About 8:52pm tonight, April 30, 2007, officers from District B-2 and the Youth Violence Strike Force were on patrol in the area of Dudley St. and Dearborn St. when they heard the sound of shots being fired. Officers almost immediately observed a speeding motor vehicle fleeing from the scene. Officers pursued that motor vehicle up Mt. Pleasant Ave. where it crashed at 80 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Three suspects attempted to flee from the car and two were caught after a brief foot pursuit. The third suspect eluded capture but was apprehended a short while later. Search of the car that the suspects fled from resulted in a firearm being located and recovered. Officers also recovered ballistic evidence at the scene of the crime. All three suspects are in the process of being booked in relation to this incident.

A victim self applied to Boston Medical Center suffering from multiple gunshots as a result of this incident. The victim, at this time, has life threatening injuries.

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The Boston Police Department is pleased to announce that Arnaldo Lopes, 28, has been arrested for the 1995 homicide of Robert (Bobby) Mendes.

After an exhaustive multi-agency investigation, Mr. Lopes was apprehended today when he arrived at Thurgood Marshall Baltimore Washington International Airport aboard American Airlines flight 1036 at approximately 2:35pm. Lopes was arrested Massachusetts federal warrant dated March 25, 1996, charging him with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

On October 10, 1995, around 8:09 pm, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed. On arrival, officers located Bobby Mendes, 25, of Roxbury suffering from stab wounds. Mendes was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The arrest of Lopes is the result of extensive cooperation among numerous law enforcement agencies which include: Boston Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug Enforcement Agency, Boston Housing Authority Police, the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Prince George’s County Police Department and the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Department.

Immediately after the murder, Boston Police Homicide detectives conducted an investigation and identified Arnaldo Lopes as the individual responsible for the murder of Bobby Mendes. Detectives sought and were granted an arrest warrant charging Lopes with murder.

Lopes fled the area and assumed a false identity (aka Michael Eric Hernandez) in his efforts to elude authorities. Boston Police have made every effort to locate and apprehend Lopes. For more than a decade, Boston Police detectives have been running down every lead relative to the whereabouts of Lopes.

Police Commissioner Ed Davis stated, “The efforts of the detectives and agents involved in this case left no stone unturned in their quest for Bobby’s killer. This investigation led authorities from Boston to Cape Verde to Baltimore to Montego Bay and dozens of places in between. Those tenacious efforts paid off today. Let the message be clear: the men and women of this police department are dogged in their efforts to bring those who commit violence in our streets to justice.” Commissioner Davis added, “I hope today’s arrest brings some sense of peace to Isaura Mendes and her family.”

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WHO: Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis; FBI Special Agent in Charge Warren Bamford, District Attorney Dan Conley and DEA Special Agent in Charge June Stansbury

WHAT: There has been a significant development related to the 1995 homicide of Bobby Mendes. Boston Police will host a press conference to discuss the latest details.

WHERE: Boston Police Headquarters (Media Room)

WHEN: Monday April 30, 2007 at 6:30 pm

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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 - April 29th, 2006 vs. 2007.

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Ice Cream Shop Robbed At Knife Point

Yesterday around 2:15pm, officers from District 4 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 201 Brookline Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke with the caller who stated a black male wearing beige baseball cap, jean jacket and plaid shirt walked into the shop and demanded money. The caller stated the suspect displayed a knife and grabbed unknown amount of cash and fled in unknown direction.

Three Arrested for Affray in East Boston

At 1:56am, officers in District 7 were on patrol in the Day Square area and observed a group of about ten people pushing and shoving each other outside of the Medello Bar at 411 Chelsea Street. Officers further observed people in the middle of group slapping and hitting each other. Officers were able to diffuse the situation. Officers were informed that by one of the suspect that a verbal altercation occurred inside the bar. At that time they all went outside and began arguing when the fight started. Juan Gomez, 22, of Revere and two East Boston residents Diana Mejia, 22, Juliana Restrepo, 20 were all arrested and charged with Affray.

Traffic Stop In front of Dorchester Courts Ends in Arrest

This morning around 11:21am, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of Washington Street near Dunlap Street obstructing traffic. Officers performed a traffic stop and were informed by the operator that he did not have a valid drivers license. Further investigation revealed the operator has a suspended license. Steven Barbosa, 21, of Dorchester was arrested and charged Operating Motor Vehicle without a License and Possession of Class D.

