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, May 31, 2007 through 10am, Friday, June 1, 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
Street Robberies: 2
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 6
Vehicle Breaks: 14
Residential Break-ins: 10
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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Boston Police Officers and Boston Youth Team Up for Flag Football!
WHO: Boston Police Captain Paul Russell; Officers from District B-2 (Roxbury) and youth from the Orchard Park community
WHAT: Boston Police officers engage youth from Orchard Park in a game of flag football. Officers and teens will follow-up the game with a cookout.
WHERE: Madison Park High School football field
Roxbury, MA
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2007,
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
WHY: The Boston Police Department is dedicated to community policing. The department strives everyday to strengthen ties and build community trust with the residents whom we serve. The department recognizes the significance of cultivating police relations with local teens and fostering a good rapport so that youth and police can work together to improve safety and reduce crime in all Boston neighborhoods. This event is just one of the many examples of how the BPD is connecting with local members of the community and demonstrating our commitment to community policing.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2007
GUN ARREST MADE IN DORCHESTER
At about 5:15pm, on Thursday, May 31, 2007, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) observed an individual, sitting on a park bench, rolling what appeared to be a ‘joint’ (marijuana cigarette). Officers approached the suspect and confirmed that the individual was in possession of marijuana. While patting down the suspect, officers felt a hard metal object, consistent with the shape and feel of a firearm, in the suspect’s right pocket. Officers then removed a black firearm from the suspect’s person.
Officers then arrested a 15 year-old Hispanic male from Boston and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition.
INAPPROPRIATE CLICKER USE IN JAMAICA PLAIN
At about 4:55pm, on Thursday, May 31, 2007, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for an assault and battery in progress at a restaurant at 3383 Washington Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the owner of the establishment who stated that a customer hit him in the head with the remote control from the television. According to the victim, he yelled at the suspect after the suspect kept messing around with the channels. According to the victim, the suspect kept changing the channels. After getting yelled at by the victim, the suspect then proceeded to beat the victim with the remote control.
Officers arrested Salah Ali Idle, 24, of Jamaica Plain and charged him with Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (Remote Control).
BIKE-RIDING B&E SUSPECT ARRESTED IN THE SOUTH END
At about 6:50pm, on Thursday, May 31, 2007, officers from District D-4 (South End) observed two Hispanic males riding bicycles and looking into cars in the area of Harrison Avenue. While watching the suspects, officers observed one of the suspects get off his bike and throw a hard object at the window of a parked car. The object thrown shattered the car window. Officers then arrested Julio Pagan, 42, of Dorchester, and charged him with the Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property.