DAILY INCIDENTS FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 30, 2007
Suspect Placed Under Arrest for Macing Victim
At approximately 10:23pm last night, Friday, June 29, 2007, officers from District 1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for individuals fighting at 125 Tremont Street.
On arrival, officers observed the suspect spraying the victim with what appeared to be mace in the front entranceway of the 7-11 convenience store. Officers directed the suspect to stop at which point, he turned and fled from the scene. Officers observed the suspect throw an unknown item down the Park Street station stairs that they later recovered and determined to be pepper spray/mace. Officers were able to pursue and quickly locate and place the suspect under arrest close to the Park Street station after a brief struggle.
Suspect, Christopher F. Callinan, 26, of Malden was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon, Resisting Arrest, and Being a Disorderly Person.
Speeding Motorist Arrested with Firearm
At about 2:30am today, Saturday, June 30, 2007, officers from District 4 (South End) arrested suspect, Trevis J. Catron, 33, of Roslindale, and charged him with Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle after Revocation or Suspension of License, and One Way, Wrong Way Violation.
Officers were on scene at a motor vehicle accident when they observed a motor vehicle being operated at a high rate of speed going the wrong direction on Shawmut Avenue. Officers conducted a traffic stop and there observed the driver to be very nervous. Officers requested from the driver his license and registration and the reason for his erratic driving. The operator stated that he had just been in a fight with his friend and was simply driving around the block. The suspect next produced an ID as opposed to the license that was requested of him and stated to officers that his license was suspended. Officers made additional observation of the suspect and noted that he was bleeding from above his right eye and that there were several empty cans of beer in the car. Officers again requested of the operator the car’s the registration and further inquired when he could not tell them who owned the car. Officers then attempted to locate the car’s registration when they observed a firearm in the glove compartment. The suspect was then placed under arrest. Officers subsequently located the owner of the car who reported that he had been assaulted by the suspect and his car taken.
Yield to Pedestrians when You Are Not Licensed
This morning around 10:38am, officers from District 2 (Roxbury) arrested Matthew R. Allen, 21, of Roxbury and charged him Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Outstanding warrant out of Roxbury District Court for Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.
The suspect came to officers’ attention when he failed to yield to several pedestrians who were attempting to cross Warren Street. A traffic stop was conducted during which the suspect claimed not to have his license on his person. Check of the suspect’s information revealed him to be unlicensed and to have an outstanding warrant.
PUBLIC SAFETY NOTIFICATION: Armed Robbery Pattern
Overview: Between April 17th and June 26th, sixteen commercial robbery incidents have taken place and that could potentially be related. Investigators are looking into the possibility of one or maybe two black male suspects, who range in age from 30-40. In addition, various suspect heights have been reported ranging from 5’5” to 6’0”.
The suspects similarly described in appearance and motives have robbed eight businesses all at knifepoint. The suspect(s) has been known to order the clerks to the floor.
Seven incidents took place on District D-4 (Back Bay/South End), eight on District A-1 (Downtown), and one on District B-2 (Roxbury). All of the incidents have taken place between 2:30 AM and 7:10 PM.
Area detectives are actively investigating these incidents. Districts will also increase patrols. Community members are urged to contact 911 to report any suspicious activity. The similarities in the incidents include: Made the clerk get down on floor; Robbed at Knifepoint; Wearing baseball cap (two incidents); Stole money from registers; Displayed a firearm (four incident) and displayed a shotgun (four incidents).
Incident Details:
D4 – On 04/17/2007 at 7:10 PM, The suspect walked into Lindt Chocolate Shop at 704 Boylston St. and pulled out a knife and told the employee to open the registers, and told witnesses to sit on the floor. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’6” to 5’8” with a thin build, 30-35 years of age.
A1 – On 04/24/2007 at 6:30 PM, The suspect walked into the Ben & Jerry’s at 20 Park Plaza and pulled out a knife and told the employee to open the register, he took all the cash from the register. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’9” with a thin build, 40 years of age.
