The Boston Police Department is pleased to announce that it has expanded, Citizen Observer, the Boston Police Alert Network, to include all 11 Districts. Initially released as a pilot in three districts, C-6 (South Boston), C-11 (Dorchester), and B-2 (Roxbury), Citizen Observer has proven to be an effective communication tool for the Boston Police.

Acting Boston Police Commissioner Albert E. Goslin stated, “Good communication between law enforcement and the community is an essential element to keeping our city safe.” Commissioner Goslin added, “I am so pleased to be able to expand this public safety service to neighborhoods across the city. I urge all community members to join the Citizen Alert Network to receive important public safety information and timely news alerts.”

The Alert Network allows police to instantly update registered users about crime, emergencies and other important information. Information on fugitives, missing persons and unsolved cases is also provided on alerts. There will also be a “Submit a Tip” feature on alerts allowing people to directly reply to police with tips and other information.

Residents need to register online to receive these alerts. People can register at www.CitizenObserver.com and click on the Sign Up Now link. This service offers four types of alerts:

· Citizen Alerts – informs all registered users of a public safety concerns. Police will provide descriptions of incidents, actions taken and photographs when possible. Alerts will be delivered via e-mail and text messages;
· Business Alerts – targeted to specific business types, so businesses will receive information relevant to their business. Alerts will be delivered via fax, e-mail and text messages;
· Case Alerts – Police will automatically send information about open cases to all registered users. Alerts will be delivered via e-mail and text messages;
· Neighborhood Watch Group Alerts – Police will send targeted alerts to specific neighborhoods with information about crimes in the immediate area. Alerts will be delivered via e-mail and text message.

In September, the BPD asked the public for their feedback on the service via an online survey and the results showed the public’s support. When asked which alerts are most important, the following were the top five in order: House Break-In, Mugging, Sexual Assaults, Drug Dealing, and Homicide.

Actual Comments from Survey:

· I think it's good to know what is going on in the community. I've found the service to be very worthwhile.
· It is extremely helpful to transmit accurate and useful information from the source on a timely basis. I have children that range in age from 6 to 14 years of age. These alerts provide me with information that could possibly help my kids from being in the wrong place at the wrong time. If nothing else these alerts help me to be aware of situations that I may not have known about at all.
· It lets you know what is going on around you so you can take appropriate measures. It also makes you feel more connected with the police department.

Survey Requests and feedback:

· I get alerts for other communities other than mine in South Boston. I'm not really concerned with these so if you could tailor it so that only alerts for your area are received that would be great.

BPD RESPONSE - Functionality has been built in to send to Alerts to specific zip codes. Those living and working in South Boston can expect to only receive alerts specific for Zip Codes in South Boston. Alerts may be sent citywide when a citywide response is necessary.

· Have more targeted areas that one could sign up for. There should be a way to sign up for specific neighborhoods like the South End.

BPD RESPONSE - Citizen Observer is now available in all districts.

· Post the numbers of ways to report drug dealings and other problems.

BPD RESPONSE – Citizen Observer Users have been trained to "inform and educate." Alerts will include facts about what happened and educate the public on what they can do to help and protect themselves and each other, and provide information back to BPD.

· I'd like to receive alerts via RSS.

BPD RESPONSE – RSS feeds are now available via www.BostonCrimeWatch.com.
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At about 3:57pm, officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 7 Speedwell Street. On arrival officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for a non-life threatening injury.

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Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Monday, October 30 thru 10 AM Tuesday, October 31, 2006.

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 6
Commercial Robberies: 1
Other: 1 (home invasion)
Vehicle thefts: 8
Vehicle recoveries. 7
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 18
Residential break-ins: 17
Commercial Break-ins: 5

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.

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Store Clerk Robbed at Gunpoint

Yesterday around 9:00pm officers from District 1 responded to Primo’s Convenience Store at 24 Joy Street for an armed robbery. There, officers spoke to the victim who reported that the store was just robbed at gunpoint. The victim reported that the masked suspect entered the store, pointed a gun and demanded that the victim open the register. The victim reported that the suspect pushed him to the ground and assaulted him in the head several times with the gun. The suspect managed to escape with an undetermined amount of cash. A description of the suspect was immediately broadcast. The suspect remains at large.

Suspect Apprehended for Drug Possession and Resisting Arrest

About 5:20pm yesterday officers from District 2 responded to a radio call for a person with a gun at Zeigler Street and Washington Street. En route, officers were given a description of the suspect and advised that the suspect was in possession of a large amount of drugs and a firearm. Officers arrived on scene and observed someone matching the suspect description. That individual fled as officers approached him. The officers pursued the suspect through the Dudley MBTA station. After a foot pursuit, the officers were able to apprehend the suspect. He violently resisted officers’ efforts to subdue him, but he was eventually detained. Search of the suspect revealed him to be in possession of several bags of marijuana. The suspect, Peter Brewer, 46, of Boston, was arrested and charged with Possession of Class D, and Resisting Arrest.

