Daily Incidents For September 12, 2006
Breaking and Entering
Last night around 8:30pm, officers in District 3 responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering at 9 Flint Street. The victim reports upon returning home she noticed the door to her bedroom kicked open. The victim stated to officers that she had locked the door before leaving. The victim also noticed another room had been ransacked and a window on the second floor was open. Victim reports several items of jewelry were missing.
Larceny from a Motor Vehicle
Around 9:15pm, officers responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering of a motor vehicle report at 150 Standard Street. Officers spoke with the victim who stated, unknown person smashed the driver’s side window and removed her cell phone from the front seat.
Unarmed Robbery
Early this morning, officers in District 2 responded to a radio call for a larceny in progress at 640 Huntington Avenue. Officers spoke with the victim who stated he was sitting in front of Smith Hall using his lap top computer when three black males approached him. The victim stated the suspects grabbed the computer and his black leather case and fled across Huntington Avenue.
UPDATED CRIME DATA – January 1st – September 10th, 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 – September 10th, 2005 vs. 2006.
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Confirmed Stabbing in South Boston
At 3:40pm officers from District 6 responded to 170 “I” Street in South Boston on a report of a stabbing. On arrival officers located a victim suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he is being treated for what appears to be a life threatening injury.
Victim Identified in Seaver Street Homicide
On September 8, 2006 at 10:37am, officers in District 2 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 28 Seaver Street. On arrival officers located Ronald Dujour, 27, of Dorchester suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced at the scene.
Boston Police Homicide detectives continue to investigate this homicide 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.
Weekend Wrap-up
A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, Sept. 9 through 10 A.M. Monday, Sept. 11, 2006
Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 2 (see below and below)
Firearm arrests: 1. Three guns recovered.
Street Robberies: 15. Three arrest in two incidents (see below)
Commercial Robberies: 2
Other: 0
Auto thefts: 31. Note: 1/3 of the thefts involve Toyotas, model year 1989,1990, and 1991.
Auto recoveries. 19
Larceny from Motor Vehicle (motor-vehicle breaks): 40
Residential break-ins: 24
Commercial Break-ins: 6
Note: the information above 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.
Daily Incidents for September 11, 2006
Victim Stabbed at Roxbury Crossing
This morning at 1:00am a 46-year-old Brighton male reported to police that he was stabbed at Roxbury Crossing by a group of black males. The victim was transported to the Brigham and Woman’s Hospital and treated for his injury. The suspects remain at large.
Victim Robbed in East Boston, Suspect Surrenders
A victim who reported that a suspect had just robbed her while she was parked at the White Hen Pantry flagged District 7 officers down at Saratoga Street and Brandywine Drive yesterday at 12:50pm. Officers broadcast a description of the suspect. While the officers were completing their reports, the suspect entered District 7 and surrendered himself to police. Police arrested Richard Prader, 21, of East Boston and charged him with Unarmed Robbery. He will be arraigned in the East Boston District Court.
Lucky Store Not So Lucky
Last night at 10:23pm, officers from District 4 responded to 281 Huntington Avenue on a report of a robbery. On arrival officers spoke with the victim who stated that two black males, armed with a firearm, entered the store and robbed the victim. The suspects fled on foot and the District 4 detectives continue to investigate this incident.
Two Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery
Officers from District 2 responded to Fairland Street in Roxbury for a report of a robbery. Officers spoke with the victim who stated that he was walking when two males approached him. One suspect pointed something that appeared to be a gun at the victim while the second suspect punched the victim in the face and robbed him. The suspects fled on foot and were later seen in front of 7 Mt. Pleasant Street. Both suspects were positively identified and placed under arrest charged with Armed Robbery. Anthony Jones, 39, of Roxbury and Arthur Flood, 36, Dorchester will be arraigned today in the Roxbury District Court.
Welcome to the Neighborhood
The West Roxbury Bulletin profiles the new Captain for District 5, James Hasson.
