are urging the suspect to make him/herself known. Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON

Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Thursday, 8/24 thru 10am Friday, August 25.

Note: the information below is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incidents reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Homicides: 0

Non-fatal shootings: 0
Firearm arrest: 0

Street Robberies: 5
Commercial Robberies: 0
Other: 0

Auto Theft: 14
Auto Recoveries: 10
Larceny from motor vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 14

Residential break-ins: 5
Commercial break-ins: 2

Armed Robbery At Columbus Avenue and W Walnut Park

Last night around 9:38pm, officers in District 13 responded to a radio call for a robbery at W Walnut Park and Columbus Avenue. On arrival officers observed one of the suspects whose description was broadcasted prior to arrival. Officers activated emergency lights and observed both suspects running. Once officers turned onto Bancroft Street they observed one of the suspects reach into his pocket and drop something. The second suspect was apprehended behind the firehouse and Columbus Avenue and Bragdon Street. The victim stated to officers that he was walking on Columbus Avenue when he was grabbed by both suspects and robbed of cash and jewelry. Martin Francisque, 25, of Roxbury charged with Intent to Rob While Armed, Unlawful Possession Of Firearm and Possession of Class B and Anthony Derkins, 28, of Everett charged with Intent to Rob While Armed and Possession of Class B. Officers did recover a firearm, drugs and the victim’s property from the suspect.

Shots Fired at 311 Wood Avenue

Last night around 9:58pm, officers in District 18 responded to a radio call for shots fired at 303 Wood Avenue. On arrival officers spoke with a witness who stated that she heard about three gunshots and looked out her window and observed an unknown person running on Wood Ave. Officers did recover ballistic evidence in front of 309 Wood Avenue. Officers also observed bullet holes in the wall of the front porch at 311 Wood Avenue. No reports of injuries have been reported at this time.

Breaking and Entering at 7 Shelby Street

Early this morning around 2:54am, officers in District 7 responded to a radio call for Breaking and Entering at 7 Shelby Street. On arrival officers spoke with the victim, who stated that she attempted to unlock her door but discovered that the top deadbolt had been locked. The victim went on to state that she did not lock the lock prior to leaving. The victim stated that once inside of her apartment, she observed an individual near her refrigerator. The suspect fled the home threw the rear kitchen door. Officers did observe a torn window screen to the rear kitchen window. The victim reports play station and several games missing.

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WHAT: Boston Police Captain Promotional Ceremony

WHEN: Friday, August 25, 2006
2:00 pm

WHERE: Boston Police Headquarters, Media Room

WHO: Acting Police Commissioner Albert E. Goslin, newly appointed
Captain Kelley J. McCormick, Boston Police Command Staff

WHY: Acting Police Commissioner Albert E. Goslin announces the promotion
of Lieutenant Kelly J McCormick to the rank of Captain. Captain Kelley
J.McCormick will be assigned as the District Commander of District 13 in
Jamaica Plain.

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Announces Changes to Boston Police Leadership

Today Acting Boston Police Commissioner Albert E. Goslin announced the promotions of Lieutenant Detective Mark Hayes and Lieutenant Kelley McCormick to the position of Captain. In addition, a personnel order was issued today transferring district Captains to new commands throughout the city. These transfers are effective on August 28, 2006

Commissioner Goslin stated, “The Boston Police Department is comprised of some of the most talented and respected law enforcement professionals nationwide. During a time of reorganization and revitalization within our department, I am proud to be able to make the following promotions and changes.” Commissioner Goslin added, “I am confident that these highly capable and seasoned individuals will continue to diligently serve the department and the citizens of Boston. This is a tremendous opportunity for each Captain to broaden their leadership experience and bring a new and re-energized perspective to their respective assignments.”

They are as follows:

Captain James Claiborne from District 13 to District 3

Captain William Evans from District 14 to District 4

Captain Robert Flaherty from District 4 to District 6

Captain James Hasson from District 2 to District 5

Captain Mark Hayes newly promoted to District 14

Captain John Kervin from District 5 to Bureau of Field Services Night Command

Captain Kelley McCormick newly promoted to District 13

Captain Timothy Murray from District 3 to Training and Education

Captain Paul Russell from District 6 to District 2

Note: The original posting incorrectly listed the effective date as Saturday August 26, 2006. The change was made, the information posted above is now the correct information.

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Boston Police are seeking information regarding a white male subject who has committed two recent breaking and enterings into motor vehicles parked in a Back Bay parking garage.

The photos below depict the subject fleeing on a yellow scooter while carrying stolen golf clubs on Sunday, August 6, 2006 and Saturday, August 19, 2006. On both occasions, the clubs were left in plain view in the motor vehicles of each victim* and were taken after the windows in the vehicles were smashed.

Anyone with information should call our 24-hour toll free number at 1-800-494-TIPS. The identities of callers wishing to remain anonymous will be protected.

*It’s worth repeating that the golf clubs were left in plain view in the motor vehicles of each victim. A reminder that motor vehicle breaks are among the most easily preventable of crimes. They are typically crimes of opportunity, committed by thieves who look for valuables left unattended. View a BPDNews posting that details how you can protect yourself against motor vehicle breaks.