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The Boston Police Homicide Unit announces the arrest of 22 year-old Roberto Mulero of Dorchester for the 2005 stabbing murder of Dakermu V. Kollie, 23, of Salem. As a result of Boston Police investigative efforts, homicide detectives applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for Mulero. This morning members of the Youth Violence Strike Force Apprehension Team located and arrested Mulero by virtue of his outstanding warrant.

On December 18, 2005, around 5:40am officers from District 3 responded to 55 Colonial Ave. in Dorchester for a report of a man stabbed. On arrival, officers located Mr. Kollie suffering from a stab wound to the abdomen. The victim was taken to Boston Medical Center where he was later pronounced.

Today Roberto Mulero was booked for murder and will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.

The Boston Police take this opportunity to remind the public that anyone with information related to a homicide is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or remain anonymous by calling the CrimeStoppers tip line at 1-800-494-TIPS. Identities of those callers who wish to remain anonymous will be protected.

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On October 26, 2006 at approximately 8:32pm, officers from District 2 responded to 177 Harold St. for an alarm call. On arrival, officers located a victim inside that location suffering from trauma. EMS responded and pronounced the victim at the scene. The victim has been identified as Walter Jackson, 54, of Roxbury. The cause of death is multiple stab wounds. The manner of death has been ruled a homicide.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

Identities of callers wishing to remain anonymous shall be protected.

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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 - October 29th, 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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Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from from Friday, Oct. 27 through 10:00 A.M. Monday, Oct. 30, 2006

Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 2 (one incident, two victims)
Non-fatal stabbings: 8

Residential break-ins: 24
Commercial Break-ins: 10

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.

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Two Juveniles and Two Adults Arrested in South Boston for Armed Robbery

While playing in the Moakley Park last night, two teenagers were robbed at knifepoint of their cell phone and I-pod. The four suspects fled on foot toward Andrew Square where members of an investigative unit and officers from District 6 stopped them. Police recovered the stolen items and knife and arrested a 15-year-old male from Roxbury, a 15-year-old female from Roslindale, Marcus Cole 17, of Dorchester and Shanelia Rainey, 17, of Dorchester. The juveniles will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court where they will be charged with Delinquency to wit Armed Robbery and the adults will be arraigned in the South Boston District Court charged with Armed Robbery.

Allston Gas Station Robbed

Last night at 10:55pm, officers from District 14 responded to 198 Western Avenue on a report of an armed robbery. On arrival the officers spoke with the victim who stated that the suspect, armed with a firearm, robbed him of U.S. Currency. The suspect fled toward North Harvard Street and remains at large.

Bronx Fugitive Arrested in Roslindale

Members of the Youth Violence Strike Force arrested Andy Junior Albacanals, 25, of Roslindale last night at 5:56 in front of 61 Bradeen Street. The suspect was wanted on a New York Parole Warrant for felony Burglary. He will be arraigned this morning in the West Roxbury District Court and charged with being a Fugitive from Justice.

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Detectives from District 3 urge anyone with information about suspects from a double shooting that occurred in Dorchester this afternoon to contact them at 617-343-4700 or the remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers Unit at 800-494-TIPS.

This afternoon at 2:46pm, officers from District 3 responded to 81 Mountain Avenue on a report of a shooting. At that location officers discovered an 7-year-old and 11-year-old female shot inside. Both females were transported to the Boston Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Room where they are being treated for non-life threatening injuries. The suspect(s) remain at large; district detectives continue to investigate this incident.

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Person Stabbed at Ups and Downs Bar

This morning around 1:01am, officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for a fight at 469 Neponset Avenue. On arrival officers began to disperse the large group in front the bar. When the crowd had thinned out officers went inside and spoke with the victim, who stated while dancing she was sliced with an unknown object. The victim sustained a small laceration to the arms and was transported to Carney Hospital for treatment. The suspect fled down the side door adjacent to the dance floor.

Partygoer Arrested for Vandalizing Motor Vehicles

This morning around 2:45am, officers in District 14 responded to a radio call for a large group vandalizing cars at 309 Summit Street. On arrival officers observed the suspect kick the drivers side mirror off a motor vehicle. The suspect continued walking and kicked off another mirror and attempted to damage two other vehicles. Leroy Cooper-Williams, 20, of Chestnut Hill was arrested and charged with Destruction or injury of Personal Property.

