Nicotine Craving Lands Smoker in Jail

Yesterday, December 30, 2007 around 5:06pm, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park and Roslindale) arrested suspect, Tyrekia S. Teixeira, 17, of Roxbury and charged her with Shoplifting.

Officers initially responded to 991 River St. for a larceny in progress. There, officers spoke to the owner/victim who reported that a customer stole a pack of cigarettes and fled the store. A description of the female suspect was broadcast, and a short time later an individual matching the suspect description was located at the intersection of Huntington and Westminster Streets. Officers approached that individual and she stated “I !$@*^ up, I needed the cigarettes!” The suspect was returned to the location of the victim where she was positively identified, and the cigarettes recovered from her person.

B&E Suspects Caught Trying to Sell Stolen Goods by Off-Duty Officer

At approximately 5:44pm yesterday, officers from District A-1 responded to 228 Hanover Street in Boston to assist an off duty officer.

On arrival, officers met and spoke to an off-duty officers who reported that he observed two individuals, one of whom looked like a suspect wanted on a police BOLO (Be On the Look Out), attempting to sell a GPS system. The officer successfully stopped the two individuals to determine whether or not one was indeed the person wanted on the police BOLO. Based on the threshold inquiry, officers determined that one of the two suspects was in possession of what appeared to be a stolen GPS system, and the other still had pieces of broken car glass in his coat, along with the other components to the GPS system. Neither suspect was in possession of a receipt for the GPS, nor could they explain where they had gotten the GPS. After briefly talking to the suspects, one admitted that they had broken into a car earlier, and stole the GPS system.

Suspect, Philip G. Carter, 25, of Burlington was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property, and Possession of Burglarious Tools for a screwdriver found on his person. Suspect, Daniel P. Mulcahey, 23, also of Burlington was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

B&E Suspect Arrested Before Striking

Yesterday around 9:54pm, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to the area of Marion and Princeton Streets for two suspicious individuals looking into random cars attempting to open the doors to the cars.

Responding officers in an unmarked car observed the one individual in the 160 area of Princeton St. climb onto several large box trucks, look into the cabs, and attempt to open their locked compartments. Officers then continued their observation and noted that the suspect also went to a smaller passenger car, and also attempt to enter that car by pulling on their doors.

Officers stopped suspect, Marlon Ochoa, 22, of East Boston and placed him under arrest for Attempted Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle based on the observations made and the call received by 911 operators.

“I Have to Have My Whopper”

Last night, Sunday, December 30, 2007, officers from District B-2 (Dorchester and Roxbury) arrested suspect, Jonathan S. Sanders, 18, of Dorchester and charged him with Disorderly, Assault and Battery and Possession of Class D.

Officers assigned to District B-2 Grove Hall Safe Street Team were on patrol in the area of 100 Washington St. in Dorchester around 10:20pm when security officers inside Burger King summoned them. Officers quickly responded and assisted security officers with a struggling suspect.

After securing the suspect, officers learned that the suspect had been one of about twelve people who had been in the Burger King earlier loitering, and had been ordered out with an order not to return. According to security officers, the suspect returned a short time later despite the previous orders and attempted to push his way past them, and assaulted them. The suspect was placed under arrest, and transported to the District station for booking where during the booking process, several bags of marijuana was found on his person.

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MAN WITH KNIFE ARRESTED IN ROXBURY

At about 1:59am, on Saturday, December 29, 2007, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a man with a knife in the area of 200 Blue Hill Avenue. On arrival, officers observed an individual swinging a knife at another individual. Upon seeing the officers, the suspect attempted to flee the scene. After a short foot pursuit, officers were able to subdue the suspect. Officers then arrested Ira Grayson, 22, of Chelsea and charged him with Assault By Means of a Dangerous Weapon (knife) and Resisting Arrest. Officers also were able to recover the weapon used in the incident.

OVER THE LIMIT .. UNDER ARREST IN DORCHESTER

At about 4:58am, on Friday, December 28, 2007, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) were on patrol when they observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a red light, and then, almost come into contact with another motor vehicle. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the motor vehicle. As officers were speaking to the operator of the motor vehicle, officers detected an odor of alcohol coming from the operator. Officers also noted that the operator’s speech was slurred and his eyes glassy. When asked if he’d been drinking, the operator replied, "I had like 2 beers.” When asked if he knew what time it was, the operator stated, “I have no idea.” At his point, the operator was asked to exit the motor vehicle in order to perform a field sobriety test. After failing the exam, Ranko Sredovjivic, 27, of Cambridge was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol).

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TWO ARMED ROBBERS ARRESTED DOWNTOWN

At about 9:24pm, on Friday, December 28, 2007, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for an armed robbery in progress at the Quality-Mart Convenience Store at 21 Massachusetts Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke to a store employee who stated that two black males entered the store and robbed him at gunpoint. According to the store employee, one of the suspects stepped behind the counter, showed a firearm and demanded all of the money in the cash register. In addition to the money in the register, the suspects also grabbed a number of lottery tickets, batteries and Altoid mints. The suspects then ordered the store employee to the back of the store. According to the victim, the suspects then ordered him into a back room and fled the store. Officers quickly broadcast a description of the suspects over the police radio. A short time later, officers located the suspects in the area of the Esplanade. When the suspects saw the officers approaching, they began to run. During the course of the foot pursuit, officers observed one of the suspects discard his jacket. Upon recovering the jacket, officers were able to recover batteries and Altoid mint tins.

Officers then arrested Ronald Greene, 37, of Dorchester and Michael Dias, 29, of Boston and charged both with Armed Robbery. Officers were also able to recover the weapon used in the crime. Officers recovered a small, black semiautomatic firearm. The victim also positively identified both suspects.

PUNCHING AN AMBULANCE LANDS ONE IN CUSTODY

At about 12:23am, on Saturday, December 29, 2007, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for an EMT in need of assistance in the area of 21 Merchants Row. On arrival, officers observed an individual punching the side of an ambulance. Officers then spoke to the EMT’s who stated that they had received a radio call for an intoxicated female who had fallen and bumped her head. According to the EMT’s, when they arrived, they began tending to the woman. However, as they were doing so, the woman’s boyfriend approached them and began interfering. At one point, the woman’s boyfriend punched one of the EMT’s in the arm. After placing the victim into the ambulance, the EMT’s told the suspect he had to wait outside the vehicle. At this point, the suspect began punching the side of the ambulance.

When officers approached the suspect, he became physically aggressive and verbally belligerent. Officers then arrested Joe Memun Kahan, 27, of Hollywood, CA, and charged him with Assault & Battery on a Public Employee (EMT).

ONE ARRESTED FOR DRINKING & DRIVING AND THEN REFUSING TO STOP

At about 12:55am, on Saturday, December 29, 2007, officers, in conjunction with members of the Massachusetts State Police, were performing a sobriety checkpoint in the area of Charles Street when officers observed an operator of a motor vehicle who appeared (glassy eyes) to be under the influence of alcohol. As officers were talking with the individual, he admitted to having been drinking earlier in the evening. However, when officers asked the operator to pull over and shut the engine off, the operator, instead, chose to drive off. After a short pursuit, officers were able to locate the motor vehicle. In fact, the suspect’s motor vehicle came to a stop after coming into contact with a snow bank.

Officers arrested Kevin Sherman, 50, of Boston and charged him with Operating Under the Influence (Alcohol), Refusing to Stop for a Police Officer, Speeding and Driving to Endanger. When officers conducted an inventory search of the suspect’s motor vehicle, officers recovered several bottles of liquor and empty cans of beer.

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SHOPLIFTERS ARRESTED IN DORCHESTER

At about 4:05pm, on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for shoplifting at the CVS Pharmacy at 703 Gallivan Boulelvard. On arrival, officers spoke to store employees who pointed towards a blue pick up leaving the store’s parking lot. According to store employees, the two occupants of the motor vehicle had just shoplifted merchandise from the store. As a result, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the suspects’ motor vehicle. After stopping the car, officers conducted a query of the operator’s license and registration. In doing so, officers learned that the operator of the car had no license. Officers arrested Lindsay Curley, 28, of West Bridgewater and charged her with Operating Without Being Licensed.