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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, April 27 through 10 A.M. Monday, April 30, 2007. (See recent 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: 4

Residential Break-ins: 31
Commercial Break-ins: 4

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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At approximately 6:45pm today, April 29, 2007, officers from District C-11 in the area of Longfellow St. in Dorchester observed a motor vehicle going the wrong way on a one-way street. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop but the suspect motor vehicle refused to stop and fled from police officers. Officers followed the suspect at safe speeds from a distance while updating via police radio the direction of flight of the suspect motor vehicle. Based on broadcast of the officers, the suspect was once again encountered by officers at the intersection of Bowdoin St. and Adams St. There, the suspect motor again refused to stop for police officers and assaulted police officers by ramming into two police cruisers rather than stop for officers.

Officers continued to follow the suspect motor vehicle losing sight of it and again locating it as it proceeded down Hancock St. crossing over to District B-2. As the suspect motor vehicle continued to travel at a high rate of speed, officers lost sight of the suspect motor vehicle as it made a right turn from Hancock St. to Columbia Rd. then to Dudley St. Officers next observed the suspect motor vehicle at Dudley St. and Folsom St. when it struck another car head-on that was traveling in the opposite direction on Dudley St. The suspect then fled his motor vehicle on foot after striking the oncoming car head-on. Officers pursued the suspect and caught him after a brief foot pursuit. The suspect struggled with officers but was eventually handcuffed and placed under arrest.

The operator of the vehicle struck by the suspect’s vehicle was transported to Boston Medical Center by ambulance and is reported to be in stable condition. Four officers went to the hospital: two officers self applied to the Boston Medical Center, one to Brigham and Women’s Hospital, while another was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital by ambulance with some minor injuries as a result of this incident.

The suspect, Kevin Barrow, 23, of Mattapan, will be arraigned at Dorchester District Court on numerous charges to include three counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (one against the civilian operator of the struck MV, and two against the operators of the police cruisers), Driving to Endanger, Refusal to Stop for Police Officers, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Personal Injuries, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Resisting Arrest and a host of motor vehicle violations.

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Firearm Recovered During Traffic Stop

At 10:30pm, members from the Youth Violence Strike Force were on patrol in the Woodrow Ave area conducted a motor vehicle stop. Further investigation revealed the registration was canceled. The operator provided police with a driver’s license and a car rental agreement. The rental agreement showed that the vehicle was due to be returned on the 21st of April. Officers requested both occupants to exit the vehicle, as the vehicle was not allowed on the road due to a canceled registration. During and inventory search of the vehicle officers discovered a sock with a firearm protruding through a hole in the sock located in the pocket of the passenger seat. Jhett Ezedi, 23, of Hyde Park and Deshawn Parris, 24 of Dorchester were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Officers did recover a loaded firearm. Mr Ezedi will also be charged with Operating Unregistered Motor Vehicle

Person Shot in Dorchester

Last night at 11:19pm, officers from District 3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for shots fired at the intersection of Millet and Park Streets. On arrival, officers were flagged down by a group of males standing on Millet Street, who informed them that a male was shot. Officers observed the victim, 22-year-old male with an apparent gunshot wound left side of head and chin. The victim stated to officers that he was sitting in a parked motor vehicle when an unknown person began shooting at the vehicle. The victim stated at that time he ran from vehicle and up Millet Street. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for a non-life threatening injury. Officers did recover ballistic evidence at the scene.

Suspect Takes a Bite Out of Crime

This morning around 12:40am, while conducting a detail at Gypse Bar officers were summons to assist staff at Mansion Night club at 1 Boylston Place. When officers entered the second floor numerous patrons were running from a large fight. Officers gave verbal commands to the group to disperse and the fighting stopped. Officer’s observed two males pushing the staff and other patrons yelling obscenities. The male suspects began to engage into a fistfight with another unknown male. Both of the males were on the ground the when officers attempted place the suspects under arrest, one of the suspect's bit an officer on his inner thigh. Renaldo Jones, 21, of Billerica was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer and Disorderly. Also arrested was Peter McKenna, 24, of Billerica and charges with Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest, Disturbing the Peach and Disorderly.

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Yesterday and today Members of the Boston Police Drug control Units from Area B and Area E in conjunction with MA State Police and US Postal Inspectors are pleased to announce significant drug seizures and arrests. Officers seized three different packages containing 3 kilos of cocaine shipped to three different addresses in Boston.

Police Commissioner Ed Davis stated, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the officers for their ceaseless efforts to put an end to illegal drug activity. These arrests send a clear message that the Boston Police Department will not tolerate individuals who prey on our community.”

