Daily Incidents For September 30, 2007
Person Shot on Neponset Avenue
Yesterday morning at 9:26am, officers from District C-11 responded to a radio call for a person shot at 135 Neponset Avenue. On arrival officers located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for life threatening injuries. The victim is expected to survive.
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Metallic Blue Bicycle Stolen
This morning around 2:08am, officers responded to a radio call for a larceny of a bike at 513 Beacon Street. On arrival, officer’s spoke with the victim who stated her metallic blue bike was stolen from in front of the house. The victim stated she locked the on the front steps at 1:35am and at 1:50am she observed the lock to be cut and bike missing.
Suspect Arrested After Vandalizing Motor Vehicles
This morning around 3:37am, officers from District D-14 responded to a radio call for a group of males causing a disturbance and vandalizing a motor vehicle at 1304 Commonwealth Avenue. On arrival, officers observed a ground of males running from a motor vehicle that was heavily damaged by a cinder block. The suspect appeared to be intoxicated and very uncooperative. Benjamin Breed, 21, of Marblehead was arrested and charged with Destruction or Injury of Personal Property and Disturbing a Public Assembly.
Stabbing on Ormond Street
This morning around 5:46am, officers from District B-3 responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 16 Ormond Street. On arrival, were informed that the suspect ran up Ormond Street toward Wellington Hill and gave a description of a black male, bald in his fifties wearing a suit. Officers checked the area and observed a black male who appeared to be in his fifties, wearing dress pants, black short and t-shirt on the corner of Woolson Street and Blue Hill Avenue. The suspect was positively identified.
The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening stab wounds. The victim is in stable condition.
Prior to being booked the suspect complained of chest pain and was transported to Boston Medical Center for treatment.
DAILY INCIDENTS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
UNARMED ROBBERY LANDS THREE IN CUSTODY
At about 10:15pm, on Thursday, September 27, 2007, officers from Area E-18 were on patrol in the area of Washington Street when they observed three white males approach and surround two white males. Officers then observed the three white males quickly flee the scene. Believing something criminal had taken place, officers approached the two white males. The two white males told officers that they had just been robbed. According to one of the victims, one of the three suspects reached into his back pocket and stole his wallet. Officers soon located all three suspects and arrested Michael Byrne, 19, of Jamaica Plain, Steven Smith, 18, of Roslindale, a 16 year-old male from Jamaica Plain and charged all three with Unarmed Robbery. All three suspects were transported to Area E-18. During the booking process, one of the suspects, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, made an unprovoked utterance, stating, “Yah, I robbed that kid and I put the money in Steve’s shoe.” As a result of the utterance, officers searched the shoes belonging to the suspect, Steven Smith, and discovered an undisclosed amount of money. When asked to explain why he had money in his shoe, the suspect offered no explanation.
WRONG QUESTION TO ASK
At about 12:25am, on Thursday, September 27, 2007, officers from Area D-4 (South End) were on patrol in the area of Tremont & Berkeley Streets when they observed a white male run into the middle of the street and smack the passenger side mirror on the police cruiser. As a result of the suspect’s actions, officers stopped the cruiser in order to speak to the suspect. When officers asked the suspect to provide his name, the suspect, with fists clinched, ran towards the officers, yelling, “What’s your name?” Officers then arrested John Glennon, 29, of Boston and charged him with Disorderly Conduct.
NO TRESPASSING SIGN LEADS TO GUN ARREST
At about 3:45pm, on Thursday, September 27, 2007, officers from Area C Neighborhood Drug Unit (Dorchester) observed a number of individuals hanging in front of 376 Centre Street in Dorchester. Officers further observed that the location was clearly marked with ‘No Trespassing’ signage. When asked if they lived at the location, all of those being detained stated, “No.” When officers asked to see identification, one of the suspects fled. While pursuing the suspect on foot, officers observed the suspect discard a black object. The discarded object later turned out to be a black firearm. Officers then located and arrested Marcus Sullivan, 19, of Dorchester and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition. The suspect was transported to Area C-11 for booking. During the booking process, the suspect was allowed one phone call. During the call, the suspect was heard saying, “I just got arrested for a gun .. I was told to hold it and like an idiot I did”
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, September 27, 2007 through 10am, Friday, September 28, 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
Street Robberies: 8
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 6
Vehicle Recoveries: 4
Vehicle Breaks: 19
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.
