Death Investigation at Beach Street and South Street
At approximately 4:22pm, officers from District 1 responded to the intersection of Beach Street and South Street for a person shot. On arrival officers located the victim, a 20 year black male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center where he was pronounced. At this point, officers have a vehicle of interest in custody and are investigating the potential relationship between the car and this incident. As always, we urge and encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470 or remain anonymous by calling the CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-800-494-TIPS.
Daily Incidents for December 31, 2006
Traffic stops Ends in Arrest
While conducting operation You Drink and Drive, You Lose, officers in District 6 observed a motor vehicle spinning the tires at a high rate of speed. Officer conducted a traffic stop at Devine Way and Old Colony Avenue. Further investigation revealed that the operator did not possess a valid license. Charlie Harte, 28, of South Boston was arrested and charged with Operating M/V without a License. Mr. Harte also had an outstanding warrant for operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License.
Home Invasion on Bellevue Street
Last night around 9:56pm, officers in District 11 responded to a radio call for an armed home invasion at 49 Bellevue Street. On arrival officers spoke with victim who stated that he arrived home and noticed the light were on in the living room. The victim went on to state that he heard noises coming from the kitchen and went to investigate. The victim stated he observed three black males entering the residence through the rear door located in the kitchen. The victim stated that the suspects were masked and one had a gun. The victim went on to state that the suspect pointed the gun at and ordered him to lie on the floor while demanding money. The victim stated that the suspect instructed him to get into the shower and turn on the shower. The victim stated he was in the shower for a period of time before exiting the bathroom. Upon exiting the shower the victim observed the front door open and several items in the house missing.
Smashed Window at the Rent A Center
This morning around 4:30am, officers in District 13 responded to a radio call for a Glass Break Alarm. On arrival officers observed a front window grate pulled out and part of the frond window smashed. Officers did not observed in suspect inside or any fleeing the area. Officers were unable to determine if anything was taken.
Suspect Arrested For Weapon Possession, Incident Resulted in Officer Involved Shooting
At approximately 3:00am on December 30, 2006, officers from District 2 responded to a call for shots fired in the area of Langdon Street. While en route, officers heard two to three gunshots and immediately observed an individual fleeing the scene. Officers requested additional units to respond and engaged in a foot pursuit.
The suspect continued to run from officers. Multiple units responded and gave pursuit to the fleeing suspect. After running a distance and attempting to climb over a fence, the suspect, Calvin Horne, discharged a round from his weapon. Officers confronted the suspect, a violent struggle ensued and a round was discharged toward Boston Police officers.
An officer involved shooting resulted. Neither officers, nor the suspect, were hit during the exchange of gunfire. The suspect continued flight and was soon found hiding beneath bushes in front of a residence on Clarence Street. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident.
Officers arrested suspect, Calvin Horne, 20, of Dorchester and charged him with Unlawful Possession of A Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Discharging a Firearm within 500′ of a Dwelling, Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, and a number of other drug possessions charges and outstanding warrants for drug charges.
Boston Police Firearm Discharge Investigation Team is investigating. Any questions can be directed to Media Relations at 617-343-4520
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR DECEMBER 30, 2006
Traffic Stop Leads to Gun and Drugs
Yesterday around 6:49pm,officers from Youth Violence Strike Force, on patrol in the area of Cummins Highway conducted a traffic stop of a motor vehicle speeding down a residential street at speeds in excess of 45 M.P.H. The traffic stop was conducted at Rector Rd. and Rivers St. after following the speeding car from Cummins Hwy. There, officers requested of the operator his license and registration and made note that the operator along with his several of his passengers had knives and one appeared to be wearing a “bullet proof” vest. During the stop, officers observed the operator to be very nervous and adjusted something in his waist area. Officers removed the driver from the car to conduct a “pat frisk” for their safety and during this pat frisk felt a hard object consistent wit a firearm and heard the crinkle of plastic. Immediately after officers observed the above noted, the suspect attempted to push officers and flee. A violent struggle ensued during which several officers attempted to restrain and place the suspect in custody. After a violent and lengthy struggle officers arrested Jerome L. Lamont, 23, of Somerville and recovered a loaded firearm and drugs believed to be marijuana and crack cocaine. The suspect was charged with Speeding, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Trafficking Class B Substance, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D, Resisting Arrest, and Assault and Battery on a Police Officer. This suspect will be arraigned at Dorchester District Court on Monday.