Carlos Paniagua, 33, of Roxbury, Jose Paredes, 32, of Boston and Elias Maldonado, 34, of Puerto Rico were arrested and charged with Trafficking Class B. Officers did recover 9 kilograms of cocaine.

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We continue to mourn the senseless loss of our dear Chiara. She is constantly in our thoughts and always in our hearts. We wish to express our gratitude to members of the Boston Police Department working on our behalf and that of all law-abiding citizens of the community as well as to those persons who have aided them in their efforts. While the recent arrests cannot bring Chiara back to us, we are pleased that the investigative and judicial processes are taking their course, and we will continue to monitor closely all matters and events pertaining to the case.

We hope that the loss we are enduring that has changed our lives forever—and from which there is no recovery—will help others to reflect upon the senselessness of violent responses to conflict and the danger of easy access to and misuse of weapons, and that it will encourage everyone to embrace the gift of words that Chiara loved so much in order to increase understanding and promote peace. We realize that this is a multifaceted, socially and politically complex task that goes beyond simple conflict-resolution skills. We wish nevertheless for young people to ponder Chiara’s short yet rich life and learn to respect, appreciate, and look past differences instead of fighting them. We will dedicate our lives in ways yet to be formalized, using the fund bearing her name, to follow the path that she has opened so that the meaningful contribution to this world that she wanted to make will become reality.

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This morning Casimiro Barros, 20, of Roxbury and Manuel Andrade, 33, of Dorchester were arrested for the March 24, 2007 homicide of 22-year-old Chiara Levin.

Boston Police Homicide Unit, Fugitive Apprehension Team, Special Investigation Unit, District B-2 Drug Unit (Roxbury), US Marshals and MBTA Police arrested both Barros and Andrade based on significant credible evidence developed during the exhaustive investigation.

On March 24, 2007, at approximately 3:58am, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a shooting victim at Boston Medical Center. On arrival, officers were informed that the victim, Ms. Levin was suffering from a gunshot wound. Ms. Levin soon succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced.

Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis stated, “I commend Deputy Superintendent Daniel Coleman, Boston Police Homicide detectives and the District Attorney’s office for their extraordinary work and commitment. In every homicide case, the Boston Police Department vows to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice.”

It is also imperative to note that extensive cooperation from the community and witnesses played a crucial role in our efforts to build this case.

Police Commissioner Davis added, “Today my thoughts are with the family of Chiara Levin. I hope that these charges bring them some small sense of relief as they continue to cope with their horrible loss.”

Barros and Andrade will be arraigned on Monday morning in the Dorchester District Court on murder charges.

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On April 23, 2007 at 9:24 pm, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call at 44 Marion Street for a person shot. Upon arrival officers located a 22-year-old male suffering from multiple wounds to his head. The victim was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and was treated for life threatening stab wounds.

Yesterday the victim, Frank Dillon, 22, of East Boston succumbed to his injuries.

In addition, officers observed a second victim, who was running around a car and yelling that he had been shot. Officers observed the victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. The 19-year-old male was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital and was treated for a non-life threatening injury.

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STABBING VICTIM ID’s HIS SUSPECT

At about 2:05am, on Saturday, April 28, 2007, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed with a knife on South Market Street. On arrival, officers observed a large crowd behaving in a disorderly manner. While officers were dispersing the crowd, an individual approached the officers and stated he had just been stabbed. Officers observed that the victim had what appeared to be a stab wound to his right hand. Victim then told officers that he got involved in a fight outside of the ‘Boston Rocks’ Bar. Victim says he got involved in the altercation when a he saw an individual with a knife in his hand. According to the victim, he cut his hand when he tried to knock the knife out of the suspect’s hand. As the victim was being treated on scene for his injuries, he observed the suspect still milling around the crime scene. Officers then arrested Jason Monteiro, 23, of Roslindale and charged him with Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Knife).

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On Friday, April 20, 2007, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis; Boston Police Captain James Claiborne; District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) Police Officers; hosted a ball for more than 300 local senior citizens. Seniors were treated to an evening of dinner and dancing. Officers served dinner to their guest in uniform.

