DAILY INCIDENTS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 31, 2007
BARREL TOSSER ARRESTED IN DORCHESTER
At about 10:00pm, on Monday, July 30, 2007, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a fight at 50 Ridgewood Street. On arrival, officers observed a large group of kids walking in all directions in an effort to leave the area. In an effort to gather information about the altercation, officers approached an individual. When they did, the individual began to run and, then, threw a trash barrel in the direction of the officers. Officers arrested Thompson Khyree, 17, of Roxbury and charged him with Assault By Means of a Dangerous Weapon.
SCREECHING TIRES LEAD TO DRUG ARREST
At about 1:44am, on Tuesday, July 31, 2007, officers from Area C-6 (South Boston) observed a motor vehicle screeching its tires in the area of Dorchester and Gold Streets. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and pulled the car over. As officers were approaching the car, the operator attempted to exit his vehicle. Officers immediately instructed the suspect to stay in the car. Officers also observed that the suspect to have dilated pupils and bloodshot eyes. As a result of the aforementioned observations, officers then asked the suspect to exit his motor vehicle. When officers looked inside the motor vehicle, officers observed a small plastic bag containing a white powdery substance consistent with the appearance of cocaine. Officers arrested Patrick Sullivan, 36, of South Boston and charged him with Possession of Class B Drugs (cocaine).
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, July 30, 2007 through 10am, Tuesday, July 31, 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: 3
Street Robberies: 5
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 1
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 5
Vehicle Breaks: 29
Residential Break-ins: 8
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.
MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Boston Police Commendation Ceremony
WHO: Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis, FBI Special Agent in Charge Warren Bamford, Boston Police Department Command Staff, BPD members, and their families and friends.
WHAT: Mayor Menino and Commissioner Davis will present fifteen certificates of commendation to Boston Police officers for displaying extraordinary police work in incidents involving the coordination of swift response to a scene, arrest of robbery suspects, apprehension of felons, confiscation of firearms, rescue of a suicide victim and restraint of a pit bull in a dog attack.
WHERE: Boston Teachers Union Hall
180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester
WHEN: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 2:00pm
DEATH INVESTIGATION ON MAYNARD STREET
On July 29, 2007 at approximately 8:47 pm, officers from District E-18 responded to a radio call for an investigate person at 4 Maynard Street in Roslindale. On arrival, officers entered the apartment and discovered multiple victims who appeared to be unconscious. EMS was requested immediately. Soon thereafter, EMS arrived and pronounced one 12-year-old female and one 10-year-old male. The remaining 31 year-old female was rushed to Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She is now being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Homicide detectives are actively investigating this incident. Investigators are in the process of conducting numerous interviews and reviewing crime scene evidence. At this time, the cause of death for both children is undetermined. Detectives are awaiting autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Police Commissioner Ed Davis stated, “On behalf of the Boston Police Department, I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of the victims. We are deeply saddened by this tragic incident. I would also like to extend my sympathy to the first responders on the scene.”
UPDATED CRIME DATA – January 1st – July 29th, 2006 vs. 2007
Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st – July 29th, 2006 vs. 2007.
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DAILY INCIDENTS FOR MONDAY, JULY 30, 2007
UNARMED ROBBER ARRESTED DOWNTOWN
At about 10:48pm, on Sunday, July 29, 2007, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a fight in progress at the intersection of Winter and Washington Streets. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that the suspect approached him and then repeatedly asked him for a dollar. As the victim was pulling money out of his pocket, the suspect grabbed all of the money in his hand and, then, fled. The victim chased the suspect and had the suspect down on the ground when police arrived on the scene. Officers arrested Rory O’Driscoll, 38, of Quincy and charged him with Unarmed Robbery.
PICK-POCKETER ARRESTED DOWNTOWN
At about 2:00am, on Sunday, July 29, 2007, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a larceny in progress. On arrival, officers observed two individuals arguing. Officers spoke to one of the individuals who stated that the suspect stopped him and, then, asked him if he wanted a date. According to the victim, he told the suspect he didn’t need a date because he had a girlfriend. Victim also told officers that while the suspect was talking to him, the suspect kept rubbing his back and grabbing his buttocks. When the victim finally walked away, the suspect reached into his pocket and discovered that his wallet had just been stolen. As a result, the victim ran after the suspect. When the victim caught up to suspect and demanded his wallet, the suspect pointed to the ground and said, “There’s your wallet.” Victim picked up his wallet, looked inside and discovered that all of his money was stolen. Officers arrested Cheryl Felicia Gomes, 48, of Boston and charged her with Larceny from the Person.
