Inside a West Roxbury Community Meeting
A look at a recent West Roxbury Community Meeting. Captain Hasson of E-5 met with residents to discuss ways to protect themselves against break-ins.
“Hasson, who was joined by Deputy Superintendent Darrin Greeley of the BPD’s Bureau of Field Services, also urged residents to call 911 if they see anything suspicious or even if they feel unsettled….
…The key to calling 911, according to the BPD, is to either call from a home phone or to call 617-343-4911 from a cell phone to reach Boston Police. If not, cell phone users risk having their call routed to the State Police, which may delay response time.
In addition to not hesitating to call 911, Greeley emphasized the importance of neighbors watching over each other.
“You can make a difference in your neighborhood. We have to watch out for one another, take that extra minute,” advised Greeley.” Via Townonline.com
Thanks to Universal Hub for pointing us toward the article.
BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.
Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Wednesday, November 29, thru 10 AM Thursday, November 30 2006.
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 2
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Street Robberies: 6
Commercial Robberies: 1
Other: 1
Vehicle thefts: 12
Vehicle recoveries. 11
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 19
Residential break-ins: 9
Commercial Break-ins: 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.
Daily Incidents For November 30, 2006
Confirmed Shooting at Harvard and Spencer Street
Last night around 6:04pm, officers in District 3 responded to a radio call for shots fired at Harvard and Spencer Streets. On arrival officers searched the area for a victim and ballistic evidence. Officers received a second call that the victim was located at Washington Street and Talbot Avenue. Officers located a victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center with life threatening injuries. The victim’s condition is serious but he is expected to survive.
Suspect Arrested After Armed Robbery
Last night around 9:02pm, officers in District 3 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 40 Kingsdale Street. On arrival officers spoke with the victim who stated that three black males tried to rob him at gunpoint. The suspects fled without any property from the victim. One suspect fled next door into 32 Kingsdale Street and the other two suspects fled towards Harvard Street. Officers secured the building and knocked on several doors but no one answered. Charles Taylor, 35, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Armed Assault with Intent to Rob and Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon.
Person Shot on Dabney Street
Last night around 11:58pm, officers in District 2 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 72 Dabney Street. On arrival officers located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and is being treated for a non-life threatening injury. The victim is in stable condition. Officers did recover ballistic evidence at the scene.
Breaking and Entering on Newbury Street
This morning around 1:43am, officers in District 4 responded to a radio call for a commercial alarm at 134 Newbury Street (Barbour). On arrival officers were informed that an unknown white male threw a brick through the front door glass causing it to shatter. The suspect entered the store and ran out carrying several coats. Officers searched the area for the suspect but were unable to locate him.
We have removed the posting from last night titled “Confirmed Shooting at Talbot Avenue and Washington Street”
as well as several updates to that posting. As further information came in, the location of the shooting changed several times. Rather than post several changing and contradictory pieces of information, we have decided to remove the outdated postings and wait until all information is confirmed. This is often the case in shooting incidents, in which initial reports are often unconfirmed and subject to change.
Holworthy Street Victim Identified
On November 28, 2006 at 7:26pm, officers from District 2 responded to 56 Holworthy Street for a report of a person shot. Police are confirming two people were shot at that location and transported to the Boston Medical Center. One victim has been pronounced and the second victim suffered non-life threatening injuries. The victim has been identified as Jahmol A. Norfleet, 20, of Roxbury.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to please call the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or remain anonymous by calling the Crime stoppers Tip Line at 800-494-TIPS
Suspect Arrested in Valentino Incident
This afternoon at about 3:04pm, detectives from District 4 arrested Michael Vega, 23, of Boston at 145 Dartmouth Street. Vega was arrested on two warrants out of the Boston Municipal Court for Trespassing and Disturbing the Peace. He was also charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime for the incident that happened this morning at 47 Newbury Street at about 4:33am, when officers responded to a silent alarm at Valentino. When the officers arrived, they observed a double paned window on the Berkeley Street side smashed. Vega will be arraigned in at the Boston Municipal Court tomorrow morning.