Boston Police takes this opportunity to show appreciation for our local senior citizens and their contributions to our community.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, April 26, 2007 through 10 A.M. Friday, April 27, 2007 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below)

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 3
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 11
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

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Two People Shot in Roxbury

Last night around 8:58pm, officers from District 2 (Roxbury) responded to 15 Wayne Street for shots fired. On arrival officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. The first victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and the second victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. Both victims were transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Officers were informed that the victims were sitting on the stairs in front of 25 Wayne Street in a group, when a black male wearing a gray hooded sweat shirt began firing shots from an alley. Officers did recover ballistic evidence from the scene.

One Person Shot On Wildwood Street in Mattapan

Last night around 11:33pm, officers from District 3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person shot at 10 Hildreth Street. On arrival officers located a 14 year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. The victim stated he was shot on Wildwood Street. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center where he was listed in stable condition. Officers did recover ballistic evidence at the scene.

Two Arrested After Shots Fired

This morning around 2:00am, officers from District 2(Roxbury) were on a previous call on Columbia Road when they heard about six shots fired in the area of Columbia Road. Officers were directed to 161 Intervale Street. On arrival, officers from District 11 informed officers from District 2 that they were driving inbound on Columbia Road near Richfield Street, when they heard shots fired. At that time, officers reversed direction and observed two males one wearing a black hoodie and the other male possibly wearing a grey hoodie, standing around a vehicle speaking to three females. As officers turned onto Intervale the two males ran into 161 Intervale Street.

Officers spoke with a female who was seen speaking with the two males who fled on foot after shots fired. The female initially stated that she did not hear any gunshots, and that she had not been speaking to any males. The female retracted her statement and said that she observed some guys, but that she did not know them. The second female stated she heard the shots but did not know the two males. Officers entered the apartment in search of the two males who fled inside, and observed three males and female in a bedroom. Ronnday Sanford, 19, of Dorchester and Daniel Williams, 24, of Boston were both arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Firearm Discharge Within 500ft of a Dwelling. Officers did recover a firearm from the suspect, and ballistic evidence at the scene.

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Tonight’s Show is Dedicated to April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month

WHO: Host of ‘Call The Cops’, Boston Police Officer James Kenneally; Special
Guest, Boston Police Lieutenant George Juliano and Boston Area Rape Crisis Center Executive Director Gina Scaramella

WHAT: Tonight Officer Kenneally will focus on April as Sexual Assault Awareness month. The show will feature an educational and informative discussion regarding sexual assault. Lt. Juliano from the Sexual Assault Unit accompanied by Gina Scaramella will discuss important information related to helpful safety tips and other discussion points.

WHEN: Thursday April 26, 2007
7:00pm – 8:00pm

CHANNEL: Boston Neighborhood Network Television (BNN)
Comcast Ch. 9/RCN Ch. 15

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ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT ARRESTED IN ROXBURY

At about 11:45PM, on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 102 Columbia Road. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was robbed, at knifepoint, by 4 male suspects. Victim further stated that he was walking towards his home when the suspects approached him from behind. According to the victim, one of the suspects punched him, knocked him to the ground and then robbed him. Officers invited the victim to canvass the immediate area. While circling the area, the victim was able to positively identify one of the suspects walking down Washington Street. Officers arrested a 15 year-old male from Dorchester and charged him with Armed Robbery (Knife).

3 ARRESTED IN ROSLINDALE FOR BREAKING INTO CARS

At about 11:58am, on Tuesday, April 24, 207, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) received a radio call for three individuals stripping a motor vehicle at the intersection of Navarre Street and Ramsdell Avenue in Roslindale. While en route to the location, officers received information (via the police radio) that the three suspects had fled in a gold colored Honda. Officers then observed a motor vehicle fitting that description leaving the scene. Officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. Witnesses later positively identified the suspects. Officers arrested Arnaldo Torres, 17, of Dorchester, Franklin Troncoso, 19, of Hyde Park and Jerry Richard, 19, of Boston, and charged all three with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle (Nighttime).

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At about 7:30pm, on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed on Blue Hill Avenue. On arrival, officers located a male victim, identified as Jamille Parker, 29, of Mattapan, suffering from a stab wound in front of 1258 Blue Hill Avenue. Mr. Parker was transported by ambulance to the Boston Medical Center where he later succumbed to injuries and was pronounced.

Anyone with any information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470 or by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at (800) 494-TIPS(8477). Callers may remain anonymous.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, April 25, 2007 through 10 A.M. Thursday, April 26, 2007 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below)

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

Residential Break-ins: 12
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

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At approximately 7:35pm tonight, officers from District B-3 responded to the area of 1258 Blue Hill Ave. in Mattapan for a person stabbed. On arrival officers located a 29-year old male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was rushed to Boston Medical Center by ambulance where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced.