“Operation Squeeze” Yields Arrests of Several “Johns”
Officers from District 2 arrested four individuals, this morning, and charged them with Soliciting Sex for a Fee. The individuals arrested were Declan M. Kearns, 26, of Quincy, Dennis Johnson, 52, of Milton,
Ralph Seney, 36, of Attleboro, and Michael Concepcion, 25, of Brighton.Officers, in reaction to complaints of prostitution in and around residential and business areas of District 2 conducted “Operation Squeeze” this morning. During this operation the above listed suspects approached an undercover Boston Police officer and made offers of sexual acts in exchange for money.
B&E Suspect Arrested Jumping Out of Victims’ Apartment Window
At approximately 2:40am today, officers from District 14 responded to 33 Egremont St. for a breaking and entering in progress. While en route, officers were advised by Operations that the victims, who were in their bedrooms, could hear the suspect in the adjoining bedroom. On arrival, officers responded to the front and rear of the residence and in the rear observed an open balcony door suddenly close. Officers in the rear, while waiting for officers at the front door to make contact with the victims, were suddenly confronted with the suspect jumping from the victims’ bathroom window. A foot pursuit ensued after the suspect jumped from the window and he was shortly thereafter apprehended. Officers returned to the location of the incident and determined that the suspect had had entered through the bathroom window and made his way to an unoccupied bedroom. Officers returned to the scene and observed several items that the suspect had removed from their location to take with him. Suspect, Somnak Phonethong,44, of Brighton was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering
Daily Incidents for December 29, 2006
Person Stabbed on Blue Hill Avenue
Last night around 7:00pm, officers in District 3 responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 786 Blue Hill Avenue. On arrival officers located the victim on the sidewalk outside that location. The victim sustained stab wounds to the hand, back and stomach area. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for his injuries. The victim was very uncooperative with the police.
Person Stabbed at Shawmut Avenue and Kendall Street
Last night around 8:40pm, officers in District 4 responded to Boston Medical Center on a report of a walking in stab victim. On arrival officers located the victim suffering from stab wounds shoulder, hand and side. The victim stated he was walking home from Dudley Station when he was stabbed by and unknown person who demanded money. The victim then went home and was advised by friends to go to the hospital. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Suspect Arrested After Urinating in Public
While on patrol last night in the area of Hamilton and Bowdoin Streets Members of the Tactical Bike Unit observed a suspect urinating on the side of a dwelling at 165 Hamilton Street. Charles Dance, 26, of Virginia was arrested and charged with Indecent Exposure and Trespassing. Dance also had several outstanding warrants Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon, Breaking and Entering, Larceny Over $250 and Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle. Also arrested was Thomas Collier, 50, of Dorchester and charged with Possession of Class B.
Three arrested for Fighting Outside Club
This morning around 2:13am, officers in District 1 were monitoring the club goers exiting the clubs in the theatre district. Officers observed an altercation between three men outside Club Aria. Officer observed a verbal confrontation that turned physical. Two of the suspects traded punches as officers attempted to break up the fight. As officers were separating the parties the third suspect jumped in a punched one of the other suspects. One of the suspects became combative kicking an officer. Darrin Duverge, 24 of Roxbury was arrested and charges with Resisting Arrest, Affray and Disorderly Person. Also arrested were Robert Thompson, 21, and Jonathan White 21, both of Dorchester and charged with Affray and Disorderly Person.
Missing Dog Located
Detectives from District 4 continue to investigate the case of the missing dog from the Shaw’s Grocery Store on Huntington Ave. Tonight the victim reported to police that the dog was found and has been returned to it’s owner.