Breaking and Entering Suspect Arrested

This morning around 3:41am, officers in District 13 responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering at 171 Forest Street. On arrival officers observed the main entrance door open with a broken glass pane and glass pieces all over the floor. Officers spoke with the caller, who stated he heard a banging sound and the front door window smashing. The caller went on to state that the suspect was still inside and banging on the third floor door. Officers also heard banging sounds coming from the third floor. When confronted by officers the suspect attempted to run back up the stairs. Nicholas Heys, 19, of Jamaica Plain was arrested and charged with Unarmed Breaking and Entering.

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On October 28, 2006 at 4:47pm, officers from District 2 responded to a radio call for an unknown incident at 26 Homestead Street in Roxbury. The officers arrived and discovered human body parts found in a trash bag at that location. Based upon the discovery, Homicide Detectives initiated an investigation, which led to 95 Hollingsworth Street in Mattapan. While conducting a well-being check at that address, officers discovered additional human remains inside the residence. Homicide Detectives continue to investigate this death.

Police have arrested Brian Lee, 41, of Mattapan and charged him with murder. The victim is believed to be a relative of Brian Lee. Lee will be arraigned Monday morning in West Roxbury District Court.

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This afternoon at about 4:47pm, officers from District 2 in Roxbury responded to a radio call for an unknown incident at 26 Homestead Street in Roxbury. The officers arrived and discovered human body parts found in a trash bag at that location. Homicide Investigators are currently on scene and investigating this incident. The remains will be sent to the Chief Medical Examiners Officer who will perform an autopsy that will identify the victim, and determine the cause and manner of death.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or remain anonymous by calling 800-494-TIPS.

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On this date in 1991, Officer Jeremiah J. Hurley Jr. was killed in an explosion while inspecting a bomb in Roslindale.

On this day we remember the sacrifice that Officer Hurley made 15 years ago.

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Parent Arrested at Boston Public School for Assault and Disorderly Conduct

Yesterday around 3:45pm officers responded to 270 Columbia Rd/Frederick Middle School for an unruly parent. There, officers learned that a parent had become unruly, and assaulted school police officers. Boston School police officers attempting to break up a group of students about to fight were confronted by the suspect who accused them of harassing her children. Officers made several efforts to explain to the suspect the circumstances but she increased her verbal assault in front of the school. After being prompted many times to leave the school, the suspect approached officers and attempted to assault them. The suspect was placed under arrest and she continued to behave erratically by kicking officers as they escorted her to the cruiser. Suspect, Beverly Sostre, 30, of Dorchester, was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Threats and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Shod Foot).

Trick or Treat

Officers from District 14, this morning around 1:34am, on patrol in the Harvard Ave. and Brighton Ave. observed an individual dressed in a police officer uniform drinking from a red cup. Officers cognizant of the problem with student, underage drinking conducted an investigation of this individual. Officers learned that the individual dressed in the police uniform was indeed drinking alcohol from the cup, and was not of the legal age to possess alcohol. The suspect, Kathryn Dekom, 20, of Boston, was arrested and charged with being a Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

Three Arrested for Stabbing Incident

Today around 12:51am officers from District 4 responded to 911 Boylston St. for a person stabbed. On arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a stab wound with the knife still protruding from victim’s abdomen. Officers received a description of one of three suspects and shortly thereafter located that suspect. Two other suspects were identified as having taken part in the assault and eventual stabbing of the victim and they were placed under arrest. Numerous witnesses positively identified the suspects. Per witnesses, the suspects assaulted the victim, by punching, kicking and stabbing him with a knife. The suspects were all placed under arrest. Suspect, Jose Ramos, 31, of Framingham, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault and Battery, and 2 counts of Assault Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Knife and Beer Bottle). Suspect, Mendez, Fernando Mendez, 20, of Framingham, was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery, and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Shod Foot). The third suspect, Jermaine White, 26, of Roxbury, was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery and Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Shod Foot).
The victim was transported to the Brigham and Women’s Hospital by EMS in serious but non-life threatening condition.

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This morning around 5:12am, officers from District 1 responded to a radio call for an injured person at the intersection of New Chardon St. and Surface Rd. On arrival, officers located the victim suffering from trauma. EMS transported the victim to Massachusetts General Hospital where the victim was pronounced.

The cause of the victim’s trauma is undetermined at this time. Investigators have not ruled out the possibility that the injuries may have occurred as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous, call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

Identities of callers wishing to remain anonymous shall be protected.

