Homicide Suspect Wanted for Murder at 1502 River Street
This morning around 10:23am, officers in District 18 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 1502 River Street in Hyde Park. On arrival officers located Alray Taylor, 21, of Hyde Park, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he was later pronounced.
Information provided to police lead investigators to an address in Hyde Park where a suspect was believed to be. The suspect was not at that location and remains at large. Police have obtained a murder warrant from the West Roxbury District Court for Shane Sinclair, 19, of Hyde Park. He is described as a black male, 6’2”, 210 lbs, green eyes and braided hair. Boston Police Homicide detectives are investigating and ask anyone with information about this suspect to call 9-1-1 or contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Death Investigation at 1502 River Street
This morning around 10:23am, officers in District 18 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 1502 River Street. On arrival officers located a 21-year-old black male suffering from apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he later succumbs to his injuries
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.
Boston 24: A look at the last 24 hours in the City of Boston.
Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Wednesday, 8/30 thru 10 AM Thursday, August 31.
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: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Firearm arrests: 2
Street Robberies: 5
Commercial Robberies: 2.
Auto thefts: 10
Auto recoveries. 9
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 15
Residential break-ins: 10
Commercial Break-ins: 1
Correction to an Earlier Posting
It was incorrectly reported that there was 1 non-fatal shooting. The change was made and the info posted above is now the correct information.
Daily Incidents for August 31, 2006
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.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR AUGUST 30. 2006
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.
Suspicious Object Found on George Street in Roxbury
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.
Confirmed Shooting at Albion and Dudley Streets in Roxbury
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.
Construction Sites B&E’s in Boston
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.
Boston 24: A look at the last 24 hours in the City of Boston.
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
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2 persons stabbed.
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
Daily Incidents for August 29, 2006
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.