BOSTON POLICE APPREHEND MURDER SUSPECT
Today, on Friday, September 28, 2007, at about 5:45am, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) successfully affected the arrest of Taquise Johnson, 18, of Roxbury. Police believe Johnson is responsible for the shooting death of Cordeiro Andrade on May 15, 2007.
At about 5:15pm, on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for shots fired on Ames Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located two victims, both suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim, later identified as Cordeiro Andrade, 20, of Roxbury, succumbed to his injuries after being rushed to the Boston Medical Center. The second victim, a female, was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
After a thorough and exhaustive investigation, Homicide detectives applied for and were granted arrest warrants for Jovon Adams, 22, of Dorchester and Taquise Johnson, 18, of Roxbury. Adams was arrested on July 4, 2007.
SHOOTING SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN HYDE PARK
At about 2:56pm, on Thursday, September 27, 2007, officers from Area E-18 (Hyde Park) and Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to radio call for a person shot at 14 Hyde Park Avenue. That individual, suffering from a gunshot wound, was transported to the Boston Medical Center and treated for non-life threatening injuries.
While on scene, officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed a gold-colored motor vehicle pull up next to the victim’s vehicle. Witnesses then told officers that they observed individuals inside the suspect’s vehicle fire several shots into the victim’s vehicle. At this point, the suspects fled the scene. Officers immediately broadcast a description of the suspect’s motor vehicle over Channel 4 of the police radio. Additional witnesses told officers that they observed the motor vehicle come to a stop on Woodland Street. At which point, the suspects were seen discarding an object and, then, running in the direction of the Forest Hills Cemetery. Officers later recovered a firearm in the area the suspects were seen dropping the object. A short time later, officers located two individuals, matching the descriptions of the suspects, entering a car on the other side of the Forest Hills Cemetery.
After the suspects were positively identified, officers arrested a 15 year-old male from Dorchester and Karl Baxter, 18, of Dorchester and charged both with Assault with Intent to Murder, Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Gun), and the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm & Ammunition. Officers also arrested Andre Givens, 19, of Mattapan and charged him with being an Accessory After the Fact and Operating After Revocation & Suspension.
BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, September 26, 2007 through 10am, Thursday, September 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: 0
Non-fatal Stabbings: 0
Street Robberies: 8
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 8
Vehicle Recoveries: 6
Vehicle Breaks: 8
Residential Break-ins: 10
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 Thursday, September 27, 2007
Officer Arrests Suspect After Shooting and Recovers Firearm
Yesterday at 3:07pm, while at the intersection of Marcella and Washington Street, an officer from District B-2 (Roxbury) heard a radio broadcast for a white vehicle wanted in connection to a shooting at 67 Elm Hill Avenue. The officer observed a white car being operated by a black male driving down Washington Street towards King Boulevard. The officer activated her lights and sirens in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop. The operator of the white vehicle drove over the curve and turned right onto Elmore Street. The officer then turned onto Elmore Street and observed the tail end of the vehicle turn onto Kensington Street. At this time, the officer did not see the vehicle parked on the street. The officer observed the vehicle parked in the driveway of 15 Kensington Street. The vehicle was parked a few feet away from a building dumpster. The officer observed the operator of the vehicle stepping out of the car. At that time the officer instructed the operator to step away from the vehicle. The operator was placed under arrest. The officer located a firearm in the dumpster.
After further investigation, officers located a crime scene at 67 Elm Hill Avenue. Officers were informed that a white vehicle pulled up next to the driveway and multiple shots were fired. Officers observed a hole in the victim’s pants. Further investigation revealed that the victim suffered a bullet graze to his leg.
Keith Meredith, 21, of Mattapan was arrested and charged with Possession of a Loaded firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Firearm Discharge within 500ft of a Dwelling and Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.