Homicide Detectives are actively investigating this incident and urge anyone with knowledge regarding this incident to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. Individuals wishing to maintain anonymity may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, April 24, 2007 through 10 A.M. Wednesday, April 25, 2007 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below)

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 2
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 6
Commercial Break-ins: 2

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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ONE LESS GUN

At about 9:50pm, on Tuesday, April 24, 2007, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force observed a motor vehicle traveling on Geneva Avenue with its’ head lights not illuminated. Officers then activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. As officers were approaching the car, officers observed the front seat passenger quickly lean forward as if to conceal a weapon. Officers then asked all occupants to exit the motor vehicle. As officers were conducting a pat frisk of the front seat passenger, officers recovered a loaded silver-colored revolver. Officers then arrested Scott Gomes, 17, of Dorchester, and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

SHOTS FIRED LEADS TO 3 ARRESTS IN ROXBURY

About 2:09am, on Wednesday, April 25, 2007, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of 584 Columbia Road. While en route to the call, officers observed a female running while repeatedly looking back. Officers stopped to speak to this individual who stated that she had been outside Cataloni's, a bar located near the corner of Hancock St and Columbia Road, when she heard 2-4 gunshots fired. The witness then provided a description of three suspects. Officers broadcast that description over Channel 3 of the police radio.

Officers soon located three suspects fitting the descriptions. The three suspects were found sitting in a motor vehicle not far from the scene. As officers were in the process of removing the individuals from the motor vehicle, officers observed one of the occupants (the rear seat passenger) drop his hand as if to hide something. Officers then observed and recovered a black firearm. Officers arrested Damian Suba, 29, of Dorchester, Lawrence Dotson, 29, of Mattapan and Ernest Lee Green, 29, of Dorchester and charged all three with the Unlawful Possession of Firearm and the Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Additionally, officers recovered 5 spent rounds from the crime scene.

INDIVIDUAL ARRESTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO BREAK & ENTER IN BRIGHTON

At about 8:34pm, on Monday, April 23, 2007, officers from District D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into a home a 37 Wiltshire Road. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated, after hearing noises, he got up to look out his window and when did, he observed a male attempting to break into his home. Victim then walked out his front door and observed the suspect cross the street and walk toward the end of a dead end street. At the end of the street, the victim watched the suspect pause at a car, looking as if he wanted to enter it, and then walk into the woods at the end of the street. Victim then provided police with a description of the suspect. Suspect described as stocky black male in his late 30’s, with a short haircut, wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and dark pants. Officers then decided to watch the car at the end of the dead end street. After about 15 minutes, officers observed an individual, fitting the description provided by the suspect, exit the woods and enter the car. Officers arrested Jamal Rui Ingram, 30, of Chestnut Hill and charged him with Attempting to Break & Enter a Residence (Nighttime).

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, April 23, 2007 through 10 A.M. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below)

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 5
Non-fatal Stabbings: 1

Residential Break-ins: 7
Commercial Break-ins: 2

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 People Arrested for Scalping Tickets

Yesterday around 6:03pm, officers assigned to the Boston Red Sox Scalping assignment were walking on Brookline Avenue near Newbury Street when they observed an individual leaning against a chain link fence on the corner. As the officer walked by, the suspect asked him “hey buddy, do you need tickets” the officer replied that he was looking for tickets. The suspect replied, “I have the best seats you will find in the right field box, how many do you need. The officer asked how much was he charging for the tickets and the suspect replied $100.00 a piece. The officer requested to see the tickets before he decided and the suspect replied I don’t have the tickets on me, the cops are everywhere, but I can get them and shows them to you. At that time the suspect stated that are to many cops around and to find him in five minutes.

About five minutes later the officer saw the suspect in a restaurant in Kenmore Square. The suspect asked the officer if he still wanted the tickets. The suspect once again told the officer that he did not have them on him, but he could get them from his friend outside. The suspect then walked outside and approached a second suspect. The First suspect walked back into the restaurant with two tickets in hand. The suspect approached the officer and stated here are the tickets I want $100.00 a piece. Officers immediately placed both suspect under arrest for scalping tickets. Dennis Griffin, 36, of East Boston and Edward Bannister, 37, of Dorchester were both arrested and charged with Resale of Tickets

Man Arrested with Loaded Firearm

Yesterday around 6:19pm, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force while on patrol in the area of 300 Bowdoin Street observed an individual known to police walking down Bowdoin Street towards High Street and entered a market. Further investigation revealed the suspect had an outstanding warrants. Officers entered the market to speak with the suspect about his warrants.

Officers made contact with suspect and asked the suspect for identification. At this time, the suspect replied my name is Gerardo, but officers knew the suspect was lying and stated “don’t give us a fake name Angel”. The suspect became visibly nervous and sweating, looking to the left and right and breathing heavily. The suspect was placed under arrest. During a search incident to an arrest officers recovered a loaded firearm from the suspect. Angel Ferrer, 25, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Dangerous Weapon Unlawfully Carried, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Ferrer also had outstanding warrants for Drug Possession.

Person Shot in Roxbury

Last night around 11:44pm, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for shots fired at the intersection of Fayston Street and Blue Hill Avenue. On arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the lip area of his face. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for a non-life threatening injury. Officers did recover ballistic evidence at the intersection of Dunkeld and Fayston Streets.

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Last night around 7:45 pm, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) responded to 6 Armandine Street on a report of shots fired and a person shot. On arrival officers located three people suffering from gunshot wounds.

One victim, a 24-year-old black male, was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was rushed to Boston Medical Center and is listed in critical condition. He is expected to survive.

A second victim, a 19-year-old black male, also suffered from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and treated for a non-life threatening injury.

The third victim, a 32-year-old black male, was suffering from a gunshot wound. Victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for a non-life threatening injury.

Boston Police continue to investigate the facts and circumstance surrounding this incident. We urge anyone with information to contact District B-3 detectives at 617-343-4712 or by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (800) 494-TIPS.

Callers may remain anonymous.

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Last night around 9:24 pm, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call at 44 Marion Street for a person shot. Upon arrival officers located a 22-year-old male suffering from multiple wounds to his head. The victim was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital and is being treated for life threatening stab wounds. At this time, the victim is not expected to survive. At the hospital, the victim was found to be in possession of seven plastic bags of a white colored substance believed to be crack cocaine.

In addition, officers observed a second victim, who was running around a car and yelling that he had been shot. Officers observed the victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the chest. The 19-year-old male was rushed to Massachusetts General Hospital and treated for a non-life threatening injury.

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This morning around 9:19 am, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) were on patrol in the area of Norfolk Street and Peacevale Road. Officers were responding to citizen complaints of street robberies and firearm-related incidents. Officers observed a group of individuals known to police located on the above reported corner. Officers observed that all the males were wearing shorts and long sleeve t-shirts, with the exception of one, who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt. As officers continued to make observations of the group, the suspect in the hooded sweatshirt looked at officers and walk away toward Milton Avenue.

As officers continued to approach, the suspect became increasingly nervous, looking back at officers, and peering up and down Norfolk Street as if he was planning to flee. The group of males began yelling “Woo Woo”, which is commonly used to warn people that the police are present. The suspect then clenched his right side and began walking fast. The suspect grabbed his right sweatshirt pocket and ran into an alley shared by 146 Norfolk Street and 5 Edson Street. While looking for the suspect, officers observed a black firearm on the roof of 146 Norfolk Street, which is the path the suspect took. The suspect was apprehended in the rear of 5 Edson Street hiding in a crawl space beneath a rear porch. A 16-year-old juvenile from Dorchester was arrested and charged with Unlawfully Carrying a Firearm, Unlawfully Carrying Ammunition, Unlawfully Carrying a Dangerous Weapon and Trespassing.

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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 - April 22nd, 2006 vs. 2007.

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A look at the past weekend in Boston, from Friday, April 20, 2007 through 10 A.M. Monday, April 23, 2007
(See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents
identified below)

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 3
Non-fatal Stabbings: 6

Residential Break-ins: 19
Commercial Break-ins: 7

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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Suspect Arrested After Attacking Man with A Machete

Last night around 8:58pm, officers from District 7 while on patrol in the Maverick Square Area observed the suspect chasing the victim. Officers further observed the victim stumble and fall while the suspect stopping in front of the victim and began to swing a machete at the victim striking him several times. Officers immediately exited their cruiser and ran towards the suspect ordering him to drop the machete. Josue Pineda, 22, of East Boston was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by means of a Dangerous Weapon, Assault with Intent to Murder and Dangerous Weapon Unlawfully Carried. A quick thinking officer began first aid by taking his belt and making a tourniquet to control the bleeding. The victim sustained cuts to his wrist and thigh. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Officers did recover the machete.

