CITIZEN ALERT NETWORK EXPANDS CITY WIDE
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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Confirmed Shooting at 7 Speedwell Street
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.
BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
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.
Daily Incidents for October 31, 2006
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.
Boston Police Arrest 2005 Murder Suspect
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.
Update to Death Investigation at 177 Harold Street
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.
UPDATED CRIME DATA – January 1st – October 29th, 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 – 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)
A look at the last 72 hours in Boston
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
Street Robberies: 16
Commercial Robberies: 3
Bank Robberies : 0
Other: 0
Auto thefts: 23
Auto recoveries: 16
Larceny from Motor Vehicle (motor-vehicle breaks): 50
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.
Daily Incidents for October 30, 2006
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.
Dorchester Double Shooting
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.