Suspect Arrested After Armed Robbery
Officers from District A-1 (Downtown) were flagged down at 1:47am this morning by a passerby reporting a possible fight. Officers spoke with the victim who stated he was just robbed by gunpoint. The victim stated he was in the Boston Common about an half hour ago and a female asked him for a dollar. The victim stated when he took out his wallet a black male displayed a knife and demanded his wallet. The female suspect took the wallet and they both fled in different directions towards Tremont Street. A description of the suspect was broadcasted as a black male with a white baseball cap backwards, long white t-shirt, long blue jeans and white uptown sneakers. The female was described as wearing a white t-shirt and black jeans. Officers searched the area with the victim who observed the male suspect at 8 Park Plaza. Officers stopped the suspect who stated, “I did not do anything and I am not taking this from nobody.”
Timothy Taylor, 36, of Boston was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery and Assault by means of a Dangerous Weapon
Death Investigation at Perkins Street and Jamaica Way
Early this morning around 12:57am, officers from District E-13 responded to a radio call for a man down on Perkins Street. On arrival officers observed a white male in his thirties on the sidewalk being attended to by Boston EMS. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where he was pronounced.
Boston Police continue to actively to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. At this time, detectives do not believe that this was a random incident. Investigators are currently reviewing evidence recovered from the scene and are tracking several leads.
Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.
Callers who wish to remain anonymous can call or text the Crime Stoppers Tip Line. Fight crime 100% anonymously. For yourself. For your neighborhood. Text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463) or call 1.800.494.TIPS.
Daily Incidents for Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Three Arrested on Firearm Charges
Last night at 10:57pm, members of the Youth Violence Strike Force were on patrol on McClellan Street when they observed an unknown male in the driveway of 32 McClellan Street bending down next to several parked vehicles. As the unknown male came out of the driveway, officers approached him to conduct a field interrogation. Officers immediately detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the suspect. Officers noticed the suspect was very nervous and breathing heavily. Officer approached the area where the individual was bending down and could detect a strong odor of marijuana emanating from one of the parked vehicles. As officers approached the vehicle they observed five unknown individuals inside the motor vehicle.
Officers ordered all the occupants to exit the motor vehicle for further investigation. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle for more evidence of marijuana. An officer observed a shirt tucked underneath the backseat on the floor directly behind the driver’s seat. The officer reached and grabbed the shirt and immediately felt a hard object wrapped inside the shirt. As the officer opened the shirt he observed the barrel of a firearm.
Demetrin Dabney, 19, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle and Possession of a Sawed Off Shotgun.
Carlos Celestino, 17, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Sawed Off Shotgun, Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D within a 1000’ft of a School zone and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class D.
A 16-year-old juvenile male from Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Class D, Possession with Intent to Distribute class D and Possession with Intent to Distribute Class B within 1,000 feet of a School Zone
Officers recovered the firearm and drugs from the suspects.
Suspect Arrested After Armed Robbery
This morning at 12:20am, officers from District B-2 responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at 624 Warren Street. On arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated that he stopped at the 24/7 Store after work. The victim stated when he got off his bike to go into the store a camera fell from his backpack. When the victim went to pick it up the camera the suspect stated, “Leave it.” As the victim reached down to grab the camera the suspect displayed a handgun. The victim fled the scene and called police.
The victim positively identified the suspect. Samuel Taylor, 20, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Armed Robbery. Officers were able to recover the victim’s camera. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate the firearm.
Operation Squeeze Nets Six
From approximately 6:00am to 7:30am on Wednesday, September 26, 2007, Area B-2 (Roxbury) officers conducted “Operation Squeeze” in response to numerous complaints of prostitution activity along the Blue Hill Avenue corridor.
The following individuals were arrested after soliciting Sex for a Fee to undercover officers: Denika Richardson, 37, of Mattapan, Joanna Hernandez, 30, of Roxbury, Doris Aquino, 43, of Roxbury, Linda Wynn, 53, of Boston, Tonya Williams 40, of Boston and Laurie Ralphs, 45, of Boston.
BOSTON 24: A LOOK AT THE LAST 24 HOURS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON
A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, September 25, 2007 through 10am, Wednesday, September 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: 3
Non-fatal Stabbings: 7
Street Robberies: 7
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Vehicle Breaks: 19
Residential Break-ins: 10
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.