Officers then brought both suspects back to the CVS where they were positively identified. A search of the suspect’s motor vehicle enabled officers to recover items stolen from the store. Officers also arrested the passenger of the motor vehicle, Matthew Luddy, 25, of West Bridgewater and charged him with Shoplifting.

DISGRUNTLED CUSTOMER ARRESTED IN WEST ROXBURY

At about 3:14pm, on Wednesday, December 27, 2007, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a fight inside the Hess gas station on Washington Street. On arrival, officers spoke to store employees who stated that a disgruntled customer walked into the store demanding to speak to the store manager. According to witnesses, when the store employees said that the store manager wasn’t available, the customer became even angrier. According to witnesses, the disgruntled customer then threw a cigarette display at store employees. Then, the suspect leapt over the counter, attacked and punched the person working behind the counter. The entire incident was captured on the store’s video surveillance cameras. Officers arrested Kevin Rickerson, 20, of West Roxbury and charged him with Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon and Destruction of Property.

SHOPLIFTERS BUSTED IN BRIGHTON

At about 12:51am, on Wednesday, December 26, 2007, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) were called to the Store 24 on 157 Brighton Avenue for the report of a larceny in progress. On arrival, officers spoke to store employees who stated that three individuals entered the store, stole some items and left. Officers broadcast a description of the suspects over Channel 5 of the police radio. A short time later, officers located two individuals matching the description provided by the victims. As officers approached the suspects, the suspects ran into a McDonalds and hid inside the restaurant’s bathroom. The suspects were brought back to the Store 24 where they were positively identified with help from the store’s video surveillance camera. Officers arrested Robertson Daniel, 17, of Roslindale and Marquis Smith, 17, of Hyde Park and charged both with Shoplifting.

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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 - December 23rd, 2006 vs. 2007.

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Public Drinking Arrest Leads to Drugs and a Gun

About 12:33am this morning, officers from District B-2 arrested suspect, Dominique Hines, 18, of Jamaica Plain and charged with Public Drinking, Possession of Class B, Possession of Class B with Intent to Distribute, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Resisting Arrest.

Officers’ attention initially was drawn to the suspect when they observed him drinking a beer in the area of 87 Howard Avenue. Officers exited their car to place the suspect under arrest for public drinking when he took off running. Officers pursued the suspect and while doing so observed the suspect clutching his waist as if armed. Officers gave suspect numerous orders to stop but the suspect kept running attempting to elude arrest. After a lengthy pursuit officers caught the suspect and placed him in handcuffs after a violent struggle.

Incident to a lawful arrest, officers searched the suspect and recovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun, and a plastic bag with numerous individually wrapped pieces of crack cocaine.

Shooting Incident at 203 Blue Hill Avenue

This morning at approximately 1:21am, offices from District B-2 responded to the area of 206Blue Hill Avenue based on the sound of gunshot detected by the ShotSpotter system.

On arrival, bystanders informed officers that there was a male lying on the ground suffering from a stab wound. The victim, a 22 year-ld male, was found on the sidewalk in front of 203 Blue Hill Ave. suffering from what appeared to be stab wound. Officers immediately requested an ambulance to the scene to treat the victim. While being treated on-scene, officers learned that the victim was suffering from a single gunshot wound and not a stab wound.

The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center via ambulance and once at the hospital was deemed to be in critical condition.

On scene, officers processed the scene and recovered one spent shell casing. Additionally, officers learned that the suspect may possibly be a light complexion black male wearing an orange jacket.

District B-2 and Homicide detectives are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275 or Homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Police will strictly protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Shooting Incident at 468 Columbia Road

About 4:05am today, officers from District B-2 responded to 468 Columbia Rd. for a person shot.

There, officers found the victim, a 16 year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

Officers spoke to witnesses on scene whom stated to officers that the victim had gone outside to take out the trash when he was shot, and ran back in the house.

District B-2 detectives are actively investigating this incident. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact B-2 detectives at (617) 343-4275. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Police will strictly protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, December 20, 2007 through 10am, Friday, December 21, 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: 11
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.

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UNINVITED PARTY GUESTS ARRESTED IN BRIGHTON

At about 2:00am, Thursday, December 20, 2007, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a breaking and entering in progress in the area of 22 Glenville Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke to several victims who stated that they were hosting a party when a number of unwelcome guests showed up and entered the party. According to the victims, when the suspects entered the party, the victims told them that they had to leave. Upon being told to leave, the suspects became combative and began pushing the occupants of the residence. Additionally, while leaving, the suspects also kicked in the front door of the residence. When officers arrived, the suspects were still on scene. In fact, the suspects were sitting in a motor vehicle out in front of the above address. When officers approached the car, they observed four occupants inside the car, all in possession of alcoholic beverages. Specifically, officers observed all four occupants to be holding cans of Bush Light Beer. When officers asked the suspects if they were old enough to drink, the suspects replied, “No.” Officers then arrested Joseph Bosse, 20, of Milton, Michael Bogner, 20, of Milton, Anthony Smith, 20, of Milton and Gregory Lannon, 20, of Milton and charged all four with the Illegal Possession of Alcohol by a Person Under 21 and Breaking & Entering (Night).

HOW NOT TO INTERACT WITH A POLICE OFFICER

At about 1:05am, on Friday, December 21, 2007, an individual, who appeared to be intoxicated, approached an officer performing a paid detail in the area of 148 State Street. The individual told the detail officer that he just been kicked out of an establishment and, in his opinion, he believed he had been asked to leave unfairly. The officer spoke to employees of the establishment who told the officer that the individual had been asked to leave after he started a fight with a fellow patron. When told the news, the suspect began yelling and screaming at the officer. Additionally, the suspect grabbed the officer’s uniform. At this point, the officer arrested Jonathan Grimm, 21, of Cohasset and charged him with Being a Disorderly Person.

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DAILY INCIDENTS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2007

These Shoes Were Not Made for Walking Away

Last night, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 around 7:29pm, a detail officer performing a detail at 500 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester arrested Joel Montanez-Rivera, 20, of Dorchester and charged him with Shoplifting.

The officer was approached by Loss Prevention personnel who observed the suspect (on closed circuit television) take off his old pair of sneakers, remove some Timberland boots from a box, place his old sneakers in the box and put on the new pair of Timberland boots. The suspect then attempted to walk out of the store without paying for the boots. The suspect was stopped and placed under arrest.

Robbery Victim Lured by Promise of More “Fun” and Drinks

At approximately 1:49am today, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to 114 London St. in East Boston for a crime in progress. Officers were further advised that three females and one male had taken a victim to that location and were going to rob him.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that he had just been robbed. The victim reported that he was at Trainor’s Bar located in Maverick Street when he met the suspects. The suspect asked the victim if he had more money to buy drinks and if so whether they could go to his house and have more drinks. The victim reported that as he neared his house the male suspect reached into his pocket took his money and walked away with the three female suspects.

The officers stopped the suspects a short distance away where they recovered the stolen money and placed them under arrest. Suspects, Rhonda Dunn, 34, of East Boston, Jesus Santiago, 23, of East Boston, Nadyne M. Correale, 30, of Framingham, and Kimberly Capone, 20 of East Boston were arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery.

B&E Suspects Arrested After Kicking In Door

This morning around 1:59am, officers from District D-14 responded to 22 Glenville Ave. in Allston for a breaking and entering in progress.

Officers arrived a short time later and observed a minivan parked in front of the dispatched location. The victims immediately walked out and identified the car as being occupied by the suspects. The car and its occupants were detained while officers spoke to the victims.