D4 – On 04/29/2007 at 2:15 PM, The suspect walked into Emack and Boulios at 201 Brookline Ave. and pulled out a knife and told the employee to sit on the floor, and took money from the register. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’5” with a slim build, around 30 years of age.
D4 – On 05/04/2007 at 1:25 PM, The suspect walked into Bon Bon at 197 Mass Ave. and pulled out a knife and told the employee to get on the floor, he took all the cash from the register and took the cell phone from the employee. The suspect then fled the store. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’7” with a thin build. The knife is described as a hunting style knife.
A1 – On 05/06/2007 at 5:45 PM, The suspect walked into the gift shop at the New England Medical Center and pulled out a knife and told the employees to get on the floor, he took all the cash from the register. He then forced the employees into the back room, told them to lie on the floor, took cash from another register, and took the cell phones from the employees. The suspect then fled the store. The suspect is described as a black male, with a thin build.
D4 – On 5/9/07 at 1:14 PM, Truly Jorg’s Pattiserie located at 514 Commonwealth Ave. was robbed. A black male (age 30, 5’07”, medium build; wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses) demanded money at gunpoint and assaulted the female clerk. The suspect fled toward the Fenway Park area.
A1 – On 05/12/2007 at 11:38 AM, the suspect went into Papyrus at 28 Tremont St, and he waited for the other customers to leave the store. Once the customers left, he pulled out a knife and told the victims to open the register. He made them hand him the cash from the register. The suspect then forced the employees to open the safe, they did so and he then forced them to go into the bathroom. The suspect then took money from the safe and fled. The suspect is described as a black male, about 40 years of age, bald, about 5’8” with a medium build.
A1 – On 5/17/07 at 10:25 AM, a black male suspect (6’00”, medium build, wearing a gray denim jacket, and a baseball cap) robbed the Vitamin Shoppe, located at 268 Washington St. The suspect ordered the clerk to the floor, stole cash from the registers, and ordered the clerk to stay on the floor for five minutes as he fled toward Congress St. The suspect did not display a weapon; however, he held his hand in his pocket as though he had a weapon.
B2 – On 05/29/2007 at 6:07 PM, the Patriot News at 350 Longwood Ave was robbed. The suspect entered the store and asked to purchase cigarettes. Once the clerk was distracted he pulled out a silver handgun and told the clerk to sit on the floor. He then took cash from the register and fled.
D4 – On 06/06/2007 at 4:55 PM, the suspect walked into All Things Chocolate at 31 St. James Ave. The suspect approached the clerk and told her that this is a robbery, and made her stand away from the register. He then took the cash from the register hand, told the clerk to sit in the office and then fled. The suspect is described as a black male, 40 years of age, 5’6”, 150 lbs, with a slim build. The suspect never showed a weapon but held his side as if he had one.
D4 – On 06/16/2007 at 2:30 AM, There was a robbery at the Midtown Hotel on 220 Huntington Ave. The suspect walked into the lobby and pulled out a gun and forced the clerks into a back room. He then took cash from the cash register drawers. The suspect was a black male, and had a bandana on his face.
A1 – On 06/20/2007 at 6:45 PM, the suspect walked into the Sarni’s Cleaners at 175 Cambridge St and pulled out a sawed-off shotgun from his bag. He then ordered the employees to open the register and then lie on the floor. He then stole the cash and fled. The suspect is described as a black male, about 35 years of age, 5’6” with a thin build.
A1 – On 06/21/2007 at 6:13 PM, the store Papyrus at 107 Summer St. was robbed. The suspect came in and looked around at items, and then approached both clerks as they were behind the counter. He displayed a sawed off shotgun that was inside of a courier bag. He then demanded that they open the register and then turn around and face the wall. He took the cash from the register and then fled the store.
A1 – On 06/24/2007 at 12:50 PM, Yankee Candle store at Faneuil Hall was robbed. The suspect displayed what appeared to be a shotgun inside of a messenger bag. He told the clerks to open the register and then told them to lie down on the floor. He then stole cash and fled the scene.