From the look of things, West Roxbury and Roslindale should be in capable hands following the transfer to the neighborhood of 20-year Boston Police Department (BPD) veteran Captain James Hasson. Hasson, who recently served as a Captain in District B-2 (Roxbury and Mission Hill) is currently getting settled at his new District E-5 headquarters, located on the Holy Name Rotary at 1708 Centre St.
Daily Incidents for September 10, 2006
Victim Shot in Bay Village
This morning officers from District 1 responded to Church and Fayette Streets for a report of shots fired. On arrival the officer’s observed two people assisting the 20-year-old victim from Winston, NC suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Boston EMS transported the victim to the Boston Medical Center where he is being treated for a non-life threatening injuries. District 1 detectives are investigating this shooting.
Suspect Arrested For Stabbing and Robbery in Dorchester
Officers from District 11 responded to 417 Geneva Avenue this morning shortly after midnight for an investigation. The victim of a stabbing from a couple nights ago called 9-1-1 reporting the suspect was sitting in a car at that location. On arrival the officers removed the occupants of a vehicle while the victim, who was in the area, positively identified passenger Glenford Gatewood-Quilter, 19, of Mattapan. The victim reported that the suspect stabbed and robbed him while he was making a food delivery. The suspect will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court where he will be charged with Armed Robbery and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.
Bachelorette Party Gone Wrong at 22 Union Street
A 23-year-old female from Sharon reported to police this morning at 1:15am she was the victim of an assault and battery. The victim stated the unknown suspect approached her, grabbed her hair and forced her knee into the victim’s forehead. The victim, who was attending a bachelorette party, stated the suspect fled the area. The victim refused any medical attention.
Alert Neighbors Notify Police of Car Break
At about 4:58am, officers from District 11 responded to the area of Taft and Pleasant Streets to investigate a report of two males breaking into a red truck. On arrival officers located two suspects in the area matching the description provided to them. Police stopped both suspects and both found to be in possession of a table saw and two buckets with assorted construction tools. Police arrested a 16-year-old male from Dorchester and charged him with Delinquency to wit: Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, Larceny over 250, as well as a Child in Need of Service Warrant. The second suspect arrested was Roberto Mendes, 17, of Roxbury. He is charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Larceny from a Motor Vehicle over 250. Both will be arraigned in the Dorchester District Court.
Armed Robbery at Store 24 in Hyde Park
Officers from District 18 responded to the Store 24 on Hyde Park Avenue this morning at 4:32 to investigate a report of a robbery. On arrival officers found the victim lying face down on the floor by the cash register. The victim stated that the suspect, armed with a firearm, robbed the store and took the victim to the back room where he hit him in the back of the head and neck area. The victim was transported to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries. The suspect remains at large; District 18 detectives continue to investigate this robbery.
Two Arrested on the “Independence” in Boston Harbor
Security from the Boston Harbor Cruise Line called police this morning at 2:35am after catching two individuals breaking into the ship “Independence”. A witness observed Carlos Diaz, 27 and Jose Morales, 21, both homeless, climbing out a window of the boat docked at Long Wharf. Police recovered a trash bag being carried by the suspects that contained two cases of beer, two racks of wine and 6 cans of Red Bull. Damage was observed to the locks on the boat’s door as well as broken glass from a window. Both suspects will be arraigned tomorrow morning at the Boston Municipal Court and charged with Breaking and Entering a Ship, with Intent to Commit a Felony, and Larceny.
Daily Incidents for September 9, 2006
Victim Shot in Vehicle in South Street Area
Last night at about 11:33pm, officers from District 1 responded to a call for shots fired which was then upgrade to a person shot in the area of Kneeland and South Streets. On arrival officers observed Boston EMS treating a 24-year-old victim of a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the Massachusetts General Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. According to witnesses, the victim was shot in a vehicle, which he fell out of and it then ran him over. Police are still searching for the suspect.