The victims reported that they had a few friends over when two uninvited individuals opened their door and walked in. One of the victims stated that she confronted the suspect but she was pushed to the side. Another victim attempted to intervene on behalf of the first victim and asked the suspects to leave when the suspects also assaulted him. A third suspect then entered their apartment yelling in a confrontational manner. The victims reported that one of their friends came over and after a while they were able to get the suspects out of the apartment, and locked their door. The victims reported that after getting the suspects out of the apartment, their apartment door was kicked in and they heard the suspect laughing and saying ”Yeah! We kicked in your door!” Officers observed damage to the door.

Officers then went outside, and further investigated the incident. Suspects, Joseph D. Bosse, 20, Anthony J. Smith, 20, Michael W. Bogner, 20 all from Milton were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Being Minors in Possession of Alcohol. A fourth occupant of the car, Michael Lannon, 20, of Milton was also arrested and charged with Being a Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

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These Shoes Were Not Made for Walking... Away

Last night, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 around 7:29pm, a detail officer performing a detail at 500 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester arrested Joel Montanez-Rivera, 26, of Dorchester and charged him with Shoplifting.

The officer was approached by Loss Prevention personnel who observed the suspect (on closed circuit television) take off his old pair of sneakers, remove some Timberland boots from a box, place his old sneakers in the box and put on the new pair of Timberland boots. The suspect then attempted to walk out of the store without paying for the boots. The suspect was stopped and placed under arrest.

Robbery Victim Lured by Promise of More “Fun” and Drinks

At approximately 1:49am today, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to 114 London St. in East Boston for a crime in progress. Officers were further advised that three females and one male had taken a victim to that location and were going to rob him.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that he had just been robbed. The victim reported that he was at Trainor’s Bar located in Maverick Street when he met the suspects. The suspect asked the victim if he had more money to buy drinks and if so whether they could go to his house and have more drinks. The victim reported that as he neared his house the male suspect reached into his pocket took his money and walked away with the three female suspects.

The officers stopped the suspects a short distance away where they recovered the stolen money and placed them under arrest. Suspects, Rhonda Dunn, 34, of East Boston, Jesus Santiago, 23, of East Boston, Nadyne M. Correale, 30, of Framingham, and Kimberly Capone, 20 of East Boston were arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery.

B&E Suspects Arrested After Kicking In Door

This morning around 1:59am, officers from District D-14 responded to 22 Glenville Ave. in Allston for a breaking and entering in progress.

Officers arrived a short time later and observed a minivan parked in front of the dispatched location. The victims immediately walked out and identified the car as being occupied by the suspects. The car and its occupants were detained while officers spoke to the victims.

The victims reported that they had a few friends over when two uninvited individuals opened their door and walked in. One of the victims stated that she confronted the suspect but she was pushed to the side. Another victim attempted to intervene on behalf of the first victim and asked the suspects to leave when the suspects also assaulted him. A third suspect then entered their apartment yelling in a confrontational manner. The victims reported that one of their friends came over and after a while they were able to get the suspects out of the apartment, and locked their door. The victims reported that after getting the suspects out of the apartment, their apartment door was kicked in and they heard the suspect laughing and saying ”Yeah! We kicked in your door!” Officers observed damage to the door.

Officers then went outside, and further investigated the incident. Suspects, Joseph D. Bosse, 20, Anthony J. Smith, 20, Michael W. Bogner, 20 all from Milton were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime, Malicious Destruction of Property, and Being Minors in Possession of Alcohol. A fourth occupant of the car, Michael Lannon, 20, of Milton was also arrested and charged with Being a Minor in Possession of Alcohol.

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Tinsel Trail Leads Officers to Christmas Gift Stealing B&E Suspect

At approximately 4:17pm yesterday, officers from District E-18 responded to 855 American Legion Highway for a breaking and entry in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to a witness who reported observing a suspect jiggling the door of the apartment that was broken into, and later walking out with numerous wrapped Christmas presents. The witness further reported to officers that about 15 minutes later she observed the suspect come back to the apartment and walk out with a large flat screen television.

The witness and apartment management contacted the victim of the B&E who came home and discovered that about 20 presents were missing from her home, her large screen flat television and an assortment of electronic toys.

Officers followed a trail of tinsel from the victim’s door to another door in the apartment building. There, officers knocked on the door and announced their station. Officers outside the door to the apartment could hear noise from inside, but waited for some time before the door was answered. As the door was answered, officers observed two males quickly make their way to a bedroom door, shut the door and turn off the lights. Officers requested that the two males come to the door. Those two males came out to the hallway where one was immediately identified as the suspect who was seen carrying the presents from the victim’s apartment.

Suspect, Fernando Mays, 20, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Daytime, and outstanding warrants. The other male, David Roberts, 24, of Dorchester was also arrested due to several outstanding warrants

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested by Downtown Holiday Walking Beats

Yesterday, Tuesday, December 18, 2007 around 4:20pm, Holiday Walking Beat Officers (recent graduates of the Academy assigned to District A-1 for the holidays) from District A-1 arrested suspect, William L. Ferreira, 49, of Boston and charged him Armed Robbery.

Officers were on patrol in the Downtown Crossing area when they observed the suspect being pursued by a store employee who was yelling that his store had just been robbed at gunpoint. Officers pursued the suspect up Winter Street and caught him in front of 29 Winter Street. Officers handcuffed the suspect, and conducted a pat frisk during which they felt the presence of a hard object in the suspect’s pocket. Further search of the suspect revealed the hard object to be a replica firearm.

Officer returned to the Store located at 415 Washington St./Aldo’s and spoke to the victim/cashier. The victim reported that the suspect walked up to her while at the register, pointed a gun at her, and threatened to kill her. The suspect then pushed the victim to the side, grabbed money from the register and fled out of the door.

OUI Suspect Arrested After Nearly Hitting Officers’ Cruiser

Around 8:34pm last night, officers from District E-5 were on patrol in the area of Centre St. and LaGrange St. when a motor vehicle swerved into the officers’ lane almost causing officers to hit a snow bank.

Officers conducted a traffic stop at Centre and Alberta Streets and immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol as they spoke to the operator. Officers asked the operator if she had consumed any alcohol, and she answered affirmatively. During the conversation, officers made note that the operator’s eyes were glassy, and her speech slurred. Check of the car’s registration revealed that it was not properly registered, nor insured and that the plate was attached. The suspect was asked to perform several sobriety tests and failed all of them. It should be noted that during the time that the suspect was performing the sobriety tests one of her passengers exited the motor vehicle, and a pint of vodka from her lap to the street. Officers then recovered a 12 pack of Coors beer with 3 missing cans and a Dunkin Donuts cup of full of rum mixed with Coke.

Suspect/operator, Laurie Ann Crosby, 36, of Hull was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, and cited for Unsafe Lane Change, Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container of Alcohol, Procuring Alcohol for Minors, Attaching Plates, Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

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Tinsel Trail Leads Officers to Christmas Gift Stealing B&E Suspect

At approximately 4:17pm yesterday, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park and Roslindale) responded to 855 American Legion Highway for a breaking and entry in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to a witness who reported observing a suspect jiggling the door of the apartment that was broken into, and later walking out with numerous wrapped Christmas presents. The witness further reported to officers that about 15 minutes later she observed the suspect come back to the apartment and walk out with a large flat screen television.

The witness and apartment management contacted the victim of the B&E who came home and discovered that about 20 presents were missing from her home, her large screen flat television and an assortment of electronic toys.

Officers followed a trail of tinsel from the victim’s door to another door in the apartment building. There, officers knocked on the door and announced their station. Officers outside the door to the apartment could hear noise from inside, but waited for some time before the door was answered. As the door was answered, officers observed two males quickly make their way to a bedroom door, shut the door and turn off the lights. Officers requested that the two males come to the door. Those two males came out to the hallway where one was immediately identified as the suspect who was seen carrying the presents from the victim’s apartment.