DROWNING VICTIM IDENTIFIED
At about 6:52pm, on Sunday, July 29, 2007, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) received a radio call for a person drowning in Jamaica Pond. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who stated a black female went into the water and then disappeared. Boston Police and Fire dive teams entered the water and located an unresponsive black female. DeAngela Fuller, 43, of Roxbury was immediately transported to Brigham & Women’s Hospital where she was later pronounced.
BOSTON POLICE APPREHEND SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT
This morning members of the Boston Police Fugitive and Apprehension Unit along with investigators from the Sexual Assault Unit successfully affected the arrest of Monty Garrett, 50, of Boston. Garrett has been identified as the individual wanted in connection with the recent sexual assault that occurred in the South End.
After a thorough and exhaustive investigation, Sexual Assault detectives yesterday applied for and were granted an arrest warrant for Garrett.
On July 24, 2007 at approximately 12:00pm, Garrett forced his way into the victim’s home in the area of Clarendon Street and Columbus Avenue. Garrett knocked on the victim’s door and announced himself as a “maintenance worker”. He struggled with the victim and sexually assaulted her.
Immediately following the incident, detectives canvassed the area and released a suspect description to the public. In addition, investigators were able to obtain DNA evidence that was sent to the State Police Crime Lab for review. Yesterday afternoon lab results were returned linking Garrett to the crime.
Superintendent Bruce Holloway stated, “I would like to commend the collaborative efforts of the Sexual Assault Unit, the Fugitive and Apprehension Unit and officers from District D-4 for their tremendous work in swiftly locating this dangerous suspect. I would also like to extend a special thank you to the State Police for their efforts in identifying Monty Garrett as the individual responsible for this horrific act.”
Garrett will be charged with Aggravated Rape, Kidnapping, Assault and Battery on a Person over 60, Unarmed Robbery and Threats.
Mr. Garrett will be arraigned Monday morning in Boston Municipal Court.
Daily Incidents For July 29, 2007
Search Warrant Executed In Brighton
Yesterday at 7:00pm, members of the District 14 Drug Control Unit executed a search warrant at 197 Kelton Street. Nathaniel Benson, 46, of Brighton, Luciano Pio, 26, of Brighton and Luis Muniz, 22, of Chelsea were arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B. Arthur Hodges, 21, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D. Officers did recover Marijuana, crack cocaine, Oxycontin and cash.
Firearm Recovered
Last night at approximately 9:42pm, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force were traveling on Thane Street towards Harvard Street. As the officers proceeded on Thane Street they observed a group of approximately ten individuals congregated in the area. At this point, officers observed a male riding a bicycle, break away from the group and proceed on his bike up the sidewalk of Thane Street towards Harvard Street. At 30 Thane Street, the suspect stopped his bike abruptly and pulled up to the front steps of this address. Officers exited their cruiser and spoke with the suspects who remained seated on his bike. The officers observed the suspect was extremely nervous; his hands were shaking as he spoke to the officers. The suspect failed to make eye contact with the officers and continuously looked left and right. As officers moved closer to suspect he turned the right side of his body away from the officer. Officers were concerned for their safety and believed that a pat-frisk for weapons. During this pat-frisk officers felt a hard object in suspects right front pants-pocket, which he immediately recognized as a gun. A 16-year-old juvenile male from Dorchester was arrested and charged with Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition. Officers did recover a loaded firearm from the suspect.
Person Shot in Dorchester
Last night 9:56pm Officers assigned to the Special Operations Division/Mobile Operations Patrol did on-sight a shooting incident at the corner of Hancock St and Upham Avenue, Dorchester. As the officers were on random patrol in the Uphams Corner area and stopped at the red light on Hancock Street at Columbia Road, they heard two gunshots coming from behind their vehicle. Officers directed their attention to the rear and observed an unknown black male, approximately 5’07” 150lbs, clad in a black and white ball cap, white t-shirt with black writing or design and dark blue or black shorts standing on Upham Ave at Hancock St fire two more shots from what appeared to be a black firearm in the direction of the Rent-A-Center parking lot on Hancock Street.
The officers immediately reversed direction and observed the suspect flee on foot, Upham Avenue towards Wilbur Street. As the officers made the left onto Wilbur Street the suspect was no longer in sight. The officers immediately searched checked the stair way which leads from the Strand Theater parking lot out onto Hancock St, where they observed the suspect still running and now turning left onto Columbia Rd in the direction of Bird St. Officers located a victim, in the rear of St. Kevin’s School suffering from a gunshot wound to the buttocks. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for a non-life threatening.