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At about 5:11pm, officers assigned to District 7 in East Boston responded to a radio call to investigate two men going door to door asking residents for monetary donations. The officers located and spoke with a victim on Havre Street who stated the two men entered her apartment and told her they were collecting money for the Manchester Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty last week. The victim gave the men, who identified themselves as Massachusetts State Troopers, an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency and left the area. The victim provided a detailed description of the two men, which was broadcast, to the officers patrolling in District 7. Officers located two men fitting the description of the two men, one hiding between cars, at Marion and Paris Streets. Officers conducted a threshold inquiry and discovered evidence on the two men linking them to the crime. The victim was transported to the area where she positively identified both suspects.

Further investigation revealed that the two men were in possession of U.S. Currency and checks made out to the Massachusetts State Police. A notebook was also found in the suspect’s possession that contained the names, addresses and donation amounts from 62 people.

Police arrested Ricardo Acevedo, 40, and Ralph Gaskell, 54, both of East Boston. The suspects will be arraigned on Monday morning at the East Boston District Court where they will be charged with Impersonating a Police Officer, Larceny by False Pretenses, and Entry by False Pretences.

People that feel they have been the victim of these suspects are urged to contact the District 7 Detectives at 617-343-4220.

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Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Thursday, October 26 thru 10 AM Friday, October 27 2006.

(See today’s Daily Incident summary and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below)

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

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.

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Indecent Exposure Victim Arrested in Travel Lane

Officers from District 4 this morning around 12:59am placed suspect, Donald Stott, 29, of Boston, under arrest for Indecent Exposure and Disorderly Person. Officers on patrol in the area of Commonwealth Ave. and Dartmouth St. observed the suspect standing in a travel lane urinating on a car in full view of the public. The suspect caused traffic to stop as he was occupying a travel lane and due to the fact that he was exposing himself.

Victim of Assault Found Lying in the Street

This morning around 2:48am, officers from District 2 responded to a call requesting police and ambulance in the area of Madison Park Ct. There, officers observed the victim lying in the middle of the street. Conversation with witnesses revealed that the victim had been dragged out of a car and assaulted by two males who fled after assaulting the victim. The victim was transported to Boston Medical center with non-life threatening injuries.

Victim Carjacked in Driveway

Around 8:31am today, officers from District 3 responded to 83 Norwell St. for a person with a gun. On arrival officers spoke to the victim who reported that he was just carjacked. The victim stated that as he was exiting his car, from warming it up, the suspect ran up to him, pushed him and motioned to his jacket as if armed with a gun. The suspect then proceeded to jump in the victim’s car and drive out of the driveway where two other suspects got in the car. According to the victim, he chased the car and the suspects exited the car a short while later and fled on foot. The car was recovered with damage sustained from suspect’s driving. Officers were unsuccessful in locating the suspects.

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Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

WHO: Boston Police Captain James Hasson; police officers from District E5; 1,000 trick-or-treaters

WHAT: Boston Police District E5 will host approximately 1,000 ghosts, goblins, princesses, fairies and various other creative creatures for an evening of Halloween fun! The district has planned a number of activities, entertainment and family festivities.

Captain Hasson will also be available to provide Halloween Safety Tips.

For additional police-sponsored Halloween activities in other districts citywide, please visit bpdnews.com.

WHERE: Police District Station E5
1708 Centre Street, West Roxbury

WHEN: 5:00PM- 8:00PM

TIPS: The Boston Police Department wishes the Boston community a happy and safe Halloween! The department encourages safety and supervision during the annual Trick-or-Treat season. Halloween is fun for people of all ages, but it is most important for parents to closely adhere to a few guidelines to ensure your night runs smoothly!
·Parents should establish a route for children, stay within familiar areas and surroundings
·Remind kids not to enter strangers' homes or cars
·Remind children to avoid home without an outside light on
·Attach your phone number and address to your children’s costume
·Take a flashlight
·Be sure clothing/costumes are bright, reflective and flame retardant
·Set rules about not eating treats until kids get home. Be sure to inspect all treats before allowing kids to eat them.
·When in doubt, throw it out! Candy that has been opened should be thrown away. Any homemade treats or fruit should be inspected closely.
·Never cross the street from between parked cars.
·Watch open flames from jack-o-lanterns as they can catch costumes and long wigs on fire.
·Make sure that fake knives, swords, and guns are made from cardboard or other flexible materials to avoid accidental injury or worse, have them mistaken for the real thing!

It is also important to ensure that your home is safe and accessible to trick-or-treaters. As adults there are some very simple things we can do to make the evening safe everyone.

·Turn on your porch light.
·Move lit jack-o-lanterns off the porch where kids get bunched up if they are trick-or-treating in groups.
·Remove objects from your yard that might present a hazard.
·Drive slowly all evening-you never know what creature may suddenly cross your path.
·Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.