Suspect, Fernando Mays, 20, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Daytime, and outstanding warrants. The other male, David Roberts, 24, of Dorchester was also arrested due to several outstanding warrants

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested by Downtown Holiday Walking Beats

Yesterday, Tuesday, December 18, 2007 around 4:20pm, Holiday Walking Beat Officers (recent graduates of the Academy assigned to District A-1 for the holidays) from District A-1 arrested suspect, William L. Ferreira, 49, of Boston and charged him Armed Robbery.

Officers were on patrol in the Downtown Crossing area when they observed the suspect being pursued by a store employee who was yelling that his store had just been robbed at gunpoint. Officers pursued the suspect up Winter Street and caught him in front of 29 Winter Street. Officers handcuffed the suspect, and conducted a pat frisk during which they felt the presence of a hard object in the suspect’s pocket. Further search of the suspect revealed the hard object to be a replica firearm.

Officer returned to the Store located at 415 Washington St./Aldo’s and spoke to the victim/cashier. The victim reported that the suspect walked up to her while at the register, pointed a gun at her, and threatened to kill her. The suspect then pushed the victim to the side, grabbed money from the register and fled out of the door.

OUI Suspect Arrested After Nearly Hitting Officers’ Cruiser

Around 8:34pm last night, officers from District E-5 were on patrol in the area of Centre St. and LaGrange St. when a motor vehicle swerved into the officers’ lane almost causing officers to hit a snow bank.

Officers conducted a traffic stop at Centre and Alberta Streets and immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol as they spoke to the operator. Officers asked the operator if she had consumed any alcohol, and she answered affirmatively. During the conversation, officers made note that the operator’s eyes were glassy, and her speech slurred. Check of the car’s registration revealed that it was not properly registered, nor insured and that the plate was attached. The suspect was asked to perform several sobriety tests and failed all of them. It should be noted that during the time that the suspect was performing the sobriety tests one of her passengers exited the motor vehicle, and a pint of vodka from her lap to the street. Officers then recovered a 12 pack of Coors beer with 3 missing cans and a Dunkin Donuts cup of full of rum mixed with Coke.

Suspect/operator, Laurie Ann Crosby, 36, of Hull was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, and cited for Unsafe Lane Change, Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container of Alcohol, Procuring Alcohol for Minors, Attaching Plates, Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

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Tinsel Trail Leads Officers to Christmas Gift-Stealing B&E Suspect

At approximately 4:17pm yesterday, officers from District E-18 responded to 855 American Legion Highway for a breaking and entry in progress.

On arrival, officers spoke to a witness who reported observing a suspect jiggling the door of the apartment that was broken into, and later walking out with numerous wrapped Christmas presents. The witness further reported to officers that about 15 minutes later she observed the suspect come back to the apartment and walk out with a large flat screen television.

The witness and apartment management contacted the victim of the B&E who came home and discovered that about 20 presents were missing from her home, her large screen flat television and an assortment of electronic toys.

Officers followed a trail of tinsel from the victim’s door to another door in the apartment building. There, officers knocked on the door and announced their station. Officers outside the door to the apartment could hear noise from inside, but waited for some time before the door was answered. As the door was answered, officers observed two males quickly make their way to a bedroom door, shut the door and turn off the lights. Officers requested that the two males come to the door. Those two males came out to the hallway where one was immediately identified as the suspect who was seen carrying the presents from the victim’s apartment.

Suspect, Fernando Mays, 20, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Daytime, and outstanding warrants. The other male, David Roberts, 24, of Dorchester was also arrested due to several outstanding warrants

Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested by Downtown Holiday Walking Beats

Yesterday, Tuesday, December 18, 2007 around 4:20pm, Holiday Walking Beat Officers (recent graduates of the Academy assigned to District A-1 for the holidays) from District A-1 arrested suspect, William L. Ferreira, 49, of Boston and charged him Armed Robbery.

Officers were on patrol in the Downtown Crossing area when they observed the suspect being pursued by a store employee who was yelling that his store had just been robbed at gunpoint. Officers pursued the suspect up Winter Street and caught him in front of 29 Winter Street. Officers handcuffed the suspect, and conducted a pat frisk during which they felt the presence of a hard object in the suspect’s pocket. Further search of the suspect revealed the hard object to be a replica firearm.

Officer returned to the Store located at 415 Washington Street/Aldo’s and spoke to the victim/cashier. The victim reported that the suspect walked up to her while at the register, pointed a gun at her, and threatened to kill her. The suspect then pushed the victim to the side, grabbed money from the register and fled out of the door.

OUI Suspect Arrested After Nearly Hitting Officers’ Cruiser

Around 8:34pm last night, officers from District E-5 were on patrol in the area of Centre St. and LaGrange St. when a motor vehicle swerved into the officers’ lane almost causing officers to hit a snow bank.

Officers conducted a traffic stop at Centre and Alberta Streets and immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol as they spoke to the operator. Officers asked the operator if she had consumed any alcohol, and she answered affirmatively. During the conversation, officers made note that the operator’s eyes were glassy, and her speech slurred. Check of the car’s registration revealed that it was not properly registered, nor insured and that the plate was attached. The suspect was asked to perform several sobriety tests and failed all of them. It should be noted that during the time that the suspect was performing the sobriety tests one of her passengers exited the motor vehicle, and a pint of vodka from her lap to the street. Officers then recovered a 12 pack of Coors beer with 3 missing cans and a Dunkin Donuts cup of full of rum mixed with Coke.

Suspect/operator, Laurie Ann Crosby, 36, of Hull was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, and cited for Unsafe Lane Change, Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Open Container of Alcohol, Procuring Alcohol for Minors, Attaching Plates, Unregistered Motor Vehicle and Unregistered Motor Vehicle.

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LOUD PARTY LANDS FOUR IN CUSTODY

At about 1:40am, on December 16, 2007, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a loud party in the area 35 Hanson Street. On arrival, officers, upon exiting their cruisers, could hear music emanating from the above address. After locating the apartment, officers knocked on the door. When the occupants of the apartment opened the door, officers told them that the music was too loud and needed to be turned down. When told to turn the music down, the occupants of the apartment quickly refused and began to verbally berate the officers. The occupants of the apartment told officers, “We’re not doing anything wrong and no one is going to leave.” Officers observed approximately 15 – 20 people inside the apartment. As a result of the suspects’ belligerent behavior and unwillingness to comprehend the seriousness of the issue, officers decided to shut the party down. Again, the party-goers refused to heed the officer’s instructions.

As a result, officers arrested Lisa Watson, 27, of Boston; Kimberly Friday, 26, of Boston; Kristin Stephenson, 28, of Boston and Amy Gray, 27, of Boston and charged all four with Disturbing the Peace.

TWO ARMED ROBBERS ARRESTED ON AREA D-4

At about 1:50am, on Sunday, December 16, 2007, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress in the area of the Southwest Corridor. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that he was approached by three males who stopped him and demanded all of his money. Officers quickly broadcast a description of the suspects over Channel 5 of the police radio. Shortly thereafter, officers located individuals matching the description provided by the victim. However, as officers approached the suspects, the suspects fled on foot before entering a motor vehicle. Officers quickly broadcast a description of the motor vehicle over Channel 5 of the police radio. A short time later, officers located and stopped the motor vehicle. While officers were speaking to the suspects, officers learned that there had been two incidents. Officers were able to locate and speak to a 2nd victim. According to the 2nd victim, he was robbed at knife point by two individuals. The descriptions provided by the 2nd victim matched the descriptions of the suspects who had fled in the motor vehicle.

After being positively identified, officers arrested Eric Vick, 17, of Boston and James Berger, 19, of Hyde Park and charged both with Armed Robbery.