Suspect Arrested for Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle

Last night around 9:47pm, officers from District 4 responded to a radio call for a fight outside of Jillian’s at 145 Ipswich Street. On arrival, officers were approached by the caller who stated her boyfriend is fighting with a guy, who tried to steal their car. Officers observed the victim wrestling with the suspect on the ground next a black vehicle. Officers grabbed the suspect and placed him under arrest after a brief struggle. The victim stated to officers that he was walking to his car they observed the suspect sitting in the drivers seat, while the second suspect stood outside the car. When the victim approached the second suspect he punched the victim. A fight ensued between the victim and the suspect and that’s when the police were called. Officers observed damage to the victim’s ignition and window. Hector Villanueva, 23, of East Boston was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest, Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Burglarious Tools. Officers did recovered two screwdrivers.

Person Shot in Mattapan

Last night at 11:43pm, officers from District 18 responded to a radio call for shots fired at 35 Harmon Street. Simultaneously officers also responded to 60 Fairlawn Avenue on a report of shots fired. On arrival officers observed the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the forearm. The victim stated to officers that she was sitting in a vehicle with a friend when a gold colored motor vehicle pulled up along side and fired shots towards them and fled towards Greenfield Road. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening injury. Officers did recover ballistic evidence at the scene. The victim was unable to give officers a description of the suspect or a license plate number from the vehicle.

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2 GUNS LEADS TO 3 ARRESTS

At about 4:15pm, on Saturday, April 21, 2007, officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) were monitoring the crowd outside the Reggie Lewis Center, site of the “Beantown Bounce” dance competition. Approximately 2,000 kids attended this year’s event. As kids were filing out of the event, a motor vehicle, with 3 occupants, was double parked outside on Malcolm X Boulevard. One of the occupants of the car brandished a weapon. When he did, officers observed the incident, moved in, secured the car and arrested all 3 occupants. Officers arrested Dominique Hardmon, 18, of Dorchester and two 16 year-old males from Dorchester and charged all three with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and the Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

GUN RECOVERED IN HYDE PARK

At about 8:58pm, on Saturday, April 21, 2007, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park) observed a group of kids hanging out on Greenfield Road in Hyde Park. As officers drove by the group, they observed one of the individuals adjusting his waistband as is if to conceal a weapon. Officers then circled back to speak to the group. As they were approaching, officers observed one of the individuals urinating in public. After a search of the area immediately around the group, officers recovered a loaded firearm and a plastic bag filled with what appeared to be marijuana. Officers arrested Tristo Jules, 18, of Mattapan and charged him Open & Gross Lewdness, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

IF YOU’RE GONNA RENT THEM … YOU GOTTA PAY FOR THEM

At about 6:45am, on Sunday, April 22, 2007, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a disturbance at the Radisson Hotel at 200 Stuart Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the hotel manager who stated two guests were refusing to pay their bill in full. According to the hotel manager, the suspects charged a number of adult movies to their room, but now refused to pay for them. A large verbal altercation ensued. Officers arrested Michael Burns, 47, of Lynnfield and charged him with Defrauding the Innkeeper.

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BIKE THIEF ARRESTED IN THE SOUTH END

At about 1:48am, on Saturday, April 21, 2007, officers from District D-4 (South End) received a radio call for a person stealing a bike at 407 Marlborough Street.

En route to the call, officers were given a description of the suspect. The suspect was described as 6’0” male, wearing a black jacket and a black hat with dots on it. Officers then located an individual fitting that description. While officers were speaking to the suspect, they noticed that the suspect was sitting on a woman’s bicycle that appeared to be too small for the suspect. The suspect was then brought back to the scene where he was positively identified by witnesses.

Officers then arrested Ricardo Hernandez, 38, of Weymouth, and charged him with Larceny (Bicycle).

HOTEL GUESTS???

About 1:20am, on Friday, April 20, 2007, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) received a radio call for a disturbance at the Hyatt Hotel.

On arrival, officers spoke to hotel employees who stated 2 guests were causing a major disturbance. While officers were speaking to the suspects, hotel employees entered the suspect’s room and observed major damage done to the room. Specifically, hotel employees observed damage done to the bathroom, ceiling and sinks.

As a result, officers arrested Raymond Waerness, 24, and Kristian Waerness, 26, of Norway, and charged both with Malicious Destruction of Property (over $250.00).