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Charlestown Neighborhood Watch & Community Safety Rally
Charlestown Residents Join Forces To Empower Peace and Deter Crime

WHO: The Honorable Mayor Thomas M. Menino; Acting Boston Police Commissioner Albert E. Goslin; Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley; Boston City Councilors Sal LaMattina and Sam Yoon; Boston Police Captain Bernard O’Rourke; Director of the Neighborhood Watch Unit, Judith Wright; Charlestown Neighborhood Watch Organizer, Joseph Porcelli; hundreds of Charlestown residents

WHAT: The Charlestown Neighborhood Watch Coalition will hold its first ever ‘Neighborhood Watch and Community Safety Rally’ to acknowledge the 40 plus residents who have joined forces with the BPD to organize Neighborhood Watch groups spanning across Charlestown. The goal of this rally is to inspire other Charlestown residents to lead Neighborhood Watch Groups on Charlestown streets not yet represented in the organizing effort. Hundreds of residents are expected to attend.

WHERE: The Edwards Middle School Gymnasium, 28 Walker Street Charlestown, MA 02129. Enter on Eden at rear entrance.

WHEN: Saturday October 28th, 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
Event & Photo Op Schedule:·
9:00 to 9:20 AM – Meet & Greet, with Cider Donuts and Coffee.
· 9:20 to 9:40 AM – Welcome, Special Guests, Call to Actions.
· 9:40 to 10:00 AM – New Leader Sign Up.

INFO: In the last eight months, the Charlestown Neighborhood Watch Coalition has successfully organized 41 Neighborhood Watch Groups representing half the streets across Charlestown. The Coalition has proven to be a successful model for accelerating and organizing the creation of Neighborhood Crime Watch Groups. In part, the success is due to the partnership with the Charlestown Mothers Association. The Charlestown Mothers Association worked closely with BPD’s Neighborhood Watch Unit to recruit Neighborhood Watch leaders from within its membership. The Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition also played a key role in organizing by providing leadership, organizing events, and assisting with educational training.

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Boston Police Homicide Detectives are now investigating the death of a male found last evening in Roxbury.

At approximately 8:32pm last night, officers from District 2 responded to 177 Harold St. for an alarm call. On arrival, officers located a victim inside that location suffering from trauma. EMS responded and pronounced the victim at the scene.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or to remain anonymous call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

Identities of callers wishing to remain anonymous shall be protected.

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This morning we posted three more Missing Persons (check the entries immediately below this one)

In addtion, there are updates to our previous Missing Persons listing

Still missing:

• Patricia Walsh
  
• Toni Lewis
  
• Denise Martinez
  

• Meisha parker
  
• Ana Gonzales
  

Update: Rhonda Gamble, listed among the missing when this was posted, has since been located.

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Christine Lerebours

Update: Christine Lerebours was located on Nov. 4th.

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Update Kirsty West was located on November 14th.

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Elena Lopez
D.O.B 4/5/92
4’11” 110lbs, hair is dyed
Missing from Area E-18 near River St and Central Ave.

If located Notify Sgt. Det. Kelley O’Connell or Det. Lisa Holmes of the Family Justice Division at (617) 343-5783

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While in Boston last week, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, in partnership with Bank of America, launched a new Web site designed to help fight identity theft (www.IDSafety.org)

"The first step in the project is the launch of a comprehensive Web site, www.IDSafety.org, designed to help both consumer and law enforcement officials prevent and report identity crime, investigate the perpetrators, and respond effectively to victims...

The IACP and Bank of America formed this partnership because responding to identity crimes poses a significant challenge to consumers, financial institutions, and law enforcement agencies. All too often, victims of identity crime are uncertain about the steps they should take if they suspect or discover identity crime. A report from the Federal Trade Commission found that in 2005, barely one-third of identity crime victims contacted police to report their losses." From the Press Release.

View the site.

The site Includes a listing of steps you can take if you are a victim

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Wanted as part of an Identity Theft Ring: Charles Belin

The Boston Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Charles Belin, 55, of Boston. Belin is wanted on several outstanding warrants in Massachusetts and Maryland related to identity theft. Belin is one of several suspects in a series of identify theft cases, as highlighted this morning on BPDNews. At this time, several other suspects who are believed to be involved, remain at large.

Anyone with information about this suspect is urged to contact the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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As press reports today indicated, I recently initiated a routine audit of the central drug depository due to the sheer scope and volume of the evidence maintained there. The audit revealed some discrepancies, which caused me concern. I have since requested that the Superintendent of the Bureau of Internal Investigations, Robert Harrington, utilize the Boston Police Anti-Corruption Unit to commence a full and thorough investigation of the inventory. This investigation is in its preliminary stages as there is an extensive amount of information to review. At this time, I will not compromise the integrity of the investigation by engaging in speculation related to its outcome. The department will go where the evidence takes us and the findings will be presented upon completion. If misconduct is discovered, it will be dealt with swiftly, forcefully and aggressively.