D4 – On 06/24/2007 at 4:15 PM, the Tall Girl clothing store at 211 Berkeley St. was robbed. The suspect walked in wearing a grey bandana as a mask. He displayed what appeared to be a shotgun inside of a messenger bag. He told the clerks to open the register and then told them to lie down on the floor. He then stole cash and fled the scene.
A1 – On 06/26/2007 at 6:00 PM, the Copley Fair Gift Shop at 176 Federal St. was robbed. The suspect entered the store and showed a firearm. He ordered the employees to open the registers, and then sit on the floor of the backroom. He took the cash from the registers and fled. The suspect is described as a black male, 5’8”, slim build.
Investigators believe that there may be two suspects acting either independently or together in the robberies.
TIPS FROM THE BPD
WHAT TO DO DURING A ROBBERY:
To reduce the risk of injury, COMPLY WITH THE ROBBER’S DEMANDS. Make a mental note of as much descriptive information as possible.
What to look for:
· Facial Features
· Clothing & Jewelry
· Skin, Hair & Eye Color
· Age, Height, Weight, Sex
· Scars, Tattoos, Marks
· Speech, Accents
WHAT TO DO AFTER A ROBBERY
Do Not Chase the Robber!
Observe & Remember:
· Direction of travel
· License plate number
· Type & Color of vehicle
· Type of Weapon displayed
· Do not keep large amounts of money in the register
· Be aware of suspicious individuals loitering around your business
CALL 9-1-1 IMMEDIATELY
BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, June 28, 2007 through 10am, Friday, June 29, 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: 1
Street Robberies: 7
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 6
Vehicle Breaks: 13
Residential Break-ins: 15
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.
Daily Incidents For June 28, 2007
Two Arrested on Gun Charges
Last night around 11:05pm, members of the Boston Regional Intelligence Unit responded to a radio call to assist units at 60 Highland Street for a person shot. While in route officers observed a vehicle backing up the wrong way down Roxbury Street. At this time with knowledge of a shooting close by, officers believed that this vehicle could have been involved in this shooting. One of the suspects informed the officers that the reason they were leaving at a high rate of speed backwards was that someone threw a rock at there vehicle.
Victor Hutchins, 21, of Dorchester and Michael Reed, 19, of Mattapan were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Firearm with Altered Serial Numbers and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Officers did recover a firearm from the suspects.
Person Stabbed in Dorchester
This morning at 12:14am, officers from District C-11 responded to a radio call to investigate a person with a knife at 18 Howe Street. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated three black males chased him up Howe Street and proceeded to repeatedly stab him. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for his injuries. The victim is in stable condition.
Suspects Arrested After Breaking Into School
This morning at 2:07am, officers from District D-14 responded to a radio call for an alarm at the Taft Middle School at 20 Warren Avenue. On arrival, officers checked the doors at the front of the school on the Warren Street side, which was secured.
Officers then drove around the school to the Cambridge Street side and noticed two black males walking from the side entrance of the building. Officers conducted a threshold inquiry and asked them what they were doing at the school. One of the suspects stated, “We were inside playing basketball.” Offices observed both suspects were extremely sweaty but was not wearing typical athletic type clothing. Both suspects denied having any identification on them.
Officers searched the area where the suspects were seen walking from and found one black backpack, one large black duffle bag, one black computer equipment bag and one brown cardboard box. Officers observed several new laptop computers still inside their protective plastic wrap.
Trevor Rowe, 20 of Watertown and Kevon Grant, 20, of Roxbury were both arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Building; Intent to Commit a Felony and Possession of Burglarious Tools.
Missing Person: Tanee Hobson
Tanee Hobson
D.O.B 1/3/90, 4’11” 105lbs ran from Arlington and alleged to be in the Boston area.