WATCH WHERE YOU SPIT

At about 10:00pm, on Friday, April 20, 2007, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) observed an individual drinking and spitting what appeared to be juice all over the sidewalk.

Officers further observed other individuals stepping off the sidewalk so as to avoid being spit on. As a result, officers approached the suspect and asked him to stop spitting on the sidewalk. To which, the suspect replied, ”You mean to tell me I can’t spit where I want .. show me the law .. you have to show me that one.” At this point, officers asked the suspect to leave the area. To which, the suspect replied, “I’m not going anywhere.”

Officers then arrested Michael Pemberton-Myatt, 25, of Mattapan and charged him with being a Disorderly Person.

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Boston Police District B-3 Is Having a Ball!

WHO: Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis; Boston Police District Captain James Claiborne; District B-3 (Mattapan/Dorchester) Police Officers; Boston Police Recruits; over 300 Senior Citizens, who reside in the Mattapan/Dorchester area; the Mattapan/Dorchester Neighborhood Council; Police Athletic League

WHAT: Boston Police District B-3 is hosting a ball for more than 300 local senior citizens. Seniors will be treated to an evening of dinner and dancing. Officers in uniform will be serving dinner.

WHERE: Unity Sports and Cultural Center
10 Dunbar Ave.
Dorchester, MA

WHEN: Friday, April 20, 2007
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

WHY: Boston Police take this opportunity to show appreciation for our local senior citizens and their contributions to our community.

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The Boston Police Department will be conducting Minimum Age Purchase Law Compliance Checks throughout 2007.

The undercover checks are conducted to ensure that businesses selling alcohol and/or tobacco are following the laws regarding the age for purchase of such products, and that businesses are following the proper protocol of checking identification to prevent the sale of alcohol or tobacco to minors.

Adherence to these laws is vital to the prevention of underage drinking, and underage purchase of tobacco products. The checks are an important part of enforcing compliance.

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BIKE UNIT ASSISTS IN ARREST

At about 6:00pm, on Friday, April 19, 2007, officers from the Tactical Bike Unit observed an individual wanted for trespassing on police property. When officers observed the suspect in question, he was on roller blades. As such, when officers approached him, the suspect fled on roller blades. After a short pursuit, the bike officers were able to apprehend the suspect.

Officers then recovered and seized a firearm from the suspect’s person. Officers arrested Osvaldir Mendes, 20, of Roxbury, and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

WRONG PLACE TO PULL A FALSE FIRE ALARM

At about 8:53am, on Friday, April 20, 2007, officers, working the front desk at Boston Police Headquarters, were approached by an individual looking to lodge a complaint against the Pine Street Inn. According to the individual, he was ordered to leave the shelter after pulling a false fire alarm. The individual also stated he had some personal belongings, still at the shelter and he wanted to retrieve them.

Officers told the individual that he needed to head down to the District D-4 police station (South End). Once there, officers from D-4 could then escort the individual to the shelter where he could recover his belongings. The individual became combative and demanded to speak to “the person in charge”. At this point, officers requested that the individual exit the building. However, as the individual exited Police Headquarters, he pulled the fire alarm.

As a result, the building was evacuated and Eric Greenwood, 26, of Eugene, Oregon, was arrested and charged with being a Disorderly Person.

ARREST MADE IN SOUTH BOSTON

At about 9:55am, on Friday, April 20, 2007, officers from District C-6 (South Boston) received a radio call for an individual who had just stolen money from the cash register at a barbershop on Boston Street.

En route to the call, officers were given a description of the suspect. The description had been called in by an off-duty police officer. Suspect described as a 5’10”, white male with blonde hair and freckles, wearing a black fleece and blue jeans. Officers then located an individual fitting that description. The suspect was brought back to the barbershop where witnesses positively identified the suspect. Officers arrested 19 year-old Daniel Smith and charged him with Larceny.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, April 19, 2007 through 10 A.M. Friday, April 20, 2007 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below)

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

Residential Break-ins: 7
Commercial Break-ins: 2

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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Danielle Woodsum D.O.B 2/19/92 5’4” 110lbs missing from Gloucester, Ma for two weeks. Reportedly in the Bowdoin St area.

Any information please contact:

Sgt Det Kelley O’Connell- Family Justice Div-Human Trafficking Unit-617-343-5783
Dept Pager-617-343-7789
Det Lisa Holmes- Family Justice Division- 617-343-6405/pager 617-343-7615

UPDATE: located 9/24/07

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