NOTE: This entry was edited to remove irrelevant information. The substance of the alert was not altered.

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Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Wednesday, 8/23 thru 10 AM Thursday, August 24.

Note: the information below is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Homicides: 0

Non-fatal Shootings: 1 (see previous post)
Firearm arrests: 0.

Street Robberies: 6
Commercial Robberies: 0
Other: 1 (armed robbery of a Taxi cab. see below for more information)

Auto thefts: 10
Auto recoveries. 12
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 21

Residential break-ins: 11
Commercial Break-ins: 0

Robbery pattern:
A pattern of street robberies has developed in the Highland St. area of District B-2. Between 7/28/06 and 8/24/06 a total of six robberies occurred in this area. Five of the six robberies took place between 6:30 PM and 11:20 PM; one incident took place at 3:12 AM. Three incidents took place on a Friday, two on a Wednesday, and one on a Saturday. Four of the incidents involved groups of two or more black males robbing male victims. In the past two weeks, two taxi drivers have been robbed at gunpoint within this robbery pattern.

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Drug Arrest At 120 Tremont Street

While on patrol in the Downtown Crossing Area, an officer from District 1 was approached by a citizen who stated that he observed an unknown male selling drug inside the Burger King at 120 Tremont Street. Further investigation by officer observed an unknown male, fitting the description, engaged in a conversation with two other males. Officer observed numerous families with children inside the restaurant. The three suspects appeared to have no food or beverages from the establishment. Officers observed a white napkin on the floor below the suspect’s open hand. Officers retrieved the napkin, which contained six smaller plastic bags of a brown colored powder. Vincent Walker, 40, of Boston, charged with Possession of Class A. Mathew Jackson, 31, of Boston charged with Being in Company of Person in Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. Also arrested, William Canuel, 42, of Boston charged with Being in Company of Person in Possession of Heroin and Possession of a Hypodermic Needle. Officers did recover drugs from the suspects.

Person Shot at Shawmut Avenue and Williams Avenue

Last night around 11:49pm, officers in District 2 responded to New England Medical Center on a report of a person shot. On arrival officers were directed to the victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the foot. The victim was treated for a non-life threatening injury.

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This morning around 9:12am, officers in District 18 responded to a radio call for shots fired at 823 Canterbury Street. On arrival officers located a victim suffering from apparent gun shot wounds. The victim was taken to Brigham and Women Hospital where he is being treated. At this time, the victim is expected to survive.

District 18 detective are investigating this incidents and urge anyone with information to contact 617-343-5607 or to remain anonymous contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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The Boston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Laron Lewis Richardson, 28, and Steven Sayles, 29, who have been implicated in the shooting murder of Annalicia Perry, 20.

At 11:26 pm on Saturday, July 22, officers responded to 39 Annunciation Road, Roxbury for a person shot. There, officers located Ms. Perry suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the face. She was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead at 2:24 am.

Detectives from the Homicide Unit applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for Laron Lewis Richardson of Jamaica Plain charging him with Murder. Homicide detectives also secured a second arrest warrant for Steven Sayles of Dorchester charging him with Accessory After Fact/Murder.

Both individuals are considered dangerous and may be in possession of a firearm.

Homicide detectives are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Richardson and Sayles to please contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. Individuals can also call our 24-hour toll free number at 1-800-494-TIPS. The identities of callers wishing to remain anonymous will be protected.

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Significant incidents reported to the BPD from Tuesday 8/22 thru 10 AM Wednesday, August 23.

Note: the information below is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Homicides: 0

Non-fatal Shootings: 1.
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0.

Street Robberies: 4
Commercial Robberies: 1

Auto thefts: 10
Auto recoveries. 8
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 18

Residential break-ins: 11
Commercial Break-ins: 2

Person Shot in Roxbury
At about 2:40am this morning, officers responded to a call for shots fired in the area of 68 Highland Street. Once at the scene officers were informed that an 18-year-old male had taken himself to Boston Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his shoulder. The victim told police he was walking on Highland Street and was shot by person(s) unknown. District Detectives are investigating.

Wine Thief Caught Red Handed
Officers in the South End responded to a breaking and entering in progress at the Orinoco Restaurant, 477 Shawmut Avenue at about 4:27am this morning. Wyeth Phelps, 41, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with the break-in. Officers also recovered three bottles of red wine he allegedly stole from inside the restaurant, inside his backpack.

On Tuesday morning, officers responded to the Aquitaine restaurant at 569 Tremont Street and took a report of a break-in. A rear door window was smashed and two bottles of Grey Goose vodka were missing from the bar. No suspects were arrested, however Detectives are looking into the similarities of the two cases.

Motor Vehicle breaks:
As noted above, there were 18 reported incidents of a larceny from a motor vehicle. A reminder that many motor vehicle breaks are among the most easily preventable of crimes. They are typically crimes of opportunity, committed by thieves who look for valuables left unattended. View a BPDNews posting that details how you can protect yourself against motor vehicle breaks.