Male Arrested after Urinating on Police Station
Officers from District 14 arrested Samuel Nessenthaler, 19, who resides in Brighton, after they observed him urinating on the front of the building at 301 Washington Street (District 14) at about 12:50pm. Nessenthaler will be arraigned Monday morning in the Brighton District Court where he will be charged with being a Disorderly Person.
West Roxbury Stabbing Victim in Stable Condition
A 28-year-old male from West Roxbury reported to police that he was walking on Washington Street and Ridgecrest Street at about 12:19 this morning when an unknown male approached him and asked for a cigarette. The suspect then stabbed the victim in the chest area. The suspect fled the area while the victim was transported to the Brigham and Woman’s Hospital where he is in stable condition.
Charlestown Resident Robbed on Green Street
This morning at 1:17am, officers from District 15 responded to High and Green Streets on a report of a robbery. On arrival the officers spoke with the victim who stated that a teenage male approached her from behind and grabbed her pocketbook. The suspect fled on foot toward the Bunker Hill Projects and remains at large.
Connecticut Man Arrested at Fenway Park
During last nights Red Sox game, an officer assigned to Fenway Park working a paid detail observed Red Sox employees engaged in a struggle near the section 18 ramp. Suspect James O’Connor, 20, of Connecticut, was swinging his arms around in an uncontrollable manner striking anyone in his direction. After a brief struggle, the suspect was placed under arrest. According to witnesses at the game, the suspect was standing on his chair being loud and disruptive. He continued to bang on his chair causing its bolts to pop off. Armed with the bolts, O’Connor threw them hitting a woman from Maine in the face. She along with three Red Sox employees were all treated for their injuries. O’Connor will be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court where he will be charged with Assault and Battery (Injuries), Assault and Battery on a Police Officer, Resisting Arrest, Disturbing a Public Assembly, and Destruction of Personal Property.
Victim Treated for Non-Life Threatening Stab Wounds on Seaver Street
Officers from District 2 responded to 331 Seaver Street last night at 11:10pm for a report of a stabbing. The 40-year-old victim was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was treated for multiple stab wounds. The suspect remains at large.
Boston 24: A look at the last 24 hours in the City of Boston.
Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Thursday, 9/7 thru 10 AM Friday, September 8.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Firearm arrests: 0.
Street Robberies: 9. Two purse snatchings in A-1 (see below)
Commercial Robberies: 0
Auto thefts: 11.
Auto recoveries. 13
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 16
Residential break-ins: 10
Commercial Break-ins: 0
Note: the information above 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.
Two Purse snatchings in the North End (A-1)
About 12:22 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2006, a female victim stated that while opening her apartment’s hallway door an unknown white male suspect snatched her purse. The victim chased the suspect toward Commercial Street before he ultimately got into a car and drove away.
About 12:30am on Friday 9/8/2006, officers responded to a radio call for larceny in progress at 50 Salem St. and met with a female victim who stated that an unknown white male grabbed her purse from behind her while she walking into her building. After a brief struggle he fled down Cooper st. A Search of the area was made to no avail.
Protecting yourself against purse snatchings/ street robberies:
The theft of purses is almost always a crime of opportunity. Your chances of this happening to you can be greatly reduced with the careful consideration of the following prevention tips:
· When in a restaurant, if you choose to your purse under your chair then put the leg of your chair through your purse strap, your purse will then be a considerably less accessible target
· Do not hang your purse on the back of a chair and out of your sight.
· Do not put your purse down on the ground and/or leave it unattended
· If you must carry a purse, carry only the items that you need and never large amounts of cash
· Always be cognizant of your surroundings and walk with confidence and purpose
· Walk in well lit areas and avoid walking close to areas which would allow a thief to hide in an entrance way or behind a parked car
· Carry your purse close to your person, preferably in front, don’t wrap your purse strap too tightly around your wrist or shoulder, you’re likely to get hurt if a thief were to grab it forcefully
If a thief approaches you, remember that it is best to just let it go. It is not worth being injured by resisting.