CAR STOP LEADS TO TWO ARRESTS AND THE RECOVERY OF TWO FIREARMS

At about 6:30pm, on Monday, December 17, 2007, officers from Youth Violence Strike Force were on patrol when they observed a motor vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of Westminster Avenue. Officers observed the motor vehicle as it narrowly missed coming into contact with their unmarked police cruiser. Officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the car. When officers asked the operator to produce a license, the operator stated, ”I don’t have one.” Before placing the suspect in custody for operating without a driver’s license, officers searched the suspect and discovered a firearm in the suspect’s rear pocket. Officers arrested Triston Jules, 21, of Dorchester and charged him with Operating Without Being Licensed and the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

In addition to the operator of the motor vehicle, officers searched the individual sitting in the front passenger seat. As the passenger was exiting the car, he left his jacket lying in the front seat. When asked why he left the jacket on the seat, given the cold weather, the suspect stated, “It’s not mine.” A search of the jacket produced a 2nd firearm. As a result, officers arrested Joshua Edwards, 22, of Dorchester and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, December 17, 2007 through 10am, Tuesday, December 18, 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: 15
Commercial Break-ins: 5

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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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, December 14, 2007 through 10am, Monday, December 17, 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: 3

Residential Break-ins: 21
Commercial Break-ins: 8

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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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - December 16th, 2006 vs. 2007.

View Data on YTD Part One Crime (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

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Boston Police Department Detective Rating Ceremony

WHO: Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Commissioner Edward F. Davis, Superintendent Bruce Holloway, BPD Command Staff, BPD Gaelic Column and Honor Guard, Department Chaplains, Jubilee Church Bishop G. A. Thompson, president of the Boston Police Benevolent Society, Detective Jack Parlon, and police officers being rated, as well as their family and friends.

WHAT: Mayor Menino and Commissioner Davis will officiate over this ceremony, during which sixty-four Boston Police officers will be pinned and promoted to the rank of detective.

The media is encouraged to attend this event.

WHERE: Jubilee Church
1500 Blue Hill Avenue
Mattapan

WHEN: Today, Monday, December 17, 2007
1:00pm

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This evening around 5:17pm, officers responded to 399 Market Street in Brighton for a ceiling collapse. There, officers discovered that indeed the ceiling of The Rite Aid Pharmacy had collapsed. No major injuries were suffered however one person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

As a result of this incident Market Street in the area of the Rite Aid Pharmacy will be closed for the remainder of the evening and during tomorrow’s morning commute. This measure is being taken to ensure the safety of everyone in the area and attempt to maintain the structural integrity of the building as the walls may also be collapsing.

In light of this event, we are asking individuals to avoid this area for the remainder of the evening and during tomorrow’s commute.

Posted by Media Relations at 09:30 PM | Permalink

Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - December 9th, 2006 vs. 2007.

View Data on YTD Part One Crime (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Shootings (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Firearm Arrests (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

View Data on YTD Recovered Firearms (PDF - Download Adobe Reader)

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B&E Suspect caught Laying Down

Yesterday, December 13, 2007, around 8:58am, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for the removal of an individual at 360 Walnut Ave. in Jamaica Plain.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that her downstairs neighbor entered her apartment while she was taking out the trash. The victim told officers that her neighbor entered her apartment, ate some cake and then sought out her daughter’s bed in order to take a nap. The victim reported to officers that, on several occassions, she tried to get her neighbor to leave, but, the trespassing neighbor refused while screaming and yelling at the victim to leave her alone. The victim further states that she obseved the suspect take $6.00 dollars from her daughter’s dresser.

Officers entered the victim’s apartment where they observed the suspect laying down in the victim’s daughter’s bedroom. Officers again attempted to get the suspect to get up but she refused yelling various expletives at the officers.

The suspect, Inez T. Jones, 58, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in The Daytime, and Larceny. After being transported to the station, the suspect fought and attempted to fight officers during the booking process and was subsequently charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.

Detail Officer Arrests Carjacking Suspect

At approximately 9:50am last night, Thursday, December 14, 2007, an officer from District B-2 on patrol observed a visibly shaken woman at the intersection of Elm Hill Ave. and Wenonah St. in Roxbury. The officer stopped and asked the woman if everything was alright at which point she exclaimed that she was just carjacked.

The victim stated that she was getting in her car when a suspect pushed her out of the way and got in her. The victim further explained that she tried to stop the suspect by jumping on the hood but the suspect just kept driving. The suspect, however, when he realized that he had been observed by passersby jumped out of the car a short distance later.

A description of the suspect was broadcast, and within a few minutes a detail officer advised Operations that he had an individual matching the suspect description in front of 572 Warren Street. That individual was brought back to the scene of the crime where he was positively identified as the culprit. Suspect, Wilfredo A. Ortiz, 44, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Carjacking.

Tag, Tow and Arrest

This morning around 1:18am, officers from District B-3 were in the 900 block of Blue Hill Avenue conducting Snow Emergency tows when they observed a car illegally parked in front of 919 Blue Hill Avenue.

The car was tagged and in the process of being towed when the owner jumped in the car refusing to allow the tow truck to drive away. Officers repeatedly told the suspect to exit the car so as to allow the tow truck driver to proceed but he refused telling officers “I don’t have to listen to some little Boston police officer!” The suspect continued yelling and screaming and told officers “If you arrest me, you will pay the consequences!” The suspect continued to ignore all requests and demands by the police officers and after some time was arrested. Suspect, Abdullahi Noor, 22, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with being a Disorderly Person.

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Traffic Obstruction Leads to Arrest

At approximately 12:38pm yesterday, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 detail officers performing a detail in the area of State St. and Congress St. arrested suspect, Ellis W. Craig, 37, of Hanson and charged him with Failure to Stop for a Police Officer, Refusal to Submit to a police Officers and additionally cited for Obstructing Traffic.

Officers initially made contact with the suspect while directing traffic around a construction site at the intersection of State and Congress Streets. The suspect drew attention to himself when he stopped his tour bus in the middle of the street to let passengers off. Officers approached the operator and advised him that due to the lane restriction created by the construction that he should pull his bus around the corner so as to avoid creating a traffic jam. The operator of the bus in response to officers’ directives stated “Go ahead and give me a ticket, I don’t care!” The suspect was told that he was subject to getting a moving violation if he continued to block traffic and now was told to pull over on Congress St. so as to allow traffic to flow freely and be cited for obstructing traffic. The suspect pulled around the corner to Congress St. and as officers approached him on foot to issue him a citation, he took off failing to obey officers’ commands to stop. A description of the tour bus was broadcast over the police radio and the suspect was stopped a short while later at the intersection of North and Clinton Streets where he was placed under arrest for the above noted charges.

B&E Suspect Caught Red Handed

About 11:38am yesterday, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 officers from District D-4 (South End) responded to the intersection of Rutland and Shawmut Streets for a breaking and entry to a motor vehicle. There, officers observed the damaged car and received a suspect description which was broadcast over the police radio.

Assisting units canvassed the area based on the broadcast and soon, a person matching the suspect description was located walking down East Concord Street. That individual was stopped for a threshold inquiry. During a pat frisk of that individual, officers felt a heavy object in the suspect’s right jacket pocket. When questioned regarding the object in his pocket, that individual responded that it was a satellite radio. Officers then observed that the stopped individual’s hand was bleeding, and questioned him regarding why his hand was bleeding. The suspect then stated, “I did it! I broke into the car!” The suspect then further admitted to officers “I have two warrants too!”

The suspect was then brought back to the scene of the crime where he was positively identified as the person who had broken into the car. Suspect, Julio C. Pagan, 43, of Brighton was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering into a Motor Vehicle, Larceny from a Motor Vehicle, Malicious Destruction of Property, Possession of Burglarious Tools and several outstanding warrants. Officers also recovered a navigation system from the suspect that apparently had been stolen from the vandalized car.

Do You Really Want to Tell the Police This?

Yesterday, Wednesday, December 12, 2007 around 11:00pm, a victim of a larceny walked to the front desk of District B-2 (Roxbury) to file a report.

The victim reported that the day before (12/11/07) he obtained a ride from an illegal cab service for $5.00 to go to his brother’s house. The victim further reported that while in the “cab” he decided to go to pick up a prostitute. The victim reported that he and another male picked up the prostitute and had sexual relations with her while the “cab” waited for him. The victim reported that when he was done he returned to the “cab” and discovered that it was gone. According to the victim, when he got out of the “cab” he had left his clothes, and some money. The victim believes that the operator of the illegal cab took his clothes and the money after seeing the amount of money he had when he paid the prostitute.

District detectives will further investigate this incident.

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SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR DRIVING ON A WALKWAY

At about 5:15pm, on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) observed a motor vehicle driving along a pedestrian walkway inside the East Boston Memorial Park. As the name of the path suggests, it is designed and designated for pedestrian traffic only. When officers observed the motor vehicle driving in the restricted area, officers immediately stopped the car. When asked to produce a license and registration, the operator of the motor vehicle, instead, presented a Liquor ID card. When asked to explain how she ended up on a pedestrian walkway, the operator had no explanation. While speaking to the operator, officers were able to detect an odor of alcohol. Additionally, officers noticed that the suspect was slurring her speech. When asked if she had been drinking, the operator replied, “Yes .. very little .. (but) .. I’m okay to drive.” A query of the operator’s license showed that her license to operate had been suspended. When officers placed the suspect under arrest, she became increasingly belligerent and verbally abusive towards the officers. At one point, the suspect kicked one of the officers.

Officers arrested Marianne Graziani, 40, of Quincy and charged her with Operating Under the Influence, Operating without a License and Assault & Battery on a Police Officer.

GEORGE FOREMAN WOULD NOT BE HAPPY

At about 7:52pm, on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a disturbance in the area of 82 Bragdon Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that her upstairs’ neighbor was making an excessive amount of noise. The victim further stated, due to the noise, she went upstairs to confront her neighbor. According to the victim, a heated discussion ensued during which the suspect threw a grill at the victim. Victim tells officers that the grill hit her in the shoulder. Officers then arrested Grisselle Andujar, 26, of Roxbury and charged her with Assault & Battery By Means of a Dangerous Weapon (Grill).

PICK POCKETER ARRESTED DOWNTOWN

At about 8:55am, on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, officers, performing a paid detail at the intersection of Boylston and Dartmouth Streets, observed a woman screaming for help near the Copley MBTA Train Station. Officers further observed the victim chasing a suspect while screaming, “She stole my wallet.” According to the victim, she was entering the train station, walking down a flight of stairs when the suspect, walking up the stairs in the opposite direction, reached into her bag, grabbed her wallet and ran. A search of the suspect enabled officers to recover the victim’s wallet. Officers then arrested Debra O’Brien, 39, of East Boston and charged her with Larceny from the Person (Pick Pocket).

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STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE IS LOST AND THEN FOUND

At about 9:55pm, on Saturday, December 9, 2007, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) took a report for a stolen motor vehicle in front of 387 Columbia Road. According to the victim, he left his car running with the keys in the ignition in front of the above address. When he returned five minutes later, the car was gone. Three days later at about 2:16am, on Monday, December 11, 2007, officers from Area C-11 located the above stolen motor vehicle in the area of 245 Eustis Street. As officers were approaching the motor vehicle, officers observed an individual sitting in the front seat of the car. When officers asked the individual if he owned the car, the suspect stated, “It’s my friend's car and she just went to get gas because the car ran out of gas.” When officers asked the suspect to provide his friend’s name, suspect stated he could not. Officers arrested Rickey Elliot, 32, of Mattapan and charged him with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle.

CAR STOP LANDS TWO IN CUSTODY

At about 9:03pm, on Monday, December 10, 2007, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) initiated a traffic stop in the area of 37 Howe Street. A query of the registration revealed that the owner of the motor vehicle had a suspended license. When officers approached the car, they could detect an odor of marijuana coming from within the motor vehicle. When officers asked the operator about the smell, the operator replied,” I just bought a blunt.” A search of the suspect produced an undisclosed amount of marijuana. Officers arrested Andre Washington, 25, of Dorchester and charged him with the Possession of a Class D Drug (Marijuana).

Officers then performed an inventory search of the motor vehicle. While searching the car, officers discovered an empty firearm box. Inside the box, officers located an undisclosed amount of ammunition. When officers asked who owned the box, the passenger in the motor vehicle stated, “I do.” Officers arrested Shandrick Johnson, 26, of Roxbury and charged him with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition.

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE LANDS TWO IN JAIL

At about 7:11am, on Monday, December 10, 2007, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for shots fired in the area of 1462 Washington Street. On arrival, officers knocked on the door of the apartment where the shot may have been fired. When occupants of the apartment answered the door, they attempted to prevent the officers from entering the location. Officers explained, given the serious nature of the call, they had to search the location. Upon entering the apartment, officers were able to identify the distinct smell of a firearm discharge. A search of the apartment produced a firearm. When asked about the firearm, one of the occupants stated, “I have that for protection.” Officers then arrested Crystal Claiborn, 26, of Boston and Jermaine Good, 34, of Boston and charged both with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. During the booking process, Ms. Claiborn stated, “I shot the gun off in the bathroom.” Ms. Claiborn further stated that the discharge was accidental.

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At approximately 3:37am on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 519 Geneva Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located Ruben L. Najera, 27, of Quincy suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

As a result of a tireless and thorough investigation, today detectives from the Boston Police Department’s Homicide & Special Investigations Units, collaborating with the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office arrested Emiliano Galicia, 42, of Chelsea. He is charged with Murder and will be arraigned tomorrow in Dorchester District Court.

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GUN RECOVERED IN ROXBURY

At about 1:35am, on Sunday December 9, 2007, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) responded to Packy’s Bar in the area of 203 Blue Hill Avenue for a report of a several people fighting. On arrival, officers observed a black male who, upon seeing the officers, began to flee. As the individual was running, officers observed the suspect clutching at his waist area as if he were holding a firearm. While pursuing the suspect on foot, officers observed the suspect throw something to the ground. Officers searched the area where the suspect threw the object and recovered a firearm. Officers arrested Rashun Frazier, 33, of Mattapan and charged him with the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition.

RUNNING UP A BILL AND THEN RUNNING OUT NEVER A SMART MOVE

At about 1:45am, on Sunday, December 9, 2007, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for a larceny in progress in the area of 835 Beacon Street. On arrival, officers were approached by employees of the An Tua Nua bar who stated they were having trouble with a customer who refused to pay his bill. According to bar employees, the suspect charged up a bill and then attempted to pay with a bad credit card. When store employees told the customer that his card had been declined, the suspect fled the establishment. When officers asked the suspect why he couldn’t pay the bill, the suspect stated that his credit card had been stolen. When officers showed the suspect the card he had attempted to use to pay his bill, the suspect stated, ”That’s not mine.” The declined card was in the name of the suspect. Officers arrested William Maurice, 22, of Marblehead and charged him with Defrauding the Innkeeper.

STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE RECOVERED IN ROXBURY

At about 2:45am, on Monday, December 10, 2007, officers from Area B-2 (Roxbury) observed a motor vehicle with an open driver’s side window in the area of Howard Avenue and Wayland Street in Dorchester. Sensing the window may have been broken and the car stolen, officers performed a query of the motor vehicle’s registration. While checking the registration, officers were able to confirm that the car had, in fact, been reported stolen. As a result, officers approached the motor vehicle. Upon doing so, the operator of the motor vehicle exited the motor vehicle in an effort to flee on foot. After a short foot pursuit, officers arrested Lloyd Powell, 17, of Dorchester and charged him with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle.

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Operation Squeeze Nets Numerous Arrests for Sex for a Fee and Firearm

Today around 1:00am, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) performed “Operation Squeeze” due to community complaints and as part of an ongoing effort to minimize street level prostitution and curtail the related effects of prostitution such as drug use, and other violent crimes. This operation will take place on a regular basis in the upcoming months to discourage “johns” and prostitutes from coming to the area.

This operation utilized plain-clothes police officers who were approached and solicited by the below noted individuals offering cash payment in exchange for sexual services.

During this operation officers arrested the following individuals.

1. Paul John-Baptiste, 27, of Lynn was arrested and charged with Sex for a Fee.
2. Nicholas A. Taylor, 19, of Milton was arrested and charged with Sex for a Fee.
3. William D. Reynolds, 27, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Sex for a Fee.
4. Richard Mace, 19, of Quincy was arrested and charged with Sex for Fee.
5. Roosevelt Wilkins, 41, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Sex for a Fee.
6. Hector Najera, 52, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Sex for a Fee.

Sex for Fee Arrest Results in Firearm Arrest

This morning around 2:09am, officers while still engaged in the performance of “Operation Squeeze” stopped a motor vehicle after one of its occupants solicited sex from a plain-clothes officer in exchange for money. During this stop, officers observed the car to be occupied by five occupants including the individual who had solicited sex from the officer. Officers made note that there were several open containers of alcohol in the vehicle.

The occupants were removed from the vehicle while officers secured the open containers of alcohol in the car. During this process officers observed a black holster containing a firearm on the floor of the car. The firearm was removed from the car, and discovered to be loaded with the serial number obliterated. None of the occupants of the car had a license to carry a firearm and as such all were arrested.

Four occupants of the car of the car, Ronald Gerald, 39, of Dorchester, David Villegas, 35, of West Roxbury, Desmond M. DeFreitas, 46, of Boston, and Gerald Sam, 32, of Revere were arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition and Possession of a Firearm with Obliterated Serial Number.

B&E Suspect Arrested Inside Store

This morning around 1:34am, officers from District 5 (West Roxbury and Roslindale) responded to a radio call for a motion alarm at the Rite Aid Pharmacy located at 4600 Washington St. in Roslindale.

On arrival, officer checked the front entrance of the store and noted no signs of a forced entry. While checking the front entrance, officers heard a loud banging noise coming from the front of the store, and shortly thereafter noticed an individual run from the front of the store to the back. Officers then secured both entrances to the store and observed that the back door was open. Additional units responded, including a canine unit, and they were able to find the suspect hiding behind a generator in the electrical room.

The suspect was arrested and subsequent search of the store resulted in officers finding numerous store merchandise in the electrical room where the suspect was found. In addition, officers discovered a hammer next to an ATM machine in the store, that ATM had damage to it. During further search of the store, officers located a hole that had been hammered through a brick hall in the store. No other suspects were located in the store.

The suspect, Anthony L. Bell, 43, of Boston was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime.

Domestic Suspect Apprehended with Gun

About 4:15am, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 147 Wrentham St. for a person with a gun.

While en route, officers were met by the victim who reported that her ex-boyfriend had called her several times at work stating that he was inside her house, armed with a gun and that he was going to shoot her. On arrival, officers observed the described suspect exiting the front door of the victim’s house. Officers directed the suspect to stop but he ran back inside the victim’s house and locked the doors.

Offices secured a perimeter around the house, and requested additional units including a canine unit. After some time, officers negotiated with the suspect and were able to enter the apartment using the victim’s keys. Once inside, officers secured and placed the suspect under arrest. Officers subsequently recovered a firearm hidden in a toilet.

The suspect, Edwin M. Ortiz, 29, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Home Invasion, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and Threats.

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About 8:07am today, officers from District E-18 (Hyde Park and Roslindale) responded to 666 American Legion Highway/Boston Check Cashers for an armed robbery call.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who was visibly shaken. The victim reported that this morning at approximately 7:50am, she was leaving her home located in Dorchester when a masked suspect approached her in the hallway. The suspect, who was armed with a gun, forced the victim outside where she was confronted by a second masked suspect armed with a knife. The suspects then forced the victim into her own car, all the while threatening her not to look at them.

The suspects forced the victim to drive to her job, the Boston Check Cashers. There, the suspects repeatedly warned and threatened the victim and ordered her to open the door to the store. Once inside, the victim was forced to open the safe and an undetermined amount of money was taken. The victim’s hands and legs were then bound while suspects fled the store with the victim’s car.

The victim was able to free herself after a while at which time she called the police. A description of the victim’s car was broadcast over the police radio, and about an hour later, the car was located at the intersection of Elm Hill Ave. and Cheney St. in Dorchester.

Suspects’ Description:

· Two Black Non-Hispanic Males
· 20-30 years of age
· 5’7” in Height

Car Description:

· 1995 Blue Navy Blue Honda Odyssey
· MA. Registration # 80NW28

The suspects of this incident have not yet been apprehended. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact E-18 detectives at (617) 343-5607. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous should call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Police will strictly protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

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Boston Police Seeking Public’s Assistance
To Locate Home Invasion Suspect

Today at 8:18am, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to 1 Buttonwood Ct. in Dorchester for an elderly woman assaulted during an apparent home invasion. On arrival, officers spoke to a family member who reported that the victim, who had been assaulted while in the house alone, had been transported to the Boston Medical Center via ambulance.

Officers spoke to the victim’s grandson and discovered that the 87 year-old female victim was home alone when she heard a knock at her door. The suspect requested to use the victim’s phone. According to the victim, the suspect was allowed into her home, given a glass of water, and used the telephone.

The suspect then, according to victim, assaulted her by hitting her over the head with a household object. The victim was knocked unconscious by the suspect’s attack. The victim soon gained consciousness and attempted to leave the apartment but was prevented from doing so by the now knife-wielding suspect. The suspect fled a short while later after rummaging through the house for jewelry and other valuables.

The police were subsequently called when a passerby observed the victim standing in her doorway bleeding. Officers later spoke to a witness who reported that the same suspect had also confronted her. The suspect also knocked on her door and asked to use her telephone shortly before the above reported incident.

SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:
· White non-Hispanic female
· Age: Mid-30's to early 40's
· Shoulder length brown hair
· About 5’5”in height with a medium build
· Wearing a long brown-colored jacket
· A cast on her right foot (foot possibly broken)

Officers canvassed the area for the suspect, but were unsuccessful. The Boston Police Department is actively investigating this incident and is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect involved.

Anyone with information about this incident is strongly urged to contact District C-11 detectives at (617) 343-4335. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Police will protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 05:19 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Monday, December 3, 2007 through 10am, Tuesday, December 4, 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

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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Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - December 2nd, 2006 vs. 2007.

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A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, November 30, 2007 through 10am, Monday, December 3, 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: 6
Street Robberies: 13
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 18
Vehicle Recoveries: 12 (3 arrests)
Vehicle Breaks: 44
Residential Break-ins: 23
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.

Posted by Media Relations at 05:37 PM | Permalink

RUNNING INTO A COP NEVER SMART

At about 12:13pm, on Sunday, December 2, 2007, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) were tagging illegally parked motor vehicles along Park Street when one of the officers was struck by a passing motor vehicle. According to the officer, a motor vehicle turning onto Park Street crossed over the double yellow line and struck his left leg. When officers stopped the car, they asked the operator to produce his license. The operator of the motor vehicle then gave officers a suspended driver’s license. When asked about the suspended driver’s license, the suspect stated, “I am going to the registry right now.” Officers arrested Peter Trovato, 26, of Boston and charged him with Operating Without Being Licensed.

DRINKING IN PUBLIC ARREST MADE IN ROXBURY

At about 1:46am, on Sunday, December 2, 2007, officers observed an individual drinking what appeared to be an alcoholic beverage in the area of Calumet and Hillside Streets. Specifically, officers observed the individual drinking from a beer can. When officers pulled up on the suspect, the suspect stated, “Oh damn!” Officers then observed the suspect throw the can to the ground. Officers recovered the object and confirmed that the object was a beer can. Officers arrested Connor Savage, 18, of Wareham and charged him with Drinking in Public.

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WHO: Mayor Thomas M. Menino, Police Commissioner Edward F. Davis, Boston Police Command Staff, honored officers and their families.

WHAT: This yearly event is intended to honor those members of the department who have exemplified what it means to be member of the Boston Police department over the past year. The awards ceremony will commence at 5:00pm and is followed by a social hour, dinner, and entertainment.

The media is encouraged to attend this ceremony and should do so between the hours of 5 and 6pm.

WHERE: Lombardo’s
Route 28
Randolph, MA

WHEN: Today, Sunday, December 2, 2007
5:00pm

Posted by Media Relations at 11:46 AM | Permalink

About 2:43am this morning, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 360 Saratoga St. in East Boston.

On arrival, officers observed the victim inside an ambulance receiving medical attention from apparent stab wounds to the chest. The victim reported that he had gone to Chivas Restaurant located at the corner of Prescott St. and Bennington St. when he was approached by a group of Hispanic males who stated to him that they “. . . don’t want any Gringo here. . .” and to leave. The victim stated that he left and got in his car and drove to the Fire Station located at 360 Saratoga Street. The victim further reported that as he pulled up to the Fire Station he observed the same group of Hispanic males had followed him over to the Fire Station.

The victim reported that as he exited his car, he was assaulted by the same group of Hispanic males, only realizing that he had been stabbed after the assault. The victim immediately rang the doorbell to the Fire Station and EMTs were requested to his location while he was rendered assistance by fellow firefighters. EMTs responded and transported the victim to Massachusetts General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

No suspects could be located in the area, and the incident remains under investigation by Boston Police District A-7 detectives and Community Disorder Unit detectives. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). Police will protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:31 AM | Permalink

Two Arrested for Taking Money from Elderly Woman

On Friday, November 30, 2007, officers from District D-14 (Brighton) arrested suspects Arniya Smith, 22, of Lowell and Dennis King, 24, of Dorchester and charged them with Larceny by Scheme over $250 of a Disabled and Elderly person.

Around 10:30am on Friday, the victim alerted officers at the front desk of District 14 that her ATM credit card had been stolen and all her savings spent. This was particularly disturbing to officers because the victim is 82 years old and legally blind and had to be assisted by a friend to come to the station.

A district detective was notified regarding this incident and later met with the victim and her friend. The victim reported that her ATM credit card had been used at two different locations nearly depleting all the funds that she had in the bank. Officers subsequently learned of a theft of a credit card that had been captured on close circuit TV by Loss Prevention at the AJ Wright Store located at 60 Everett St. in Brighton and responded there to view the video. There, officers viewed a video of the victim making a purchase and suspect, Smith failing to return her card to her and later passing it off to suspect, King. Officers then responded to the locations that the victim’s card had been used and saw video of suspect, King making purchases using victim’s ATM card.

Based on the information attained, officers then returned to AJ Wright store and in cooperation with store Loss Prevention personnel found out what time suspect, Smith was getting out of work, and also learned that suspect, King usually picked her up. At approximately 10:40pm, officers placed both suspects under arrest when for the above noted charges when suspect arrived at the store to pick up suspect, Smith.

Two Arrested for Lewd Acts in Stairway

Yesterday, Saturday December 1, 2007 around 10:55am, officers from District 1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call at 231 Harrison Ave. for a man in the stairwell with his pants down.

On arrival, officers gained entry and proceeded up the rear stairwell and observed the described male along with a female engaged in lewd acts. Both suspects, who did not live there, were ordered to put their clothes on and placed under arrest. Suspect, Terrance J. Hill, 33, of Lynn and Kimberly M. Gerstel, 43, of Braintree were both arrested and charged with Trespassing and Open and Gross Lewdness.

All It Takes Is Two Drinks

At approximately 12:15am this morning, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested suspect, Kimberly M. Simon, 28, of Newton and charged her Operating Under the Influence.

Officers initially responded to 6 Stonecrest Rd. in Mattapan for a woman sleeping at the wheel of a running car. There, officers observed the suspect sleeping at the wheel. The suspect was examined by EMS who was on-scene and appeared to be intoxicated, and not suffering from any other physical or mental ailment. The suspect was unsure as to where she was and stated that she believed that she was in Newton. The suspect further stated that she had come from a work Christmas party where she consumed two drinks of vodka and orange juice. When questioned further about drinking, the suspect knew that she had “a little too much to drink.” The suspect’s speech was slurred, her eyes bloodshot and glassy and when asked to step out of the car was unsteady on her feet.

The suspect was placed under arrest for OUI, and an inventory search of her car yielded a cup of orange juice mixed with some kind of alcoholic beverage. On arrival to the station, the suspect urinated on the floor of the booking area rather than use the bathroom, was uncooperative with the booking procedure, and continuously gave officers the peace sign while stating “I’m from Compton.”

Two Suspects Arrested after Carjacking Cab Driver

This morning around 2:40am, officers from District A-1 (Downtown) while on patrol in the area of Atlantic Ave. and State St. observed an individual standing in the middle of the street crying. Officers immediately approached this individual and learned that he was the victim of a carjacking that had just taken place. The victim reported that he had been assaulted and forcibly taken from his cab, and his cab driven away by two black males.

This information was broadcast with a description of the cab, suspects along with the direction of flight of the cab. Moments later, officers observed the cab on Causeway St. and attempted to stop it when it accelerated and took off from officers heading toward Staniford Street. While attempting to elude officers, the suspects hit a fire hydrant and took off on foot. Officers pursued both suspects catching them in a yard of 150 Staniford St. where they violently struggled with officers before being handcuffed. The suspects were positively identified by the victim and transported to the station for booking.

Suspect, Darryl A. Bettis, 25, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (shod foot), Unarmed Robbery, Carjacking, Assault and Battery, Resisting Arrest, numerous traffic violations, and Possession of Class D for marijuana found on his person after being placed under arrest.

The second suspect, Stephen A. Brooks, 21, of Jamaica Plain, was arrested and charged with Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon (shod foot), Unarmed Robbery, Carjacking, Assault and Battery, and Resisting Arrest.

Posted by Media Relations at 10:46 AM | Permalink

Dark Tint Lands Two in Jail

About 1:00am today, officers from District B-2 were on patrol when they observed a motor vehicle being operated with excessive tint on the windows in the area of Devon Street and Blue Hill Avenue. A traffic stop was conducted and the tint confirmed to be excessive.

Check of one of the occupants revealed him to have several outstanding warrants, one for B&E, and Receiving Stolen Property, a second for Possession of Class D, and another for Motor Vehicle violations. Suspect, Epheraim Rojas, 22, of Fitchburg was arrested and placed in the back of the cruiser while officers further investigated the other occupants of the car, and writing a citation for the operator. While in the back, officers observed that the suspect had successfully put his hands to the front of his body while handcuffed and that he was moving excessively. The suspect was removed from the car and a bag of crack cocaine located on the floor of the cruiser where suspect had been seated. Further investigation revealed the suspect to be in possession of an identical bag of crack cocaine in his pants’ pocket. Suspect was further charged with Possession of Class B.

Another passenger of the car, Wanda Vasquez, 29, of Fitchburg was also arrested and charged with an outstanding warrant for Trespassing. The owner of the car was cited for Excessive Window Tint, No License in Possession, and Open Container of Alcohol in Vehicle.

Detail Officer Stops OUI Suspect Before “Hitting The Streets”

This morning around 1:45am at the parking garage at 20 Clinton St. in Boston an officer performing a detail there heard a loud noise that sounded like tires screeching. The officer along with garage personnel responded to the 5th level of the garage and observed smoke and smelled rubber burning but did not see the car responsible for this. The detail officer then responded to the 7th level of the garage where an occupied car was observed doing circles burning rubber.
The detail officers directed the car to stop and attempted