Daily incident For September 30, 2006
Officers Recover Load Firearm
Last night around 18:56pm, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force while on patrol in the area of 9 Merola Park observed a group of males. As officers approached one of the suspect jumped over the fence and ran down the side of the house into the rear. Officers in pursuit observed the suspect holding his right side while running. Officers observed the suspect toss a black object over the fence. Aaron Levy, 19, of Mattapan was arrested and charges with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Trespassing. Officers did recover a firearm from the suspect.
Suspect Arrested after Robbery
Early this morning around 2:02am, officers in District 6 responded to a radio call for a fight at 1718 Columbia Road. On arrival officers spoke with the victim, who stated that she was parking her vehicle when two suspects who wanted a ride to Carney Hospital approached her. The victim began to walk away and was jumped from behind by one of the suspects. The victim stated that the suspect grabbed her hair and mouth and then threw her to the ground. The victim stated the suspect attempted to take her purse, but took the victim’s car keys and house keys. At that time a passerby drove by and the two suspects fled down Day Boulevard towards the beach. Officers were able to locate the two suspects walking along the beach. The victim positively identified the two suspects. Erica Alexander, 22, of Randolph was arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery. Officers were able to recover the victim’s keys.
Armed Robbery of Business in West Roxbury
Early this morning around 3:14am, officers in District 5 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 7 Spring Street. On arrival officer spoke with caller who stated that an unknown black male entered the store and robbed him at gunpoint. No one was injured at this time and the suspect took an unspecified amount of cash and lottery tickets before fleeing.
Death Investigation at 22 Howe Street
Early this morning around 12:56am, officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 22 Howe Street. On arrival officers located a 17 year-old black male suffering from multiple gunshots wounds. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he later succumbed 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.
Traffic Advisory – High Street in Downtown Boston
Pedestrians and drivers are urged to take note that the direction of vehicular travel on High Street between Federal and Purchase Streets will be reversed beginning Saturday morning, September 30, 2006 to improve local traffic circulation.
High Street will also be extended across Purchase Street to Atlantic Avenue and will become one-way from Summer Street to Federal Street.
In preparation for the reversal and extension work, High Street will be closed from 3 AM to 9 AM on Saturday, September 30, 2006 and parking will be restricted from 10 PM Friday, September 29, 2006 through Saturday, September 30, 2006 at 10 PM.
Signs, electronic message boards and police officers will inform motorists of the change in direction on High Street.
This final configuration of High Street with traffic heading east towards the Rowes Wharf area on Atlantic Avenue in the path of the former elevated Central Artery allows the City of Boston to create a more grid-like traffic pattern in the Financial District.
In addition, Oliver Street will also be reopened from Purchase Street to High Street.
Missing Person: Patricia Walsh
Patricia Walsh
D.O.B 1/1/92
5’4”, 123lbs, hazel eyes and brown hair
Missing since 9/14/06. Known to frequent the Charlestown area.
If located Notify Sgt. Det. Kelley O’Connell or Cet. Lisa Holmes of the Family Justice Division at (617) 343-5783
Missing Persons: Tryphina Douglas
UPDATE: Tryphina Douglas returned 11/15/07