As Acting Police Commissioner and former Superintendent of the Bureau of Internal Investigations, I embrace and encourage the necessity of an effective internal investigative function. A department dedicated to preventing and when necessary uncovering intentional police misconduct is crucial to the establishment of an effective, credible and trustworthy police force. This department will not stand for officers who undermine public confidence at the expense of the many who do their jobs courageously every single day. The Boston Police Department is steadfast in ensuring that ‘police’ and ‘integrity’ are synonymous terms.

– Acting Police Commissioner Albert E. Goslin

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Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Wednesday, October 25 thru 10 AM Thursday, October 26 2006.

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

Street Robberies: 3
Commercial Robberies: 0
Other: 1 (residential)

Vehicle thefts: 6
Vehicle recoveries. 7
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 22

Residential break-ins: 11
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.

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Assault and Battery on a Police Officer

Yesterday around 4:37pm, officers in District 3 responded to a radio call for a fight in progress at the corner of Mildred Avenue and Norfolk Street. On arrival, officers observed a group of teenagers in the park involved in an altercation. Officers attempted to conduct a threshold inquiry with one of the suspects when he became combative. The suspect grabbed, pulled and pushed officers by the shoulder. A 16 year-old juvenile was arrested and charged with Delinquent to wit Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Disorderly.

Search Warrant at 61 Colonial Avenue

Last night around 8:17pm, members of the District 3 Drug Control Unit executed a search warrant at 61 Colonial Avenue. Recovered at that location was a loaded firearm, U. S. Currency, scales, as well as numerous bags of drugs. Frank Phillips, 25, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Trafficking Class A, and Possession with intent to Distribute Class B within 1000ft of School zone. William Newton, 48, of Mattapan and Robert Joyner, 27, of Dorchester were also arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession with intent to Distribute Class B within 1000ft of School zone.

Firearm Arrest in Mattapan

Last night around 8:20pm, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force and Mass State Police where participating in Operation Falcon 3. As officers approached the front of 16 Marcy Road, they observed a suspect grab his waist ban area and run towards 19 Marcy Road. Based on officers observation and fearing that the suspect might be armed officers followed the suspect up the stairs of 19 Marcy Road. The suspect ran to the second floor, where he forced his way into an apartment. Officers observed the suspect running to the end of the hallway and located the suspect in the rear bedroom. Officers located a firearm inside a hamper at the right side of the door. Luis Figueroa, 19, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Breaking and Entering, and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Officers also recovered a second firearm outside on the side of the house.

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Today is the anniversary of the line-of-duty death of Boston Police Officer Roy J. Sergei .

On this date in 1987, Sergeant Sergei died for his wounds three weeks after being shot while stopping a suspicious person in a Back Bay alley. On this day we remember Sergeant Sergei’s sacrifice, as we honor the memory of all other Boston Police officers who gave their lives to protect their fellow citizens.

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Overview: Several incidents have taken place throughout the city that police believe are related. An investigation by the Boston Police Special Investigations Unit and the Postal Financial Crimes Task Force have identified members of an organized ring that have been stealing pocketbooks from restaurants and hotels in the Boston area, as well as other large cities on the East Coast.

This group of individuals is believed to use the contents of the stolen purse to obtain fraudulent identification by way of the victim’s personal information. In some cases, they would use this information to withdraw large sums of money from the victim’s bank account.

On October 3, 2006, the Maryland Metro Area Fraud Task Force, working in conjunction with the Boston Police Special Investigations Unit, executed a search warrant at a suspect’s residence. The search recovered several counterfeit IDs, checkbooks and personal information belonging to victims spanning the East Coast.

At this time, several suspects, who are believed to be involved, remain at large. The Boston Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Charles Belin, 55, of Boston. Belin is wanted on several outstanding warrants in Massachusetts and Maryland related to identity theft. No Photograph is available for Mr. Belin

The Boston Police are also seeking to locate Carol Silva, 54, of Hyde Park. Silva is wanted for an outstanding arrest warrant in Boston related to identity fraud and larceny. Silva is also wanted in New Hampshire and Maryland on related charges.

Incident Details:

· On August 31, 2006 at 9:00pm, victim reported unknown person at Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street stole her messenger bag. Victim reports her Bank of America checks were used at several locations.