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Officers from District 14 responded to 89 Dustin Street early Sunday morning for a person injured from a fall. The victim, Martin Lenaghan, 27, of Ireland, and Brighton, suffered fatal injuries when the spiral staircase he was on separated from the structure at 89-91 Dustin Street and collapsed. Lenaghan was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center and was pronounced dead. The preliminary investigation indicates that Lenaghan’s death was an accident and alcohol may have been involved. Boston Police and Boston Inspectional Services are investigating the circumstances surrounding this death.

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This morning around 8:22am, officers in District 6 responded to a radio call for a found body floating in the water at 140 Northern Avenue. On arrival officers discovered the body of a black male with no visible signs of trauma or foul play. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Boston Police Homicide detectives are investigating this death and ask anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-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 - August 20th, 2005 vs. 2006.

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

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View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

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The Boston Globe profiles Franklin Miller, our 2006 Crimefighter of the Year Award recipient and a leader in the Wendover Street area.

“It's no secret there are a couple of Cape Verdean entities feuding with each other, and Wendover became one of the spots where that has played out," (Boston Police Commissioner) Goslin said. ``But Franklin, he was smart enough to make a quick assessment of the neighborhood when he moved in, and he found people who wanted to stay in the neighborhood and he pulled them together. He is a huge asset, and the message he and other residents are sending gets out among the gangbangers and trouble makers."

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Officers assigned to District 2 responded to a radio call for a person breaking into the Mission Catholic Church at 1545 Tremont Street in Roxbury this morning at 12:13am. On arrival the officers observed a white male jumping over the rod iron fence that surrounds the church with a witness pursuing him. The officer stopped the suspect and returned him to the front steps of the church. Located on the front steps of the Church was a second witness with two additional suspects and a drill.

Further investigation revealed that a resident of the Rectory heard noises coming from down stairs in the Rectory and when he went to investigate, he observed a group of males and females in front of the church. The witness then stated that he heard female voices coming from the bottom of the stairs of the Church. When he responded to that location, he observed two females crouching by a grated window of the Church with a drill in their hand. When the witness asked the females if they were early for Church Services, they dropped the drill and fled in an unknown direction.

After the two females fled, the witness observed three individuals on Church property. After being questioned by him what they were doing on church property, they stated they were looking for their friends drill. Additional units responded and police discovered a gate open that is usually closed and locked as well as a lock on a rear door drilled out. Police arrested Zachery Duensing, 20, of Hendersonville, TN; Robert Ransom, 20, of Stafford, Ct; Jamie Stawecki, 20, Stafford, Ct and charged them all with Attempted B&E at night, Trespassing, and Possession of Burglarious Tools. All three suspects were transported to District 2 where they were booked.

At about 4:20 this morning, the arresting officers were notified that there were two females at District 2 attempting to bail out the above suspects. The officer observed the two females and determined that they matched the description of the two that fled from the church earlier in the morning. The officer requested the witness to respond to District 2 who positively identified both females. Police arrested Melynda Durrell, 21, and Alyse Luurtsema, 19, both of Stafford, Ct. Both were charged with Attempted B&E at night, Trespassing, and Possession of Burglarious Tools.

All five suspects will be arraigned tomorrow morning in the Roxbury District Court.

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Victim Dies After Stairs Collapse in Brighton

Officers from District 14 responded to 89 Dustin Street this morning at about 2:21am on a report of a person falling from a building. Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim, an unidentified white male, was on a spiral staircase outside of 89-91 Dustin Street when it collapsed. The victim was transported to St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center where he was pronounced. This incident is currently under investigation by police and Boston Inspectional Services.

Suspect Arrested After Stabbing Man at 911 Boylston Street

This morning at 2:08am, officers from District 4 responded to the fire House at 941 Boylston Street on a report of a person stabbed. On arrival the officers spoke with the victim who was being treated for a stab wound to the right arm. The 24-year-old male from Brighton, reports being in the men’s room of the Foggy Goggle when he was involved a verbal altercation with a suspect. The suspect then broke a beer bottle, struck the victim and fled the bar. The victim was transported to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening wounds. Further investigation revealed that the suspect was a student at a local college. That College Police Department responded and assisted officers in the investigation. Both departments responded to an address on Kelton Street where they located 25-year-old Kirt Dorsett. The suspect was transported to the hospital where he was positively identified by the victim. He was placed under arrest and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon. He will be arraigned Monday morning in the Boston Municipal Court.

Hit and Run Suspect Wanted from Dorchester Incident

District 11 officers responded to a radio call this morning at about 2:06am on a report of a pedestrian struck at 445 Quincy Street in Dorchester. On arrival the officers observed Boston Firefighters and EMS treating a victim lying in the street in front of 439 Quincy Street suffering from severe head trauma. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced. According to witnesses, a grey motor vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed down Quincy Street when it hit the victim. The vehicle then continued toward Clarkson Street, stopped and returned to see what it struck. The suspect then fled down Quincy Street without making itself known. Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or the District 11 Detective at 617-343-4330.

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