If located: Contact Human Trafficking Task Force
617-343-5783
Sgt Det Kelley O’Connell: 617-343-7789
Det Lisa Holmes: pager-617-343-7615
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007
IF YOU’RE GONNA TAKE THE RIDE .. YOU GOTTA PAY THE FARE
At about 12:40am, on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, officers performing a paid detail on Area A-1 (Downtown) were approached by a cab driver who told officers that the customer in his cab was refusing to pay the fare. Officers then spoke to the customer/suspect who stated that she didn’t have enough money to pay the fare, but that her boyfriend was coming to bring her money. Suspect then walked up to an unknown individual and stated, “Honey, let me have the money for the taxi.” Officers then asked the individual if he knew the suspect. To which the individual stated that he did not. At this point, officers informed the suspect that she needed to pay the taxi fare. The suspect then began screaming obscenities at the police officers. As the suspect continued to yell and scream, a crowd began to gather. Officers then arrested Jewell Allsop, 46, of Roslindale, and charged her with Disorderly Conduct.
DRUNK DRIVER ARRESTED IN THE BACK BAY
At about 2:40am, on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, officers from Area D-4 (South End), with assistance from the State Police, responded to a radio call for an accident at 520 Beacon Street. On arrival, officers observed several motor vehicles with body damage. The individual responsible for causing the accident attempted to flee the scene, but was apprehended by responding officers. While questioning the suspect, officers detected a strong odor of alcohol. Officers then arrested Panagiotis Thomopoulos, 29, of Watertown, and charged him with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol) and Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Property Damage).
BPD Crime Lab Featured Tonight
on WGBH Children’s Program FETCH!
WHAT: Part game show, part reality TV, and part spoof, Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman is an action-packed children’s program featuring real kids, real challenges, real science, and an unreal animated dog-named Ruff Ruffman. Each episode follows one or more of the kids as they embark on mystery assignments, concocted by host Ruff. Targeting 6- to 10-year-olds, the series is spontaneous, unscripted, and full of surprises. Fetch! is produced by WGBH.
WHO: Fetch will showcase the BPD’s very own Amy Brodeur and Kevin Kosoriek from the crime lab. The show will also feature Boston Police Detective Wayne Rock. Boston Police were enlisted to help the kids of FETCH! solve a mystery.
WHEN: Wed, June 27, 5:30pm,
CHANNEL: WGBH channels 2/44
Daily Incidents For June 26, 2007
Person Stabbed in Dorchester
This morning around 12:31am, officers from District C-11 were on patrol in the Talbot Avenue/Dorchester Avenue area. A concerned citizen who stated that a man had been stabbed in front of Store 24 flagged officers down. Officers located a male suffering from multiple stab wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for a non-life threatening injury. The victim stated that he got into an argument with two males in the parking lot of Store 24 and that one of the male stabbed him.
Search Warrant executed at 4 Oak Street
This morning at 12:38am, members of the Drug Control Units from District E-13 and District C-6 executed a search warrant at 4 Oak Street. Juan Fuentes, 28, of Hyde Park was arrested and charged with Distribution of Class B and Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws. Officers recovered an electronic grinder, scale, box of Baggies, one plastic bag of white powder, 34 plastic bags of cocaine, 5 large plastic bags of cocaine.
Caught in the Act
This morning at 12:39am, officers from District B-2 responded to a radio call for a crime in progress at 20 Eastman Street. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated that he heard a window break, and when he looked outside he observed a black male with a puffy pony tail, wearing a white t-shirt and dark colored shorts breaking into his vehicle. At that time the suspect fled on a bicycle up Belden Street towards Dudley Street. A few minutes’ later officers observed a black male fitting that description riding down Humphreys Street. As officers approached the suspect he quickly fled from police. The suspect discarded the bike and fled through numerous back yards jumping over fences. The suspect was apprehended in the rear of 24 Belden Street. Jason Maestre, 22, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, Destruction or injury of Personal Property and Trespassing.
BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, June 25, 2007 through 10am, Tuesday, June 26, 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
Street Robberies: 3
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 1
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 7
Vehicle Breaks: 11
Residential Break-ins: 17
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.