· On September 17, 2006 around 11:11am, officers responded to a radio call for a larceny at 615 Washington Street (YMCA). On arrival officers spoke with the victim who stated she locked her pocketbook in a locker and when she returned she discovered the lock removed and her pocketbook was stolen.

TIPS FROM THE BPD

How To Avoid Having Your Purse Stolen:

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.

What To Do Immediately When Your Personal Information Has Been Stolen:

· Notify the Credit Bureau right away : Equifax, Transunion, Experian.
· Alert the Credit Bureau that your personal information has been stolen
· Contact your bank and cancel not only checkbook, but your bank account
· Notify your credit card companies to cancel your card

Important Contact Information for Identity Theft Victims

· Trans Union 1-800-680-7289
· Experian 1-888-397-3742
· Equifax 1-800-525-6285

To report fraudulent use of your checks

· Checkrite 1-800-766-2748
· Chexsystems 1-800-428-9623
· Crosscheck 1-800-843-0760
· Equifax 1-800-437-5120
· International Check Services 1-800-631-9656
· Scan 1-800-262-7771
· Telecheck 1-800-710-9898

Identity Theft Safety Tips

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the nation, and students may be particularly vulnerable to this crime.

The first step to prevent identity theft is awareness of how and when you use your personal information. By keeping close tabs on your personal information, you can reduce your chances of becoming an identity theft victim.
· Memorize your Social Security number and passwords. Don’t record your password on papers you carry with you.
· Don’t use your date of birth as your password.
· Shred pre-approved credit applications and other financial documents before discarding them.
· Order credit reports every year from each of the major credit reporting agencies and thoroughly review them for accuracy.
· Never give personal or financial information over the phone or Internet unless you initiated the contact.
· Don’t carry your Social Security card or birth certificate with you.
· Report lost or stolen credit cards immediately.
· Check your monthly credit card and bank statements for unusual activity.

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The Boston Police Department wishes the Boston community a happy and safe Halloween! The department encourages safety and supervision during the annual Trick-or-Treat season. Halloween is fun for people of all ages, but it is most important for parents to closely adhere to a few guidelines to ensure your night runs smoothly!

If you would like to celebrate Halloween with the Boston Police Department, see below for a police-sponsored event in your district.

• Parents should establish a route for children, stay within familiar areas and surroundings
  
• Remind kids not to enter strangers' homes or cars
  
• Remind children to avoid homes without an outside light on
  
• Attach your phone number and address to your children’s costume
  
• Take a flashlight
  
• Be sure clothing/costumes are bright, reflective and flame retardent
  
• Set rules about not eating treats until kids get home. Be sure to inspect all treats before allowing kids to eat them.
  
• When in doubt, throw it out! Candy that has been opened should be thrown away. Any homemade treats or fruit should be inspected closely.
  
• Never cross the street from between parked cars.
  
• Watch open flames from jack-o-lanterns as they can catch costumes and long wigs on fire.
  
• Make sure that fake knives, swords, and guns are made from cardboard or other flexible materials to avoid accidental injury or worse, have them mistaken for the real thing!

It is also important to ensure that your home is safe and accessible to trick-or-treaters. As adults there are some very simple things we can do to make the evening safe everyone:

• Turn on your porch light.
  
• Move lit jack-o-lanterns off the porch where kids get bunched up if they are trick-or-treating in groups.
  
• Remove objects from your yard that might present a hazard.
  
• Drive slowly all evening-you never know what creature may suddenly cross your path.
  
• Report any suspicious or criminal activity to the police.

Below is a list of events at Boston Community Centers that are free for the public to enjoy.

• Archdale 10/31, 4:30-6 p.m. ages - 6-12. Various party activities.
  
• Boston Chinatown 10/31, 4-6 p.m. ages - 5-13. Games, crafts, face painting etc.
  
• The Kent CC 10/27, 4-6 & 6-8 p.m. ages - 5-12. Bobbing for apples, piñata, etc.
  
• Charlestown 10/27, 6-10 p.m. “Boston At Night” see below.
  
• Cleveland 10/27, 6-10 p.m. “Boston At Night” see below.
  
• Condon 10/31, 3:30-6 p.m. ages - 5-12. Costume parade, games etc.
  
• English High CC 10/31, 5-7 p.m. ages - 10-19. Teens perform “Thriller” (an extended version of Michael Jackson’s song.)
  
• Harborside 10/30, 4 p.m. ages - 7-13. Various party activities.
  
• Harborside 10/27, 6-10 p.m. “Boston At Night” see below.
  
• Jackson-Mann 10/27, 4 p.m. pre-school. Costume party for the pre-school enrollees.
  