Daily Incidents for December 28, 2006
Update on 214 Harvard Street Shooting
Police continue to investigate the shooting that occurred last night at 6:05pm on Harvard Street. The condition of the 24-year-old male from Dorchester is now listed as non-life threatening. Anyone with information about it is urged to contact B-3 Detectives at 617-343-4700 or remain anonymous by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at 800-494-TIPS.
Suspect Arrested in Laundromat in Brighton
Police from District 14 responded to 549 Washington Street this morning after a male opened a knife and gestured toward a victim and then lit a bag on fire. The suspect was located, and after a violent struggle was arrested by officers. Police charged Mark Spagnuolo, 49, of Dorchester with Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest, Disturbing the Peace, and Trespassing. He will be arraigned in the Brighton District Court.
Officer on Walking Beat Arrests Suspect in Dudley Triangle
This morning at about 11:09am, an officer assigned to District 2 observed a female strike an unknown male in the chest and proceed to lift her shirt exposing herself in front of the Liquor Store. Police arrested Madina Clayton, 46, of Roxbury and charged her with Indecent Exposure. She’ll be arraigned in the Roxbury District Court.
Charlestown Car Wash Vandalized
The owner of the Car Wash located at 150 Alford Street in Charlestown reported to police today that an unknown person attempted to break into a change machine at the car wash. Officers observed damage to the change machine as well as damage to the video camera. The suspect is described as a middle aged white male wearing a knit hat, blue hooded jacket, and a purple and blue scarf. The suspect remains at large while Detectives investigate this incident.
Mother and Son Attacked in East Boston
At about 8:15pm on the 26th of December, a 49-year-old female from East Boston along with her 19-year-old son were leaving a Chinese Food Restaurant on Meridian Street when four unknown suspects attacked the two. The son yelled for the mother to flee while he remained at the scene fighting the four suspects. He later returned home with a torn jacket and was unable to provide police with a description of the suspects.
Police Seek Assistance in Locating Dog
Boston Police Detective’s are requesting assistance in locating a white Pekinese dog that was stolen on December 23 between 7:30 and 8:00pm. The 51-year-old victim from Boston, reported to police that while grocery shopping at the Shaw’s located at 53 Huntington Avenue unknown persons untied her six-year-old dog and fled from the area. The dog is described as a white Pekinese that answers to the name “Chin Chin” wearing a blue nylon collar and a black leash.
These photos are from the grocery stores security camera. Detectives are looking to speak to people that may have been in the area of the grocery store or mall that evening between 7:30 and 8:00pm and witnessed anyone taking the dog. Anyone with information about the people in theses photos, or who have seen the dog, to contact them at 617-343-5619 or remain anonymous by calling 800-494-TIPS.
Making First Night 2007 a Safe Night for Everyone
Below is the text of Commissioner Ed Davis’ comments at today’s press conference outlining First Night 2007
First Night is a great Boston tradition. Not only is it one of our largest events, it is also one of our premier family events. We are expecting another large crowd this year, and the Boston Police are asking everyone to celebrate responsibly. New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, and we expect everyone who comes into this city to celebrate peacefully and responsibly.
First Night is a family event. We are encouraging families to bring their children into First Night. And we are also telling everyone to leave the alcohol at home. If there are individuals who do not choose to celebrate responsibly, the Boston Police Department will be on hand, and we will have a zero tolerance policy toward any alcohol violation. That means no open containers, no underage drinking, and no unruly behavior on our streets.
The Boston Police will have a large, visible presence at all First Night events. There are at least 34 indoor events that will be held during First Night, as well as the many large, outdoor events and celebrations. You can expect to see uniformed Boston Police officers in locations such as the Back Bay, the Boston Common, Downtown and Waterfront areas.
Boston 24: A look at the last 24 hours in the City of Boston.
Significant incidents reported to the BPD, from Wednesday, December 27, thru 10 AM Thursday, December 28, 2006.
(See our Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below)
Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 4
Commercial Robberies: 0
Vehicle thefts: 10
Vehicle recoveries. 6
Larceny from motor Vehicles (motor-vehicle breaks): 11.
Residential break-ins: 13.
Commercial Break-ins: 3
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.