14-year-old Student Arrested with Firearm
This morning at about 9:45am, Boston officers from the School Police Unit responded to the Madison Park High School to assist School Department Police on an incident that occurred in the school. On arrival they were informed that a 14-year-old student had just punched his teacher in the face and fled the school. The officers were provided a description of the student and a direction of flight. Members of the School Police Unit searched the area and located the 14-year-old male from Jamaica Plain on Terrace Street. The officers stopped the suspect and recovered a loaded firearm from the suspect’s waistband. The juvenile was placed under arrest and transported to District 2. The juvenile will be arraigned in Boston Juvenile Court where he will be charged with Delinquency to wit: Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Assault and Battery on a Public Employee. The teacher was treated by the school nurse for minor injuries.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR NOVEMBER 29, 2006
Suspect Wanted in Hit and Run in Brighton
Last night at 9:00pm officers from District 14 responded to a radio call for a person struck by a motor vehicle at 590 Washington Street. On arrival the officers observed an 83-year-old male from Allston lying in the street. Boston EMS responded and transported the victim to the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where he was treated for his injuries. According to witnesses at the scene, the victim was struck by what was believed to be a green Subaru operated by a white male. After striking the victim, the suspect exited his vehicle looked down at the victim, returned to his car and fled the scene. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact police.
Two Arrested on Gainsborough Street Trafficking Drugs
Yesterday afternoon, at approximately 12:30 pm members of the Drug Control Unit along with Federal Agents arranged for a controlled delivery of the suspect package. About 1:00pm the officers and United State Postal Inspectors responded to 90 Gainsborough St., to deliver this package. Officers were unsuccessful delivering the package but were informed that when the residents of the apartment building are not at home, any undelivered packages are left at the Gainsborough management office, located at 295 Huntington Ave. Officers responded to this location and left the package at this location with manager and remained at this location in surveillance capacity. At approximately 4:20 pm, Robert Quinn, 21, of Boston arrived at that location and ask the manager for the package. The suspect then signed for the package and took possession of it. At this time, officers informed the suspect that the package contained over 100 grams of oxycontin pills.
Later in the afternoon, officers conducting surveillance outside of 90 Gainsborough St. observed two individuals enter that address. At which time Peter Giannitti, 23, of Boston knocked at Quinn’s door, entered the apartment and took possession of the package and while leaving the apartment was stopped by police. Both Quinn and Giannetti were both placed under arrest and charged with Trafficking Class B drugs. Both will be arraigned in the Boston Municipal Court.
Traffic Stop Leads to Gun Arrests
Officers assigned to District 3 patrolling at 2:00am this morning observed the operator of a motor vehicle violate the auto laws. When the officers stopped the car at Bicknell and Harvard Streets, they discovered the operator was operating after suspension. He was removed from the vehicle as well as the passenger when one of the officers observed a firearm on the floor of the car. Police arrested Christopher Chase, 20, of Concord, NH and Angel Gonzalez, 26, of Derry, NH. Officers also located 87 rounds of ammunition in the vehicle. Officers saw a blanket in the rear seat and when moved they recovered three shotguns, and one rifle with a scope attached. Both suspects are charged with four counts of Carrying a Rifle or Shotgun on a Public Way, two counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a Loaded Gun and Trafficking Firearms. Both will be arraigned today in the Dorchester District Court.
Window Smashed on Newbury Street
This morning at about 4:33am, officers assigned to District 4 responded to a silent alarm at Valentino on 47 Newbury Street. On arrival officers observed a double paned window on the Berkeley Street side smashed. It is unclear if any items were removed. Detectives from the district continue to investigate.
Boston 24: A look at the last 24 hours in the City of Boston.
Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Tuesday, November 28, thru 10 AM Wednesday, November 29 2006.
(See our Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below)
Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1
Street Robberies: 10
Commercial Robberies: 0
Vehicle thefts: 3. One attempted.
Vehicle recoveries. 11
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 23. One arrest. One fourth occurred in District C-6.
Residential break-ins: 12
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.
Update on Holworthy Street Shooting
At about 7:26pm officers from District 2 responded to 56 Holworthy Street for a report of a person shot. Police are confirming two people were shot at that location and transported to the Boston Medical Center by Boston EMS. One victim has been pronounced and the second victim’s injuries are non-life threatening. Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to please call the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470 or remain anonymous by calling the Crimestoppers Tip Line at 800-494-TIPS.