• Jackson-Mann 10/31, 3-5 p.m. after-school. Children in the after-school program will “trick or treat” as a group.
  
• Mattahunt 10/31, 3:30-6 p.m. ages - 6-12. Various games and activities.
  
• Mildred Ave. 10/30, 4-6 p.m. after-school. Curry College is hosting the after-school program at the school.
  
• Mildred Avenue 10/27, 6-10 p.m. “Boston At Night” see below.
  
• Murphy 10/30&31, 9-11 a.m. & 12-2 p.m. Kindergarten and nursery school parties.
  
• 10/31, 5-7 p.m. all ages. Games, prizes, refreshments and more.
  
• Nazzaro 10/31, 2:30 p.m. ages - 6-7. Games, food, costumes etc.
  
• 10/31, 3:30 p.m. ages - 8-10. Games, food, costumes etc.
  
• Ohrenberger 10/31, 10-11 a.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m. Party for pre-school program. Also hosting parties for childcare program.
  
• Paris Street 10/27, 3-7 p.m. all ages. Annual block party with games, rides, refreshments and more.
  
• Shelburne 10/31, 5-7 p.m. ages - 6-13. Music, costumes, games, food, etc.
  
• Tobin 10/27, 6-10 p.m. “Boston At Night” see below.
  
• Tynan 10/30, 3:30-5 p.m. ages - 10 and under. Music, costume parade, food etc.
  
• Mildred Ave School 10/31 3-5 p.m. ages 11 and under. Candy, hot dogs, music and giveaways. 1st Annual Sponsored by District B-3

The Boston Police Department and Mayor Menino will also host parties.

• Friday October 27, 2006
  3rd annual Boston Police Area E-5 Halloween Party 5:00-8:00 p.m. 1701 Centre Street, West Roxbury (Area E-5) Event will take place outside the station (Centre Street will be closed off from Greaton Rd to WR Parkway)—rain location is the E-5 Community Room. Activities include moonwalk, balloons, and face painting. Entertainment includes a spooky DJ, clown, juggler and demonstrations from the BPD K-9 and Bomb Squad units.

• Monday October 30, 2006
  2nd Annual Boston Police Halloween Party, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Saint Anne’s School, 20 Como Road, Readville. Event is in the parking lot off of West Milton (rain location; school gym). There will be candy, costumes, food, a DJ as well as children’s activities.

• Tuesday, October 31st The Mayor’s Halloween Party for Seniors will take place this year at the Cedars of Lebanon in Jamaica Plain.

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M/V Infraction Leads to Arrest of Suspect with Replica Firearm

Yesterday around 2:15am, officers from District 1 on patrol observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a red light at Stuart St. and Washington St. Officers activated their lights and attempted to perform a traffic stop but suspect failed to stop for officers until the intersection of Kneeland St. and Tyler St. There, officers observed suspect making furtive movements reaching underneath the driver’s seat. The suspect was removed from the car and officers recovered what they initially believed to be a firearm. Further investigation revealed the firearm to be a pellet replica firearm. Suspect struggled with officers upon hearing that a firearm had been found in his car. Suspect, Joshua Perrin, 31, of Quincy was arrested and charged with Failure to Stop for Police, Resisting Arrest and numerous motor vehicle infractions.

Robbery Suspect Apprehended Barefoot

Yesterday around 8:55pm officers from District 18 were dispatched to 1187 Hyde Park Ave./Store 24 for a robbery in progress. While en route, officers received a description of the suspect as wearing a black trench coat with no shoes. Officers, shortly thereafter, observed an individual matching the suspect description running on Hyde Park Ave. and stopped him. The suspect was detained and brought back to the location of the robbery/Store 24 where the victim positively identified him as the person that robbed the store. Per victim the suspect walked up to the counter after being in the store for about 25 minutes, demanded money and fled the store with an unspecified amount of cash. The suspect, Miguel Lopez, 39, of Hyde Park, was arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery.

Seven Eleven Store Robbed by Knife Wielding Suspect

Officers from District 2 this morning responded to 425 Brookline Ave./Seven Eleven Store for a person with a knife. There, officers spoke to the victim who reported that the suspect walked into the store and asked for a pack of cigarettes. The suspect then demanded that the victim open the register and give him the money while wielding a knife. Per victim, he opened the cash register and the suspect took an undetermined amount of cash, and a pack of cigarettes and fled the store. A search of the area for the suspect was unsuccessful.

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Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Tuesday, October 24 thru 10 AM Wednesday, October 25 2006.

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2 (Three victims)

Street Robberies: 9
Commercial Robberies: 3
Other: 1 (residence)

Vehicle thefts: 9
Vehicle recoveries. 18
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 14

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.

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