Daily Incidents For July 28, 2007
Walking Beat Officers Arrest Two For Public Drinking
Yesterday at 8:54pm, officers from District B-2 assigned to the Grove Hall Safe Street Beat Team were in the area of Seaver Street and observed two suspect drinking alcoholic beverages in front of 329 Seaver Street. As the officers approached the suspects they began to walk away. Officers ordered the suspect to come back. They ran onto the porch and then inside. Officers ordered one of the suspects who still had a forty-ounce in his hand to empty the beer but he did not comply. Officers again ordered the suspect to empty the beer and which time the suspect started to walk away to the rear of the house and was placed under arrest. An officer then observed the second suspect come out of the house and was standing on the porch. Officers order the suspect to come down from the porch. The suspect attempted to run back into the house, only to realize the door had locked behind him.
Lamar Henley, 22, of Mattapan was arrested and charged with Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in Public. Rayol Walthour, 29, Roxbury was arrested and charged with Resisting Arrest and Drinking Alcoholic Beverages in Public.
Two Arrested With An AK47
Last night at 9:12pm, officers from District b-3 were patrolling the area of Hazelton Street and observed a motor vehicle with a broken left drivers mirror. Further investigation revealed the vehicle did not have an inspection sticker. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Gilmer Street, but the motor vehicle continued on Gilmer taking a right onto Wilmore Street. The vehicle continued at a slow speed and finally came to a stop. As officers approached the vehicle they observed the occupants moving around the vehicle.
Officers could detect the scent of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers asked the suspects if there was any more marijuana in the vehicle. The occupants stated we don’t smoke weed. Offices observed marijuana in the center console.
Officers asked one of the suspects to step from the vehicle as he did so he turned his left side away from the officer and scrunched down. Officers fearing the suspect was attempting to conceal a weapon reached for his left side and grabbed his left pocket. Officers felt a hard metallic object and observed from the top of his pocket a loaded magazine. Officers checked the rear seat of the vehicle and felt a rifle in the leg of a pair of jeans on the rear seat. Officers open the jeans and observed the assault rifle in the pants leg.
Omaro Isaacs, 30, of Dorchester and Douglas Blackwood, 29, of Roslindale were both arrested and charged with Possession of Sawed-Off Shotgun or Machine Gun, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of a High Capacity Magazine and Possession of Class D. Officers did recover drugs and a gun from the suspects. Both suspects will be arraigned on Monday morning in Dorchester District Court.
Stabbing Suspect Arrested
Early this morning around 1:45am, officers from District C-6 responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 214 W 5th Street. On arrival, officers observed the victim a male bleeding from the head. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for a non-life threatening injury. Officers were informed that the suspect called the witness on her phone and the victim answered the phone. A verbal exchanged occurred between the victim and the suspect. At that time the suspect smashed the bedroom window with a two by four and ran into the front door with a knife in his hand and stabbed the victim. The suspect fled the area in a grey vehicle.
Several individual informed officers that they heard screaming at which time they observed two males fighting. They stated at that time the suspect fled out the front door. Officers received information that the suspect was located on Union Street in Braintree. Boston Police along with Braintree Police and State Police observed the suspect in the drivers seat and place him under arrest. Anthony Giangergario, 45, of South Yarmouth was arrested and charged with Home Invasion and Assault with Intent to Murder.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2007
3 LESS GUNS IN THE CITY
At about 6:38pm, on Thursday, July 26, 2007, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force observed an individual running down Dudley Street in Roxbury. When officers approached the individual and identified themselves as police officers, the individual attempted to flee. After stopping the individual, officers discovered the individual to be in possession of a firearm. When asked to produce a license to carry, the individual told officers he didn’t have one. Officers arrested Jorge Luis Blanco, 22, of Boston, and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition.
At about 7:15pm, on Thursday, July 26, 2007, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force, were on patrol in Dorchester when they observed a motor vehicle, with a cracked front windshield, traveling along Columbia Road. While following the motor vehicle, officers observed the car fail to stop for a stop sign. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. While speaking to the operator of the motor vehicle, officers observed the individual to be extremely nervous (heavy breathing, shaky hands). As a result of the operator’s nervousness, officers asked the operator to exit the motor vehicle. During a search of the motor vehicle, officers recovered a silver semi-automatic firearm. Officers arrested Kareem Fountain, 26, of Dorchester and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition.
At about 11:45pm, on Thursday, July 26, 2007, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force responded to a radio call for a man with a gun in the area of Bicknell Street. On arrival, officers located an individual matching the description broadcast over Channel 3 of the police radio. When officers observed the suspect, the suspect was sitting on a stoop with another individual. Officers also observed 2 cans of open beer in the area immediately near the individuals. One of the individuals was found to be in possession of a firearm. Officers arrested Harvey Patterson, 17, of Dorchester and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition.