Search Warrant Removes Three Firearms and Drugs From Home in Dorchester

On Wednesday, January 30, 2008, officers from the District B-2 Drug Control Unit executed a search warrant at 349 Adams St. in Dorchester. This search warrant was attained by officers from Dorchester District Court after an extensive investigation yielded enough evidence to believe that there was contraband drugs and weapons at that location.

Officers entered that location and during execution of the search warrant recovered the following items:

1) One Glock semi-automatic 9mm firearm
2) One Smith and Wesson .45 Caliber semi-automatic firearm
3) One Cobray 9 mm semi-automatic firearm with obliterated serial number
4) One large capacity magazine with 30 9mm rounds
5) 161 rounds of various caliber ammunition
6) Over $600 of US currency
7) 58 grams of crack cocaine
8) Multiple bags of marijuana
9) 2 bullet-resistant vests
10) Brinks safe which contained a number of the above mentioned items
11) Test tubes
12) One digital scale

After securing the above-mentioned items, officers arrested Bobby Jackson, 36, of Dorchester and charged with multiple counts of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Possession of Class D, and Trafficking Class B.

The suspect will be arraigned today at Dorchester District Court.

Subject Stop Leads to Recovery of Ammunition

Last night, officer from District B-2 were on patrol when they observed an individual walking up Brinton Street. Officers continued up Brinton St. and noticed that this individual is someone with one they were familiar with from past interactions.

Officers approached this individual for the purpose of engaging him in conversation and to conduct a Field Interrogation/Observation report/FIO. As officers approached this individual, officers observed his demeanor to change and made note that he was visibly nervous and backing away from them while putting his hand into his pocket. As officers attempted to complete the FIO, the suspect continued to back up and kept putting his hands in his pocket despite the officers’ request.

Noticing this behavior, officers decided to conduct a pat frisk of the subject to ensure their safety. As officers were attempting to conduct a pat frisk of the subject, he again started backing up and tried to reach into his back pocket. At this time, officers made note of a large bulge in the subject’s rear pocket, the same one he had been trying to reach. A pat frisk of the subject was conducted and officers recovered box holding 50 rounds
of ammunition.

Suspect, Dashawn T. Cole, 17, of Roxbury was then placed under arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, and Possession of Class D for marijuana found on his person during the booking search.

Traffic Stop Leads to Recovery of Firearm

About 9:07pm yesterday, officers from District E-13 (Jamaica Plain) while patrolling the area of Forest Hills St. and Washington St. queried a motor vehicle whose registration was barely visible and dirty. That query revealed that the car’s insurance was cancelled and its registration was revoked.

Based on that information, officers conducted traffic stop a traffic stop at the intersection of Montebello Rd. and Marmion St. in Jamaica Plain. Officers, on approach of the vehicle, were immediately overcome with a strong odor of marijuana and noticed that the front passenger was clutching an open bottle of beer between his legs. In addition, officers observed a large folding knife in the center console.

The occupants were removed based on the above-mentioned observations to conduct a pat frisk for the presence of any more weapons and/or contraband. Officers removed the occupants and attempted to pat frisk the passenger that had been holding the open bottle of bee. That individual then started backing away from officers as they attempted to pat frisk him and increasingly became more nervous. Officers then secured that individual and asked him if he had any weapons or contraband on his person at which time he stated, “Yes, it’s on my right hip.” Officers then recovered a loaded semi-automatic firearm. During a pat frisk of the driver, officers recovered a small bag of marijuana.

The operator of the car, John A. Bynoe, 37, of Newton was arrested and charged with Possession of Class D, and suspect/passenger, Axel Mercado, 27, of Jamaica Plain, was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful of Ammunition, Unlawful Carrying of a Dangerous Weapon on a Public Way, Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Feeding Device, and Drinking in Public.

During a search of the car incident to arrest, officers recovered three partially smoked blunt marijuana cigarettes.

No License, Stolen Car and Stolen Plates=Arrest

This morning around 12:59am, officers from district D-4 (South End) on patrol queried a motor vehicle that they observed traveling in the area of Massachusetts Ave. and Albany Street. Resulting information from that query reported that the registration plates on the car were stolen.

A traffic stop of the car was conducted at the intersection of Albany St. and East Newton Street. Officers approached the operator of the car and asked for his license. The suspect/operator replied, “I don’t have one!” The operator was then instructed to get out of the car along with the passengers of the car. During a check of the car, officers discovered a registration for a car. Officers queried that registration, and discovered that the car was also stolen not just the plates.
The operator of the car, Juan Cabrera, 19, of Framingham was arrested and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor a Vehicle, and Attaching Plates.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, January 30, 2008 through 10am, Thursday, January 31, 2008 (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: 4
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 2
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 3
Vehicle Recoveries: 1
Vehicle Breaks: 13
Residential Break-ins: 14
Commercial Break-ins: 3

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, January 29, 2008 through 10am, Thursday, January 30, 2008 (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: 2
Street Robberies: 7
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 1 (Home Invasion)
Vehicle Thefts: 5
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Vehicle Breaks: 15
Residential Break-ins: 14
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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Stolen Car Suspect Arrested Transporting Children

Last night around 6:15pm, officers from District B-3 stopped a car at Norfolk St. and Woolson St. after it failed to stop for a red light at Morton and Evans Streets.

Once the vehicle had come to a stop, officers queried the plate and found out that it had been reported stolen at Logan Airport since November 17, 2007. Officers approached the vehicle and noticed that it was occupied by four children along with the driver. The driver was taken into custody at which time he stated to officers that he knew nothing about the stolen status of the van, and was only doing extra work for a friend.

After removing the suspect from the van, officers performed a search incident to arrest where they recovered numerous bags of marijuana, and various papers in the suspect’s name. The children were removed and reported to officers that the suspect regularly picks them up and drops them at school. The children were all turned over to their parents who were informed of the circumstances.

Suspect, Rickey Coplin, 45, of Dorchester was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle, Possession of Class D, Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute, Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute in a School Zone.

OUI Suspect Arrested After Crashing Into Police Cruiser

Early this morning, around 12:11am, officers from District A-7 (East Boston) arrested suspect, Cesar A. Gaviria, 33, of Revere and charged him with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Second Subsequent Offense.

Officers were in the area of Emmons St. and Paris St. when they heard a loud crashing sound and observed a marked Boston Police cruiser roll up on the sidewalk and come to a stop. Officers quickly responded and found the cruiser occupied by an officer. The officer reported that he was stopped at a light when a car operated by the suspect hit his cruiser. The suspect had also hit another parked motor vehicle.

Officers responded to the suspect’s car and asked him to exit after he indicated that he was all right and not suffering any physical ailments. Once the suspect exited his car, officers immediately detected a strong odor of alcohol, and noticed that the suspect was unsteady on his feet. When asked if he had consumed any alcohol, the suspect responded that he had only had two beers.

Based on their observations, officers formed the opinion that the suspect may be operating under the influence of alcohol and asked him to perform sobriety tests to confirm or refute their opinion. The suspect failed all sobriety tests given to him and consequently was arrested and charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol.

B&E Suspect Arrested with Stolen Goods

This morning around 1:41am, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded the Little House Community School located at 275 East Cottage St. in Dorchester for a report of a breaking and entering in progress.

There, officers met with security officers who had caught the suspect exiting the building with a bag in hand. The suspect apologized for breaking into the building and stated that he took the items in the bag because he needed some money. The suspect went on to report that he used to attend programs at the Little House Community School.

The items in the bag were inventoried revealing several digital cameras and a camcorder. The suspect, Migdoel Montanez, 18, of Dorchester was arrested with Breaking and Entering in the Nighttime with Intent to Commit a Felony, Larceny from a Building and Possession of Burglarious Tools for burglarious tools found on his person.

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At approximately 1:45pm yesterday, members of the Boston Police Special Investigations Unit, and Fugitive Apprehension Unit along with members of the F.B.I. Violent Crime Task Force arrested Angel Robles, 33, of Boston on an outstanding Roxbury Court warrant for Armed Bank Robbery.

This arrests stemmed from a bank robbery that occurred on 12/31/07 at the Bank of America located at 410 Brookline Ave. in Roxbury. Officers from District B-2 responded to the bank on that day after receiving a call for a hold up alarm. There, officers learned that the suspect had walked up to a teller, and handed her a note stating “Stick up! $10,000, put $10,000, $100s, $50s, $20s on the counter. No tricks, no stupid moves, and nobody gets hurt or I start shooting, starting with you!” The suspect then told the teller to hurry and be quiet. An undetermined amount of money was given to the suspect after which he fled. Officers received a description of the suspect, and canvassed the area but were unsuccessful in locating the suspect.

After the above incident, the Boston Police Special Investigations Unit along with the F.B.I. Bank Robbery Task Force undertook an exhaustive investigation. This investigation lead officers to confirm the identity of the suspect as, Angel Robles. Based on this investigation, officers responded to 45 Bournedale St. in Jamaica Plain where the suspect was arrested without incident as he exited that location.

During the arrest of suspect, Robles, officers came into contact with another individual, Pedro Ortiz, 32, of Jamaica Plain who was with him and Ortiz was detained as part of the ongoing investigation. After interviewing Ortiz, officers arrested him and turned him over to Newton Police in relation to a bank robbery that had taken place there.

At this time, Angel Robles is believed to be a suspect in a number of other bank robberies that have taken place. The investigation into Robles’ connection to other robberies remains under investigation.

Posted by Media Relations at 04:16 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 96 hours in Boston, from Friday, January 18, 2008 through 10am, Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (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: 3
Street Robberies: 14
Commercial Robberies: 1
Bank: 2
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 14
Vehicle Recoveries: 8
Vehicle Breaks: 16
Residential Break-ins: 17
Commercial Break-ins: 15

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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Robbery Suspect Arrested for Trying to Sell Same Stolen Phone to Victim

About 5:54pm, officers from District D-14 (Brighton and Allston) responded to 1673 Commonwealth Ave. in Brighton for a robbery.

On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who reported that he had worked an agreement to meet with the suspect and sell him his cell phone. The arrangement had been made via Craig’s List. The victim reported that the suspect showed up, and when he showed him the cell phone, the suspect punched him and fled with the phone.

A search of the area was made but the suspect was not found. However, later that night around 9:03pm, the victim contacted officers again and requested that officers meet him. On scene, the victim told officers that he had contacted the suspect via Craig’s List and made arrangements to purchase his stolen cell phone. The suspect had supplied him with a phone number, not knowing that it was his victim from earlier, and agreed to meet him and sell the victim his own cell phone. The victim told officers that he had made arrangements with the suspect to meet him on Fuller St. in Brookline.

On Fuller St., plain-clothes Boston police officers accompanied by Brookline officers approached the suspect and identified themselves as police officers. The suspect was positively identified by the suspect and his cell phone recovered.

Suspect, Jonathan Sheparson-Legere, 19, of Allston was arrested and charged with Unarmed Robbery and Assault and Battery.

If You Fail Once, Come Back and Try Again

Yesterday evening, at approximately 7:46pm, an officer performing a detail at the Stop & Shop located at 1100 Massachusetts Ave. arrested suspect, Elizabeth Moten, 48, of Dorchester and charged her Forgery and Uttering a False Bank Check.

The officer was first alerted to the suspect around 6:50pm when she first came to the Customer Service booth and attempted to cash a check that “looked suspicious.” At this time, the officer responded to the Customer Service booth and informed the suspect that she could not cash the check because she did not have proper identification. The suspect only had a copy of a Massachusetts identification card. Later, around 7:21 the suspect returned and again tried to cash the same check. Again, the detail officer was summoned and observed the suspect sign the same check to be cashed.

The officer then placed the suspect under arrest due to the fact that the check was forged. The suspect, after being placed under arrest, stated that she had been asked to cash the check with the promise that she would receive part of the money.

Cab Fare Turns to Carjacking Suspect

About 2:22am this morning, officers from District B-2 (Dorchester and Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a carjacking in progress at 620 Huntington Ave. in Roxbury.

On arrival, officers met with the victim, a cab driver, who reported that a fare he had picked up, had carjacked him. The victim further reported that he had picked up the suspect accompanied by two friends at the intersection of Huntington Ave. and Exeter Street. At about 620 Huntington Avenue, the victim reported that he exited the cab to open the door for the suspect to exit the cab when the suspect punched him in the head, jumped in the driver’s seat and drove away.

While talking to officers, the victim directed officers’ attention to a passing cab and told officers that it was his cab. Officers successfully stopped the vehicle a short distance from it had first been observed and placed the operator under arrest. The victim positively identified the operator as the person who had assaulted him and stolen his cab.

Suspect, John David Maurer, 27, of Boston was arrested and charged with Carjacking, Assault and Battery, Operating a Motor Vehicle without a License, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident for hitting another car and fleeing while he was operating the stolen cab.

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Kitchen Attack Leaves Two Victims Stabbed

Yesterday, Saturday, January 26, 2008 around 5:16pm, offices from District D-14 (Allston/Brighton) responded to 1850 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton/International House of Pancakes (IHOP) for two employees stabbed.

While en route, officers observed an individual running away from the scene on Parsons Street, less than one block from the scene of the stabbing incident. Officers stopped this individual, later determined to be the stabbing suspect, who was breathing heavily and had blood on his hands and clothing. The suspect was then secured and returned to the scene where he was positively identified by witnesses and victims.

On scene, officers found that there were two victims suffering from stab wounds, one with a large laceration to the arm and another with a stab wound to the abdomen. Officers then spoke with the witnesses on scene, and learned that all three parties involved in the incident were employed by the restaurant. After speaking to numerous witnesses on scene, officers learned that the suspect who off-duty, came to the restaurant around 5:00pm and demanded that victim 1 come outside and speak to him. When victim 1 refused to go outside the suspect entered the restaurant and went to the kitchen area where he armed himself with a knife and advanced toward victim 1 in a confrontational manner. Another employee of the restaurant, victim 2, observing the developments, attempted to intervene and received a stab wound to the arm. After the suspect slashed victim 2’s arm, he continued and stabbed victim 1 in the abdomen. After the suspect assaulted victim 1, another employee was able to jump on his back and disarm him at which point he fled the scene.

The suspect, Victelio Mandoza, 44, of Brighton was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault with Intent to Murder, and two counts of Assault and Battery by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

Both victims were transported to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Shots Fired/Explosion Incident at Wales and Kingsdale Streets

Last night around 9:30pm, officers from District B-3 (Mattapan and Dorchester) responded to the intersection of Kingsdale and Wales Streets for what the caller described as the sound of gunshot(s).

There, officers spoke to witnesses who reported hearing a loud explosion from the area of Kingsdale Street. Officers continued to canvass the area looking for evidence of either ballistic evidence or an explosive device when they located a car parked in front of 83 Wales St. with a window blown out and a distinct smell chemical smell coming from the car. Officers then heard a loud ticking sound coming from the car. Based on those observations, officers blocked the area around the car and requested the presence of the Bomb Squad, and the Fired Department.

After the area around the car was blocked off, it was later determined that there had not been any explosive device but rather an electrical fire in the car had caused the explosion.

Three Sitting Ducks Arrested in Stolen Car

At approximately 11:40pm last night, an officer from Special Operations observed a motor vehicle previously broadcast as being stolen earlier that night being operated in the area of 344 Hyde Park Avenue.

The officer requested assistance from other officers and was able to successful stop the stolen car that was occupied by three individuals. Three suspects, Karim Cross, 18, of Dorchester, Marcus K. Cole, 18, of Roslindale and a 16 year-old juvenile from Dorchester were placed under arrest and charged with Receiving a Stolen Motor Vehicle. It should be noted that the car had only been reported stolen about an hour before the suspect were caught and arrested in the stolen car.

Pickpocket Suspect Arrested for Taking Out More Than Food

This morning around 12:16am, officer responded to the intersection of Granite Ave. and Gallivan Blvd./Windy City Restaurant for a suspicious person who taken a wallet from a customer’s purse.

On scene, officers learned that a described older black male had taken a wallet from a woman’s pocketbook while inside the restaurant. The suspect had been observed by a witness who alerted the victim that the suspect had taken her wallet from her purse. The victim, upon being advised of the suspect’s actions, turned around and observed the suspect with her wallet in his hands, which she snatched out of his hands. The suspect then fled the scene.

Within minutes, officers located the suspect, Henry J. Hale, 46, of Dorchester, and placed him under arrest charging with Larceny from a Person.

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Joint Effort Leads to Arrest of Bank Robber in the Act

About 12:17pm yesterday, Friday, January 25, 2008, Safe Street Team officers from District A-1 responded to 19 School St. in Boston/First Federal Savings Bank of Boston for a radio call for a bank robbery.

Officers first became aware of the bank robbery when an officer performing a detail on School St. was approached by a bank employee who told the officer that the bank was in the process of being robbed. The detail officer immediately informed the dispatcher who then broadcast the situation and dispatched additional units. Safe Street Team officers in the area along with the detail officer quickly responded to the bank.

On arrival, officers observed an individual in front of the teller with both hands in his pockets. Officers secured that individual and learned that he indeed was the bank robber. Officers then recovered the note that the suspect had passed to the teller, which read “THIS IS A ROBBERY GIVE ME THE MONEY NO DYE PACKS I HAVE A GUN!”

Suspect, John A. Correia, 55, of Boston was arrested and charged with Armed Bank Robbery.

Rowdy Fan Arrested for Indecent Exposure

Last night around 8:30am, officers performing a detail at the TD Bank North Garden, Boston Celtics game arrested suspect, David Brault, 32, of Verdun, Quebec and charged him Indecent Exposure and Disorderly Conduct.

Officers first observed the suspect during half time at a crowded concession stand. The suspect was walking through the common walkway making loud noises and repeatedly lifting the back of his jacket exposing his bare buttocks. It should be noted that there were many families accompanied by their children in the hallway during the time that the suspect was exhibiting this behavior. Officers stopped the suspect, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, and ordered him multiple times to pull up the rear of his pants. During the interaction with the officers, the suspect verbally assaulted officers and created a scene causing other patrons to stop and observe. While officers were getting the suspect’s information he questioned officers stating “So, did you like looking at my !&%$?”

The suspect was then placed under arrest and charged with the above offenses.

Suspect Arrested for OUI on his Birthday

This morning around 2:57am, officers from District A-1 responded to the intersection of Purchase and Sumner Streets for a motor vehicle accident.

On arrival, officers observed a three-car accident with all the cars lined up one behind the other. Officers poke to the occupants of the first two cars who reported that they were stooped at the light when the third car rammed the second car causing it to hit the first car. Officers then directed their attention to the operator of the third car to determine what caused the accident. Officers attempted to speak to the operator of the third car who was very animated and would not stop shouting as officers attempted to speak to him. Officers quickly made note of the strong odor alcohol about the suspect, and his glassy eyes. When asked to exit his car, it was readily apparent that he was unsteady on his feet as he readily stated to officers “OK, OK, I know I am $#^&ed up, you going to take me in?” Officers informed the suspect of his right then attempted to administer field sobriety tests having formed the opinion that the suspect’s ability to drive his car had been compromised by consumption of alcohol.

Officers explained and demonstrated the “one-legged stand” to the suspect and asked him to perform the same. The suspect, based on his performance on this test, was rendered incapable of passing or attempting any other tests as he kept falling to the ground while trying to perform the “one-legged stand.”

The suspect, Mark Forshee, 34, of Boston was then placed under arrest and charged with Operating Under the Influence.

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A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, January 24, 2008 through 10am, Friday, January 25, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 0
Non-fatal Shootings: 1
Non-fatal Stabbings: 2
Street Robberies: 4
Commercial Robberies: 2
Bank: 1
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 3
Vehicle Recoveries: 2
Vehicle Breaks: 8
Residential Break-ins: 8
Commercial Break-ins: 1

Note: the information above is preliminary information, and should not be considered official crime statistics. The information is based on an initial review of incident reports and may not be a comprehensive listing of events. It is not a statistical analysis, but rather an initial tally of significant events. Some of the incidents included may be covered in more detail in other blog postings.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:29 AM | Permalink

Part II: Come Over for What?!

Officers from District D-4 yesterday around 1:00pm arrested suspect, Darryl D. McClure, 38, of Boston and charged him with Armed Robbery in relation to a robbery incident that had taken place on 1/23/08 around 9:20pm. (Refer to Daily Incidents from 1/24/08.)

Officers responded to 705 Huntington Avenue yesterday around 9:45am pursuant to ongoing investigation when they learned that the other suspect from the robbery that had taken place the day before was back at 705 Huntington Avenue in Boston. During the course of their investigation, officers not only discovered the name of the other suspect involved in the robbery but the facts and circumstances leading to the robbery. Officers learned that the suspect arrested yesterday, Bobby Stevens, 36, of Roxbury and Darryl D. McClure, 38, of Boston had called the victim under the pretense of wanting to purchase drugs. Once there, the suspect robbed the victim at gunpoint and knifepoint of his money, drugs and cell phone.

During the course of their investigation, officers recovered the loaded semi-automatic gun used by the suspects and the cell phone and sidekick stolen from the victim. Suspect, McClure told officers that he smoked the drugs stolen from the victim.

Traffic Stop Leads to Gun and Drugs

Yesterday evening around 7:45pm, officers from the Youth Violence Strike Force (Gang Unit) arrested suspects, Basil Oates, 20, of Dorchester and Quandre McGhee, 17, also of Dorchester and charged both with Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Suspect McGhee was additionally charged with Possession of Class D, and Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute.

Officers were on patrol in the area of Codman Square in Dorchester when they observed a motor vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign at Wheatland Ave. and Washington Street. Officers followed the car and conducted a traffic stop on Melville Ave. There, as officers approached the car and they noticed that the rear passengers were shifting in their seats. When officers made contact with the occupants of the car, they immediately noticed a strong odor of marijuana. During the course of the traffic stop, officers initiated conversation with the occupants and noticed that they were very nervous, sweating, avoiding eye contact and shaking uncontrollably.

Based on these observations, officers asked the occupants if they had something in the car that they should not have. One of the occupants asked to speak to one of the officers in private and admitted that he had a gun on his person. The gun was recovered and the other occupants of the car frisked. Suspect, McGhee, was then discovered to have a quantity of marijuana consistent with drug sales. Both suspects listed above subsequently claimed ownership of the gun and were charged accordingly.

B&E Suspect Arrested with Help of Witnesses

At approximately 12:20am, officers from District B-3 to 243 Callender St. in Dorchester for a crime in progress. While en route, officers were provide a description of the suspect as being a dark skinned black male, about 5’7”-5’8” wearing a black jacket, with a hooded sweatshirt, and dark jeans. Officers were additionally informed that the suspect had broken into car and stolen a purse.

Officers responding to the location found an individual matching the suspect description in the area of 237 Callender Street. The suspect was detained while officers performed a search of the area. During the search, officers encountered witnesses who positively identified the suspect and directed officers to a location that the suspect may have left the stolen goods from the cars he had broken into. Numerous items were recovered and the suspect placed under arrest. Officers as part of their investigation went into an establishment where the victims of the break were, and made an announcement about the breaks to the cars. Several victims responded to this announcement and were able to identify some of the property located by officers during their search.

The suspect was transported to the district for booking where numerous other stolen items were recovered from him during the booking process. As the booking process was taking place a number of other victims responded to the station to report their car broken into and items stolen. The victims were able to identify all of the items recovered from the suspect. In total, there over 10 victims resulting from the suspect’s breaks into cars and a total of three cars vandalized.

Suspect, Michael Hall, 17, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with numerous counts of Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle, Larceny Over $250, Destruction of Personal Property, and two outstanding warrants for Possession of Class D, and Buying, Receiving or Concealing stolen Goods.

Pedestrian Road Rage Lands One in Jail

This morning around 2:08am, officers from District A-1 responded to a large fight at 160 Milk St. in Boston.

On arrival, officers observed a large group of individuals engaged in a verbal argument. Officers approached the group and separated the two factions. Officers then spoke to the victim who reported that he was driving down Milk St. when the suspect jumped in the middle of the street preventing the victim from going through the intersection. Per victim, the suspect then started yelling and screaming at him. The victim reported that he asked the suspect to move from the middle of the street but he refused. A verbal argument ensued during which the suspect walked to the passenger side of his car and kicked the rear quarter panel of his car. The victim exited his car after the suspect kicked his car to get his information for the damage caused to his car when the confrontation became physical. Witnesses on scene corroborated the victim’s story.

Suspect, Jonathan J. Bosse, 19, of Milton was placed under arrests and charged with Malicious Destruction of Property over $250.00 for the damage caused to the victim’s car.

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At about 6:10am, on Thursday, January 17, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 56 Tuttle Street. On arrival, officers located a white male, in his 30’s, suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene. The victim has since been identified as Daniel Yakovleff, 20, of Roxbury.

The Boston Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the homicide of Dan Yakovleff. Homicide Detectives are seeking to speak with anyone who saw Mr. Yakovleff in the area of Tuttle Street or in the South End section of Boston in the late hours of Wednesday, January 16, 2008 through the time of his death. The detectives are particularly interested in learning who Mr. Yakovleff may have been with in the South End or on Tuttle Street. The detectives are also interested in the type of transportation Mr. Yakovleff may have used (car, bicycle, taxi, MBTA) that evening.

You may call the Homicide Unit directly at 617-343-4470. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

Posted by Media Relations at 04:51 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, January 23, 2008 through 10am, Thursday, January 24, 2008 (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: 2
Street Robberies: 8
Commercial Robberies: 0
Bank: 0
Other: 0
Vehicle Thefts: 9
Vehicle Recoveries: 5
Vehicle Breaks: 18
Residential Break-ins: 9
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.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:47 PM | Permalink

Who’s Telling the Truth?

About 8:43pm last night, district B-2 officers assigned to the Orchard Gardens Safe Street on patrol in the Dudley St. area were approached by an individual who reported to them that the building he works at as a security guard was broken into around 12:30am and that numerous items had been stolen including several laptops. The individual further informed officers that he had reviewed security videotapes of the incident, and that the suspect from the incident was standing on the corner of Dudley and Dearborn Streets.

Officers responded to the corner of Dudley St. and Dearborn St. where they stopped the identified suspect to further investigate the allegations. While speaking to the suspect, officers observed that he had a black carrying case over his shoulder and inquired of him what was in the case. The suspect replied that it was a lap top computer and that it belonged to him. At this time, the witness told officers that he was a bar located on Dudley St, when the suspect came in and asked if anyone was interested in buying a computer. The witness at this time gave offices his personal information, and left the scene.

After receiving the above information, officers placed the suspect under arrest. The suspect, while awaiting transport to the district station, then started making unsolicited statements. The suspect told officers that he knew the witness and that he and the witness had been smoking crack together the day before the items were stolen from the building. The suspect then informed officers that the suspect who was responsible for security of the building had advised him on how he could break into the building.

The suspect, Carlton Albert, 44, of Roxbury was arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property and transported to the station for booking. There, the suspect admitted to entering a building on Harrison Ave. numerous times during the early morning hours of 1/23/08 and stealing numerous items from that location which included cash, video cameras, computers and televisions. The suspect went on to tell officers that he had sold one of the laptop computers in the bar at Dudley St. and other items at other locations. Officers responded to the bar and found a patron who admitted to buying a computer from the suspect after he alleged that he house had burned down and that he was in desperate need of money.

This incident is being further investigated to determine any connection between the suspect and the witness.

Come Over for What?

At approximately 9:20pm last night, officers from district D-4 placed suspect, Bobby Stevens, 36, of Roxbury and charged him with Armed Robbery.

Officers initially responded to 270 Huntington Ave for an armed robbery in progress. On arrival, officers were met by the victim in the lobby of the building. The victim told officers that he had just been robbed at gunpoint by two black males in the elevator while getting off on the seventh floor. Officers responded to the seventh floor via elevator with the victim and as the door opened on the seventh floor, the victim yelled “That’s him! That’s one them that robbed me!”

Officers then interviewed the victim who reported that a female friend of his who lives in the building called him, and asked him to come “chill” and to bring some money for pizza. The victim reported that when he arrived at his friend’s house he rang the doorbell and a voice he recognized as the voice of a male fried of his female friend answered the over the intercom system and buzzed him into the lobby. The victim reported that he then got on the elevator to the seventh floor and as he exited two males he recognized as being friends with his female friend pushed him back into the elevator. The suspects, one armed with a gun, the other armed with an ice pick, then robbed him of his wallet with money, sidekick cell phone, and regular cell phone.

Officers responded to the apartment but were unable to locate neither victim’s female friend nor the other male involved in the robbery.

Very Indecent Exposure

This morning around 9:50am, and officer from District B-2 informed other officers that while in his personal vehicle he observed a male known to him standing in the vicinity of Kemble St. and Magazine St. exposing himself to passersby by opening up his blouse and shaking his breasts at passing cars causing cars to stop and cause a traffic to back up.

Officers responded to the above location where they located the suspect, James D. Rogers, 26, of Dorchester and arrested him charging him with Indecent Exposure, and Disorderly Conduct.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:17 PM | Permalink

About 12:43am this morning, officers from District A-1 responded to 585 Commercial St. in Boston for a breaking and entering in progress. Officers were informed by Operations that the suspects had been observed via security cameras breaking into the back corner office and stealing computers by a security guard.

On arrival, officers observed a car exiting the parking lot abutting 585 Commercial Street. Officers stopped the car for further investigation to determine if they were connected to the breaking and entering. The suspects were ordered out of the car and while doing so two open bottles of beer fell out the car. The suspects were detained and subsequently positively identified by the security guard. After the suspects were removed from the car, officers located an Apple IMac box in the back seat long with two crowbars.

Suspects, Daniel J. Bradley, 28, and Michael J. Sauer, 30, both of Cambridge were arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering with the Intent to Commit a Felony and Possession of Burglarious Tools. The operator of the car, suspect, Sauer, was also cited for Drinking Alcohol from and Open Container in a Motor Vehicle. The second suspect, Bradley, was subsequently discovered to have six outstanding warrants from several courts for 1) Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License 2) Destruction of Property 3) Possession of Class A 4) Breaking and Entering and 5) two warrants for Receiving Stolen Property.

The building was canvassed by officers along with the Manager of the Campaign Headquarters to determine if anything was missing but no other items were observed to be missing. Officers were however able to make note of two windows on the first level of the building that had pry marks. The suspects’ car was towed to be processed by area detectives.

At this time, no connection has been found between this incident and a prior breaking and entering incident at Romney Headquarters. Detectives however, as in every case, will investigate to determine if there is a link between the two incidents.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:09 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Tuesday, January 22, 2008 through 10am, Wednesday, January 23, 2008 (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: 2

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.

Posted by Media Relations at 02:29 PM | Permalink

CAR BREAKERS ARRESTED DOWNTOWN

At about 12:43am, on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a person breaking into motor vehicles in the area of Lincoln Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she observed two individuals breaking into her car. According to the victim, one of the suspects picked up a rock and threw it through the window of her motor vehicle. The victim stated that one of the suspects, a Hispanic male, was carrying two backpacks. Officers quickly broadcast a description of the officers over the police radio. A short time later, officers located two individuals who matched the description provided by the victim. Officers brought the one of the suspects back to the scene of crime where the victim positively identified him. The victim told officers, “That’s the guy who smashed my window.” Officers arrested Michael Juskowiak, 32, of Malden and Raymond Castillo, 28, of Waltham and charged both with Breaking & Entering Motor Vehicle.

DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE LANDS ONE IN CUSTODY

At about 8:16am, on Wednesday, January 23, officers from Area A-7 (East Boston) observed a motor vehicle straddling the center line in the area of 25 Bennington Street. As a result of the infraction, officers activated their emergency equipment (lights & sirens) and stopped the motor vehicle. When officers approached the car and asked the operator to produce a license, the operator replied, “I don’t have one.” Officers arrested Mario Sifontes, 19, of East Boston and charged him with Operating Without Being Licensed.

DRUG TRANSACTION LEADS TO THREE ARRESTS IN SOUTH BOSTON

At about 12:43am, on January 23, 2008, members for the Area C Neighborhood Drug Unit were on patrol when they observed what appeared to be a drug transaction in the area of the Broadway MBTA Station. Officers observed an individual walk up to a truck, make a transaction and then walk away. As a result, officers attempted to stop the motor vehicle. Once the vehicle was stopped, officers approached the car on foot. However, as officers were approaching the car, the car fled. A short time later, officers were able to relocate the motor vehicle. Upon relocating the car, officers observed that the motor vehicle had struck two motor vehicles. None of the occupants in the suspect’s motor vehicle required or needed medical attention. An undisclosed amount of cocaine and crack was recovered from the suspect’s motor vehicle. Officers arrested Stephen Dinan, 20, of Braintree, Matthew Tierney, 23, of Quincy, and Justine Mingosa, 19, of Rockland and charged all three with the Possession and Intent to Distribute Drugs (Class A & Class B).

NOTE: Please be advised that the above listed incident occured in February of 2007, and that suspect, Stephen Dinan, was only arrested on 1/22/08 due to an outstanding warant that resulted from the original incident when he failed to appear for court.

Posted by Media Relations at 02:27 PM | Permalink

Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - January 21st, 2007 vs. 2008.

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)

Posted by BRIC at 05:09 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 96 hours in Boston, from Friday, January 18, 2008 through 10am, Tuesday, January 22, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 2
Non-fatal Stabbings: 6

Residential Break-ins: 13
Commercial Break-ins: 16

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 11:27 AM | Permalink

TWO ARRESTED FOR BREAKING INTO CARS IN JAMAICA PLAIN

At about 3:30am, on Friday, January 18, 2008, officers from Area E-13 (Jamaica Plain) responded to a radio call for a person or persons breaking into cars in the area of Ballard and Custer Streets. While en route to the call, officers received information via the police radio that there were two suspects, one wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. Responding officers then observed two suspects less than a block away from the original call. One of the suspects was wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt. While officers detained the suspects, one of the victims was brought to the scene. On arrival, the victim was able to identify the suspects. According to the victim, he heard breaking glass outside his home. When he looked out his window, he observed the suspects breaking into his car. Officers located two other vehicles with broken windows. A search of the suspects enabled officers to recover a large screwdriver and a flashlight. Officers arrested Glen Gonzalez, 27, of Boston and Mitchell Gonzalez, 23, of Hyde Park and charged both with Breaking & Entering a Motor Vehicle (Night), Possession of Burglarious Tools and Willful & Malicious Destruction of Property. Officers also noted that of the cars that broken into, all had GPS mounts on their windshields.

VICTIM TURNS OUT TO BE A SUSPECT

At about 10:35pm, on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a radio call for an assault & battery in progress in the area of 21 Symphony Road. On arrival, officers spoke to the occupants of the apartment who stated that two individuals entered their apartment and robbed them. According to the victims, a friend entered their apartment. However, when he was entering his apartment, the two suspects walked up from behind, pushed him down and entered the location as well. Once inside the apartment, the two suspects told the occupants that they were armed, demanded money and then fled. According to the occupants, one of the suspects was carrying what looked like a taser gun. While officers were speaking to the victims, it became apparent that one of the victims, specifically the one who allowed the suspects to enter the apartment, may not have been telling the truth. Upon further questioning, the victim told officers that he was, in fact, an accomplice to the crime. According to the individual, he knew the suspects who committed the robbery and knew where to find them. Officers then followed the victim-turned-suspect to an apartment on Massachusetts Avenue. Upon entering the apartment, officers were able to locate the suspects and seize a taser gun. The suspects were then brought back to the scene of the robbery where the victims positively identified them.

Officers arrested Steven Wood, 21, of Pepperell, Frank Douglas, 21, of Fitchburg and Justin President, 21, of Allston and charged all three with Home Invasion While Armed, Armed Robbery, Assault By Means of a Dangerous Weapon and the Unlawful Possession of an Electronic Device.

PURSE SNATCHER ARRESTED IN THE SOUTH END

At about 4:59pm, on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, officers from Area D-4 (South End) responded to a larceny in progress at the intersection of Tremont Street and Massachusetts Avenue. On arrival, officers spoke to witnesses who stated that they observed a white male, wearing a gray shirt and beige pants, snatch the victim’s purse and then run. Witnesses further stated that the victim was chasing the suspect down the street. Officers then located the victim. According to the victim, she lost sight of the suspect in the area of Camden Street. A short time later, officers located an individual matching the description provided by the victim. After the suspect was positively identified, officers arrested William Corverse, 39, of Boston. During the booking process, the suspect stated, “Can you tell the lady I’m sorry.”

Posted by Media Relations at 02:51 PM | Permalink

UPDATE TO DEATH INVESTIGATION AT 56 TUTTLE STREET

HOMICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED

At about 6:10am, on Thursday, January 17, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 56 Tuttle Street. On arrival, officers located a white male, in his 20’s, suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene. The victim has since been identified as Daniel Yakovleff, 20, of Roxbury.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

UPDATE TO DEATH INVESTIGATION AT 139 HARVARD STREET

HOMICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED

At about 7:35pm, on Friday, January 18, 2008, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to 139 Harvard Street in Dorchester for a report of a person shot. On arrival, officers located a 23-year-old black male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced shortly thereafter. The victim has since been identified as Tyrone Credle, 23, of Dorchester.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 02:41 PM | Permalink

At about 10:33pm, on Sunday, January 20, 2008, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person shot at 232 Cornell Street in Roslindale. On arrival, officers located two victims inside the location, a 12 year-old male and an 18 year-old male, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to the Boston Medical Center where the 12 year-old is being treated for life-threatening injuries, while the 18 year-old victim is being treated for non life-threatening injuries. At this time, both victims are expected to survive their injuries.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Area E-5 detectives at (617) 343-4566.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 10:07 AM | Permalink

At about 10:33pm, on Sunday, January 20, 2008, officers from Area E-5 (West Roxbury) responded to a radio call for a person shot at 232 Cornell Street in Roslindale. On arrival, officers located two victims inside the location, a 12 year-old male and an 18 year-old male, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to the Boston Medical Center where their condition, at this point, is unknown.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Area E-5 detectives at (617) 343-4566.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:22 PM | Permalink

Multi-Agency Effort Removes 67 Fugitives From City Streets
Commissioner Davis Orders Immediate Increase of Police Presence

In response to the recent increase of violent activity, the Boston Police Department in partnership with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies executed a massive warrant sweep netting 67 arrests so far. The operation specifically targeted fugitives who were wanted on drug and gang-related charges.

The concerted effort took place over the past 24 hours and remains ongoing. The sweep utilized resources from the Boston Police Youth Violence Strike Force, the Fugitive and Apprehension Team, the Boston Regional Intelligence Center, the FBI, the Massachusetts State Police, the Parole Department, the US Marshals and Boston Police officers from the local District Stations. The joint effort of participating agencies highlights our commitment towards eradicating firearm activity and gang violence from city streets.

The goal of the operation is to send a clear message to criminals that gun violence will not be tolerated in our community. The roundup is focused on known offenders, many of whom are active gang members. At this stage of the operation, officers have nabbed 67 criminals, seized 4 guns and netted various narcotics including marijuana, cocaine and heroine.

In addition to warrant sweeps, the Boston Police Department is aggressively undertaking the following initiatives to prevent further incidents:
· Community members can anticipate a significant increase of uniform presence.
· Detectives are canvassing neighborhoods for investigative leads.
· Homicide investigators are aggressively pursuing new leads uncovered as a result of the sweep.
· The patrol force is closely monitoring the activity and whereabouts of known gang associates.
· Our intelligence unit along with state and federal partners are developing profiles of targets engaged in violent behavior.
· The Department and specialized units such as Crimestoppers will be proactively engaging community members by distributing anonymous Text-A-Tip pamphlets and keeping residents informed of ongoing efforts.

Police Commissioner Ed Davis stated, “Our officers are laser focused on their mission to eradicate firearm violence from our community. We will not allow these cowards to derail our mission to reduce violence in the city of Boston.”

Posted by Media Relations at 05:23 PM | Permalink

Police Commissioner Ed Davis To Address Recent Shooting Activity
BPD Command Staff To Provide Details On Police Response

WHO: Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis; Boston Police Command Staff

WHAT: Commissioner Davis will be available to discuss the recent violent activity that the city has experienced over the past several days. Alongside command staff, the Commissioner will outline the department’s strategic response to decrease firearm violence.

WHEN: Saturday January 19, 2008 at 4:30 pm

WHERE: Boston Police HQ, Media Room

Posted by Media Relations at 03:27 PM | Permalink

On January 18, 2008 at approximately 7:35pm officers responded to 139 Harvard Street in Dorchester for a report of a person shot. On arrival, officers located a 23-year-old black male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced shortly thereafter.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:03 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Thursday, January 17, 2008 through 10am, Friday, January 18, 2008 (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: 4

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 02:04 PM | Permalink

HOMICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED

At about 3:05am, on Thursday, January 17, 2008, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 20 Stratton Street. On arrival, officers located a black male, lying outside the above address, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene. The victim has since been identified as Roderick Carter, 24, of Dorchester.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 04:50 PM | Permalink

HOMICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED

On January 16, 2008 at 1:16 pm officers responded to Beech Street and Washington Street in Roslindale on a report of persons shot. On arrival officers located a vehicle containing three males ranging in age from approx. 17-23 years old suffering from gunshot wounds.

The investigation has revealed that four individuals were in a vehicle and were fired upon at the corner of Metropolitan Ave. and Poplar Street. The vehicle continued down the street to the corner of Beech Street and Washington Street where they summonsed assistance. Three victims were rushed to area hospitals. The fourth victim was taken to the hospital, but was not suffering from gunshot wound.

One victim has been pronounced. This victim has been identified as 23-year-old Darrius Jones of Dorchester.

A second victim is listed in critical condition and being treated for a gunshot wound to the chest. The third victim was treated for a non-life threatening wound to the leg.

SPECIAL NOTE: Police are specifically asking any passengers who were riding the #50 MBTA bus passing by Metropolitan Ave and Poplar Street at the time of the shooting to please come forward. The contact information provided below will put the passengers in contact with the proper authorities.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding both incidents. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 04:43 PM | Permalink

DEATH INVESTIGATION AT 56 TUTTLE STREET

At about 6:10am, on Thursday, January 17, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed at 56 Tuttle Street. On arrival, officers located a white male, in his 30’s, suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

DEATH INVESTIGATION AT 20 STRATTON STREET

At about 3:05am, on Thursday, January 17, 2008, officers from Area B-3 (Mattapan) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 20 Stratton Street. On arrival, officers located a black male, lying outside the above address, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced on the scene.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:10 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 24 hours in Boston, from Wednesday, January 16, 2008 through 10am, Thursday, January 17, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 3
Non-fatal Shootings: 3
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.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:59 AM | Permalink

BOSTON POLICE INVESTIGATE TWO AFTERNOON SHOOTING INCIDENTS
GUNFIRE CLAIMS ONE LIFE AND INJURES SEVERAL OTHERS

Today the Boston Police responded to two afternoon shooting incidents in separate locations. One incident occurred in Roslindale, which claimed one life and injured two others. A second incident occurred in Dorchester and critically injured one victim.

In response, Boston Police will be increasing patrols to both areas. The Boston Regional Intelligence Unit is working very closely with Homicide investigators and district detectives to develop information about the facts and circumstances surrounding these incidents. In addition, officers from the Crimestoppers Unit and Safe Street Teams will be distributing pamphlets to residents with information regarding the anonymous Text-A-Tip program.

Incident Description:

On January 16, 2008, at 1:15pm a black male in his late twenties was shot outside of 82 Topliff Street in Dorchester. Officers responded to the scene and located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to Boston Medical Center where he is currently listed in critical condition.

Incident Description:

Today at 1:16 pm officers responded to Beech Street and Washington Street in Roslindale on a report of persons shot. On arrival officers located a vehicle containing three males ranging in age from approx. 17-23 years old suffering from gunshot wounds.

Preliminary investigation revealed that four individuals were in the vehicle and were fired upon at the corner of Metropolitan Ave. and Poplar Street. The vehicle continued down the street to the corner of Beech Street and Washington Street where they summonsed assistance. Three victims were rushed to area hospitals. The fourth victim was taken to the hospital, but was not suffering from gunshot wound.

One victim has been pronounced. His identity will be released pending family notifications. A second victim is listed in critical condition and being treated for a gunshot wound to the chest. The third victim is being treated for a non-life threatening wound to the leg.

SPECIAL NOTE: Police are specifically asking any passengers who were riding the #50 MBTA bus passing by Metropolitan Ave and Poplar Street at the time of the shooting to please come forward. The contact information provided below will put the passengers in contact with the proper authorities.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding both incidents. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 07:11 PM | Permalink

At about 10:41pm, on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of 16 Strathcona Road in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located a Hispanic male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to the Boston Medical Center where he succumbed to injuries and was pronounced. The victim has now been identified as 16 year-old Carlos Sierra of Dorchester.

Homicide investigators are interested in speaking to the occupants of a gray or dark green Honda with tinted windows that is believed to have been in the area at the time of the shooting.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463).

The Boston Police Department will protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 01:10 PM | Permalink

At about 10:41pm, on Tuesday, January 15, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a call for a person shot in the area of 16 Strathcona Road in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located a 16 year-old Hispanic male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to the Boston Medical Center where he succumbed to injuries and was pronounced.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact the Boston Police Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 09:32 AM | Permalink

Please click the links below to view updated crime data in the City of Boston for the time period of January 1st - January 13th, 2007 vs. 2008.

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)

Posted by BRIC at 06:18 PM | Permalink

A look at the last 72 hours in Boston, from Friday, January 11, 2008 through 10am, Monday, January 14, 2008 (See recent Daily Incident summaries and earlier postings for more detailed descriptions of some of the incidents identified below).

Homicides: 1
Non-fatal Shootings: 2
Non-fatal Stabbings: 7

Residential Break-ins: 20
Commercial Break-ins: 10

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 11:18 PM | Permalink

At about 7:51am, on Monday, January 14, 2008, officers from Area A-1 (Downtown) responded to a radio call for a sexual assault in progress in the area of Charter Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who stated that she was walking along Charter Street when an individual approached her. According to the victim, the suspect grabbed her and sexually assaulted her. The victim further stated that she fought off the suspect and the suspect, consequently, fled.

The suspect is described as a light-skinned Hispanic male, approximately 6’0” in height, short hair, medium build, 25 - 30 years in age, wearing a gray-hooded sweatshirt and black pants.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Sexual Assault Unit detectives at (617) 343-4400.

TIPS FOR ENSURING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY:
· Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. When parking, walking or returning to your car, remain in well-lit and populated areas.
· Wear sneakers or shoes that allow for added mobility.
· Be watchful and aware. Keep your head up. Make quick eye contact with those around you and be observant of passing vehicles. Don’t become distracted by talking on a cell phone or listening to an iPod/similar device.
· Avoid walking alone late at night. Walk with friends and people you know.
· Keep a whistle within reach. If you feel threatened, use the whistle to signal residents that you need assistance. Yelling “Fire!” “Help!” and/or “Rape!” are ways of drawing attention and alerting people that you need help.
· Hold your car keys in your hand to use as a weapon against an attacker.
· Carry a cell phone.
· Call ahead to your destination to alert them that you’re on your way. Make sure they expect you at a certain time, so that in the event you fail to show up, they'll know enough to begin looking for you.
· Walk with confidence. Be assertive. Don’t let anyone violate your space. Trust your instincts. Know this: anyone at anytime can be a victim of crime. Don’t assume, "IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME."
· If an unarmed attacker confronts you, believe in your ability to scare, distract, or even incapacitate the attacker enough to escape.
· If you think that someone is following you, switch direction or cross the street. Walk toward an open store, restaurant or residence.

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Yesterday afternoon around 4:10pm, officers from District C-11 responded to the area of 1443 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester for a repot of a person shot. There, officers located a 20 year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center by ambulance with life-threatening injuries where he was rushed unto surgery. The victim, after undergoing surgery, failed to stabilize and subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
The victim has been identified as 20 year-old Tyrone Hicks, 20, of Dorchester.

The investigation into this incident is active as the Boston Police tries to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding this shooting incident. As such, the Boston Police is urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police stringently protects the identity of all individuals who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 03:46 PM | Permalink

Operation Squeeze Nets Numerous “Johns”

This Friday, around 10:00pm, officers from District B-2 undertook ‘Operation Squeeze’ in an effort to deter prostitution in the Blue Hill Ave. area and prevent all the deleterious effects of prostitution such as drug use, sale and the violence that often accompanies this problem.

As part of ‘Operation Squeeze’ two undercover female officers were dispatched to the Blue Hill Ave. and LaGrange St. area where they awaited for Johns to solicit sexual services in exchange for a monetary fee. During this sting, officers arrested the below noted individuals and charged them with Prostitution: Soliciting Sex for a Fee after they approached female officers and offered them money in exchange for sexual services.

1) Aaron Gerald, 47, of Roxbury
2) Fred Holley, 46, of Roxbury
3) Noah Teweldebrhan, 22, of Roxbury
4) Reginald W. Price, 47, of Boston
5) Joao M. Santos, 47, of Brockton
6) Jacques A. Philemon, 30, of Randolph
7) John N. Duarte, 47, of Roxbury
8) Bryant J. Green, 38, of Dorchester.

All the arrested suspects will appear in Roxbury District Court on Monday, January 14, 2008 charged with Prostitution: Soliciting Sex for a Fee.

Two Suspects Arrested for Armed Robbery

Yesterday, Saturday, January 12, 2008 around 2:13pm, officers from District C-6 specifically assigned to the South Bay Shopping Center were alerted via their police radio that an armed robbery had just taken place in the parking lot of the Stop & Shop.

There, officers spoke to the victim who reported that two young black males had just robbed him at knifepoint. The victim went on to give offices a more description of the suspects and gave their direction of flight while telling officers that the suspects, wielding a knife, had stolen his I-Pod.

A description of the suspects was broadcast and a short while later officers located two individuals matching the suspects’ description at the intersection of Columbia Rd. and Dorchester Avenue. Officers successfully recovered the stolen I-Pod from the suspects after which the victim positively identified them.

Officers arrested a 15 year-old and a 16 year-old juvenile from Roxbury and charged them with Armed Robbery.

Update to 1443 Dorchester Avenue Shooting

Yesterday afternoon around 4:10pm, officers from District C-11 responded to the area of 1443 Dorchester Ave. in Dorchester for a repot of a person shot. There, officers located a 20 year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

The victim was transported to Boston Medical Center by ambulance with life-threatening injuries where he was rushed unto surgery. The victim, after undergoing surgery, failed to stabilize and subsequently succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation into this incident is active as the Boston Police tries to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding this shooting incident. As such, the Boston Police is urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at (617) 343-4470. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police stringently protects the identity of all individuals who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 11:57 AM | Permalink

At about 4:10pm, Saturday, January 12, 2008, officers from Area C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person shot in the area of 1443 Dorchester Avenue. On arrival, officers located a 20 year-old black male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was immediately transported to the Boston Medical Center where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Area C-11 detectives at (617) 343-4335.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should either call the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 09:04 PM | Permalink

STABBING INCIDENT AT 26 ALLSTON STREET IN BRIGHTON

At about 12:45am, on Saturday, January 12, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 26 Allston Street in Brighton. On arrival, officers located two males in front of the location both suffering from apparent stab wounds. Both victims were transported to area hospitals where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Area D-14 detectives at (617) 343-4256.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should call either the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

STABBING INCIDENT AT LINDEN STREET IN BRIGHTON

At about 3:10am, on Saturday, January 12, 2008, officers from Area D-14 (Brighton) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of Linden and Pratt Streets in Brighton. On arrival, officers located three individuals (two males and one female) all suffering from apparent stab wounds. All three were transported to area hospitals where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

According to the victims, they were walking along Linden Street when three black males and one white male approached them. In short time, a verbal argument escalated into a physical confrontation. After the altercation, the suspects fled in a gray Honda Civic.

The Boston Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is strongly urged to contact Area D-14 detectives at (617) 343-4256.

Community members who wish to remain anonymous should call either the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or text the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently protect the identity of those who wish to remain anonymous.

Posted by Media Relations at 12:59 PM | Permalink

BOSTON POLICE ARREST FELLOW OFFICER
SUSPECTED OF ARMED ROBBERY

On January 11, 2008 at 3:54pm, police received a report of a robbery at the corner of Albano Street and Washington Street at a Roslindale Gas Station. Caller reports being robbed at gunpoint by a black male. The suspect fled in a vehicle observed by witnesses, who were then able to provide a detailed description to police. A vigilant citizen observed the suspect vehicle in the area of Canterbury Street in Roslindale and immediately alerted authorities.

A quick investigation, led officers to the home where the vehicle was registered. When officers arrived at that location they observed the suspect in the driver’s seat of the suspect vehicle, which was parked on Gleason Street in Dorchester. The o